Monthly Archives: April 2026

Becoming Cosmic Beings

Posted on April 30, 2026 by waynematthysse45@gmail.com

We are born into stories—some whispered by parents, some sung in churches, some carried by nations. They shape us, but they do not define us. With time, we learn that truth is not fixed in the words of others, but … Continue reading →

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Liberty in Chicago

Posted on April 23, 2026 by waynematthysse45@gmail.com

In 1966, I was training at the Great Lakes Naval Base outside Chicago. I had enlisted in the Navy with the conviction that destiny was pulling me toward Vietnam, where I imagined myself serving as a Marine Corps medic. That … Continue reading →

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The Lantern

Posted on April 21, 2026 by waynematthysse45@gmail.com

This verse was just recently inspired by a long-time friend who still believes I have lost my way. I do not doubt that the concern is real; however, for them, to accept anything not in the Scriptures is to go … Continue reading →

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The Novelist And The Book Of Life

Posted on April 5, 2026 by waynematthysse45@gmail.com

Could it be that Life’s only purpose is to put all the pieces together? As a writer, I’ve often marveled at how characters take shape. At first, they are little more than names on a page. Yet as the story … Continue reading →