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In the Bible the cosmos is not a machine, grinding along according to grim necessity. Nor is it a war zone, boiling with intrigue and violence. Nor is there a “click of the fingers” from a Magician on high. This is artistry, intended and
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Interesting that there is no war of the cosmos going on in this story, whereas in other stories there are violent takes on creation. Jealousy, envy. But in this story there is only darkness into light and then “it was good.”
“I’ll let you in on a little secret: your heart is made for the kingdom of God. This might be the most important thing anyone will ever tell you about yourself: your heart only thrives in one habitat, and that safe place is called the kingdom of God.”
― All Things New: Heaven, Earth, and the Restoration of Everything You Love
― All Things New: Heaven, Earth, and the Restoration of Everything You Love
“Objects of affection are like other belongings. We must love them enough to enrich our lives while we have them—not enough to impoverish our lives when they are gone.”
― The Pilgrim's Regress
― The Pilgrim's Regress
“History is moving pretty quickly these days and the heroes and villains keep on changing parts.”
― Casino Royale
― Casino Royale
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