Wheels Within Wheels

Before I get started on all this I want to offer a few lines to those I’ve loved and those who may read these words. I have four wagon wheels to begin the work of rebuilding an old wooden wagon, completely ruined and gone to wreck in the back yard of this house. It is of no use whatsoever, but I have dreamed and now possess four massive wheels good for nothing else unless the dream persists. I have committed to the dream thus far. In recognition of the wheels and the dream, I must see it through. They will not move or be admired half so much for being here stored in safety, as they will be mounted on a fully resurrected wagon and for this I commit myself and them to God, for God is as much an antique notion gone to ruin in this age as wooden […]

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Thank You For Shopping

Next time you go to the grocery store, get down on your knees in one of the aisles and thank God. Don’t worry about missing church. You’ll find the Great Green Grocer somewhere between House Wares and Frozen Foods. Thank Him. Yes, life up your hands in praise for the selection and forty-five kinds of dog food. Say Hallelujah for the stock boy who asks you if there’s anything he can do, even if it’s just help you get up off your knees. Glory in the canned goods. Take every free sample they offer, from the humble hands of kind people with portions more generous than starvation wafers and sanctuary juice. Look over there at the vast array of beer, wine and liquor. Say, they even sell tobacco and cheap magazines by the check out. This is real theology. Have a candy bar brother and say there sister, can I […]

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Rebellion

My first act of rebellion is my love for You, Almighty God. I hereby declare my love for You against the world and all evidence to the contrary. There’s plenty. Its overwhelming, but I say nuts to all that and say again I love You. Let them wonder. The only question now remains, How shall I conduct my revolution? How shall I against all odds and Your infinite sense of humor accept the sword of my adversary in unconditional surrender? Shall I cut off the head for fun or just leave my enemy standing there in abject disbelief the rebel won? ♥

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