Jesus entering Jerusalem sounds like a sight to see. Massive crowds of men and women gathering to celebrate Him in the most visible way. The provision of their garments, palm branches being laid out for Him, the masses crying out to Him, “Hosanna”; those whom he had discipled rejoicing, and high-ranking religious officials becoming irate … Continue reading Beyond Being Tied Up.
Author: The Bell Reader
Christian Thinker, Thinking About How We Human.
Special Needs, Caregivers, and Their World Stopping.
Being innovative and creative in caring for others these days is an understatement. Healthcare professionals of all disciplines have revamped how they provide services. The logistics of how we consume goods and acquire products has been reduced to drive-ups, drive-throughs, and restricted times of day. Educational systems have become learning management systems full of virtual … Continue reading Special Needs, Caregivers, and Their World Stopping.
Conquering the Cracks
Quarantine is like a cauldron. The sameness of space is the pot. The time is the fire. Being in the same space with the same person or people for sustained amounts of time will move people together or apart. These types of situations do not necessarily create relatinship problems but they do EXPOSE them. Crisis … Continue reading Conquering the Cracks
Reminders
These are strange times. But, we must collaborate and come together in order to weather this situation. We must pray for one another and be creative and innovative about how to help each other amidst complying with recommended efforts to reduce and/or eliminate the impact of this virus. Reminders There is much uncertainty about this … Continue reading Reminders
Destined for Division?
The thoughts, ideas, images, and news regarding police brutality and blacks being murdered and killed by law enforcement and whites appears to have blown up overnight. The reality and gross fact is that Black people being murdered by institutions of power is nothing new in American culture. It is in American movies, music, and everyday … Continue reading Destined for Division?
Boots and Straps
The thought and idea of pulling one's self up by their own boot straps is a fascinating idea. While it sounds good initially, there are many questions that rise. (1) What if someone doesn't have boots or straps? (2) Where do they go to acquire boots or straps? (3) What if when they get there … Continue reading Boots and Straps
A Call To Care
In her 2015 TedTalk, “How to fix a broken school? Lead Fearlessly, Love Hard”, Linda Cliatt-Wayman cited one of her catch phrases, “So What, Now What?” She reported that after all of the facts, numbers and statistics regarding the atrocities and difficulties of specific declining schools what are “we” going to do about it? While … Continue reading A Call To Care
What Would You Say
In Leviticus the 23rd chapter along with portions of Numbers 28-29, Exodus 34:22, and portions of Deuteronomy 16, the Lord identified extensively his feast and convocations for the people to observe what God did for them (deliverance and promise) and was doing for them (provision). This is an intriguing institution because the hearing of the … Continue reading What Would You Say
The Meaning of “Priest”
Leviticus 21.1-22:16; Ezekiel 44.15-31 compared with 1 Peter 2:9 (Isaiah 9:2; Acts 26:17-18 “out of darkness…”) In light of 1 Peter 2:9a, how do the Leviticus and Ezekiel passages apply (being that Peter is speaking in Judaic terms whether intentionally or not; the metaphor exists; proclamation stands)? Is the term/role priest accurately interpreted and executed … Continue reading The Meaning of “Priest”
Accepting His Grace
Lord, I praise You and worship You. Your grace is sufficient. Your unmerited, undeserved favor is sufficient. It is more than what I need. Lord, I repent for pride, arrogance, and lack of humility. I rent of my rebellion, sin, and doing things for the wrong reasons. Jesus, help me to accept and receive Your … Continue reading Accepting His Grace
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