The raucous engagement with a minister of illusion insistent on burning a book with religious value several weeks back flew low on my radar. Safety of men securing my freedom hung some on it, but the freedom they fight to secure dangled as well. What would a soldier truly bent on freedom for and in his country desire?
I don't know . . . and this is not where I am headed.
It is unclear the amount of books he wanted to burn or even the reason, as burning these books would ignite nothing but rage. Drenched in gasoline, waves of fumes roll away from the pile, trying to escape the controversy it would create. Important, doubt it. Meaningless, not this far but close. Do I care? No. It is not my book.
But what if it was . . .
I stand confident on a collection of 66 books, all touched by a Hand and breathed through many writers over even more years. What if some attention seeking clown decided his marshmallow should be roasted over a flame of Leviticus & Deuteronomy? (If I'm honest, those two are tough and would probably be the first to go!)
The imagery of flames licking around the message of the only way to keep us from this separation is an odd one. Orange and light blue mixed with some green from the leather, because that is what a Bible must be wrapped in to be complete.
It's just a book and pages, let it burn.
While the explanation of my salvation and description of why I live, or at least strive to, the way I do lie in these pages, they are just pages like any other book, it is just the explanation. LET IT BURN! I am not in this fight for some book, some collection of stories and pages, true or not.
I believe this book because historically (despite explanations designed to grasp attention from certain broadcasting agencies) it is proven, but so much more because through faith I am brought closer to the lover of whom it is written. I believe it because it's true, and I love the God it displays not for what He does for me, but for who He is.
So ultimately, it's just a book, let it burn. Let the flames eat away each word of written truth because if that truth is only written on pages and not on souls it is worthless. A warming fire would be more comforting.
-Ordinary Warrior
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Monday, September 27, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Bacon Chili Banapple
I like to grill
(I typed that and then thought it should be a child's book title so I'll start over)
There are few things that I take pride in on this earth or gather glory from - I want it all to go upwards - however, I do like to grill! Veggie kabobs marinated for a long while, cooked slowly then covered in parmesan right at the end. Chicken, of whatever sort, with perfect grill marks on both sides and actually still immensely juicy. Hot dogs, I could actually do without unless they are wrapped in bacon.
But there is one, a meal so delicious I can't take a bite without closing my eyes and savoring each spectacular morsel. The simple thought ignites a Pavlov response of salivation and instant hunger. There are few who are privy to the magnificence of this piece, and even fewer who have been a part of its origination - but all need the experience of a Bacon Chili Banapple burger.
This is no ordinary burger, sure there is a patty of meat at its core but the body is made up of many parts! I am learning that the order of said toppings is incredibly important, as confirmed here (the inspiration for this post), and am still mastering the specific layout but it has not taken away from this burgers glory!
Thick cut bacon, several pieces of course, chedder cheese, lettuce and tomato, nothing special to this point. The brilliance lies in 4 areas that I am not afraid to reveal most of as this piece of perfection will be difficult to duplicate. Banana Peppers, enough for a kick but not a burn, tempting taste buds to continue their search for the great. A special barbecue based sauce, again, with a little added flavor of my own.
Now comes my favorite, the ingredient that sends the senses into savory mode, grilled until almost juiceless pineapple rings. Topped with a hint of beanless chili to complete the flavor extravaganza. Give me a moment . . . oh yea!
There are few things that I do that I hold dear - This is one of them!
(I typed that and then thought it should be a child's book title so I'll start over)
There are few things that I take pride in on this earth or gather glory from - I want it all to go upwards - however, I do like to grill! Veggie kabobs marinated for a long while, cooked slowly then covered in parmesan right at the end. Chicken, of whatever sort, with perfect grill marks on both sides and actually still immensely juicy. Hot dogs, I could actually do without unless they are wrapped in bacon.
But there is one, a meal so delicious I can't take a bite without closing my eyes and savoring each spectacular morsel. The simple thought ignites a Pavlov response of salivation and instant hunger. There are few who are privy to the magnificence of this piece, and even fewer who have been a part of its origination - but all need the experience of a Bacon Chili Banapple burger.
This is no ordinary burger, sure there is a patty of meat at its core but the body is made up of many parts! I am learning that the order of said toppings is incredibly important, as confirmed here (the inspiration for this post), and am still mastering the specific layout but it has not taken away from this burgers glory!
Thick cut bacon, several pieces of course, chedder cheese, lettuce and tomato, nothing special to this point. The brilliance lies in 4 areas that I am not afraid to reveal most of as this piece of perfection will be difficult to duplicate. Banana Peppers, enough for a kick but not a burn, tempting taste buds to continue their search for the great. A special barbecue based sauce, again, with a little added flavor of my own.
Now comes my favorite, the ingredient that sends the senses into savory mode, grilled until almost juiceless pineapple rings. Topped with a hint of beanless chili to complete the flavor extravaganza. Give me a moment . . . oh yea!
There are few things that I do that I hold dear - This is one of them!
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| This is my buddy and a Bacon Chili Banapple Burger! |
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