I enjoy hanging out with overcomers 'cause I be one. Subsequent to experiencing the paralyzing effects of polio at age two, life has presented me with a bountiful array of challenges and opportunities to practice the art of overcoming. I'm blessed with a presence in my life which has encouraged and energized me on this journey.
I have spent a lot of time “in the pulpit” over the years. The value system one carries into the pulpit is as crucial as the message. What follows is a reflection of my “in the pulpit” value system. The sanctity of the pulpit. The word pulpit is from the Latin “pulpitum,” which means scaffold or … More PROTECTING THE SANCTITY OF THE PULPIT Part 2 – A Poisonous Leaven
During the era of NASA’s preparations for the first human-crewed moon landing, I launched into preaching and teaching in the Church. I was a member of the notable graduating class of 1969 at Burbank High School. Fast-forward fifty-two years, I find myself dealing with physical and vocal challenges which threaten my ability to continue the … More PROTECTING THE SANCTITY OF THE PUPLIT – Part 1 “Internalized Capitalism”, “Lying Fallow” and “Lessons from the Loo”
As I mentioned in my blog, “GIDEON’S ARMY. Advancing the Kingdom,” some current business leaders refer to the coronavirus pandemic as the great accelerator. Below is an excerpt from that blog, “For many organizations, COVID was the great accelerator—forcing them to transform their operations and better prepare for a digital future. Countless CEOs have told … More GIDEON’S ARMY – Part 2
An entertaining story in the Old Testament of the Bible focuses on the life and times of Gideon. (For the whole story, read chapters 5 through 8 of the book of Judges) https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Judges%206-8&version=NIV Because of Israel’s disobedience, God had lifted His protection. For seven years, the Midianites had been oppressing Israel. The Midianite tactic of … More GIDEON’S ARMY – Advancing the Kingdom
Googling information about successful introverts, I came across such articles as “23 of the Most Amazingly Successful Introverts in History – There are many misconceptions regarding introverts. Here are some of the most successful introverts in history and how you can emulate their success.” https://www.inc.com/john-rampton/23-amazingly-successful-introverts-throughout-history.html I seem to be in good company. The collage at the … More ‘GIVE ‘EM SPACE – HERE COMES THE INTROVERTS! – Protecting Spiritual, Psychological, and Physical Capacity
A treatise that has often come to mind during the past septennium is a book authored by M. Scott Peck, M.D. entitled People of the Lie, The Hope For Healing Human Evil (© 1983). Peck had previously published his bestseller The Road Less Traveled, A New Psychology of Love, Traditional Values, and Spirit (© 1978). … More PEOPLE FOR THE ETHICAL TREATMENT OF TRUTH
I became a U.S. citizen in May of 2015. At the age of 14, I had immigrated to the U.S. from Canada. In 1965 my family had been granted a permanent resident visa. After 5 years of residency, anyone with such a visa can apply for citizenship. After many years of justifying my procrastination on … More A More Perfect Union
One of my positive distractions from an unhealthy focus on the current pandemic and subsequent isolation has been to stay informed on humanity’s exploration in outer space. On November 15, 2020, SpaceX’s ‘Resilience’ lifted four Astronauts, Shannon Walker, Victor Glover, Mike Hopkins and, Soichi Noguchi, to the International Space Station (ISS). The four-person crew spent … More PROGRESS IN UNDERSTANDING SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES
“The heavens declare the glory of God; And the firmament shows His handiwork.” (Psalm 19:1) God reveals His existence and nature through His physical creation. Likewise, God also reveals Himself through His sovereign oversight of cultural developments. We all have a world view, an understanding grid through which we view life. Developing and articulating a world-view … More PROGRESSIVE REVELATION Progress in Understanding Cultural Truth
As I have been meditating on this topic, I have experienced a recurring imaginary scenario. Imagine astronaut Neil Armstrong attending a first-century Christian house church meeting dressed in the spacesuit he wore while bounding around the moonscape in July of 1969. Those first-century disciples would have no frame of reference to comprehend the being that … More PROGRESSIVE REVELATION The Pursuit of Truth Concerning the Nature of God
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