The Parliament Raven

The Parliament is back in session and into the thick of life questions again. How does perspective change our outcome? What affect does it have over our emotion and thoughts the can be life altering for the positive or the negative? This week the Parliament Raven unravels the what guides our life and how perspective plays larger role than we think. From guiding your ship in life, to our friends and even how we seek wisdom. All things can be adjusted by perspective.

"If God is so powerful why did He even need Jesus and the Cross to reconcile? This week the Parliament Raven unravels the question this student posed. Power, ability and presence does not mean you get to break the rules. How does God work within the confines of creation to redeem us and do miracles? Take a listen. "

Some have said greatest defense is a good offense? Others would say a good offense is a strong defense? With so many caustic interactions occurring around the world from the Ukraine to trolls on the internet it can seem that we are in a constant war with some. So where might we stand in this concept? This week the Parliament Raven takes a look at war and what we should do about it. From actual countries going at it to everyday battles a Christian should know where they stand and where they should object.

Disappointment. ARRRRGGGHHH. It happens and usually it's beyond your control. Someone or something affects an event, decision or relationship in a way that causes catastrophe. In this the first bonus episode the Parliament Raven opens up to a bit of his own recent disappointments as well as those of a friend. Still it's good to talk about such things and how to overcome disappointment.

Recently we have seen so much retaliation and injustice it has been hard to think straight. From Will Smith's Slap Gate at the Oscars to the election results, inflations, the Ukraine invasion and Disney's these concepts have been in the forefront of our minds and heart. How do we go from reactionary to revolutionary? This week the Parliament Raven takes a look at retaliation from Jesus' teachings on how turning a cheek, giving your cloaks too and walking an extra mile is not a lack of response but a revolutionary reclamation of Kingdom dignity.

We wake up everyday, sometimes tired, sometimes excited, sometimes anxious but always we when we wake-up it's to adventure whether we know it or not. This week the Parliament Raven discusses the idea of looking at our day from the perspective of being in an adventure. Challenges and the unkown come at us everyday but we can use that and face it to have an exciting life and story all our own.

What if Restoration was not what you expected? Renewal, fixing, bring on a change to a state as good or better, yet look completely different than before. This week the Parliament Raven discusses the restoration of things for a believer. This could be ourselves, parts of our life or something we lost; a hope, or even a dream nothing is too far gone that the creator can't make new, yet it not always as we think.

Life in the time of Covid has been draining to say the least. It has been hard, mentally, physically, and even spiritually leaving us tired and weary of many things. This week the Parliament Raven discusses what to do when one's heart grows weary, that it's nothing new and it's something we can combat in our own lives.

It can be said the we learn about change as we live in life. This force is in our lives and in the world As an every moving power the will always be apart of our lives. How we deal with it can range from chaotic to focused. This week the Parliament Raven discusses how change is inevitable. That no matter the time or place, whether you want it or not it comes for better or for worse and we must figure out how we can move with it.

In a time of of Covid we have found the hardship of the mind to be one of the greatest battles. It is not a new battle but a long going war that everyone fights within themselves. This week the Parliament Raven discusses how hardships can be addressed. That we have the ablity to overcome and its ok to still struggle within this rough time.

It's the time again, when we set in explicably high or unachievable goals called New Years Resolutions. Are they good things or bad things? This week the Parliament Raven discusses how being Resolute and creating goals should be apart of the Christian walk and how we should find no problem with cultivating the skills to go with it or the failure that might also come.

Choose your path Hero. What will train to be warrior, scholar, scientist, magician. This idea of being on a journey and growth has been gaining in popularity in coaching stories, anime and even personal growth This week the Parliament Raven discusses how you can view the world and spiritual walk as a growing adventure and even how our growth in the church can be like leveling up.

You could say everyone has an idea about what an American Christain is. Like Empires we have seen people garnering the title rise and fall in the public eye. This week the Parliament Raven discusses the impossible idea of what and American Christian is and how we might deal with people mistakes, trangression and bring them back healthly into the Kingdom.

The Bible says God has been speaking to people since he was created. Walking and Talking first with Adam and Eve. Later we see God visit thought burning bushes, dreams and even messengers called Angels. This week the Parliament Raven discusses the many ways God talks to man. That through ages past and today the one who created all things is still involved and converse with His children.

Names have a certain importance to us. We know the names of athletes, stars and influencers. Yet what why is there so much importantance on what we call ourselves. This week the Parliament Raven discusses the heritage of the importance of our names and how it relates to our faith, life and culture.

In a time far far away the story of Star Wars arose to inspire countless generations that followed. Even today a religion and countless spin-offs entice the hearts of Christians and other alike. This week the Parliament Raven compares Christians and Jedi in their similarity and difference. How these mythical space wizards impact our faith and ideas? It time to bring balance to this argument.

What does it take to be a pastor and teacher? Is it just call from God? Or maybe people say the person is called? This week the Parliment Raven discusses why education should be a central part of reclaiming the reputation and accountablity that is important to the foundation of the churches core. Looking at the church and its leaderships edcuation show where the American churches focus belief is.

"People are leaving the American Church in droves. The pandemic is changing the culture and how we interact in relate to one another. This week the Parliament Raven discusses why he is a gypsy christian moving from congregation as well as why others are leaving the faith all together. Is the Good News being spread? Are we as effective as the early church? Travel in thought this episode as these ideas are addressed and confronted."

It said that if at first you don't succeed try, try again. The concept of Grit has been around longer then the word “Grit”. Still how does this effect or shape the Christian walk? This week the Parliament Raven discusses the idea of Christian walk in adversity and there ability to get up time and time again.

"Being corrected can be a learning experience. Being rebuked can bring your ego into check. Still both can be used as a weapon. This week the Parliament Raven discusses is correction greater or equal to rebuke. Has the church used it right? Or has it lead us down a path that has cause more harm then help. Let's see how it all adds up."

"Online gamers who are angery about something are salty. If you try really hard or are extremely good you are a Salt Lord. We still use salt today as a food and descriptions from good to bad . This week the Parliament Raven discusses how we're the salt of the earth by looking at the different kinds of salt the world provide. This episode is definately over salted."

Time can never be put into a tea cup. How we grasp the idea of time can and does shape how we interact with the world. This week the Parliament Raven discusses not only how we can veiw time but how it might impact God and why he can change his mind. So prepare yourself for to do the time warp again.

In pulpits Coast to Coast the message of Hope and Advance is being stirred up. The phrase being used is "Revival is Coming." This week the Parliament Raven discusses why he thinks this concept is detrimental to the Church and why is should be put to rest.

"People say I can not follow a God who punishes his creation forever. The idea of hell is horrible to them. This week the Parliament Raven discusses the implications of Hell as a believer. Looking into different beliefs and how it impacts our walks, faith and evangelism."

"Street Preachers screaming at people that they are sinners in Las Vegas. “Turn or Burn! Repent Sinners!” This week the Parliament Raven discusses his experience with this in comparison to what the Good News really is."