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How desperate these times of angst and anger. Of self-promotion and egocentric reason. I believe in God. The one absolute, and single point of overarching redemption. I believe the continual creep of relativistic thought and truth dilution cannot dissolve this absolute. I believe in love from a single point origin where there are no conditions Read more
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Poised in moonlight, confident of the coming dawn. The sun rolls ever westward followed by sorrowful souls crying in the despair of the postmodern world peering over the horizon with a hope of renewal. Ultimate untethered freedom is not freedom at all but rather rules abounding with near impossible obedience. Lament those who cannot see Read more
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The dried grasses of late summer are bending and sprawling from dew borne on the cooler night of a changing season. Slumber is rejuvenation and dreams encapsulate fanciful recounts of life thus far. Embracing change is shedding the old skin of the past with renewal to behold new life. Weather abides and turns dismal with Read more
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Maybe it is time to look at current events from a higher perspective. The brutality and response symbolize a systemic, societal problem that is part of our country’s history. Outstretch hands of humility in compassion and empathy. Offer ears and hearts ready to listen. The twinge of resistance is buried in deep pride. We have Read more
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Does a Christian need to advocate homosexuality? Or, does he love, without condition, all people without regard to their personal afflictions, tendencies, or disposition? I yearn to reconcile this dilema in my path to heaven. Personal and cultural centric rationale and reason does not allow escape from diligent seeking answers through God. Is Christianity and Read more
Rick Stassi Poetry 