6 There was a man sent from God whose name was John. 7 He came as a witness to testify about the light, so that all might believe through him. 8 He was not the light, but he came to testify about the light. 9 The true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. (CSB) This is the calling.…
I’m not usually a fan of poetry. Most poetry does not capture my heart, though I think that is often the goal. Poetry speaks past our logic, reason, and answers and hits deeper within. “Manifesto: The Mad Farmer Liberation Front” by Wendell Berry is a rare exception for me. This poem (you should go read…
1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 All things were created through him, and apart from him not one thing was created that has been created. 4 In him was life, and that life was the light of men. 5 That light shines in the darkness, and yet the darkness did…