12 Ways of Looking at God.

The article explores themes of memory, faith, and the complexities of human existence through personal reflections and experiences. It begins with a nostalgic recollection of childhood moments in an Episcopalian church, where the interplay of light and spirituality left a lasting impression. As the...

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Published in:Fourth Genre: Explorations in Nonfiction Vol. 27; no. 2; pp. 75 - 87
Main Author: Bertaina, Andrew
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Published: Michigan State University Press Fall2025
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