Dear all at IPC, I was recently with an elderly friend who I visit. When I arrived he was unusually agitated, getting up to check the windows were shut, muttering to himself, feeling cold and then …| Paul Levy
Are you familiar with Calvinist doctrine? At its heart is the concept of predestination.| 80/20 Endurance
Ausgehend von der Reform des Stadttheaters in Gent skizziert Christian Kern Impulse für kirchliche Gestaltungsprozesse und theologische Arbeit in performanzanalytischer Perspektive. Wiedergelesen Wirksame Verkörperungen […] Der Beitrag „Neues Evangelium“ und Performanz-Theologie erschien zuerst auf feinschwarz.net.| feinschwarz.net
I have 3 rules for preaching; I thought I’d share them with you. These are my first ports of call for assessing my own or someone else’s preaching. There is lots more that could be said and fed bac…| nuakh
“This is what the Lord says— he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters… See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it?” Isaiah 43:16, 19 (ESV) …| all things faithful
Because I’ve been working multiple stressful jobs for the past year, I suddenly hit a wall last week. Luckily, I already planned to take a week break from my day job. Since Steve and I didn’t have the energy to organize a trip to Paris, we ended up staying at home. Which was precisely what … Continue reading It’s a Bed Rotting, Drinking, Self-Care Kinda Day: Five For Friday, September 26, 2026| Apt. 11d
This editorial begins a study of the first of two letters to “the church of God that is in Corinth” (1:2a). Paul identifies himself as the author and alludes to his divinely given authority by mentioning how he had been “called by the will of God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus” (1:1a). He also cites “our brother Sosthenes” (1:1b),… Read More 1 Corinthians: Grace, Saints, And Being In Christ — Jon Mitchell, Editor (Editorial: March/April, 2025)|
How many times have we heard “For we walk by faith, not by sight?” We know those words by heart even if we do not know where they are found. That statement, found in 2 Corinthians 5:7, is part of a lengthy discussion by Paul. It is, therefore, helpful to examine the larger context. The… Read More “We Do Not Lose Heart” — Ron Harper|
A foundational truth mankind has struggled with since the garden of Eden is the fact that God is God and mankind is not. It was not happenstance that the old serpent tempted Eve with the words, “For God knows that in the day you eat of it your eyes will be opened, and you will… Read More Christ Built The Right Church The Right Way — Steve Vice|
There are few sections of Scripture as enigmatic as the opening verses of Genesis 6. One of the mysteries of this passage concerns the Nephilim, a group of individuals whose precise identity has el…| carolinamessenger.wordpress.com
Over the past few decades, countless “rules” or “laws” have been coined to describe the murmurations of internet behavior. One of the most enduring of these is Godwin’s Law, which holds that as an online discussion continues, the probability of a comparison involving Hitler or the Nazis approaches one. This “law” is as much a... Read more about: Liberalism Über Alles The post Liberalism Über Alles appeared first on The American Mind.| The American Mind
Overgrown Hobbit had one that she sent in as a Friday question, but I think needs its own discussion: Any account of any [Professional liars’ activity, particularly where the consequences of lying are rare and the rewards are great] activity has holes, by virtue of it being an account of [Said functionally corrupt] human activity. … Continue reading "The Universality of Stoyak"| Founding Questions
1 Peter 4:10-11 God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another. Do you have the gift of speaking? Then speak as though God himself were speaking through you. Do you have the gift of helping others? Do it with all the strength... Continue Reading →| Help from Heaven
A morning Bible reading, a God-thought, and a Sunday morning sermon led to this post. My morning read started with Luke 4. When I had finished the first temptation of Jesus a small thought said, “The Second Adam passed the … Continue reading →| Mark's Bible Study
Next Monday, September 29, will mark three years since Ezra left this earth. Grief is disorienting in that at times, three years feels like an eternity and in other ways, it seems as if we lost him a few weeks ago. I’m not sure my mind can comprehend quite yet that it will be three […]| Faithful Paradox
Hand It to Jesus | Weekly Devotions by Al Weir, MD | “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7, NIV).| Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA)
