....bethink these Sabbath vigil muses...

Brother procrastinators, ....As the sun begins to set on the close of another hectic week, let us also ponder this notion that... "The road to hell is littered with the manuscripts of church sermons written late on Saturday." (-- Alan Harris)

And if you're tongue-tied or suffering writer's block tonight then rejuvenate your inspiration with this beautiful and appropriate photographic essay meditation from the same author, "Asking the Quiet Fire -- The Forest As Teacher"

My most favorite pick there, "Peace - Its Inner Hiding Places", reflects my core philosophy, quiet personality and favorite Scriptural verse (Psalm 46:10) which has been my photographic corner stone on this site (right column dedication) ever since TORC BLOG commenced, "Be still, and know that I Am God!"

This is my prefered sanctuary. Here, I'm within the most beautiful cathedral that I could ever hope to meditate and pray within. "Transcendental meditation"(spirituality like the Native Americans and/or Henry David Thoreau of "Walden's Pond" discerned -- NOT that esoteric pantheism that Yogis, Hindus and other pagan quacks practice) is some of my most intimate dialogue with our Creator.

But it is these "Thoughts Along A Winter's Walk" which will blow you away cold! (And best explains why the Fall & Winter of the Northeast are my favorite seasons.) All of these poetic essay musings are experiences that you will relate to. They will reawaken and energize your Spirit given creativity. They just might be the homiletic inspirations you were praying for...

....And when these Spiritual gifts do descend upon you, it would be prudent to keep in mind that, "The secret of a good sermon is to have a good beginning and a good ending -- and to have both as close together as possible." (-- George Burns)