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
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
[dedicated to my 1 billion beloved brothers and sisters worldwide who identify as atheist/ agnostic/secular humanist / non religious] Sam Harris thinks that Jesus, (and Mohammed and Krishna and every other prophet of an ancient fabled deity) should be banished from the public square and the political, legal and educational systems of modern nations. Sam, … More What do you think about Jesus?
Dedicated to Lorne Play while reading. click for lyrics Suicide makes everyone a victim. I just received the very sad news that a friend committed suicide. We were never very close but he and his former wife were once so fond of me they asked me to be the godfather of their … More Cover me
As I wish was already evident to all, there is absolutely no sound rationale for rejecting that dimension of human experience we call the ‘supernatural’ (and every pragmatic reason for seeking to understand, harness and utilize that dimension for healing, progressive innovation, and human and environmental development. (as my friends at http://www.opensciences.org have already made … More The Cosmological Foundations of Faith
Previous in this series: Prophecy 1 Prophecy 2 Prophecy 3 Somethings are just too good to keep to yourself. I regularly enjoy watching the prophetic prowess and grace upon Alph Lukau’s ministry. His services generally take the format of worship songs, sermon, then prophetic and healing ministry with more or less … More Prophecy 4
I have more in common with Pastor Gino Jennings than most would think. I certainly identify with his no nonsense spirit, passion for family values and refusal to compromise. Someone recently said he preached ‘a sound gospel’ but was a bit ‘off’ sometimes…like on the matter of women preachers. I was amused to hear that … More A sound-in-doctrine nation
“Verily, verily I say unto you, unless a grain of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone; but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.” Recently, I had a most interesting conversation with a friend on the subject of pride and humility. I recognized that these attitudinal dispositions are very difficult … More Falling to the ground
Previous in this series: Prophecy 1 Prophecy 2 Continuing my reflections on prophecy: I judge the stature of a prophet by his/her familiarity with and understanding of the ways of Power. Seasoned prophets have always had the ability to see into the chambers of Kings and navigate with demonstrated prowess the corridors of … More Prophecy 3
Previous in this series: Prophecy 1 What is more fascinating than prophetic methodology, for me, is prophetic theology. The ways in which various cultures and traditions recognize, initiate, train, develop and transmit the faculty is not nearly as interesting as what various cultures and practitioners think about the gift itself – the part it plays in … More Prophecy 2
YeKengalé 