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A Post I Wrote from Inside the Belly of a Large Fish
I’ve been studying the book of Jonah. I used to see it primarily as a story about a man who ran from God. That’s not me. So, I enjoyed studying Jonah because it was a safe foray into someone else’s follies. Slim chance of personal conviction. A prophet with issues. A follower who doesn’t like …[ read more ]
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The Gospel According to Jonah
I want revenge. Reprisal. Accountability. Comeuppance. Answerability. Retribution. It’s hard for me to admit that but it’s true. If I’ve chosen to follow the rules, made sacrifices to be obedient, then I want those who haven’t been obedient to suffer the consequences. I don’t like people getting away with stuff. I believe in rules, standards, …[ read more ]