A Christian is one who is on the way,
though not necessarily very far along it,
and who has at least some dim
and half-baked idea of whom to thank.
– Frederick Buechner, Wishful Thinking: A Theological ABC
Notes:
- Quote: Thank you Beth (again) on Alive on All Channels: The Brooding Itself
- Photo: Patty Maher “The Open Window, 2015” (via My Modern Met)
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love the …. not necessarily very far along it
🙂
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Yes, Debi, that line was the hook.
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i’ve got the dim idea part down.
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Whoa! I have the Dim way down! Stay in line.
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All the cakes are half-baked, only different flavors.
Then there are the ones with no cake what so ever, yet full of Thanks.
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Smiling. Love it. Thanks Sawsan.
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I bit my tongue before commenting on this post, until it started bleeding.
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Amen, sister.
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Love this quote! and the image… I think we have a kindred spirit when it comes to looking for the right image for a post. Brings a smile… (have I said this before?)
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No, but I like it Friend. I like it. Smiling.
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Sounds like the description of a heretic of Christianity. One whose opinions are at odds with the faith, yet are in agreement with the world.
The true Christian knows where he is on his journey toward perfection. For he knows where the starting point is. And he knows who to thank. Because the One who receives him in the end is the same One who started him on his way.
-Alan
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Alan, I read your comment and it reminds me of a Van Gogh quote
“I experience a period of frightening clarity in those moments when nature is so beautiful. I am no longer sure of myself, and the paintings appear as in a dream”
Except you have comforting clarity as to your faith and who to thank.
Others, me included, are far less certain.
I admire your conviction.
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Thank you Dave. As a chaplain Peter Marshall said in 1947: “If we don’t stand for something, we will fall for anything.”
-Alan
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Love the quote Alan, thanks.
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Quote from Beth’s source, Alive on All Channels: The Brooding Itself:
We are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. Life is eternal. We have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. This is a precious moment. It is a little parenthesis in eternity.
— Paulo Coelho, (b. 1947) Brazilian Novelist
I relate to much of Paul Coelho’s writings. Thanks Beth!
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Wonderful quotes, as is much of what Beth posts and shares. A treasure trove of goodness.
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