Author: Aaron J. Smith
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Liminal Space
Friends, welcome to The Book of Common Words, where we explore the Christian spirituality of being human through poetry and prose about my life, art, and the Christian faith. I’m your writer, Aaron. This publication is 100% reader supported. Thanks for joining me in this exploration. The world feels like a tire fire. War in… Read more
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Podcast Episode- Megan McDermott, Poetry as Embodyment
Friends, welcome to The Book of Common Words, where we explore the Christian spirituality of being human through podcast, poetry, and prose about my life, art, and the Christian faith. I’m your writer, Aaron. This publication is 100% reader supported. Thanks for joining me in this exploration. In this episode, we get to talk to… Read more
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New (relaunched) Podcast
Friends, welcome to The Book of Common Words, where we explore the Christian spirituality of being human through poetry and prose about my life, art, and the Christian faith. I’m your writer, Aaron. This publication is 100% reader supported. Thanks for joining me in this exploration. I have this podcast. It was called “CulturalSavage” because… Read more
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When We Were on Fire Again
Friends, welcome to The Book of Common Words, where we explore the Christian spirituality of being human through poetry and prose about my life, art, and the Christian faith. I’m your writer, Aaron. This publication is 100% reader supported. Thanks for joining me in this exploration. We used to burn so brightly. There was something… Read more
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I Thirst
Friends, welcome to The Book of Common Words, where we explore the Christian spirituality of being human through poetry and prose about my life, art, and the Christian faith. I’m your writer, Aaron. This publication is 100% reader supported. Thanks for joining me in this exploration. “I thirst.” These are some of the last words… Read more
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The Gentiles are On Fire
Friends, welcome to The Book of Common Words, where we explore the Christian spirituality of being human through poetry and prose about my life, art, and the Christian faith. I’m your writer, Aaron. This publication is 100% reader supported. Thanks for joining me in this exploration. At Pentacost we celebrate the Holy Ghost descending on… Read more
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On Sunday We Saw Glory; On Wendsday We Die
Friends, welcome to The Book of Common Words, where we explore the Christian spirituality of being human through poetry and prose about my life, art, and the Christian faith. I’m your writer, Aaron. This publication is 100% reader supported. Thanks for joining me in this exploration. I guess there was a revival this time last… Read more
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Thoughts and Prayers (Sandy Hook)
Sandy Hook, oh Sandy Hook How I long to gather you under My wings like a mother hen. But I was barred by the NRA And the keepers of the Second amendment Who paying their dues with cash for congress, Casings, and body bags. With the holy AR-15 around Their neck, they only keep Thought… Read more
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Welcome: Grace at The Table and The Door
Friends, welcome to The Book of Common Words, where we explore the Christian spirituality of being human through poetry and prose about my life, art, and the Christian faith. I’m your writer, Aaron. This publication is 100% reader supported. Thanks for joining me in this exploration. The chime resounded through the room. This was the… Read more
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The Man of Sorrows
Friends, welcome to The Book of Common Words, where we explore the Christian spirituality of being human through poetry and prose about my life, art, and the Christian faith. I’m your writer, Aaron. This publication is 100% reader supported. Thanks for joining me in this exploration. Lectionary readings:Old Testament: Isaiah 53.4–12Psalm: 91.9–16New Testament: Hebrews 5.1–10Gospel:… Read more