So I haven’t blogged in ages, and as those who know me to frequent message boards etc have seen I’ve pretty much been missing in action. Part of this was a purposeful decision to pull back on the time I spend on the Internet. The lack of blogging was actually a result not having time to really sit down and put together coherent thoughts and ideas in blog format, though I do have them in notebooks, note on my phone etc, and waiting for the opportunity.
Music recommendation :
I’ve been looking forward to Stephen the Levite’s album, I’ve been listening to snippets here (http://dawhistleblower.blogspot.com/) and what can I say other than I’m thankful that he posts the lyrics up because it gives you a greater appreciation of the mastery he has of his craft. If y’all have slept on Shai Linne’s Attributes of God album…don’t, just don’t. In my opinion it’s Shai’s best album by a country mile. Exciting times at Lampmode (Json’s album is also dope) and it’s good to see them go from strength to strength. I also been on This’l joint Beautiful Monster for a while, and I’m glad for digital music because the tape would be worn out by now…What business a Kenyan has calling people “Dirty” I don’t know but edifying things are coming out from St Louis. Also fam, Theory Hazit Thr3e album, which can be copped free from the Humblebeast website, but i encourage you to support this dude and actually buy the album. I have a lot of respect for cats who hone their craft, and supporting these dude ensures they can keep blessing us with their talents. I’ve also rediscovered Corinne Bailey Rae, and she’s what I’ve been listening to when I need a (short) break from Hip-Hop.
Free Stuff recommendation:
Themlios is an International Theological Journal, Its main target is pastors theology students, but its chock full of meat for anyone willing to learn and be tested, and worth a read. You can find the archive of the publication here! (http://thegospelcoalition.org/publications)
An Interesting thought
It was reading Themlios (April edition) recently that I came across the article by Micheal J Ovey on the “Goldilocks Zone” (Themlios 37-1, page 5-6) and he brought up something that I have been taking for granted, which is “Scripture provides sufficient, but not exhaustive knowledge of God.” (And my mind went on a tangent to the very good point he was making and I urge you to read the whole essay) I realize as one starts getting a better understanding of things, you run in to frustrations where you realize there’s still so much you don’t understand. One area this is evident for me is the theology of Limited Atonement. It makes perfect sense, but when I read through I’m consistently left wondering about the methodology God uses to chose some heaven and others for condemnation. Clearly there is no earthly criteria, (by merit we all deserve to be condemned) but I would be eager to understand the method used to conclude Yes “Wanjiku” is chosen but not “Doreen”. At the heart of it is my desire also to be at peace with my salvation in the face of so many others who are not. Reading this there’s also the issue of pride which shows itself, because I naturally assume that I’m able to handle an understanding of God greater than what he has chosen to reveal to me through his word. It’s as if His wisdom has to be audited by my own. As i chewed through this it was a fair reminder than I often need to check my intentions when I study things, and constantly investigate my heart and intentions which may appear outwardly positively motivated.
This brings me to a video a friend sent me, that went out to prove God is evil. It was a sad video on many levels but at the end of the day it was a strawman argument. One thing that did stand out is something all of us are prone to do, which is judging things by our own standard of morality. I believe that my own moral standard is inherently flawed, because in practice I hold to no absolute. I’m not beyond telling a convenient lie, my entertainment choices reflect I’m not so hard set against murder. There’s evidence to show that my own natural moral compass although not broken does not point true north. That I believe is true of humanity, and so it becomes tricky to use human opinion to gauge morality, and really that’s where the video failed. But thankfully it was a fair reminder to use the correct compass otherwise I may miss my target.
