"Curiosity killed the cat" is an aphorism that warns us to stay safe at home. It suggests it is dangerous to dream, wander, and explore. All exploration is a call to enter mystery that may intrigue but also harm. We know the greatest mystery is the thin realm that divides what can be seen from what is unseen. Romans 1:20 tells us that God's personhood and the nature of his being can be understood from what is made. We are to explore what is seen and stumble toward an understanding of what can't be held or controlled. This is the most dangerous exploration on earth. As wild as that journey is, it is equally mysterious and dangerous to comprehend the realm of the seen. Continue reading "Surviving the Sea"