Who is Jesus? part 24 A poem within a poem John chapter 1 is special. It has nothing to do with teaching, philosophy, or theology because it is a series of songs or poems. What songs should do is proclaim, and the proclamation is "this is who Jesus is." Except in this short section, we …
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It's Mental Health Awareness Week from today, Monday 12th May, 2025, until next Sunday, the 18th. Being autistic, I have a big belief in the importance of mental health. The high suicide rate among autistics testifies to how important mental health is amongst neurodivergent people. Being Christian, I have a big belief in the importance …
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Who is Jesus? part 23 The third song? Another song? Yes indeed, or at least a poem. The third song in the introduction to John's Gospel. The first song is in two parts:Part 1 says the God who made the universe is here on Earth.Part 2 says those who believe can have relationship with God. …
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Why do I look at details first? Autism and bottom-up thinking. I walk into a restaurant, I hear the sounds of the people talking at the tables, the scratches of forks against china plates, the sounds from the kitchens too (kitchens visible to the customers are becoming increasingly popular), and the sound of the music …
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Who is Jesus? part 22 The prologue of John is thought to be verses 1 to 18 of the first chapter. As I said in nearly every post when looking at it, it is a song, with the poetic form of chiama. Chiasm, meaning crossing over, is a form used in nearly all Psalms and …
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Media Watch I'm autistic, psychologists say,So I can't be a poet today?I've taken the timeTo compose a rhymeSo, what do you think, RFK? I shouldn't have to write this. The myth that there is a link between vaccines and autism has been thoroughly debunked. There is no connection between vaccination and autism. None at all. …
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Who is Jesus? part 21 In the last post, I used Google to ask about people who are reluctant to speak about themselves. This time I searched for people who talk about others. Google's AI came up with this: People who predominantly discuss others are often referred to as gossips, and their behaviour can stem …
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Psalms not in the Psalter The 10 songs: Song 6 These are the 10 songs of Judaism. Among them, two are found in the Psalter, and one is the Song of Solomon or Song of Songs, which I plan to delve into separately. It's also important to note that the last song, the Song of …
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Understanding atonement Lent 2024 - Part 15, Easter This Lent, I reflected deeply on the profound significance of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, exploring the various theories embraced or historically cherished by Christian churches. Now it's Easter and I am continuing this reflection from trauma to resurrection. Changing what you believe about atonement is not …
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Understanding atonement Lent 2024 - Part 14, Good Friday This Lent, I reflect deeply on the profound significance of Jesus Christ's death and resurrection, exploring the various theories embraced or historically cherished by Christian churches. This journey reveals a rich tapestry of beliefs and interpretations. It's important to acknowledge that there is more than a …
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