Monthly Archives: February 2021

Should We “Repent” (Interior) or “Do Penance” (Exterior)?

Posted on February 21, 2021 by cdsmiller17

A Reading of the New Testament from the Greek I have a hard time letting the chips fall where they may: I wrote earlier this past week that even though I have no proof of a connection to the life … Continue reading →

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A 16th Century Gnostic?

Posted on February 21, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Desiderius Erasmus (October 28, 1466 – July 12, 1536) The story of his life is interesting, to say the least. He didn’t need the outward signs and rites of the Roman Catholic Church: he had a direct relationship with God. … Continue reading →

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Here’s Proof I Can Fly

Posted on February 21, 2021 by cdsmiller17
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PsyCard Analysis from September 22, 2017

Posted on February 21, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Original Spread #38 Liberation A pair of lovers dash on horseback through the open fortress gateway, across a bridge to freedom. Here is depicted the joyous escape from a constricting situation. It stands for those situations where, often by … Continue reading →

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“Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow…”

Posted on February 20, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Joy Davidson (April 18, 1915 – July 15, 1960) Joy Davidson originally married C.S. Lewis to avoid being deported after her visa expired. It was a marriage of convenience that turned into something more for both of them, because they … Continue reading →

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Did You Know that Our Creator is a Goddess?

Posted on February 19, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Divine Sophia (Wisdom) It has always seemed strange to me that the idea of a female creator is something that most modern thinkers would reject. I’ve written about Sophia before, especially with reference to Gnostic myths, so the thinking on … Continue reading →

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How an Ancient Egyptian Symbol Became a Christian Icon

Posted on February 19, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Phoenix Rising from Its Ashes It gives us a clue as to the reality of the Risen Christ. The phoenix is a legend of mythic proportions. Does that make it ‘fake’ news? No. But it does put us back … Continue reading →

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What’s All This About a “Poached Egg”?

Posted on February 19, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Clive Staples Lewis (November 29, 1898 – November 22, 1963) This post is in response to a HillFaith post I got in my email account today. Now, I have a great respect for C. S. Lewis. My parents thought he … Continue reading →

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Another Giant Step for Mankind

Posted on February 18, 2021 by cdsmiller17

NASA’s “Perseverance” Lands on Mars History in the making today. Here’s the chart: P.S. First picture back from the surface of Mars

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In Those Days, Saying Less was More Prudent

Posted on February 18, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Sir Thomas More (February 7, 1478 – July 6, 1535) I’m getting a bit ahead of myself, here. I’m about to start Peter Ackroyd’s book “Tudors” but I got prompted by a suggested YouTube video of More and Wolsey discussing … Continue reading →

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