Emerigng What???

Under a few heavy deadlines this week... so a short thought.

There are many who ... Some have labeled me as an emergent thinker.
Not sure if I agree or even understand what people think this means.
So in light of that I ask the question...
What do you think is emergent?... Lets avoid the Branded, american, Brian Mclaren, Miller marketing tactics and get to the root of what this really means.

Emergent is...

Bono_Bytes Part 1

If I had the opportunity to sit you all down with Bono for a little one on one it would be great but lets do the next best thing... I will bring him to you by blog. Besides it might be a little complicated for some of you to control your 'sneezing' ['um hi Bono this is my pe...er I mean sneezing friend'] Or 'Hi Bono this is my friend who sleeps under a picture of you every night'

I am not a person who goes googlie over celebrities nor do I appreciate how many times the American Church tends to idolize certain folk. This is not the purpose of my blog this week. I want to share with you over the next few weeks some perspectives of a Rock Star who is a normal person who chooses to take what he has been given a do something... not because I think Bono is absolutley right but I find myself profoundly identifying with his thoughts... Ever had those moments where you find yourself saying "Exactly what I was thinking, or if only my friends could here this thought process... maybe they wouldn't think I am so 'out to lunch."

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These Videos are not a word for word representation of BONO's worldview they are bytes of ideology compiled together [originally by yours truly] ... you will get the drift.
This weeks video is about the poor [building on my last post] Weeks after will have bytes on Church, Faith and life.

So Listen, and please take a moment to comment, criticize, craft your own ideological paradigm.




Comment away.

Money & Arrogance?

In the past I have posted a few articles on money and wealth.

I do know I have a few more that I want to post in the future. [Particularly on 'A Theology of economics'] There are many people I brush shoulders on a regular with who are wealthy or really have a desire to be wealthy. I personally set out some personal wealth objectives a few years ago ... At this point in my life I am very close to reaching my my objective. I am now realizing that when I set those objectives I was thinking too small and I now need to re-evaluate think bigger and more long term. That being said I think there is a great diversity on the way people think about money. Our thought towards money differ quite significanlty. I want to put three [3] simple thougths out there for some feedback.

1) Poverty isn't about 'not having' ... its more about a mind set that says 'I don't have enough.' I have met millionaires who are poverty stricken and I have met some very wealthy people who have 'nothing.'

2) Our money out lives us... are we thinking about the impact of our wealth 150yrs from now? Are we building a legacy of wealth for our families so our visions and dreams can live on?

3) Money does not corrupt you ... it exposes you... whether you are 'poor' or 'rich' - your attitude towards money is a reflection of whats in your heart.

• Do money issues stir distrust in you?

• Are you overly concerned about not having?

• Or are you so concerned about saving for a 'rainy day' that you are withholding important and life giving experiences from yourself or your family? [ie holidays, special gifts, proper clothing etc.]

• Are you holding on to a miserable job, just because it gives you a secure income? [that IMHO is a form of prostitution].

• Are you afraid to take a step into that entrepeneurial venture because it might mean you potentially could lose possibly everything?

• Do you look at your work/employer as your source? So in other words ... is your faith in job security?

Please give me some feedback.