The Prophecy series

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

Cover me

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

The Cosmological Foundations of Faith

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

Prophecy 4

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

Prophecy 3

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

Prophecy 2

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