Cynthia Wilson, affectionately dubbed “Chaplain of Pop” has built a bridge between theology and popular culture as a blogger for twenty years providing commentary on faith,art, politics and music. Listen to her podcast by clicking the web version link at the bottom of this blog and at the top of the web version after the jump.
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
An Inspiration Fund... Providing A Window of Hope and Sustenance for Friends in Need in 8 Parts
Alicia Keys: 'I Love New York/For The Love of Money'
In continuing with the 8 part "An Inspiration Fund" blog in seeking pledges, I thought I'd lift up an earlier blog written almost two years ago--Global Day of Action Against Poverty . It isn't "Global Action Day Against Poverty" today but today's blog lifts up some of the same ideas and sentiments. So, when you're done reading it, have at one from the archives. A bonus is that I provided a link to a video in which Alicia Keys performs that classic O'jay's tune "For the Love of Money", which is posted at the top of this blog article as a "blast from the past". Enjoy!
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Part III-"For the Love of Money"
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For whatever reason, a good portion of government aid for the ordinary citizen seems to have clogged up in one political bottleneck or the other. It just does not seem to be pouring out fast enough to meet people's immediate needs. And, let's not forget another layer of delay and set back, financial predators who profit and gain from schemes and plans designed to benefit only themselves at the expense of others. They don't care about others as long as they get theirs, taking under the pretext of helping--with their own Madoff-esque twist.
Unfortunately, this kind of mentality has contributed significantly to the current economic crisis. Simply put, greed just got out of hand. One prime example and glaring reminder is the foreclosure crisis. It sent this country into a financial tizzy that will take it a while to recover from. The domino effect has sent financial giants to the bankruptcy courts and thousands have been laid off or terminated from their jobs. Many of us know friends and family members who have been impacted. to be continued
Saturday, June 20, 2009
An Inspiration Fund...Providing A Window of Hope and Sustenance for Friends in Need in 8 Parts
Part II-The Nagging Question-"What Can I do to Help?"
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Over the past two years, and rather intensively this past year and a half, that question has become somewhat of a mantra, as I have witnessed close friends lose their homes, businesses and/ or jobs, having to cut back on spending, resulting in leaner lifestyles. Some have even been wavering on the brink of poverty. These are smart, industrious people who cringe at the thought of having to ask for a government hand out or ask friends or family for a loan. They have always been able to make it by, one way or the other. But, today's economy has presented a different set of challenges. Challenges which need to be met head on with progressive and innovative solutions. To be continued...
Saturday, June 13, 2009
An Inspiration Fund...Providing A Window of Hope and Sustenance for Friends in Need in 8 Parts
Part I- "Give and it Will Be Given You"
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This is the first in a a series of 8 short thought-provoking messages which kicks off Minister Cynthia Wilson's economic "helps ministry", a humanitarian effort to help friends who are in need of financial assistance. It also includes exclusive links to stories and "profiles in giving", inspirational vignettes of special friends who have helped her through financial crises while providing insight along the way-- a bonus for fund donors.
Luke 6:38
"Give, and it will be given to you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For the measure you give will be the measure you get back."
___________________________________ After a recent conversation with a good friend, my thought was how easy it is to sometimes forget those who have generously given to us at some point in our lives. If they have not given directly to us, they may have given to the church, a friend or family member, or someone else in our neighborhood or community. They have given, in either time or treasure and may have now fallen on hard times, leaving burning in our psyche the nagging question (to be continued)...,
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Happy Earth Day
Read this:
This Earth Day Eat Cool Foods to Combat Global Warming
Peace and Green Love,
Cynthia,
the Chaplain of Pop
Monday, February 9, 2009
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Lest We Forget
I have been favored,as other Washingtonians, with an inside view of the hustle and bustle,behind the scenes networking and political jockeying for tickets to the Inauguration.I have even gotten to observe how the city is being reorganized to accommodate the masses expected to flood the city in a few weeks.Most,if not all of the hotels have been sold out for days.Many are planning to move out of their residences and relocate temporarily with friends or relatives to accommodate those in need of housing.Others are getting in on events and balls for social and/or business purposes.
You can be sure that the nation's capital is brimming with excitement in anticipation of the Inauguration. In fact,word has it that more Americans will have the opportunity to observe Barack Obama being sworn in than any other President Elect in U.S. history.All the parties,events and ventures which will overflow from this tremendous breakthrough,and the enterprise which has been generated is mind-boggling. This is a one moment in time,once in a lifetime experience for which many are preparing. I will be covering the inauguration as a blogger and citizen reporter and making recommendations about activities and events of note.
Peace,
Cynthia wilson
The Chaplain of Pop
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Powell Endorses Obama ...Very Eloquently,I Might Add
Powell sees Obama as a transformational figure with global reach,heralding in a new generation.It was a powerfully impressive vote of confidence indeed:
Peace,
Cynthia D.Wilson
The Chaplain of Pop
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