No faith without tension

Hypothesis: Faith is found in tension.

The tension between:

Discipline and mercy.

A familiar and personal Parent and a holy and mysterious God.

Giddy generosity and saving for a rainy day.

Making art and making a living.

Asking God boldly and saying: “Thy will be done.”

Walking on water and climbing into the life boat God sends you.

Believing in eternal life and living every day as if it is the last.