September 5, 2006

  • B"H

    Speaking the Truth in Love

    Ok, so here's my new project. Actually, it's not new, but what I hope is new is the way I present it. I have been silent for such a long time because I don't want to hurt or offend anybody. I have really strong feelings about some very sensitive topics - race relations in particular and related themes. My view of life is complicated. I don't see things as clearly black and white, but rather there are innumerable shades of gray.  All too often I find myself surrounded by friends and brethren whom I deeply love, but who are not deep thinkers. This is not to say that I am, although quite often I wish I was. Anyway, my concern at present is this. I don't want to hurt or confuse any of my dear friends and thus I have kept silent rather than speak my mind. Now I'm going to speak up and share my thoughts and opinions. I hope that both by means of such disclaimers as this, and the softer tone in my presentations, far fewer of my readers will be hurt.

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    Shlomo

     

Comments (10)

  • I like opinions.

    I took philosophy and sociology in college. I know I don't seem all that deep on here, but I do spend a lot of time thinking and would love to hear what you have to say.

    I have a lot of strong opinions that I often keep to myself too, mostly in the area of pro-life.

  • this is getting good.some real thoughts from you
    I will be sure to get some ideas about the materials soon i read some here and there but teaching has slowed my life down for...now.

  • B"H

    Hey Kelly,

    I wouldn't say that you are not too deep in what you write on your site. Most of the posts have to do with daily life and it's much appreciated to be included in your audience.

    JustineMachineland  -  hmmm, I guess that you (Matt) are masquerading under your wife's profile. It's nice of you to stop though. I pray that all is going well with the both of you.

    Peace and blessings,

    Shlomo

  • Just dropping by to say hello & wish you a blessed day

  • Shlomo, I know your good heart, and I am anxious to hear what you have to say on any and every subject.

    I'm looking forward to you next post on any issue.

    John

  • A question... what does B"H mean?

  • yes....that is the inevitable question.

    least favorite - leviticus.  i tried to read through several times but always stopped there.  i did find it interesting this time through though when i thought about how it took so much to come to God before Christ and how He has made an entrance to God. 

    favorite - i think my favorite will always be ephesians.  there's just so much good stuff in that book.  so much of it gets me excited when i read it.

  • Thank you for stopping by and for the encouragement. One of the things that is most difficult I believe for "deep" thinkers/idealists/or just those who think beyond the conditioned patterns is to connect with other people on a deeper level. I find unfortunately most people do not enjoy being probed to thought, and are rather uncomfortable going past the surface. I cannot figure out if they are incapable of thinking in a different way, or if they are just afraid to.

    Christ was possibly the same way and He still loved everyone with a genuine love. Sometimes I can feel the frustrations He had of Him seeing the big picture and others thiking so small and temporary (the story of when He came to raise Lazarus, or when He asked the disciples to stay awake to pray).

    Basically even though it may feel like a lonely road to feel like people never really relate in sync with you in your thoughts, you are definitely not alone. Chit chat drives me insane especially now that it is considered "friendly". I like a real deep conversation getting to the core of things. When this is not possible with a certain person, I do not know how to connect to well with them, but I am learning, and also learning not to take this as rejection.

    Feel free to share so openly your opinions. It is a good way to let it out and possibly grow to new understandings.

    Stop by anytime.

    Many greetings to you from Germany,

    -Shanny 

  • no, i didn't get it!  did you send it on xanga? some people have been having trouble with that, apparently. their messages aren't reaching me.

    how are you? how is your wife and kids? blessings on you all!

  • Thanks for the happy birthday!  I hope things are going well for you. 

    I think as hard as it is sometimes, it's better to be truthful about how you feel.  Communication - really honest, open communication is so important. 

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