Who in the world needs to be wrong for you to have your Christian right? If your answer is anyone other than “myself,” Then count me among the Christian wrong. If any among us are excluded from your heaven, condemn me to your image of hell. I’ll be there loving the neighbor your saviorContinue reading “The Christian Wrong”
Author Archives: Waldo Noesta
Skipping Stones
The surface of the pond is still. You throw a stone in –splash! The water ripples upon the surface while the stone falls through the calm underneath. Then all sense of motion fades. It is always stillness. Your ears perceive the silence. A crow in a nearby tree makes his mighty call –caw! TheContinue reading “Skipping Stones”
Pretty Little Prison
You are building a pretty little prison for your ego to serve the sentence you impose as your own judge and jury. That’s fine, if that’s what you want. But don’t ask why when God refuses to come for conjugal visits.
Breakfast in Bed
Every morning when I awaken, I think about bringing God breakfast in bed. As I set my feet onto the floor and step into my slippers, I imagine brewing the coffee and popping biscuits into the oven, pouring a bowl of raisin bran, dicing up pieces of cantaloupe and honeydew, throwing in some plumpContinue reading “Breakfast in Bed”
I Know Why the Devil Doesn’t Sing
The devil within us is really just a caged bird that longs for the sky. Set it free, and it becomes an angel, singing the glory of God.
Suicide Note to Self
Next time, if there is a next time, give us stronger clues as to who we really are. (response: what did you look like before your parents were born? you haven’t changed a bit!)
Metaphysicis
Just as the butterfly destroys its home when God has perfected its delicate wings, so will true worship take flight when you are finally ready to burst through the cocoon of your own beliefs.
Asked and Answered
Many people have asked, “Does God really answer our prayers?” I would answer them, “Who do you suppose is doing the praying?”
Catch and Release
If Jesus were a fisherman, would He catch every fish in the lake, throw them all in a crowded bucket, and bring them home to His private aquarium? I believe he would reel in one fish, and say unto him, “My child, your place is in this lake. These are holy waters, for GodContinue reading “Catch and Release”
Calling
I left church the other day with my ears ringing, so I answered the phone. “Hello?” I said, but I heard no one– only more ringing. Odd, I thought, yawning though it was noon, Who would be calling at this hour? and I went home and slept. Later that day, I got anotherContinue reading “Calling”
Not One, Not Two 