John 1:12
When we live our life as orphans
We don’t see the need for chore-plans
But when you’re secure
It pays to mature
To share in the joys of your clans
Tag Archives: family
12/14 Limerick: Ad-Options
StandardWhen we felt we had no more options
Christ offered us God-adoptions
This security
Sets our hearts free
To love more like kings than like orphans
Poem: Hesed
StandardWe feel that nothing can go wrong
When we trust that we truly belong
It seems our salvation is sure
When we know it is us they adore
Dream: The Agony of Hope
Standard“We have forgotten — or perhaps never really understood — what it means to trust that God is in control.
Politics matters.
But we have forgotten that good political leaders were supposed to be our gift to the world.
Now we think they are something the world has to give us, so we can truly practice our faith — or feel good about ourselves.
So whenever we see a leader — inside or outside the church — who doesn’t seem to honor our truth, we are filled with anguish; and act like God has abandoned us… ”
Music Playlist: The Agony of Hope
Dream: Checking-Out
StandardThe Takeaway
The fear of God should “pressure” me
To prioritize treating my family
With the fruits of the spirit
Even over accomplishing
What I thought He told me to do.
DBJ Family Edition (John 13)
StandardA simplified version of DBJ-LOVE-5 we used with our parents and kids.
Continue readingTGR-S3E1: Money, Sex, Power and God (Oikotics)
StandardThis Tuesday on July 7th, 2020 we kick off Season 3 of The Great Reset by introducing oikotics, a novel discipline that unifies economics, politics, psychology & religion.
Question: What is the most useful and healthy way to think about money?
Perspective: Money is the most decentralized mechanism yet for a society to distribute Resources, Status and Relationships. As such, it complements — and competes with! — family, religion, and the state.
Continue readingLesson 5/6 Courage (Anjali’s Catechism)
StandardFaith: Wise Risk
It would be wonderful if everyone knew how to find real happiness, glory, and relationships by believing in the same God Jesus did.
However, believing in God is not learning a fact, such as:
- 2 + 2 = 4
- Grass is green
- I prefer berry pie to chocolate cake
RohAnjali 2016 School Prayer
StandardDear God,
Thank you for a new year at Valley Christian Elementary School.
Help our dog Qhuinn and us to adjust to our new life.
Lead us to honor you and care for other people.
Teach us to be kind, forgive, and grow closer as a family.
In Jesus name we pray, Amen.
In Memory of Mahema Devadoss
StandardThough she was what society call “crippled”, she enjoyed life more thoroughly than anyone else I’ve ever known. I am proud to call her my aunt (technically, my mother’s cousin). Our prayers go out to her devoted husband (“Manohar Mama”) in his bereavement.
Radically Happy 