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Jeen Member
since 2000-06-07
Posts 91 |
Dear Paul, I am writing Because you have Transformed your life Since Damascus. And of course Because believers Respect the man you've become. A Christian killer once A man of the word now One who speaks unwaveringly About the truth of Christ. So I hope You will understand Why I have chosen you To help me convince the other ten To look at what I did differently. The apostles have been talking About my lapse in faithfullness To the new followers never mentioning How hard I worked before and After the resurrection. I was the only one who offered To follow Jesus into Jerusalem When he brought Lazarus back from the dead Why doesn't anyone remember that? I think it's unfair To depict me as the doubter I've heard John has included My blunder in his book. I've brought this to your attention Because before Damascus You didn't believe either You needed to "see" for yourself. I don't want to be remembered For what I did wrong The apostles don't dwell on Who you were before. Can you speak to them So I no longer look foolish Who would benefit To know of my failure? Signed Thomas (Didymus) (This is the first in a series of 8 poems that Thomas writes to Paul (in my mind of course)). Jeen [This message has been edited by Jeen (edited 07-25-2001).] |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Very creative, Jeen! And if it's any consolation to Thomas, I think the portrayal of his wavering faith has helped many a person in the same situation. Again, very creative writing! |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Very imaginative. You seem to have gotten to the mind of Doubting Thomas very well. And he was no different than most of us today. Joyce |
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Jeen Member
since 2000-06-07
Posts 91 |
I tightened up a few lines in editing, because I wanted to get across the point that what Thomas did not know, is what we also do not know...that our weaknesses are what makes us humble and approachable as humans. It is the characters in the bible and in life who have blown it yet dusted off themselves and moved on that I most admire. Thanks Jeen |
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Stephanos
since 2000-07-31
Posts 3618Statesboro, GA, USA |
People tend to be a bit hard on Thomas, but we can't forget that his confession was one of the most profound and fullest in the New Testament, unequalled before even by Peter... "My Lord and My God". Sometimes honest doubt can be the harbinger of revelation and faith when the light of Christ comes. And Oh yeah, if I remember correctly, Jesus said to two other disciples on the road to Emmaus, "Oh fools and slow of heart to believe". These examples (including Thomas) were more or less indicative of the disciples as a whole. None of the disciples were exemplary of quick and unwavering faith during the time following the ressurection of our Lord. Stephen. [This message has been edited by Stephanos (edited 07-25-2001).] |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
Very good.... I think we can all relate to doubting Thomas so very well. Thank God that our lives aren't written in a book for all mankind to see. Nice job again giving Thomas perhaps some justifiable recourse. -Bob |
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Constance Member
since 2001-07-28
Posts 393Ohio |
Jeen, I loved this. Wonderfully written. Presented in such a clear and creative way. I think you will touch many hearts and minds with this series. I wish I had thought of it, what a wonderful premise! I can't wait for the next one. |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
This was great to read and made the story of Thomas so real and as if it could be happening right now, which it probably is somewhere! Great imaginative flow. Will look forward to the next one. Betty Lou Hebert |
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illusion Member
since 2001-06-19
Posts 296 |
I love this - what a great idea you've written!  But I have to agree with others - Thomas, his doubting, and then his declaration of complete faith gives an example that has been followed by many who are grateful their path to believing isn't public. [This message has been edited by illusion (edited 08-03-2001).] |
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Jeen Member
since 2000-06-07
Posts 91 |
I was reading over this poem -- when I noticed many people had written positive things about it. I had written a series of letters from Thomas to Paul, but when I showed them to my Pastor he looked at me as if I had two heads. So I never posted the rest of them. I'll post the second. Jeen |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Jeen, these are truly wonderful. I will be back to find your third part to this wonderful series... |
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sunshinemist Senior Member
since 2001-09-29
Posts 595Fl. sunshines early mist |
Jeen, This is wonderful and thank you for sharing. ~hugs~ smiles ~Marie~ |
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