...is this book, which I began reading today. If you Lutherans out there have ever found yourselves intimidated by theological jargon, consider this definition:Angel
Divine beings, heavenly servants of God, know as purveyors of godly messages, such as recipes for light and delicious food--cake and impossibly fine pasta, or the somewhat rougher traditions of motorcycle fellowship.
There's a longer exegesis (a word which, sadly, they neglected to define) of the topic, a portion of which won my undying esteem:
In art angels are most often depicted with wings upon the back--sometimes two, sometimes six--but it should be noted that in the Bible, most often do not have wings and seem to appear much like people...if you're wondering whether the six-winged angel flies faster than the other varieties, the answer is no, as two wings are used for flying and the other four to cover eyes and ensure decency (Isaiah 6:2). (Now, whether a laden or unladen angel makes better time remains a separate matter.)
This caused a bit of a spew, as I was reading while eating chicken soup. Consider also:
Justice
A condition that most people desire for themselves, claim never to get, and have no interest in granting to their neighbors.
and
Free Will
The belief--which you have no choice but to believe--that human beings are free to make their own choices.
Gentle Reader. Buy this book. You KNOW you could use a laugh. Or thirty. I leave you with these thoughts:
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