GOD AND LANGUAGE

April 06, 2017 by David Abdelmalak in Religion, Essay, Musings

There are some moments in life that reveal a divine spark. Moments that we look back on where something happened that exceeded our wildest dreams and expectations. Moments that feel greater than us, moments that can go on to define us. Some attribute these moments to coincidence or luck...

THE FUNERAL

March 30, 2017 by David Abdelmalak in Short Story

The church hall was crowded. A sea of faces amassed in muted black. The only color emanated from the tall stained-glass windows lining the ancient walls. Glorious golden light bathed the coffin, closed, at the front: the focus of attention.

Who was in the coffin?...