I created MetaNarratives to share my story. It's a journey that began with a difficult childhood involving a very dysfunctional family (many of whom are still alive), surviving a narcissistic wife, alienation from my children, working through trauma memories, healing through journaling, and managing a nervous system that was out of control most of my life. This process has been supported by a few exceptional people and, ultimately, by the Holy Spirit working through me to transform and rewire my brain.
The post I'm sharing with you contains thoughts and ideas I came across that meant a lot to me. I have learned along the way that it is very helpful to journal and write down my thoughts and truths I am exploring.
The journey involved being introduced to many books by wise people like Thomas Merton, Jordan Peterson, and Michael Heiser, and, of course, reading the Bible.
The posts were mainly written for myself, but I decided to make them available to the public. If anything I share can be helpful, that's great. Otherwise, this site serves as a digital record of the issues I've been exploring and saving in my memory for various reasons. ~ Charles Hoffman

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Charles Hoffman 11/1/23 Charles Hoffman 11/1/23

Shelter of His Wings

Exegesis on Psalm 91

Psalm 91 spells out a world we are either prepared for or will destroy us. Are we walking into battle, unable to ward off the enemy with no weapons? The New Testament (NT) also warns us of the difficulties we will face. We’re told of the principalities and powers we will encounter. And of the thief that comes to steal, kill, and destroy.

Pietism

The Pietist movement is still alive and well. It's particularly evident in our Evangelical and Pentecostal denominations. Why is this important to us today? They have created religions that put their emphasis on performance. For example, they equate being saved with speaking in tongues; better yet, you must believe in the rapture.