Musings On The Mysteries That Make Us Human
About this book
Musings On The Mysteries That Make Us Human is a collection of reflections. These musings are not declarations of mastery or months of research, but invitations to wonder. Each chapter explores a different facet of spiritual presence—time, creativity, faith, suffering, and restoration as gifts to be received. The stories here invite you to pause, listen, and see anew. They aren’t meant to impress, but to connect. To remind us that God often speaks in whispers, and that eternity is not later—it’s now.The Shell and the Secret - A grain of sand becomes a pearl through friction and grace—just as pain, prayer, and perseverance transform lives. Through stories of lovers, mothers, and creators, this chapter explores how hidden irritations can become sacred beauty when met with love and endurance.Beyond The Clock - Time is not a line—it’s a prism that refracts eternity. This chapter dismantles our obsession with the past and future, inviting us to live in the eternal now, where God dwells and where presence becomes the truest form of worship.The Creative Connection - From pottery to poetry, this chapter celebrates the vulnerability and intimacy of artistic expression, especially when shared between loved ones. It honors the unseen spark behind every work and the human connection it fosters.Mustard Seed Faith - Faith isn’t measured by size but by vitality. Like the mustard seed, it grows quietly, persistently, and often invisibly. This chapter unpacks Jesus’ metaphor to reveal how trust, not certainty, is the soil where miracles take root.Gratitude In Advance - Faith thanks God before the answer arrives. This chapter explores the spiritual power of preemptive gratitude—trusting the Promiser more than the promise—and reframing prayer as an act of joyful expectation.Navigating Human Barriers to Spiritual Connection - Spiritual longing often collides with institutional failure. This chapter confronts the human obstacles—politics, hypocrisy, ideology—that distort divine truth, and offers a path toward authentic faith beyond the noise.The Road Reveals - A road’s worth is defined by its destination. This metaphor offers a view for understanding purpose, stewardship, and the spiritual maintenance of a life aimed toward meaning, in which where we’re going shapes how we walk.Charity Wrapped In Dignity - True generosity uplifts rather than pities. Through a simple market encounter, this chapter reveals how giving with respect affirms worth and mirrors the way Jesus gave—with tenderness and honor.Wisdom is the Knowing of Things That Don’t Change - This chapter explores the distinction between knowledge and wisdom, reflecting on how timeless truths such as love, justice, and humility anchor us amid rapid change and technological advancement.The Word Became Flesh – The Creator Among His Creation - God didn’t just speak creation—He stepped into it. This chapter traces the incarnation from cosmic mystery to intimate presence, revealing how Jesus embodies divine love and invites us into communion, not just comprehension.The Roots of Semitism and Its Denial - Semitism is a shared civilizational heartbeat, not a racial label. This chapter honors the cultural and spiritual legacy of Semitic peoples while confronting the historical and moral cost of antisemitism as a denial of divine image and covenant.