"Still Dr. Kay!"
I so cannot articulate any better, my acquired disdain for New Year resolutions. I mean, I get the idea and overall desire to appropriate the newness of a virginal year; one not quite inundated with issues. But can I not set goals without the agony and guilt of anticipatory failure? Resolutions somehow work against us, in that they remind us of past commitments gone south. This year, I will not resolve my fitness struggles, nor will I hesitate in pursuing that which Spirit admonishes. I will stop being so overly cautious, thereby resigning myself from the possibilities of true meaningful relationships (business or other). What I will do, however, is keep silent and put into action the ideals and ideas long entertained. In other words, this year, I aim to be about "IT." This, is NOT a resolution, but rather a realization of that which is so very real, for me.
"Still Dr. Kay!"
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Ephesians 4:29 ESV"Let no corrupt talk come out of your mouths, but only such as is good for building up, as fits the occasion, that it may give grace to those who hear." Our society thrives on negativity, drama, and slander. For such are the makings of a highly rated "21st century reality television show!" Unfortunately, as a result, many have become desensitized, cynical, morbid, sarcastic, and inundated with Gallows Humor through the very entertainment of said. After all, it's the nature of the era. But what does God say about the matter? Is corrupt talk, course jesting, or slander ever justifiable behavior of sincere Christ-followers? Well, if it tears down, destroys, separates, or misleads others erroneously, the answer is an irrevocable, "No!"
IJS, Dr. Kay Jenkins More important than our differences, are our commonalities. Commonality: The bridge between troublings waters, and the referee for opponents at war. This year, make the concerted effort to pursue and uphold - all things common.
Dr. Kay PURPOSE-DRIVEN RELATIONSHIPS: "Determine the purpose of those in your life. Should they begin yielding other than which they were purposed, only then should you rightfully take offense. Purpose-oriented relationships liberate us from unrealistic expectations of others, and prevents us from projecting unmet, unassigned or unidentified needs and wants to unordained (wrong) people."
Dr. Kay Jenkins, IJS © Copyright 2015 by Kay Jenkins. All rights reserved. This current war seeks massive casualties for a more malignant and concentrated cause. Destruction of legendary moral and cultural infrastructures, making truth bearing mere obsolete, is its primary purpose. For such malicious and diabolical tactics warranting massive demise, The Spirit demands use of the greatest weapons of mass destruction; that being Prayer and Praise! This war requires an unwavering stance, taken with our Hands Up - Knees Down! So, let us assume our rightful position; for The Kingdom of God now suffers violence, and the violent are taking it by force!
IJS by Dr. Kay Jenkins © Copyright 2015 by Kay Jenkins. All rights reserved. Some things are not so easily bound once unleashed; and some lids, once removed, can never be resealed. Be prepared to deal with the consequences of your curiosity. -Dr. Kay Jenkins © Copyright 2015 by Kay Jenkins. All rights reserved.
As I sit here watching the credits roll to the movie of Winnie Mandela, featuring Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard, I am enthralled by the closing song (sung by Jennifer) which inquires, "would you bleed for love?" Winnie's story with Nelson is undeniably a love story to be coveted, yet also feared. Twenty-seven years apart as husband and wife, one year imprisoned as a woman, wife and mother, due to association with your spouse whom you loved (in the physical sense) from afar, now scandalized for wrong affiliations and affections; we, the viewing audience may never know the true story or sacrifice rendered. Indeed, this is a complex story worthy of further inquiry; yet in its present ambiguous state (rest in peace, Nelson), we are left in awe of their sacrifice for a bleeding love... The song chosen to captivate and convey the heart of this woman says it all: "Would you bleed for love?" My immediate and most honest reply... "I don't know. But, Christ did." © Copyright 2015 by Kay Jenkins. All rights reserved. |
Kay JenkinsIs a native of New Jersey. She is a pastoral counselor and chaplain by trade, with a strong musical background. Dr. Kay completed her undergraduate studies from Rutgers University, earning a bachelors in Sociology, and also holds dual Masters from Emory University, as well as an earned doctorate from The Ecumenical Theological Seminary of Michigan. Kay is a licensed and ordained minister, most sought for her oratory, literary, and musical gifts. She is a published songwriter, author. freelance and ghost writer who writes under several pen names. Kay resides in Ohio. CategoriesArchives
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