As far as skin colour is concerned, humanity is divided into black and white, the man of colour and the caucasian. All people on the face of the earth fall into one of these categories ( it's not that the skin colour of an individual matters to me) i take all men as God's creation and should therefore be respected. Any one (black or white) can be my brother or my sister, but its rather unfortunate there are many who do not share this view. I have often wondered why humanity has to be so divisive. Is this how the creator created us or did something go wrong with humanity along the way?
Lately i have seen and heard people share all kinds of divisive and discriminatory teachings that doesn't promote peace for humanity in anyway. I am fully persuaded that when man kind was created it was in the will of God that all men should live in peace irrespective of their skin colour. THE BLACK MAN IS NOT MORE IMPORTANT OR SUPERIOR THAN THE WHITE MAN NEITHER IS THE WHITE MAN MORE IMPORTANT OR SUPERIOR THAN THE BLACK MAN for God is no respecter of persons and all men are created equal.
Black supremacy teachings will only cause controversy and won't totally better the lot of the man of colour. In it's deception it's even being applied to our faith! There are arguments and difference in opinion about whether Jesus is a black man or not. Jesus was a Jew. Whatever category you classify a Jew into is what Jesus was. If a Jew is a black person to you then Jesus was black when He was on the earth, if you categorize a Jew as a caucasian person then thats what Jesus was when he was on earth in the flesh. Whether Jesus was black or white is not what is important, what is important is that men of any colour should have love and mutual respect for one another. Many of these black supremacy teachings are interesting and insightful but they aren't well balanced or thought out, it emphasises empowering the black man or black community (which is not a bad idea in itself) but the issue is which kind of empowerment are we refering to and how do we go about it? THE ONLY TRUE EMPOWERMENT THERE IS, IS THE EMPOWERMENT FROM GOD'S SPIRIT. Every other type of empowerment is a mirage, a distortion and an illusion. Emphasising God's Spirit among the black community is the missing link in the black supremacy theology, and with the Spirit comes a wisdom that is the opposite of the kind commonly found in this world which comes with pride and eventually causes division. Black supremacy teachings in my opinion has only caused division.
Just like the keys of the piano that are black and white which work together to produce melodious sounds God has created caucasian and black coloured people to live and work together in unity for the betterment of the world and mankind. It's when we can live together as one, it's when we can live together in unity irrespective of the colour of our skin or some difference in lifestyle that it can be said that humanity is producing the right 'sound' to God's glory.
Truth, Speculative fiction, Paracosm, Faction, View, Lens, Perspective, Revelation and Reality!
Friday, 27 May 2011
Thursday, 26 May 2011
What has marriage got to do with it?
We live in times when the sacredness of marriage is being ignored. But despite this, the dignity of marriage cannot be ignored, there are earthy positions that are not offered to men who aren't married. There are responsibilities and respect that a married man or lady is meant to live up to. Despite the wrong perspective many have towards marriage today, a happily married couple will still be admired by all.
Many don't take marriage as a institution between a man and a woman that's for a lifetime any more. Times have changed, and unfortunately priorities have changed for the worst it seems, we live in times that people live by the wrong values, and those seen as role models to many, especially to the youths don't help matters as far as marriage is concerned. We have our youths looking up to men who have been on their 4th or 5th marriage as role models. They are allowed to be role models to our youths in other areas but they shouldn't be models as far as marriage is concerned! Who should be the real stars and the real celebrities of this world? We are looking to the wrong people, men and women who can't even keep their homes together.
Many are getting it wrong maritally because the author of marriage is been left out of their marriages, this is unfortunate. You can't understand a 'product' better than the person who created it. When the creator has been left out of a marriage things will most likely go wrong, when the Lord is not given his place in marriage we can't tell how that marriage will turn out, the future of such a union is not certain.
Many people get married for all the wrong reasons in these times. There are many who choose their spouse due to materialism and for financial security, some don't have a mind of their own, they are like stooges who have been tele-guided by parents and relatives to marry a particular person, some others don't get to know their partner long enough before getting married while many others 'scheme' their way into wrong 'hands' due to wrong values, lack of foresight and selfishness.
Genuine love should be the major reason people marry but many don't know what real love is. Love is not sentimentalism, emotionalism, physical attraction infatuation or lust. Love is a mystery that is rooted in a choice, true love has to be tested not just accepted at face value. Love is a fruit and it takes some time for fruits to develop.
A marriage where there is genuine love will wither storms successfully and 'shine'.
A married couple can be likened to the sun and the moon 'relationship'. The sun is the strong light of the day while the moon is the less powerful light of the night. Men rule the day, they work, they provide and exercise leadership but the 'time' of the moon comes, its the night time, she is the woman who determines what goes on in the bedroom. The night time also symbolises darkness, difficulty, storms or hardship. The measure of a woman is known during the difficulties of her marriage and challenges her husband is going through. Will she 'shine' like the moon she is supposed to be during this period or will she give up on her 'body'.
Many marriages are failing today because many couples don't understand the concept of ONENESS. Married people are one 'body' not separate entities.
