By Vanessa Perry (alias Elwen) Word Count: 872 Rating: G Summary: Elrond and Celebrian welcome dwarves to Rivendell, somewhat begrudgingly on Elrond's part. Damn!" Elrond glared at the comb in his hand, then doggedly wielded…
It has always seemed presumptuous, even somewhat preposterous, to me for men to pontificate in an authoritarian manner about the role of women in Islam as if the feminine principle is something which needs to…
Once upon a time, there lived a powerful, but cruel and ruthless king. While his subjects starved, he lived in plenty. The poorer his subjects were, the higher his taxes, and the richer he became.…
By Mack Hall Word Count: 77 Rated: PG-13 for thematic imagery Summary: A short poem about the fallen nature of the world. A Doctor Mengele can cut and sew (more…)
Just as it is important to believe in God’s mercy and forgiveness, it is also necessary to base our relationship with others on forgiveness. To expect God’s forgiveness, we should forgive those who do wrong…
Christ is born; let us glorify him. Christ comes down from heaven; let us go out to meet him. Christ lives on earth; let us exalt in joy. All you faithful, sing to the Lord,…
Light me a candle in the Holy City of my heart. And I will stand by it as the smoke ascends to heaven. Light me a candle in the Holy City of my soul.…
By Vanessa Parry (alias Elwen) Word Count: 2266 Rating: G Summary: In an old hobbit tradition of giving presents on one's birthday ... a present for all the Frodo Healers, from Elwen. Disclaimer. I…
Humans have a great capacity for creativity and manifest their creative capacities in a myriad of ways. Simultaneously, religion enjoins us to be pious. Does religion stifle creativity by codifying personal and societal rules and,…
I step through the wood of my soul, hushed by the breathless winter pre-dawn, gray as geese wings, touched by the softest whisper of a star’s light, shining unseen beyond the snow clouds. Is it…
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