Do You Relate?

We cannot always choose our relationships.

A few years back I was in a heated discussion with a friend about the loyalty of friends and what it means. He was having trouble with connecting with people of whom he deeply regarded as friends and for some reason they were not reciprocating. 

I chose a neutral position, because we often cannot see all perspectives of someonelse's life.

When people choose or rather life circumstances choose for you to separate or distance you from a friend it should not always translate as ill-will. Forcing your will in the situation does eventually create ill-will.

Relationships work well when there are complimentary parts, not forced interactions.

Finding Patterns And Blowing Up Expectations

Congratulations, you made it to 2013!

One of the compelling things about being an artist is the fact that you get to create your own reality. 

The Great King

 All things came to be through him,

    and without him nothing made had being. 

John 1:3 (Complete Jewish Bible)

In conclusion to my posts on 3 Kings I wanted to make sure that you understand my motivation.

 

Behind all of this is the Great King, Jesus.

 

He has ordained and been involved in the creation of all things. 

The Bad King

When Herod realized that he had been outwitted by the Magi, he was furious, and he gave orders to kill all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity who were two years old and under, in accordance with the time he had learned from the Magi.  Then what was said through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled:                                             

“A voice is heard in Ramah,

    weeping and great mourning,

Rachel weeping for her children

    and refusing to be comforted,

    because they are no more.”

^{Matt. 2:16-18 NIV}

^{When do you know that you have done something wrong?}

The Good King

In the Christmas season I want to do something fun this year and consider 3 kings as their examples pertain to the upcoming holiday in light of creativity.