“What wings are to a bird and sails to a ship,so is prayer to the soul.”– Corrie Ten Boom “I can no longer condemn or hate a brother for whom I pray, no matter how much trouble he causes me.”– Dietrich Bonhoeffer, theologian Prayer can be a dangerous thing. It should not be entered intoContinue reading “A Wing and a Prayer”
Author Archives: Mark Ekstrom
ancient alien theorists
suggest that they are surprisingly serious though they seem somewhat delirious from tilting with the military industrial Freudian complex. on rock and stone the mode the means the proof is plainly seen though the mainstream disagrees with their confusions, calling them the untimely delusions of a group of sartorially challenged hooligans. meanwhile… nasa launches marsContinue reading “ancient alien theorists”
Ancient Alien Theorists Suggest…
I watch very little television. When I say I watch very little television, I mean very little. I really don’t care for sit-coms or dramas. And don ‘t even talk to me about game shows or daytime television. Blech! My viewing is mostly limited to sports, news and documentaries. Having said that, there is oneContinue reading “Ancient Alien Theorists Suggest…”
Righteous Anger
“He who is devoid of the power to forgive is devoid of the power to love.”
False Flags and Damnable Lies
The mob believes everything it is told, provided only that it be repeated over and over. Provided too that its passions, hatreds, fears are catered to. Nor need one try to stay within the limits of plausibility: on the contrary, the grosser, the bigger, the cruder the lie, the more readily is it believed andContinue reading “False Flags and Damnable Lies”
On the Way
In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” – Matthew 2 “Are weContinue reading “On the Way”
Headlines: 2020
A nonsense poem of the past year. VIRUS SEEKS VOLUNTEERS FOR VACCINE TRIAL Economic Outlook Involved in Fatal Hit-And-Run FAUCI WARNS, KICKS AND BITES PRISON STAFF Bleak jobs numbers end peacefully Santa to be banked for nursing homes Space Command is no Biden Trumpism in limbo Treasury, Commerce Departments Retire Lawmakers shoot down suggestion outsideContinue reading “Headlines: 2020”
Shining Stars
In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, asking, “Where is the child who has been born king of the Jews? For we observed his star at its rising, and have come to pay him homage.” – Matthew 2 Arise, shine; your lightContinue reading “Shining Stars”
The Waiting
The waiting is the hardest part – Tom Petty What’s your favorite part of Christmas? There are so many wonderful things about Christmas it may be hard to choose. Is it the presents or the music? The decorations or the food? Maybe it’s celebrating with friends and family. For me, the best part of ChristmasContinue reading “The Waiting”
Let It Be
When I find myself in times of trouble, Mother Mary comes to me. (Lennon/McCartney) Let it be with me according to your word. (Luke 1:38) Christmas is almost upon us. Here in Omaha there’s a nice white blanket of snow on the ground. Colorful lights and decorations have been hung; the city looks ready forContinue reading “Let It Be”
Divine Overtones 