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Terra Firma
Yes, you’re right. I’m sure Armageddon’s coming: wars, tsunamis, hurricanes, earthquakes, locusts, killer flus, et cetera. Yes, I’m awed by all the destruction. I concede your point that the...
Advent Carol
Hush that anguished hymn you’re humming: “Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” Trumpet Christmas! Fix his coming firmly at “The First Nowell.” He’s already come in glory! Why plead, “Savior, come...
“I Did Not Come to Call the Righteous”
Matthew 9:9“13 We ninety-nine obedient sheep; we workers hired at dawn’s first peep; we faithful sons who strive to please, forsaking prodigalities; we virgins who take pains to keep...
Choir-Loft Confession
“I Sing Because I’m Happy” and “How Can I Keep from Singing”” O anthems of my ancestors, if only that were true. I warble in the choir because I...
