UNTRAMPLED SALT

<p><br>I think of fathers.<br>I think of children.<br>I think of us.<br>I taste and I weep and I laugh.<br>The Old Testament contains hundreds of scriptures words and images that are woven into the passages of the Gospels in the New Testament. Psalm 34:8 invites us to taste and see the goodness of God especially in times of both joy and loss while Matthew 5:13-16 invites the followers of Jesus to be salt and light in the world.<br>In this second collection of essays and poems David Bowen invites us to taste that same goodness as we receive and give love and mercy to others. He once again presents a Bible scripture illustrated with a story or poem to enhance the flavors that the Holy Spirit brings to our relationships. His anecdotes touch on a variety of topics such as the awesomeness of fatherhood the biblical ignorance and misunderstanding of a pastor's kid turned preacher the unexpected wisdom gathered from a family fishing trip and much more.<br>Untrampled Salt shares stories and poetry that lean on biblical inspiration to reflect on a retired pastor's experiences and lessons in life.</p>