tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post8578915655214446381..comments2024-03-19T07:36:33.915-04:00Comments on Of Battered Aspect: Thoughts Of A Mind in CrisisDave Hingsburgerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11918601687946534172noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-3202808615715444272008-11-13T12:59:00.000-05:002008-11-13T12:59:00.000-05:00Dave, this one was great. I'm afraid the challeng...Dave, this one was great. <BR/><BR/>I'm afraid the challenge of the shift in perspective you describe ("holy" as distinct from the hidebound trapings of "holiness") will incite some ire out in the world. People don't like to be challenged about something they consider a sure thing, and there's nothing like one's own righteousness a target for that.<BR/><BR/>Ah, well, then ... time to raise some ire. ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-85578809912346159432008-11-11T17:20:00.000-05:002008-11-11T17:20:00.000-05:00Don't you think grace is a beautiful word? I coul...Don't you think grace is a beautiful word? I could have used a little today.<BR/><BR/>Lisa (pounding her head in frustration)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-23618778223505780572008-11-11T08:46:00.000-05:002008-11-11T08:46:00.000-05:00Dave-I have some calls in, sent some emails too si...Dave-<BR/>I have some calls in, sent some emails too since wheelchairs can always be shipped wherever you are. If I find anything, will let you know. Am so very very sorry you're going through this.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00170658770134559035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-6015266652781284622008-11-11T07:17:00.000-05:002008-11-11T07:17:00.000-05:00Wow, Wow, Wow. To the blog, John R and Bruce Cock...Wow, Wow, Wow. To the blog, John R and Bruce Cockburn. What an inspirational start to my day. thank-you. MDNAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35743239.post-17931924770516400222008-11-11T06:30:00.000-05:002008-11-11T06:30:00.000-05:00Bruce Cockburn wrote a beautiful Christmas song wh...Bruce Cockburn wrote a beautiful Christmas song whereby the "holy" Jesus, who some of us embrace religiously, is one who hangs out with hookers and bums. Indeed, I believe holy people are those that are less inclined to associate with Parliament or Royalty and more likely to be on the barstool listening to those in need of soul repair. Holy people are the folks who give of themselves so that others can live better lives.....then go out for a beer with their friends.<BR/><BR/>I hope the wheelchair issue is resolved soon, Dave...I cannot locate a chair to meet your needs here in NY....I tried to no avail.....sorry..still looking..<BR/><BR/>Some of the words to the Bruce Cockburn song are below...it is called Cry of A Tiny Babe.<BR/><BR/>There are others who know about this miracle birth<BR/>The humblest of people catch a glimpse of their worth<BR/>For it isn't to the palace that the Christ child comes<BR/>But to shepherds and street people, hookers and bums<BR/>And the message is clear if you've got [you have] ears to hear<BR/>That forgiveness is given for your guilt and your fear<BR/>It's a Christmas gift [that] you don't have to buy<BR/>There's a future shining in a baby's eyesJohn R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09855575688523179265noreply@blogger.com