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Article by Brian C Nixon:

Writing a poem causes me to ask: “Why has poetry had such a long-lasting influence in the world?”

The answer to the question can be complex, with tomes being written—from Aristotle on—providing insight and explanation.

But for me, the answer is simple: God is the archetype Poet and Creator; the foundation of all language begins with—and in—Him. Jesus is, after all, “the Word.” Furthermore, by inspiring writers of the Bible, God demonstrated the eternal value of words.

Melanie Nixon 4/4/22 Melanie Nixon 4/4/22

Slow reading. Picking up that book again.

A revisit. This book has been a slow read and on my night stand for about a year. It’s a mere 65 pages. You’d think a fast read, but for me the depth and intake of this reading has taken time. Reading quickly is certainly possible, yet with this one…