This pattern of setup-pause-punchline-pause-punchline-pause-punchline-pause-catchphrase, starts very early in the New Testament with the "Beatitudes." This method is used in that section of the Sermon on the Mount almost to the point of zaniness. Of course, this is lost in translation because these verses have been "sanctified" to a shocking degree. They are changed to the point that not only is the humor lost, but Christ's point (pause) and its
Hi Gary, I've been a (very) frequent user of christwords website for many years and stumbling upon this substack today, from a site link, pleases the crap out of me. I am more than happy to donate to show my appreciation.
I want you to know that the website has been a transformative tool for me on my spiritual journey. I have learned and leaned on your work there. I thank you for all the work and the passion with which you do it.
Hi Gary, I've been a (very) frequent user of christwords website for many years and stumbling upon this substack today, from a site link, pleases the crap out of me. I am more than happy to donate to show my appreciation.
I want you to know that the website has been a transformative tool for me on my spiritual journey. I have learned and leaned on your work there. I thank you for all the work and the passion with which you do it.
I look forward to exploring further here,
Dean Wilkinson
Thank you for your kind words. Glad you enjoy the work. Gary