Now out of the ground the Lord God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would call them. And whatever the man called every living creature, that was its name. The man gave names to all livestock and to the birds of the heavens […]
Read More JJ25 #04 – Responsible – Relational Insights Part 1Here’s the premise of the conversation. Previously in the conversation: David put together an excellent insight into his view of the way we measure time in months and years. I also recommend you check out his later piece on the role some fictions play in what we refer to as “real life”. He also wrote something […]
Read More ADBC: 23 The Impossible Dignity of MusicWhen I looked the first time, it was dreadful. There was mess everywhere and there didn’t appear to be any way through it. Everywhere seemed to be a mess. When I looked again, I saw the need for help in cleaning up. I saw the part I played in making the mess and the part […]
Read More Opportunity in the MessTake the hit. Stevie Wonder produced a song he co-wrote over 45 years ago that depicts the breakdown of a relationship. The song is an account from the perspective of the person who wrecked the relationship. The song goes on to express how a number of things could be blamed for the breakdown, but at […]
Read More Take The HitApparently the view changes as you grow up. There was this thing about growing up in my childhood days. First it was about actual height and then it was the perks of what comes with being a grown up. As the middle child in the family, I’d look up to my sister as she got […]
Read More View: Up and Alongside“Life isn’t like the stories,” I have been told, “It’s not about good guys and bad guys. It’s just about people with varying inclinations.” I love it when they say that. I nod in a way that understands where they’re coming from. Once they’re finished I reflect on what reality has taught me and wonder […]
Read More Even The Bad Guy Gets ItThe blame culture is nothing new. Some would suggest it’s as old as humanity itself. Nobody is perfect – that should not be an excuse, that should be an understanding allowing the capacity of grace to help us grow. From the beginning of the story, all that was required was for the individual to behave […]
Read More Prayer for Change – The Responsible ChurchIt’s about time you owned that. Stop deflecting. Stop blaming others for the situation. Stop putting it down to apparent factors beyond control as though you have successfully deluded yourself into thinking there was nothing you could do. Stop that. Look at where it’s got you and consider carefully how it has not brought you […]
Read More Repentance and ResponsibilityThe women said to Naomi: “Praise be to the Lord , who this day has not left you without a guardian-redeemer. May he become famous throughout Israel! He will renew your life and sustain you in your old age. For your daughter-in-law, who loves you and who is better to you than seven sons, has […]
Read More Reading Ruth 04 – Blessing for Legacy“The Lord bless you, my daughter,” he replied. “This kindness is greater than that which you showed earlier: You have not run after the younger men, whether rich or poor. And now, my daughter, don’t be afraid. I will do for you all you ask. All the people of my town know that you are […]
Read More Reading Ruth 03 – Blessing and Responsibility
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