Love and Power are twin concepts. In fact, they are siamese twins. The work or effect of love is empowerment. Power is merely Love in action. Only lovers seek power – Lovers of self, family, community, nation or whatever. Love preserves, protects and empowers. Any invocation of Love that does not also consider power and … More Call and response
Any ‘I/Thou’ encounter necessarily entails the holding of myriad assumptions, anchored whether in memory or imagination, which represent the climate of a conversation and; depending on the weather, determine the amount of information accurately conveyed and indeed if any real communication happens at all. Those assumptions become presumptions when imposed upon the other party rather … More Assumption, Presumption and Determination
Identity I am___________. You are______________. He/She/They/It is/are____________. Whatever fills the blank space constitutes identity and is the most fundamental work of human beings. The first task of Adam, (to use a Biblical metaphor) was to name (identify) everything. – The beginning of human language – The Noun.. (the name of stuff in space) and then … More Identity, Morality & Destiny
Someone asked me today why I had stopped writing. If the myths supporting the Biblical canon are to be believed, God Himself neither said anything nor dictated anything to be written for about 400 hundred years. (and when He started talking again he sounded so different, you could hardly recognize character continuity.) So while it … More Wa yu a se?
The third in a trilogy which began with: 1, Who do women say that I am? 2. A Sound-in-doctrine-nation 3, Worshiping or Butchering Jesus Read original article here.
Originally posted on YeKengalé:
This extended conversation began with my initial reposting of the article by Metaxas below. My heading was Pigs and Pearls. – YeKengale Subject: Pigs and Pearls (if you dont get it ask me why) What Makes Christianity Different from Other Religions? By Eric Metaxas | February 10, 2017 | 4:16 PM EST One aspect…
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Preamble: “One of the unfortunate things about Christianity in Jamaica is that it is largely shaped by American Fundamentalism. As such it has tended to be anti-intellectual, coming across as necessarily slaying the mind’s activity for us to be heaven-bound (wherever that is). It seems to me that a true Biblical faith nicely marries prudence, … More Preparing the way – a conversation
Yesterday, I got a hold of Beverly Manley’s Manley Memoirs . Remembering the past is a focusing exercise that prepares one to envision the future. Today, let us do both for ourselves, our families, communities and nations. My car is in the garage so yesterday my mother gave me a ride home and we were … More What am I living for if not for you?
I was watching EWTN, The Catholic Network…and observed a program being broadcast from Massachusetts I believe it was: Children’s International Sacred Hour. Children were bussed in for this formal ceremony. I paid attention as the child selected to bring the message to the Pope began her speech. Her words were riveting…..speaking about the power of … More Happy Birthday Norman
