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Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.

Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Opus 2024-413: Another Raging Battle

I always marvel at the way God designed our bodies.  Currently on my mind is the way in which the immune system takes on all comers and doesn’t wait until the last minute to get involved.

Disease is a very familiar result of the fall and the coming of sin into the world.  

(Rom 8:22 KJV)  For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now.
It gets personal when these miniature vectors of evil attack our bodies with enough force to generate a noticeable response.  I can feel the opening skirmishing going on.  Coughing and sneezing are indications that irritation is invading the airways.  Sometimes they are repulsed but if they are persistent they may overwhelmed the first lines of defense.  Runny noses, vocal congestion, aches and pains are all indications.

For me the attack is on.  Each day I marvel that the invaders have not won any big battles.  I am grateful to the white blood cells and different micro-organisms that lead the defense.  I am mindful that God provided for all of this.

My part is to get enough rest, exercise and eat properly.  If it were WWII I would be selling war bonds and rationing sugar.

The battle will continue as long as I am alive to celebrate victories.

homo unius libri

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