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Author Archives: lsimonds
Discriminating Tastes
“But he answered him not one word…” Matthew 27:14 The first thing rookie writers learn when they join a writers group that practices read and critique is to accept criticism without countering with a defense. “No defending!” bark critique veterans … Continue reading
Time Enough
“He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts…” Ecclesiastes 3:11 Time fascinates me. I like to think about the physics of time, à la, A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking, … Continue reading
Posted in 2019
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The Power of Presence
I was sought by those who did not ask for Me;I was found by those who did not seek Me.I said, “Here I am, here I am,”To a nation that was not called by My name.Isaiah 65:1 I frequently listen … Continue reading
Posted in 2019
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What a Mess
For consider your calling, brothers: not many of you were wise according to worldly standards, not many were powerful, not many were of noble birth. But God chose what is foolish in the world to shame the wise; God chose what is weak … Continue reading
Posted in 2019
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The ACME Anvil
“Since therefore the children share in flesh and blood, he himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who … Continue reading
Posted in 2019
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An Intercession
The essay below was originally published in September 2016. “For You formed my inward parts. You covered me in my mother’s womb. I will praise You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Marvelous are Your works, and that my soul knows very well. … Continue reading
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Christmas Feast
“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good.” Psalm 34:8 Taste is our most intimate sense. We kiss to taste another whom we desire. Less intimately, we share the taste of food with people we like. Eating a good … Continue reading
Posted in 2018
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Horn of Plenty
Jesus then took the loaves, and when he had given thanks, he distributed them to those who were seated. So also the fish, as much as they wanted. And when they had eaten their fill, he told his disciples, “Gather up the … Continue reading
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The Waves and Wind Still Know His Name
First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. … Continue reading
Posted in 2018
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Vanity
(This essay was originally posted in July 2016) “Writing is very silly business at best.” John Steinbeck I can’t say it any better than Mr. Steinbeck. Recently, I’ve thought about what my answer would be if I were asked, “Why … Continue reading
Unpacking Prose
“…I asked novelists…what it felt like when they went into a novel. None of them wanted to know what I meant by into.” Margaret Atwood, Negotiating with the Dead One of the unnamed novelists who were asked this question said … Continue reading
The Benefits Package
Bless the Lord, O my soul; And all that is within me, bless His holy name! Bless the Lord, O my soul, And forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems … Continue reading
Posted in 2018
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