You are a very good writer, and I read your column ( NOW DISCERN THIS ) every week. One word usage I do not like is the current use of the word ‘thing’ for an animate being, part of God’s ongoing creation. … “if the thing was still alive…”
This was a beautiful piece of writing, Eric! You transformed that tree and the the hummingbirds into an almost Ray Bradbury type of metaphor for life. And thanks for the shoutout!
Referring to a dog as a thing? No appreciation of all sentient beings? Does the dog have access to food and water? In general, as a reader new to your writing, I appreciate your insights, but ....
You are a very good writer, and I read your column ( NOW DISCERN THIS ) every week. One word usage I do not like is the current use of the word ‘thing’ for an animate being, part of God’s ongoing creation. … “if the thing was still alive…”
Loved this.
This was a beautiful piece of writing, Eric! You transformed that tree and the the hummingbirds into an almost Ray Bradbury type of metaphor for life. And thanks for the shoutout!
Thanks, Thomas!
Referring to a dog as a thing? No appreciation of all sentient beings? Does the dog have access to food and water? In general, as a reader new to your writing, I appreciate your insights, but ....