I am an honest, transparent unicorn.
Give me a minute to explain.
Being honest sometimes gets me in trouble. I see the raised eyebrows or the eyes that go wide when I make certain statements or question what is culturally accepted. I don’t always think the way others do. I tend to come at things at a 45-degree angle.
Emily Dickinson wrote a poem to make the point titled “Tell the Truth but Tell It Slant.”
My daughter Chelsea just refers to me as a “unicorn.”
Maybe you’re like me. To be straightforward about age, about losses and gains isn’t the norm but it’s a healthy way to consider life. Whatever your age, consider what you have and what you don’t have, what you’ve gained and what you’ve lost. I’m fine knowing that whatever else is in store for me, I live under the Providences of God. As Ecclesiastes eight says,
“Eat, drink and be joyful through the days of life God has given.”
Thanks for spending this minute with me, Dr. Mark Eckel.
Mark Eckel (MA English, ThM Old Testament, PhD Social Science Research) is Executive Director of the Center for Biblical Integration, Liberty University.
“Give Me a Minute” is an ongoing effort to simply, clearly, and quickly explain aspects of true Truth.
Gratitude, as always, to my longtime friend, videographer, and tech guru Josh for his continued service.