At the Dome--Bagabag, Philippines
I make no excuse for repetition of the often used phrase "life is relationships." There is no fruitful or meaningful life without others--the reclusive or self-focused person will live and die in loneliness.
God created us in families, clans, and nations to form our basic identity which binds us together for our good. Dominant individualism is our enemy to life, joy, and the contentment achieved through giving of ourself for another. Giving is the root of happiness--that is, giving our our life to another.
We learn where true relationships are formed by giving to God and others. The possibilities are limitless. Likewise is our joy and contentment when we are led into relationships which cross our identity over in to the identity of another tribe or nation.
Relationships are formed between different identities by mutual giving of one's self to another. Basic language is beneficial but not necessary for relationships to form by love and trust.
Presently I am visiting friends of a different root identity--with their world view, thoughts, and tongue different than mine. Yet, transcending beyond our basic identities is relationship built of love and trust because we are followers of Christ!
I make no excuse for repetition of the often used phrase "life is relationships." There is no fruitful or meaningful life without others--the reclusive or self-focused person will live and die in loneliness.
God created us in families, clans, and nations to form our basic identity which binds us together for our good. Dominant individualism is our enemy to life, joy, and the contentment achieved through giving of ourself for another. Giving is the root of happiness--that is, giving our our life to another.
We learn where true relationships are formed by giving to God and others. The possibilities are limitless. Likewise is our joy and contentment when we are led into relationships which cross our identity over in to the identity of another tribe or nation.
Relationships are formed between different identities by mutual giving of one's self to another. Basic language is beneficial but not necessary for relationships to form by love and trust.
Presently I am visiting friends of a different root identity--with their world view, thoughts, and tongue different than mine. Yet, transcending beyond our basic identities is relationship built of love and trust because we are followers of Christ!
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| Notice the huge jack fruit from one of the many fruit trees of various types grown on the property for training as well as producing food. This young man is being trained in electrical skills applying what he is learning in the construction project below. |
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| This young staff man is giving us a tour of the new housing project for training indigenous people. |
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