Friday, June 30, 2023

The problem of Cain


After Hebrews 11:1-4
 

Each brings a sacrifice,

one, an animal,

the other, fruit.

Why was one more

acceptable than

the other? What 

was wrong?

The one brought

what was carefully

decided and chosen.

The other grabbed from

what was at hand,

without much thought.

 

The difference was 

the intent,

the care,

the heart.

 

Photograph by Xiaolong Wong via Unsplash. Used with permission.


Some Friday Readings

 

She Died Too Soon – Tim Challies.

 

Ancient Jerusalem: Not Where We Thought? – Nathan Steinmeyer at Biblical Archaeological Society.

 

‘Pillar of Salt’: A Poem on Lot’s Wife – Brian Yapko at Society of Classical Poets.

 

Becoming Writers Who Write the Truth Beautifully – Lara d’Entremont.

 

The Church of St. Mary Aldermanbury, Fulton, Exterior and Interior– Chris Naffziger at St. Louis

Patina.


Incensed -- poem by Mary Harwell Sayler at Society of Classical Poets.

1 comment:

Martha Jane Orlando said...

"The difference was the heart . . ." Love this, Glynn!