Mountain/Valley

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  • What of That Country?

    What of That Country?

    The Contemplator expresses the belief that earthly experiences are mere glimpses of what awaits beyond, whether in Heaven, Hell, or as part of an eternal energy flow. Earthly joy, love, and peace are seen as incomplete compared to the fullness of their existence in the afterlife. Two kingdoms are depicted: the earthly kingdom focused on…

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  • In The Wilderness

    In The Wilderness

    It must have been frustrating for Moses. It’s no wonder he struck the rock when God told him to speak to it. Day in and day out, Moses endured the complaints of the ungrateful Israelites as they wandered through the desert. I can imagine Moses finally reaching his breaking point, so fed up with their

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  • You Are

    You Are

    I often think about You—who You are, what You’re doing, and where You are. I wonder if You’re happy with me or proud of who I’ve become. I think about how I long to articulate Your grandeur. As a soon-to-be father, I ask myself, “How in the world am I supposed to teach my son

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  • Revival is Remembering

    Revival is Remembering

    Many churches hold “Revival Weeks” or “Revival Services,” and countless Christians pray for “revival,” often framing it as a deeply personal, inward event they’re asking God to ignite within them. But I’ve always found the phrasing a bit perplexing. To revive something means to take something that was once alive—something that has died—and bring it

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