John Nelson combines teaching in a secondary school with serious academic research on the New Testament. At the British New Testament Conference earlier this month, he gave a fascinating paper about his research on why the gospels don't describe the appearance of Jesus, and I asked him about it. IP: Most people—both Christians and interested outsiders—appear to be fascinated by the question of what Jesus actually looked like. How has this interest been explored in recent literature? Where...| Psephizo
Meditation on 1 Timothy 2:1-7 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Sept. 21, 2025 How many of you have ever ridden in a sailboat? How many of you have rowed a boat? It’s a lot of work to row a boat, isn’t it? Which would you rather do? Sail or row? Continue reading "Pray for Everyone"| Sharing God's Love and Grace
Meditation on Philemon First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Sept. 7, 2025 My mom and I just returned from our cruise, traveling from Norway to The Netherland…| Sharing God's Love and Grace
“Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift all of you as wheat. But I have prayed for you, Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.” Luke 22:31-32 I was reading about how Maria Esperanza … Continue reading →| Veil of Veronica
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. John 10:11 I know it has been awhile since I posted anything. I have spent my time praying and pondering all th…| Veil of Veronica
"Maybe small is where Jesus still shows up, unnoticed by the crowd, but fully present to the few who see Him in every little thing." The post More Than Numbers appeared first on KarlVaters.com.| KarlVaters.com
The epistle for Trinity 15 in Year C is 1 Tim 6.6–19. Once more, the lectionary cuts the reading in an odd place, starting half way through an argument of Paul, and finishing two verses short of the end of the letter. There are some important issues to address in terms of Paul's language and argument. He appears to make use of Stoic philosophical ideas—but he retools them by rooting them in the wisdom tradition of Scripture, and in particular in the 'wisdom' elements of Jesus' own teachin...| Psephizo
The Squad I’ve been thinking quite a bit about Charlie Kirk lately, and his assassination. It’s no surprise that as the holes get filled in, there is more and more sexual perversion coming to light — Tyler Robinson, his assassin, had a male lover, embroiled in some version of the hopped up hormonal soup the … Continue reading Fearless| It's About Empathy – Connection Ties Us Together
Charlie Kirk at WSU, April 2025 — picture from the Moscow-Pullman Daily News Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA ED and conservative influencer, was assassinated yesterday, September 10, in Orem,…| It's About Empathy - Connection Ties Us Together
This past Sunday, I had the chance to preach at a church in Georgetown, KY. My friend, Andy Waldroup, has pastored this church for a long time, and I was privileged to visit and open the Bible with…| Theology Along the Way
How do historians study the events of Jesus' life, and the person he was? I read a book on the topic, and it held the position that the gospels were revised to appease the Romans - especially the p...| History Stack Exchange
Turning Point USA is the life work of Charlie Kirk. Turning Point USA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2012 by Charlie Kirk. The organization’s mission is to identify, educate, train, and organize students to promote the principles of […] The post Turning Point USA – Changing a Generation appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
“I have set the Lord always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be shaken.” Psalm 16:8 (ESV) I don’t know about you, but the world can seem pretty unstable right now. One glance at the …| all things faithful
Good morning folks. This morning we’re going to continue on our travels with Paul, because I think it’s worth getting to know the guy who wrote 24% of the New Testament. N.T. Wright, a prominent New Testament scholar, wrote “Paul: a Biography”, and in it he says this: “When people in churches today discuss Paul and… Continue reading Sermon: Paul in Corinth| Hebrew Word Lessons
Yeshua and the Children Today is our Fall kick-off event, celebrating our upcoming season that places children and youth at the forefront in this church. Christianity is actually rooted in elevatin…| Hebrew Word Lessons
