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January 20, 2008
Taken From: Genesis 2
Illustration by Grace Ellen Schiel
Is this the life
my place in His-story?
To live at all is to live local
with boundaries; with intent.
Holy purpose worked out
in ordinary affairs, in
living room
bedroom
kitchen
backyard
in daily work, in play
in clamor, in calm.
In this world of necessity
where I live, I am shaped
given work to do
commanded by God
joined in community.
Sensible of conditions
I live in freedom.
Taking my place seriously
no life but this!
my place in His-story?
To live at all is to live local
with boundaries; with intent.
Holy purpose worked out
in ordinary affairs, in
living room
bedroom
kitchen
backyard
in daily work, in play
in clamor, in calm.
In this world of necessity
where I live, I am shaped
given work to do
commanded by God
joined in community.
Sensible of conditions
I live in freedom.
Taking my place seriously
no life but this!
DAS
Author Profile: Born and raised in Montgomery County, Texas, Pastor Dan Schiel was called to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ at age 20 and has served as pastor in independent churches for over forty years. He is the founding pastor of Christ Church (founded 1977). 