First Symbol in Ezekiel (Series Continues)

Symbol Making and GeneralizationsThe creation of Ezekiel as a symbol through individual images and generalizations derived thereofGeneralizations are listed in bulleted form. Those sections enclosed by brackets [ ..] are observations but not derivable as...

Ezekiel Study Part 3

(Scroll down for parts one and two.)The Role of the SpiritWith all the kinetic activity and arresting images of the first three chapters of the book, it is easy to overlook the activity of the Holy Spirit. The first thing Ezekiel saw was a wind storm coming out of the...

Ezekiel study continued

Today's entry is a continuation of the Ezekiel study. It will deal in upcoming entries with detailed generalizations from each of the symbols in it. May it bless you.Some observations about Ezekiel himself It is assumed that he was not of the poorer classes since...

How a Person can Function as a Symbol

When I completed a study of Ezekiel, I began writing about an aspect of that is unique: the way that God chooses human beings to function beyond their own ontologies– that is, as symbols. I'll post this study with updates for your perusal and would love to hear...

On regarding sin

I am continuing to read through Spurgeon's Treasury of David. It gives me great fellowship with saints of the past. When I read what people 200, 400, 1000 years ago wrote about their struggles, it humbles me.That's particularly true as I was reading the words of...

on helping new writers

I recently posted the following on the group discussion of writers who are represented by my literary agent, Janet Grant. I thought you'd like to “eavesdrop” on some thoughts: As a writer, I've felt (because people told me so) that it was myobligation to...