Anger is a right response to evil, but we must reject unrestrained rage and choose righteous indignation that motivates prayer, reflection, and action toward real justice.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
All murders are tragic and unconscionable, but some seem to signal a kind of inflection point in social life, especially when it comes to our ability to engage in public discourse on highly contentious topics. That’s the way many people, including myself, feel about the killing of Charlie Kirk.| Jonathan M. Threlfall
…About Charlie Kirk’s assassination. I’m back in Japan for a few months. My wife and I are up in the Japan Alps, where fall has already arrived. The Christian population in Japan …| Handwritings on the Wall
Examine the Evidence Surrounding Jesus No other figure has impacted history like Jesus. Yet today, he’s often seen as a mythical character whose legend increased over time. So what does the historical and archaeological evidence say about Jesus? Archaeologist Dr. Titus Kennedy has investigated firsthand the discoveries connected to Jesus’ birth, ministry, crucifixion, and resurrection. He has visited and excavated Read More ›Source| Books – Discovery Institute
Near-Death Experiences and the Afterlife profiles Dr. Rajiv Parti’s Near-Death Experience . Did you enjoy reading this post, we have more!| Near-Death Experiences and the Afterlife
The cycle of violence in the United States seems to worsen every day. Americans are looking for a way out and there's only one way.| CAPP-USA
by Al Weir, MD In my life there have been two ways of falling into Jesus. The first came as my wife and I surrendered to God’s call to international missions in Nigeria. At the time I was truly dedicated to giving my full life to Him.| Christian Medical & Dental Associations® (CMDA)
Trying to be a great preacher can easily become about me. Preaching more effectively is always about Jesus. The post Quit Trying To Become A Great Preacher appeared first on KarlVaters.com.| KarlVaters.com
We’ve seen in this series on 1 Corinthians that the church in Corinth gave too much honor to men of higher learning and homiletic ability. This is why, while rebuking them for their cliquish devot…| carolinamessenger.wordpress.com
Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight explores the origin story of the Joker, a supervillain who thrives on mayhem and moral chaos. One of the film’s most memorable scenes occurs when the Joker confr…| carolinamessenger.wordpress.com
From time to time, I’m asked about the practice of lifting one’s hands up high and closing their eyes while singing, praying, and listening to the preacher in a worship service. People wonder if i…| carolinamessenger.wordpress.com
What does it really mean to be lost? What a topic! It is a subject of utmost importance, and is also a topic that can be taken many different directions while still arriving at the same final concl…| carolinamessenger.wordpress.com
True unity is forged in mission, against the enemy, and through hardship, just as soldiers on a battlefield become brothers-in-arms.| Greg Stier
That’s right! My new book, years in the making, is currently being printed and now available for pre-orders: The Obsolete Paradigm of a Historical Jesus. This is the formal academic sequel to On the Historicity of Jesus. And the official description is spot-on: More than a decade has passed since peer-reviewed studies began questioning the […] The post The Obsolete Paradigm of a Historical Jesus Is Now Available for Pre-Order! appeared first on Richard Carrier Blogs.| Richard Carrier Blogs
There is a classicist named Ammon Hillman (a.k.a. David Hillman) who wrote a decent dissertation on ancient pharmacology and then went on to make absurd claims about the Gospels and early Christianity that verge into pedophilia and an obsession with genitals. And yes, your intuition is working here: all his weird theories about this are […]| Richard Carrier Blogs
It was the morning of the day that Donald Trump would be inaugurated president for the second and last time. The customary prayer service for the president’s tenure in the highest office in the land was held in the majestic National Cathedral. I visited the grand church many years ago and was duly impressed by … Continue reading "This Budde’s for You, Mr. President!"| Handwritings on the Wall
On Monday, I had the chance to spend an hour with our President’s Leadership Fellows here at Southwest Baptist University. These students (about 20 of them) are awarded a presidential scholarship as freshmen and have the chance to spend time with our President, Dr. Rick Melson, and other leaders at SBU. They take one class…| Theology Along the Way
