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God’s Message has everything to do with everyone… not just Christians

I’ve composed this website because I want to share some of my story. It’s been a fun and unnerving challenge to “speak” to the World Wide Web community.

Fun because my work feels good. Unnerving because I’m highlighting a two thousand year old biblical misnomer.

As far as my writing, I can only hope that it’s well received. It’s my intent to help not hurt. I can’t imagine all the emotions that a reader might be feeling when I’m writing or when my words are being read. I’m limited in my human sight distance. I do my best to write clearly for my own understanding and hope to reach yours.

We should follow Jesus for God and read John for John. Maybe you already knew this… in your heart. Jesus is a unifying figure ♾️…not a divisive one. Jesus loves everyone. Not just the ones who know Him.

Read the Good Book for spiritual healing… God’s words when seeking spiritual Holy guidance… ❤️ the rest of the Bible when seeking spiritual human solace. 🥰

Read my work when you want a wacky doodle mutt’s opinion. 🐶

our heart matters…
our opinion counts…
understanding makes a difference
truth clears the air

If you want to “speak” back, and as long as I’m breathing, you can email me privately at: mailto:ed@eds-art.net or comment publicly at my social media Substack: https://yonderponderer.substack.com/

I love common sense. That’s where God is most clearly spiritually visible and in focus. Common sense is God’s town hall and it’s always in session. The Devil’s town hall is eventually recognizably BS.

God doesn’t hide heaven and hell from us

We physically see and emotionally feel them in our world of words art music and nature

We may get a glimpse of heaven in a sunset or experience hell in a storm

We can also learn something about heaven and hell from relationships…
Especially in the brevity of strangers
We may fall in love or experience the insanity of hate from an aggressor

The measure of our soul is in how we enjoy or overcome who and what we encounter

For decades I thought I was spiritually on my own. But I’d always felt a connection to something more than me. I intimately connected after my 2003 mental breakdown. I learned that God is with every single one of us, all the time… patiently waiting for the chance to “talk”. I feel intimacy with God inside my brain. All it takes is listening. But it’s not easy because my brain is a busy place. It helps to relax which I can do better when I’m alone. My front porch is a good example when I’m alone watching the birds, trees and ground critters. I thank God for my life and we go from there. It took me a very long while to realize how real He is and just how much He cares. This website reflects what I’ve learned and what I’m learning.

God lives in our heart and is revealed through our mind’s ‘eyes’ where He shows us what we’re able to hear

People inspire when they overcome.❤️ I’ve met a number of others who’ve overcome greater challenges… Like Laura F. who lost her family to mental illness then built one of her own. Her strength inspires others. And John P., who at six and blind wanted to become a race car driver. His spirit inspires bold dreams. And Josh V., who at twenty nine is battling brain cancer and has a very beautiful artist’s hand. He’s a hero in my book. And thirteen year old Becca, who I met virtually over the internet. She’s Sean of the South’s blind goddaughter who “leaps tall buildings” jumping into a swimming pool from the high board. She’s braver than me… and a lot of other folks. Then there’s Morgan Love, Sean’s “niece” who has overcome so many of death’s challenges. Morgan is God’s exceptionally beautiful, red-headed inspiration of what’s possible with LOVE! ❤️

My very beautiful, intelligent and loving wife told me that my website sounds a lot like preaching. God is always showing me my failures. Then reminds me I’m loved.

Some artwork and some of my writing might scare young kids. Please share responsibly. ❤️

Link to the Healing category of my website section of words:
https://eds-art.net/category/portal/healing/
I hope it helps, or better yet, you discover you didn’t need to read it.

Published – September 28, 2007
Last edit – October 4, 2025

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