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Dramatic photo of tire tracks in the desert

God is a Stranger

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I could have ambled slowly over — a way of hedging my bets — but I knew instinctively that everyone had a role to play in this little drama. Just then mine was to come up short, stand forlorn in their swirling backwash and let my pack fall to the ground in desperation. I played my part well; I saw the giddy satisfaction in my audience’s eyes while I mimicked despair.

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12 responses to “God is a Stranger”

  1. Your friend Jan from KY, USA Avatar
    Your friend Jan from KY, USA

    Hi Kevin,

    I am so glad you are back! I have missed you.

    I guess I am not very religious, but this passage, perhaps weirdly, made me think of the following passages: “God is Love,” “Love thy Neighbor,” and “Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers for by this some have entertained angels without knowing it.” And, both knowing you and reading this, I know that they have.

    Abrazos!

  2. Steve Rein Avatar
    Steve Rein

    Welcome back. We missed you.

  3. Denise Avatar
    Denise

    Thank you, Kevin, beautiful return. Having hitchhiked the southeast coast I can relate to the specialness of strangers in that place of openness and uncertainty, including the one within, that mysteriously steer me in the right direction. No doubt that God is a stranger, yet so intimately familiar.

  4. Michael Burns Avatar
    Michael Burns

    Nice to connect with you again after awhile. Miss all Labatos and Footers.

    Very glad to be reminded of connecting you with my men’s community, and that being a part of your journey and training into elder hood.

  5. Silvia Biasioli Avatar
    Silvia Biasioli

    Gracias por compartir el arte de tu escritura y tu voz en la lectura.
    Sí, recuerdo cómo disfrutaba de tu columna en el Herald.
    Muy lindo leerte de nuevo.

  6. Susan Rogers Avatar
    Susan Rogers

    Hi Kevin!
    So happy to hear from you via Little Epiphanies. I like your writing because I like your thinking. You say unexpected things, you see and feel things in a singular way. You notice gestures and atmospheres that, it seems, actually save your life. You seem comfortable in risky places. Thanks for giving us a glimpse into your world!
    Looking forward to more…
    Susan