My pastor sends the text for the message out before Sunday. To keep my Greek fresh, I like to translate it. I often find little nuggets that I don’t see when I just read it in English. I’m going to…| The Slasher Pastor
A posture of humility and meekness is necessary for the Christian life. Afterall, how can you confess your sin and place all your confidence in Jesus Christ (rather than yourself) if you have never been humbled? Imagine a proud man (or woman) walking into God's presence. That's just laughable and silly.| Living Theologically
We live in an age when people believe in all sorts of things and don’t know what they believe. People of God, what do you believe? There is a subversive element to confessing our faith in God during worship. In doing so, we swim against the tide of our culture. When we confess the Nicene … Continue reading The Nicene Creed→| Paul Levy
Dear all at IPC, One of the great struggles of the Christian life is when situations don’t change, when there is the realisation that unless God powerfully intervenes in an unusual way, things are …| Paul Levy
Research Associate Ceri Webb concludes our short series on Disability by inviting us to consider how the presence of disabled people helps us to better understand what it means to be members of the Body of Christ.| CSBV
I do not believe in biblical inerrancy. I think inerrancy is a very harmful belief, and I often demonstrate the errors of the assumption, or presupposition, of inerrancy. Of course, I get a lot of push-back from inerrantists and (though … Continue reading →| Jesus Without Baggage
Since I often challenge the concept of biblical inerrancy, I receive a lot of feedback from inerrantists. But often that feedback reveals false assumptions inerrantists make about me—assumptions that are sometimes the very opposite of what I believe. Here are … Continue reading →| Jesus Without Baggage
While 2 Timothy 3:16-17 is the queen of all ‘proofs’ of biblical inerrancy, I would say that certain words of Jesus come in second. And, since Jesus is central to all believers, how can we ignore his words if they … Continue reading →| Jesus Without Baggage
Many say the foundational passage of the New Testament is John 3:16. Even young children can quote it: For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish … Continue reading →| Jesus Without Baggage
Previously, I introduced the metaphor of the Father’s House, and we will now look at it further. I believe the love of the Father extends to everyone, and I like to think of all of us being in the Father’s … Continue reading →| Jesus Without Baggage
Jesus says "I am the way the truth and the life", this powerful statement can teach us a lot. Let's look at the meaning of John 14:6.| Rethink
“He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities.” Psalm 103:10 (ESV) Have you ever stopped to look at your life and think, “Wow… God has given me all this”? Not just […] The post All This appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (ESV) If you’ve lived long enough, you know life doesn’t always go the way we imagined. Plans unravel, relationships break, jobs disappear, health falters, and […] The post Beauty From Ashes appeared first on all things faithful.| all things faithful
Sky-Stuff pt4… THICK DARKNESS/GLOOM: araphel (Strong’s 6205); ephah (Strong’s 5890), ophel (Strong’s 652) There are three Hebrew words that are synonyms (different words, same meaning) for the image of thick, gloomy, darkness. They are a’raphel, ophel, and ephah. It was meant to represent far more than just darkness in the sky (although some translators fail… Continue reading A’raphel, ophel, and ephah: THICK GLOOMY DARKNESS (Sky stuff Pt.4)| Hebrew Word Lessons
Paul in Athens As many of you know, the three of us, Fisher-Langilles, recently returned from a vacation to the Mediterranean. We traveled to Greece, Turkey, Malta and Italy, covering many of the locations that the Apostle Paul visited. Going to the places that Paul visited, or lived in, has given me a whole new… Continue reading Sermon: Paul in Athens| Hebrew Word Lessons
Our church hosts a monthly prayer night where we pray for healing for those in our body who are suffering. If I’m honest, I’ve found that attending is harder for me than I would have an…| Faithful Paradox
Jesus final words are earth were powerful and something we should lean into. Here's the great commission meaning for us today.| Rethink
SCOTUS has been asked to take up Obergefell vs. Hodges, the landmark 2015 decision that extended marriage equality to LGBTQIA+ folks. The fear is, this current SCOTUS will overturn the 2015 decisio…| Strong Female Pastor
