The Holy Imagination

40 Essays in around 100 words #11

One simply cannot have a deep relationship with God without an active imagination. Why? Imagination allows us to talk with someone not physically present. Imagination allows us to dream of a different world, a different future. Imagination is the means of finding hope, looking towards, perhaps, a Kingdom where God is the true ruler. A world where the poor, sick, and sad are blessed. When I look around, it’s obvious that we need powerful imaginations for that.

Caprice Applequist

Sometimes I wonder about the imaginative vision in Rickshaw drivers that inspires them to add a bit of fringe or a disco ball