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Faith like a Tardis

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frontsidePierre 300x225 Rickety Gothic Architecture the Cathedral of Beauvais

We almost decide to pass it up,

this drab French cathedral encased in scaffolding.

But inside.  Inside, it is different

 

Enormous,

full of light glowing in

from stained glass windows.

 

So too the ancient

faith in the Lord Jesus,

from the outside

is grimy, disused,

the province of rules,

and prissy people,

dusty with the accretion of centuries

from whose who haven’t quite

got it right or tended it with due diligence

and humility.

 

Inside it glows,

saying “Trust me,

your life is in my hands.

Ask me to satisfy your needs.

Love me,

and I will fill your hungry heart.

Come to me, all who are thirsty,

And I will pour my living waters

into your soul.

Come, eat me, drink me,

and I will give you peace.”

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  2. The American blog I follow is The Internet Monk. Chaplain Mike's stuff is amazing to read. The discussion portion after the post can get pretty deep, theologically-speaking with folks sometimes squaring off (always very respectfully) over such things as 5-point Arminianism and relationship to Calvanism, etc. As a lifelong learner, I love this stuff, but like to follow a variety of blogs in order to gain a fuller spiritual experience.

  3. Thanks for the compliment, LA! What's the American blog? Several of my favourite blogs are American. There is a definite difference between British and American blogs. I've lived in the US for 17 years and in the UK for 11, so I feel mid-Atlantic, equally at home with Brits and Americans.

  4. Actually, I follow 3 British and one American regularly, but as todays post shows, there was one I really enjoyed….when he posted…but it was so erratic, I got out of the habit. I can't read huge, deep books, I fall asleep reading GK Chesterton and Bonhoffer…so this is the third leg of my study/action/pray stool. I stumbled upon you off of Beaker Folk's blog and I'm so glad I did. You're wonderful to read. The American one is super, super challenging and Beaker Folk are just plain fun, MadPriest keeps me entertained and informed and you are delightful and wonderful!

  5. LA, wow, so you follow two British bloggers.

    Jane, so glad you're enjoying my blog. I peek at yours now and then–what an interesting life you've had– and must start commenting! Glad you like this little piece!

  6. Lovely poem. Love “grimy, disused, the province of rules, and prim, prissy people . . . from those who haven't quite got it right”

    So true. Great reminder — especially when dealing with the human side of church and stuff.

    I am loving your blog.

  7. MadPriest also posted on Dr. Who today…hmmmm. I like the TARDIS analogy…been watching Dr. Who reruns since 1972. Just the kind of geek I am.