During some recent travels, something unexpected caught my eye. While walking past a church in Milwaukee, I noticed what looked like a large slab of bronze lyin| The American TFP
Meditation on Hebrews 11:29-12:2 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Reverence Dr. Karen Crawford Aug. 17, 2025 Any golf fans in here? Any golfers? I admit that I don’t know much about the sport. I have never played golf before. Well, only miniature golf. My husband persuaded me to watch a new American sports comedyContinue reading "Run the Race of Faith!"| Sharing God's Love and Grace
Meditation on Luke 12: 32-34 and Hebrews 11:1–3, 8–16 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Aug. 10, 2025 My healing journey continued this week. I am feeling better than I did a week ago and certainly better than two weeks ago, when I first hurt my back cleaning up my yard. SeveralContinue reading "Faith: Conviction of Things Not Seen"| Sharing God's Love and Grace
Meditation onLuke 12:13-21 First Presbyterian Church of Smithtown, NY Reverend Dr. Karen Crawford Aug. 3, 2025 Art by Stushie We had the pleasure of hosting Daniel Davidsen’s Eagle Scout Court of H…| Sharing God's Love and Grace
By Juan de Flandes On the third day there was a wedding in Cana of Galilee, and the mother of Jesus was there. Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine …| Veil of Veronica
The subject of racism has been the topic of much discussion in the culture at large. Claims of systemic oppression and reverse racism seem to dominate virtually every news cycle. Such allegations have even been found in one place no one should have ever expected, the Christian church. Professing Christians should understand that we are […]| Voice of Reason
‘You only say that because….’ a response to Savitri Hensman In his 1941 essay ‘Bulverism, or, The Foundation of Twentieth-century Thought’ C S Lewis notes the tendency in twentieth century th…| Reflections of an Anglican Theologian
What does repent mean? You've probably heard that you need to repent. But we often have a terrible understanding of the true repent definition.| Rethink
The teaching of abide in the Bible is one that we shouldn’t ignore. It has the power to change our life and faith. Let's look at the John 15:4 meaning.| Rethink
Towards the end of the 20th century, John MacArthur wrote a couple of books that engaged with what is historically known as the “Lordship salvation controversy.” Reflecting on his writi…| Theology Along the Way
One reason why the Methodist movement outlived the first generation of Methodists is because John Wesley was a practical theologian and a spiritual guide to the people called Methodist. In most of …| John Meunier
“Kiss the Son, lest He be angry. …” (Psalm 2:12). The Psalms, like everything else in our Bibles, are ultimately about Jesus. Almost immediately in the book we get Psalm […] The post Kiss the Son appeared first on GGWO Church Baltimore.| GGWO Church Baltimore
“Be still, and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10 (ESV) Let’s start with a question—have you ever felt like you’re doing all the “right” Christian things, but feel like God is still somehow … distant? You go to …| all things faithful
Susie Meister has explained how studying religion made her a liberal, with the result that she left the right, stopped voting Republican, and started voting Democrat. I want to provide an accurate summary of her concerns and try to provide the kind of things I would say in response if I knew her: if I … Continue reading "Will Following Jesus Make You Liberal?"| For His Renown
Sky-Stuff pt2 MIST: eyd אֵד (Strong’s 108); anan עָנָ֖ן (Strong’s 6051); n’si’im נְשִׂאִ֖ים (Strong’s 5387b); hevel הֶ֥בֶל (Strong’s 1892). In our second part of “Sky Stuff” we’re going to take a look at mist. There are four Hebrew words that get translated as mist. The one that probably hits the mark the most is ed… Continue reading MIST: Sky Stuff Pt.2| Hebrew Word Lessons
Dew: tal, masculine noun (Strong’s 2919) Sounds like: tahl Root: טַל For the next few weeks we’re going to dive into “sky stuff”. There’s a beautiful speech made by YHWH in the book of Job where He…| Hebrew Word Lessons
There is a golden thread that runs through Hebrews 11. We read about these great men of faith, and we are encouraged to live lives of faith ourselves. As I was studying about the first three men me…| Aliens and Pilgrims
When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is finished,” and he bowed his head and gave up his spirit (John 19:30). The phrase Jesus uses here on the cross expressed a business transaction completed: "paid in full." At the heart of trusting in Jesus Christ for salvation is the confidence th| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