The moon is a luminous body which reflects the light of the sun, the ability of the moon to glow is received from the sun, a woman well loved by her spouse will 'glow'.
Many don't take marriage as a institution between a man and a woman that's for a lifetime any more. Times have changed, and unfortunately priorities have changed for the worst it seems, we live in times that people live by the wrong values, and those seen as role models to many, especially to the youths don't help matters as far as marriage is concerned. We have our youths looking up to men who have been on their 4th or 5th marriage as role models. They are allowed to be role models to our youths in other areas but they shouldn't be models as far as marriage is concerned! Who should be the real stars and the real celebrities of this world? We are looking to the wrong people, men and women who can't even keep their homes together.
Many are getting it wrong maritally because the author of marriage is been left out of their marriages, this is unfortunate. You can't understand a 'product' better than the person who created it. When the creator has been left out of a marriage things will most likely go wrong, when the Lord is not given his place in marriage we can't tell how that marriage will turn out, the future of such a union is not certain.
Many people get married for all the wrong reasons in these times. There are many who choose their spouse due to materialism and for financial security, some don't have a mind of their own, they are like stooges who have been tele-guided by parents and relatives to marry a particular person, some others don't get to know their partner long enough before getting married while many others 'scheme' their way into wrong 'hands' due to wrong values, lack of foresight and selfishness.
Genuine love should be the major reason people marry but many don't know what real love is. Love is not sentimentalism, emotionalism, physical attraction infatuation or lust. Love is a mystery that is rooted in a choice, true love has to be tested not just accepted at face value. Love is a fruit and it takes some time for fruits to develop.
A marriage where there is genuine love will wither storms successfully and 'shine'.
A married couple can be likened to the sun and the moon 'relationship'. The sun is the strong light of the day while the moon is the less powerful light of the night. Men rule the day, they work, they provide and exercise leadership but the 'time' of the moon comes, its the night time, she is the woman who determines what goes on in the bedroom. The night time also symbolises darkness, difficulty, storms or hardship. The measure of a woman is known during the difficulties of her marriage and challenges her husband is going through. Will she 'shine' like the moon she is supposed to be during this period or will she give up on her 'body'.
Many marriages are failing today because many couples don't understand the concept of ONENESS. Married people are one 'body' not separate entities.
The moon is a luminous body which reflects the light of the sun, the ability of the moon to glow is received from the sun, a woman well loved by her spouse will 'glow'.
Tuesday, 24 May 2011
The Amazing Benefits of Meditation.
There is an art to everything in life, including meditation.
Meditation is when you take an inward journey to where you want to be.
All the things we need are within, for " the kingdom of God is within you."
Meditation should be a time of focusing on that which is good, right, positive, commendable, benevolent and intended for the benefit of the individual and all men.
Meditation is the missing link in Christianity, it is that art we need to re-capture and make the most of, it is a strategy given to us by God Himself which helps us focus on His Word and individual promises He has given to us.
Meditating is crucial to developing our imaginative prowess and releasing our creative abilities.
Meditation is when you take an inward journey to where you want to be.
It is going within so that you will not do without based on an understanding that everything you need is within you.
Meditation is an inward journey to your future destination without having to move an inch beyond where you are.
All the things we need are within, for " the kingdom of God is within you."
The place of meditation is where we 'sharpen' our mental and hidden faculties and visualize our future into existence, it is a form of prayer and it has to it's benefit in solitude, which is where greatness and fresh ideas are born.
Meditation should be a time of focusing on that which is good, right, positive, commendable, benevolent and intended for the benefit of the individual and all men.
Meditation is the missing link in Christianity, it is that art we need to re-capture and make the most of, it is a strategy given to us by God Himself which helps us focus on His Word and individual promises He has given to us.
In the place of imagination and meditation we develop a witty mind and a calm spirit which is essential for any man who wants to go places in life.
In the place of meditation, our minds are relaxed yet it's working creatively, and we re-gain strength "for they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength".
Meditation is a form of waiting, it is creative waiting until we become what the desire is.
Meditation is a form of waiting, it is creative waiting until we become what the desire is.
Friday, 29 April 2011
Why the book, Makaira: the double edged sword?
Published in April 2011, the book Makaira: the double edged sword has attracted different opinions. Interestingly and so far, the response i have received have been positive. I am happy about this and i guess i should be.
Below are some of the reviews that have been getting to me from those who have purchased the book or have read it's snippet:
"It sounds like the next big motion picture in cinemas nation wide."
"I find it engaging and as such wanting some more......"
"This book is screen worthy"
"It really grabs my interest"
"It makes for a very interesting read"
"This book is an inspired work"
"It is a worthy effort"
"A well written and gifted work"
"Could be a literary masterpiece in my opinion"
"Comprehensive, written with literary prowess for contemporary times"
"Well written, it should go far"
"Absolutely enjoyable book, definitely worth reading........"
Those are some of the reviews i have got so far and i know more is on its way.
