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The Temptation of Solomon
The Temptation of Solomon

2024, Meditation, Poetry, Religious-Spiritual

The Temptation of Solomon

Ryan Ranney2024-10-02T21:30:48-04:00August 26th, 2024|2024, Meditation, Poetry, Religious-Spiritual|

Look to my eyes Take in that which you see If at all given to you That there be oceans [...]

Resting Truth
Resting Truth

2013, Meditation, Prayer, Religious-Spiritual

Resting Truth

Ryan Ranney2024-10-15T22:16:40-04:00October 15th, 2013|2013, Meditation, Prayer, Religious-Spiritual|

My God I will write whatever You wish Where it begins I do not know Where it ends proposes a [...]

Brothers
Brothers

2009, Meditation

Brothers

Ryan Ranney2024-10-06T13:30:57-04:00May 20th, 2009|2009, Meditation|

I enter not to bring glad tidings, or flattering advice. I enter not to be friendly, or to make friends. [...]

Contrast
Contrast

2009, Meditation, Poetry

Contrast

Ryan Ranney2024-10-06T14:24:39-04:00February 22nd, 2009|2009, Meditation, Poetry|

Can a man of science embrace facts without embracing the spirit? Can a man of peace bring peace without discerning [...]

Without a Paddle
Without a Paddle

2009, Poetry, Prayer

Without a Paddle

Ryan Ranney2024-10-06T14:32:30-04:00February 1st, 2009|2009, Poetry, Prayer|

Let alone there be a time for war and peace lay by its side When the days of sunrise call [...]

Discovery of Belief
Discovery of Belief

2008, Meditation, Religious-Spiritual

Discovery of Belief

Ryan Ranney2024-10-05T11:29:18-04:00May 6th, 2008|2008, Meditation, Religious-Spiritual|

I believe the story and the message of the religions are far more intimate in nature than we have remembered. [...]

Understanding

The Temptation of Solomon
The Temptation of Solomon

2024, Meditation, Poetry, Religious-Spiritual

The Temptation of Solomon

Ryan Ranney2024-10-02T21:30:48-04:00August 26th, 2024|Categories: 2024, Meditation, Poetry, Religious-Spiritual|Tags: Authority vs. Power, Divine Revelation, Divine Wisdom, Ego and Humility, Existential Inquiry, God, Heaven and Earth, Heaven and Hell, Human Frailty, Illusion vs. Reality, Inner Conflict, Light and Dark, Moral Philosophy, Mystical Reflection, Philosophical Reflection, Pride, Religious Allegory, Religious Contemplation, Revelation, Self-Righteousness, Spiritual Insight, Spiritual Temptation, Two Worlds, Understanding, Wisdom and Knowledge|

Look to my eyes Take in that which you see If at all given to you That there be oceans of heaven's light And in a blink The pit of [...]

Resting Truth
Resting Truth

2013, Meditation, Prayer, Religious-Spiritual

Resting Truth

Ryan Ranney2024-10-15T22:16:40-04:00October 15th, 2013|Categories: 2013, Meditation, Prayer, Religious-Spiritual|Tags: Chaos, God, Humanity, Inner Peace, Love, Peace, Philosophy, Reflection, Spirituality, Truth, Understanding|

My God I will write whatever You wish Where it begins I do not know Where it ends proposes a greater mystery My thoughts fall to You often When I [...]

Brothers
Brothers

2009, Meditation

Brothers

Ryan Ranney2024-10-06T13:30:57-04:00May 20th, 2009|Categories: 2009, Meditation|Tags: Awakening, Boys vs. Men, Brotherhood, Flattering Lies, Growth, Honor, Injustice, Inner Peace, Integrity, Manhood, Masculinity, Men, Peace, Power, Righteous Balance, Self-Awareness, Strength, Truth, Understanding, Wisdom|

I enter not to bring glad tidings, or flattering advice. I enter not to be friendly, or to make friends. I enter not to walk softly or stand without. I [...]

Contrast
Contrast

2009, Meditation, Poetry

Contrast

Ryan Ranney2024-10-06T14:24:39-04:00February 22nd, 2009|Categories: 2009, Meditation, Poetry|Tags: Art, Contrast, Contrast of the Heart, Contrast of the Mind, Contrast of the Soul, Contrast of the Spirit, Duality, Existence, Love, Music, Philosophy, Reflection, Science, Spirituality, Truth, Understanding|

Can a man of science embrace facts without embracing the spirit? Can a man of peace bring peace without discerning war? Can a man of art sculpt stone without senses? [...]

Without a Paddle
Without a Paddle

2009, Poetry, Prayer

Without a Paddle

Ryan Ranney2024-10-06T14:32:30-04:00February 1st, 2009|Categories: 2009, Poetry, Prayer|Tags: Consideration, Divine Connection, Grace, Hope, Introspection, Love, Mercy, Peace, Reflection, Repentence, Solitude, Understanding, War|

Let alone there be a time for war and peace lay by its side When the days of sunrise call and midnight sleeps again Even when a lover feels the [...]

Discovery of Belief
Discovery of Belief

2008, Meditation, Religious-Spiritual

Discovery of Belief

Ryan Ranney2024-10-05T11:29:18-04:00May 6th, 2008|Categories: 2008, Meditation, Religious-Spiritual|Tags: Belief, Faith, God, Heaven and Hell, Hope, Inner Self, Intimacy, Relationships, Spirituality, Understanding, Wisdom|

I believe the story and the message of the religions are far more intimate in nature than we have remembered. I believe they do not stem from a relationship with [...]

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