BOOKPLACES I Am Your Guardian Angel Stephen| BOOKPLACES
While I do not see children playing this game now, when I was a child we played Ring Around the Rosie. The poem went like this: “Ring around the rosies; Pockets full of posies; Ashes, ashes, …| Ordinary People Extraordinary God
Introduction On Tuesday 15 July this year the following motion was passed by General Synod after a show of hands: That this Synod request that the House of Bishops remove any requirements relating …| Reflections of an Anglican Theologian
We stand upon this ignominious plane, and share visions beside the waters, over the earth, under the sky.| Rambling Ever On
I come from a family comprised mostly of adventure seekers. Whether it be parachuting from a plane or hanging from the side of a mountain on a Via Feratta, the search for the next rush of adrenaline is often on their minds. The day God was handing out adventure genes, however, I was given a […]| Faithful Paradox
After ten years of pretty much ignoring the arguments in the peer-reviewed studies on the question of Jesus’s historicity, Bart Ehrman has tried again to “respond” to their findings—and again proves he never really reads these studies and doesn’t know what they say. Indeed, he is stalwartly refusing now to read the actual studies and […]| Richard Carrier Blogs
Some conversations recently have me reflecting on the Methodist use of Scripture. How do we read the Bible, and how do we use it? I can think of no better place to start than John Wesley’s pr…| John Meunier
A few years ago, I saw a mom’s post on Facebook about the special way she’d presented her children’s Easter baskets that year, and I knew I was going to steal her idea for every Easter to come. (This post contains affiliate links, which means that at no additional cost to you, I may earn […] The post The Easter Basket Tradition That’ll Point Your Children to Jesus appeared first on Life in Lape Haven.| Life in Lape Haven
‘No sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah’ (Mt 16:4). It was the Lord’s reply to an evil and adulterous generation that failed to interpret the signs of the times (Mt 16:4). And we know that their interest was just to test Jesus (Mt 16:1. It is not surprising that, […] The post SIGNS OF THE TIMES appeared first on Vcatholic.| Vcatholic
SPRINKLE: nazah/yiz/hizzah, verb (Strong’s 5137). Primitive root: hizzah הִזָּ֨ה When you think of big Bible words, sprinkling probably doesn’t come to mind. However it was a prevalent action taken during Temple sacrifices: Moses sprinkled Aaron and his sons with oil and blood to consecrate their duties as priests (Exodus 29:21) A sacrificial bull was slaughtered… Continue reading Hizzah: SPRINKLED with Life| Hebrew Word Lessons
Print or download the following prayer of St. Bonaventure. It is especially fitting to pray this prayer after sacramental or spiritual communion, but it is a beautiful prayer to pray anytime. ierce, O most sweet Lord Jesus, my inmost soul with the most joyous and... The post Prayer of St Bonaventure appeared first on Crossroads Initiative.| Crossroads Initiative
Oh boy my friends. Personal post here. I am feeeeeeeling the lack of sunshine. April has been colder than March and has rained 10 out of the last 13 days. I know my joy is... The post Waiting on the Sun and Thoughts on this Sunday appeared first on Finding Lovely.| Finding Lovely
I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture (John 10:9). It is easy and common to skip over this reference of Jesus to himself as the door and jump straight to him as the shepherd (also in this passage in John 10). But pause and consider that Jesus| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1). There is a well-known real estate maxim that lists the three most important characteristics of any property: "Location, location, and location." This famous real estate maxim holds true in the Bible, as well. In| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
He was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities; upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed (Isaiah 53:5). At the heart of the gospel -- at the heart of what happened on the cross to Jesus Christ -- is substitution. It is Jesus tak| JustinHuffman.org | The Online Home of Pastor Justin Huffman
Easter is one of my most favourite seasonal celebrations, a time of great hope, unlimited potential and the miracle of rebirth. My Easter alter ©EmmaTuzzio Although it is seen as a Christian holy-d…| The Muse in the Mirror