Most people are not interested in changing their minds, whatever their present orientation – Jew or Catholic, Democrat or Republican, same sex marriage advocate or anti-abortionist. Whatever the issue, people generally tend to change their minds only when compelled to do so by circumstances, or after a lengthy process of evaluation gradually convinces them of … More Winning hearts
‘But as for me, may I never boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.’ The thing about sacerdotalism is that it obscured the personhood of Jesus, and the ONE he represents. Priests called to represent Christ, replaced him … More Solo Christo
As in football, (soccer for those whose idea of sports is a celebration of thuggery rather than skill) when your team member is given a foul, no boos are heard from your side of the crowd – motivated purely by winning, not sportsmanship; now that Trump investigations are metastasized under a democratic-led congress, and the … More Cool-aid infoxication
I am aware of how fanatical folk get, especially about religion. I am also aware of how I appear to some who look at me through their various religious prisms. I’ve long since been impervious to the perceptions and opinions of others….not disdainfully…..but I recognize that most people will be stuck their whole lifetimes with … More All-encompassing Glory
Is that the question? For the record, she is in fact reverentially kneeling before Pastor/Prophet Alph Lukau. Black people, generally speaking, are not easily impressed. Myles Munro said it best. Should someone come to him walking on water, he’d fold his arms and say, “Well, what else can you do?” He would turn the performance … More To bow or not to bow?
Same voice. Same views. Different days. No collusion. Different Christian families. Similar aged daughters. Q. What is it about church that turns you off? A. Consistently three points raised: Judgment – I want to be affirmed and feel that I am in a safe place Obligation – I want to be wooed, welcomed and recognized … More Cover me 3
At the close of this year I am republishing this important series which I hope might add to the theological development of those in pastoral ministry or training for it. Sweeping changes ahead require adjustment of theologies for the force of religion to maintain relevance and to be a force of empowerment in times of … More The Prophecy series
They say a picture speaks 1000 words. Well also some songs paint a thousand pictures. So since I will be taking another extended break from active blogging till perhaps the holiday season, (I’ll probably still do reposts) let me leave you with two songs that should more than make up for the loss. (at about … More Spirit Breathe
Ecclesiastes 9:5 tells us that the dead know not any thing, neither have they any more a reward….. It is the living who deserve to share in some of the fire we put on the souls of the departed. After all, we still have the capacity to repent. As contemplated in Preparing the way, repentance … More Cover me 2 – For old time’s sake
Christianity went:
to Rome and became a religion
to Europe and became a tradition
to the US and became a business
to Africa and became spirituality…. … More The African River of Revival
