While I really appreciate all people who read, like, and follow this blog, I write for me. If it connects with you that is a bonus. I collect quotes and random ideas for me. Maybe one day I will look back on some of the posts and be inspired to write for an audience. But for today I write for me.
If you had to change your name, what would your new name be?
I have seriously thought of changing my name. It would be Max – the name of my material grandfather.
In the past I would have instantly answered with a “yes”. But experience has taught me that any relationship has two parts. Sometimes people give up or stop trying.
Soulmates are not discovered but are created by two people working hard.
Do you remember your favorite book from childhood?
Yes, I remember a picture book of the life of Jesus. I am not sure what happened to it.
I remember the feel and smell. Maybe my love of hardcover books started here? And I do remember the last page (and its very bad theology): Jesus waving good-bye from cloud.
List three books that have had an impact on you. Why?
I have heard many sermons, seen many illustrations, and been at many meetings. And, I think, this video says it all – if you know, you know:
Describe one simple thing you do that brings joy to your life.
I normally would write about books. Or maybe reading, or information. But the one thing that brings me unconditional joy is jigsaw puzzles. I love the peace and enjoy the development of the picture. In fact, I think jigsaw puzzles are a metaphor for the way that I think – I describe pieces and you make the picture.
Today is Trinity Sunday. The BCP sets John 3 as the Gospel while the Western Roman Rite has Matthew 28:18–20. Interesting?! I am not much of a theologian (hubris much?!) so the following needs to be read with some salt.
I have heard many sermons trying to explain the Trinity. Some end in modalism – oh, so modern – others in a different heresy. The worst are “children’s sermons” that use physical examples. I sometimes wonder if Trinity Sunday should not be renamed to “Heresy Sunday”?!
So, simply, a reworked quasi-quote from Kierkegaard:
[The Trinity] is not a problem to be solved, but a reality to be experienced