I am constantly asked what the title of the book means, "what does Makaira mean? " A makaira is a type of sword, it's the type of sword the Apostle Paul was refering to when he analysed the Word of God as a double edged sword. It is a greek word and a type of sword armies of that time found easy to use and efficient during battles. This is where the inspiration for it's title came from.
On a number of occasions i have been asked to explain what the book cover represents.
The images on the cover are three swords positioned across each other, they are right over the flag of Nigeria. The swords are meant to be three Makaira's. Why three swords you may wonder? The Word of God is likened to a sword in scriptures, and the Word we are told is God. We know from scripture there is a God head- the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. The three swords represent the trinity. The black background represents the people of colour or dark skinned people of African. You can also liken the dark background of the book to darkness over Africa or Nigeria and the Word of God is piercing the darkness.
I choose the colour red for the word Makaira on the book cover because that is meant to represent the blood of Jesus Christ.
I have also been asked "why did you write this book ?" I have written this book for two major reasons:
1) I enjoy writting, and i have quiet an imaginative mind. So i thought, why not use my writting talent and imagination for something positive. That where the idea started.
2) I feel i found a niche. At the moment and i stand to be corrected there isn't any fictional book written about Africa with Nigeria as its primary focus that's of the adventure/fantasy genre that glorifies God and at the same time inspires hope. (It has a happy ending)
Don't you think you should get a copy?
It's available through Amazon, Waterstones, WHSmith and several other retail stores.
I'm looking forward to receiving your own review.
The Royal Wedding.
It's the 29th of April 2011, its exactly 2:07pm and i have been watching the wedding ceremony the world has been waiting for. The long awaited marriage between Prince William and his fiancee of several years has eventually happened, theirs has been a love relationship that's attracted the attention of the world. Why wouldn't it? He is of royal stock and a major heir to the throne, she is a charming lady who has married into royalty. Sounds like one of those cindarella stories you would read about in a book. I am happy for them and i sincerely wish them well.
It's my belief they will be surrounded by well wishers all the days of their lives, and hopefully they must have learnt from history how it's done.
HAPPY WEDDING DAY & MARRIAGE WILL & KATE.
It's my belief they will be surrounded by well wishers all the days of their lives, and hopefully they must have learnt from history how it's done.
HAPPY WEDDING DAY & MARRIAGE WILL & KATE.
Saturday, 9 April 2011
The TIMELESS music of ABBA.
''The World will be a sadder place without Abba''. Someone said this. Its' perhaps true. It seems their songs become more well appreciated as time goes on. Perhaps they have succeeded so well because they were themselves and weren't trying to follow any particular trend.
I can't but wonder which of their songs is the best. Good music is timeless, and thats what ABBA's music is. A successfull band they were, made up of two ladies and two guys (Bjorn, Freida, Agnetha and Benny).
The generations of my fathers valued and appreciated the music of ABBA, i dont know anyone of their era and of my generation who listens to ABBA songs and doesn't appreciate it. I remember my parents playing their records on the vinyl disc player (turn tables?). I appreciated their music as a kid and i still do. I also appreciated their musical videos, for their times they were pioneers of the pop music videos.
Abba is a band that sounded great and looked great for their time, its was the early 70's, glam -rock was at its finest, its during this time Abba wanted to get noticed. They have been likened to the Spice Girls of their time. They hoped to make their mark outside Sweden and they did achieve their aim.
Their first song in English was written by Neil Sardaka. Their song Head Over Heels found a palce in the UK top 30 and their song Waterloo became a world wide smash. As a band, they have been outsold only by the Beetles.
Supertrouper, SOS, I have a dream, kisses of fire, knowing Me Knowing you, Gimme,Gimme, Gimme,Chiquiquitta are some of the numerous ABBA songs that appeal to a wide reach of people. Obviously ABBA is no one hit wonder.
I give credit to these legends of music.
I can't but wonder which of their songs is the best. Good music is timeless, and thats what ABBA's music is. A successfull band they were, made up of two ladies and two guys (Bjorn, Freida, Agnetha and Benny).
The generations of my fathers valued and appreciated the music of ABBA, i dont know anyone of their era and of my generation who listens to ABBA songs and doesn't appreciate it. I remember my parents playing their records on the vinyl disc player (turn tables?). I appreciated their music as a kid and i still do. I also appreciated their musical videos, for their times they were pioneers of the pop music videos.
Abba is a band that sounded great and looked great for their time, its was the early 70's, glam -rock was at its finest, its during this time Abba wanted to get noticed. They have been likened to the Spice Girls of their time. They hoped to make their mark outside Sweden and they did achieve their aim.
Their first song in English was written by Neil Sardaka. Their song Head Over Heels found a palce in the UK top 30 and their song Waterloo became a world wide smash. As a band, they have been outsold only by the Beetles.
Supertrouper, SOS, I have a dream, kisses of fire, knowing Me Knowing you, Gimme,Gimme, Gimme,Chiquiquitta are some of the numerous ABBA songs that appeal to a wide reach of people. Obviously ABBA is no one hit wonder.
I give credit to these legends of music.
Wednesday, 6 April 2011
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