Beautifully written. The way you weave the history into our modern usage, and the psychology behind it, is compelling. A couple years ago I turned 40 and as a birthday gift to myself I took a year off coffee and alcohol. It was so freeing. I want to enjoy both deliberately, as gifts, and not under compulsion.
Isaac, this was fabulous. I so resonate with the internal dialogue around my caffeine consumption and the strangeness of caffeine being an "acceptable vice" for Christians. I myself have mostly switched to decaf, but the occasional full-caff cup is a treat. I really like your decision to pray before you have a cup. I will carry this essay with me.
Sounds like an incredible opportunity. Praying for those who will be chosen for the fellowship. May they form their own modern Inklings to help rewrite the world with the enchanted Kingdom of God!
Beautifully written. The way you weave the history into our modern usage, and the psychology behind it, is compelling. A couple years ago I turned 40 and as a birthday gift to myself I took a year off coffee and alcohol. It was so freeing. I want to enjoy both deliberately, as gifts, and not under compulsion.
Isaac, this was fabulous. I so resonate with the internal dialogue around my caffeine consumption and the strangeness of caffeine being an "acceptable vice" for Christians. I myself have mostly switched to decaf, but the occasional full-caff cup is a treat. I really like your decision to pray before you have a cup. I will carry this essay with me.
Sounds like an incredible opportunity. Praying for those who will be chosen for the fellowship. May they form their own modern Inklings to help rewrite the world with the enchanted Kingdom of God!