Jung does recognize dreams, with respect to the client. He literally disagrees with Freud, his colleague on this point, believing that dreams are indeed real to the client. To assist with dream analysis, the therapist must take the stance that no matter how weird or crazy the dream may sound, it is the client’s reality. The therapist must enter the world of the dream in therapy as a believer, or something of that nature. Here are two lines of succession... Read more
Wycliffe Bible Translators say one who refuses a bribe: “boweth away from evil by the dread of the Lord.” Again, this is abstaining from bribes. I mention a Stephen Garber concept, who has ministered as a scholar in residence, taught at a number of schools, and I can refer interested students to: Harvard: https://www.harvard.edu or Yale: https://www.yale.edu I thought it was Harvard. He currently teaches at Regent College: https://www.regent-college.edu/#/ He has written other works, including: The Fabric of Faithfulness: Weaving... Read more
May my prayers be in line with how God wants to “make room” for me in this new season… Now, there is a resurgence of Gospel I‘ve been trying to intentionally discover new music. I’ve worshipped on my own under the anointing, because these praise teams aren’t fake… and I’m hearing it in a wide range of worship genres. I’ve even spent my time crying, moved by the experiences. Of course nothing beats finding a home church, and realizing they’re... Read more
Tomorrow is Sunday. This week I am once again struck with a pitfall that I witness in western society, i.e. western Europe, and the Americas. While the rest of the world has been on fire with the flames of evangelism for the last 200 or 300 years, we have become too familiar with the flames of God, or at least we think we know everything about His ways to the point that He’s taken… for granted (speaking of “we” in... Read more
Here I offer some decent songs, good reads from other people, and an unexpected conversation about a dog. It’s called the week in review, although some materials are a little older. Diving in, you’ll find this is a less academic piece. Set to the recent flow of my social networks, it’s a little different as well. To talk about big ideas in small blurbs is one thing, but to include them in an article is another. So today, I offer... Read more
In order not to be misleading, this piece is not about kings with drinking problems. Rather, it is pulled from a couple readings in Proverbs, each one shared with brief remarks. Tea Time Proverbs devotional setup Wine is a mocker and beer a brawler; whoever is led astray by them is not wise. Proverbs xx.1, NIV I’m honestly not taking a hard line I know people think they can imbibe and live healthy lives. I seldom if ever mention this,... Read more
Solomon basically says look to wisdom in the same way you seek the counsel of a wise sister, wife, or female relative. She nurtures you and loves you with Godly discernment, so the wise sister is able to speak into your situation with uncanny insight. Since I found some great pictures of the coffee shop, so I figured I would share a recent playlist for your reading enjoyment. You’re going to need Spotify to hear the whole songs. At any... Read more
I’m trying out a new recipe from Ann Hutyra, and I got to thinking… I’m not great at double entendre – like a genius who is always fun to read in person or on a page – but I do enjoy a chat about a good tea, coffee, or cooking tip now and then. Doesn’t everyone love talking about food? This recipe & these recipe pictures are offered courtesy of: Ann Hutyra, Integrative Holistic Health Coach Modern Holistic Health |... Read more
I’m highlighting posts from the week on LinkedIn, particularly a post about my brother’s unique work with single women and moms. However, I think you’ll find the content from Solomon to be evergreen. So whenever you have time to read this article, take a moment to pour a cup of coffee or tea. Some of these things only take a couple minutes, you know. Here’s a tip for brewing loose leaf tea in a Keurig. Tea Time If you enjoy... Read more
I’m offering you a diversion, so I’m sharing some advice about batch cooking and a recipe from Jennifer Garner. Fellow seminarians have often shared devotional thoughts at the beginning of a class, especially large block classes. I appreciate a lighthearted approach to devotions, especially when there are always so many heavy readings. Humor, diversion, soothing meditations, and topics like this were all on the table in those devotionals. With Carly’s voice to lighten the mood, let’s not overthink it all,... Read more
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