“An artist must be open to the muse. The greater the artist, the more he is open to “cosmic currents.” He has to behave as he does. If he has “the courage to be an artist,” he is committed to behave as the mood possesses him. . . .The price…
I just finished binge-watching “Station Eleven” on HBOMax. It was a weird but strangely compelling story. It jumped all over the globe and the timeline, but everything came together perfectly in the final episode. As the final credits were rolling, I realized that all stories are just one story: the…
This post is part of the series, “Read the Bible in a Year.” The most important message I picked up from today’s readings overall is that when I am distressed and lost, and can’t find my way, if I call on God he will give me rest, peace, and show…
This post is part of the series, “Read the Bible in a Year.” The most important message I picked up from today’s readings overall is that humans need mythology, and constant course corrections. My primary takeaway from each of the passages was this: Genesis 5-6: 1) Greek and Roman mythology…
The most important message I picked up from today’s readings overall is lean in toward God. My primary takeaway from each of the passages was this: Genesis 3-4: 1) We have a spiritual enemy and he is continuously temping us into rebellion against what is good for us. Steven Pressfield…
The most important message I picked up from today’s readings overall is that rest isn’t optional. Rest is actually a part of the creative process. I have a tendency to work until I drop. That’s not what we’re supposed to do. My primary takeaway from each of the passages was…
On this New Year’s Day, I am nurturing my inner hillbilly by carrying on the Southern culinary tradition of preparing pork, collard greens, and black eyed peas. This is a “soul food” tradition passed down through generations of Black folks. It came to my family through a woman named Mary…
SOLUTION to the COVID-19 “diaper shortage.” (Please share widely for those who are stressed out about this problem.) Yesterday, as Jonathan and I were driving over to Kalispell for our big stock-up to get us through the duration (food, people–just food; no toilet paper…not that we could have bought any…
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The most important message I picked up from today’s readings overall is [primary takeaway]. My primary takeaway from each of the passages was this: Leviticus 7-8 – Details of the sacrifice of reparation, praise, general rules, and consecration of priests. Luke…
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The most important message I picked up from today’s readings overall is the only way out is through. My primary takeaway from each of the passages was this: Leviticus 5-6 – More details on the Hebrew ritual of sacrifice for sin…