Archives for the ‘Observations’ Category

The Storytellers and the Band

By BBennettJ • Apr 25th, 2008 • Category: Observations

The Storytellers and the Band
 
Ye who raise the guitar and drum - the clash of symbols and melodies of wood and wind and brass - and silver carefully wrought -
 
Ye who cry in the streets and the Arena - and walk on stage and stand before an audience in awe
 
Remember there the Storyteller
 
For though your [...]



This House

By BBennettJ • Apr 24th, 2008 • Category: Observations

This is the House of One who Walks with Jesus

All are welcome who are walking in love and humility – for there is no Enemy among us.

We dwell in peace and harmony – for ours is a home of hearts – and each one gives of his substance accordingly – and everyone receives.

Our children are [...]



For What it’s Worth

By BBennettJ • Apr 17th, 2008 • Category: Observations

FOR WHAT IT’S WORTH
I had the privilege of some extended discussions with some very interesting and conscientious people this weekend. I learned a lot. If only I could capture in writing some of the expression and communication that took place.
One point in particular that stood out to me was about value - and [...]



He That is without Sin

By BBennettJ • Apr 11th, 2008 • Category: Observations

He That is without Sin
In the Book of John - a book that you might want to read sometime if you haven’t yet read it - Jesus of Nazareth is confronted by mainstream society with a somewhat controversial decision.
A woman that has been caught in the act of adultery is brought before him - and [...]



Protecting the Innocent or Religious Persecution?

By BBennettJ • Apr 9th, 2008 • Category: Observations

As the saga unfolds - “Texas authorities have legal custody of 416 children.”
These people’s homes and village are continually derided in the press as “a compound”. We are being fed a pejorative view of these people - and they are being accused in the press of criminal activity within their community. We are [...]



Children taken into custody

By BBennettJ • Apr 5th, 2008 • Category: Observations

I hope you have seen the article on what is happening in West Texas. We are now led to believe that if a particular group has ideas that are not in line with the status quo - then their children can be subject to being taken into “protective custody” when a crime is committed [...]



Manifestations of the Warfare

By BBennettJ • Mar 5th, 2008 • Category: Observations

Manifestations of the Warfare
Tonight I saw some images of people in struggle - anguish - despair - you know - “the regular”.
Some of these folks were tattooed and pierced, their style of dress was confrontational, they wore their hair (or absence of it) in an “in your face” manner.
They were in a war that they [...]



Larry Norman Graduates

By BBennettJ • Mar 2nd, 2008 • Category: Observations

In the final chapter, Larry Norman was not left behind. He has gone home.
You can find the links to two of his most compelling songs below (see News Articles). Larry used his gift to lift us up, and to point us to the truth.
I can testify that these two songs helped me [...]



Keys to the Word

By BBennettJ • Feb 9th, 2008 • Category: Observations

There is an interesting thing that takes place when we read God’s Word – we are often given a key to further understanding in the form of a verse, or a phrase – or even a single word; standing out to us. In some cases it is subtle – the Spirit just puts that [...]



First Post

By BBennettJ • Jun 9th, 2006 • Category: Observations

There comes a time when everyone knows they are “supposed” to do something - it can be revealed to us through a variety of ways, and it can involve almost anything in the spectrum of human experience. Whether or not we take the action that results in our “accomplishing” these is another story, and [...]