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The Quintessential Conundrum of Divinity

Who or what is God? A mystery.

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Esther Spurrill-Jones in The Quintessential Conundrum of Divinity

A silhouette of someone with a backpack walking through an unclear grey emptiness with the sun shining down.

Psalm 137 — The Rivers of Babylon

An English Sonnet

Esther Spurrill-Jones in The Quintessential Conundrum of Divinity

A person sits on a rocky outcropping, their back to the viewer. The air is foggy, the sun filtering through.

Psalm 123 — We Look to You

A Free Verse Poem

Esther Spurrill-Jones in The Quintessential Conundrum of Divinity

A woman with long blonde hair against a light blue background, clasps hands below chin as if in prayer. Her head is tipped back and her eyes and closed. She is wearing a grey and black embroidered shirt, and a pink skirt. There is a cloud of sparkles around her.

Psalm 119 ז ZAYIN — Call Me By Your Name

A Ballad

Esther Spurrill-Jones in The Quintessential Conundrum of Divinity

People dressed in bright colours walking in a Pride parade. A girl is holding a rainbow sign that says, “Love conquers hate!” There is a banner for a United Church that says, “God’s Love Includes All.”

Psalm 117 — Joy and Love

A Triolet

Esther Spurrill-Jones in The Quintessential Conundrum of Divinity

A rainbow pride flag flies against a blue sky with scattered white clouds. The sun is behind the flag, showing through the fabric.

Psalm 109 — A Rainbow Flag

A Ballad

Esther Spurrill-Jones in The Quintessential Conundrum of Divinity

A group of school staff and children march in a Pride parade. Most are wearing black shirts with rainbow logos and some are carrying rainbow signs. One adult has rainbow-dyed hair and is carrying a small child wearing a rainbow tutu.

Psalm 106 — The Wrath of God

An Italian Sonnet

Esther Spurrill-Jones in The Quintessential Conundrum of Divinity

A silhouette of someone kneeling to pray surrounded by words: openness, reasoning, affection, conviction, equanimity, non-judgement, kindness, willingness, altruism, determination, generosity, patience, understanding, insight, cooperation, acceptance, mindfulness, respect, commitment, compassion, love, gratitude, empathy, philanthropy, wisdom, reflection, sincerity, courage, inclusion.

Psalm 95 — God Will Not Be Mocked

A Ballad

Esther Spurrill-Jones in The Quintessential Conundrum of Divinity

One man has his head on another man’s shoulder. They both look upset, possibly crying.

Psalm 88 — I Am Abomination

A Kyrielle

Esther Spurrill-Jones in The Quintessential Conundrum of Divinity

A lake in the foreground reflects the light from a nighttime forest fire on a distant mountain.

Psalm 83 — As the Fire Burns

An English Sonnet

Esther Spurrill-Jones in The Quintessential Conundrum of Divinity

Psalm 78 — Riddles of Old

A Kyrielle