What is Love?

What is Love?  When you are teenager, you think that love equates with sex.  That statement couldn't be more inaccurate. The most caring act for me is when someone cleans up my vomit near the toilet while I am too weak to leave my bed. Consider managing a crying baby at 3:00 AM when you're exhausted and have a busy day ahead.? How about changing a diaper that's full of poop?  Those acts truly display love.

There is a lot of deception about what love is today.  Some elders in the church expressed that "the 66 books of the Bible represent God's love letters to us."  I find that interesting.  What did they mean? The common perception is that the Bible narrates stories of ancient men with long hair who wielded staffs.  I knew John 3:16 from elementary school in Bonifay, Florida.  You may find this hard to believe, but our teachers made us memorize this verse in public school.  Act Shocked!

Why am I blogging? Well, because people today are more disconnected than ever. It seems like no one around me cares about what I discover.  Everyone is staring at screens these days. I am passionate about seeking truth and solving mysteries.  I love talking about heavy topics with my friends. They don't enjoy how long I can talk. Especially about what is going on today. I'm eager to share some of my discoveries and clarify my thoughts.

It seems that wherever I go, I encounter dishonesty. Every news channel? Lies. The educational system? Just a group of liars. The internet? Clickbait central. Commercials? They're a joke. And the church? Now, that's the real question.

But I digress....

I have recently taken early retirement after 25 years as a Choir teacher.  My activity ceased during COVID-19 for reasons clear to everyone but me. If children can't sing, they leave the class—it's quite straightforward. The students disappeared, and I became a ghost teacher. It was enjoyable while it lasted. My final administrators made it clear they wanted me out. My position was eliminated, and its duties were transferred to the band teacher. So, here I am, still trying to make sense of it all in my mind. I truly didn't anticipate it, which baffles me to this day, as I believed I was indispensable.

I also served as the song leader at my church, where my wife and I made a great team. However, the new pastor introduced a style akin to Megachurches, complete with ear monitors and all. I was expected to follow the rhythm of clicks in my ear, ushering in a worship style that I found overwhelming. It's fair to say it could turn into a full-time job if allowed. As it began to encroach upon our personal lives, we decided to step down.

Returning to the essence, I cherish the truth. The Bible is my passion, and to me, discovering treasure means uncovering the truth. Through this blog, I aim to delve into truths and falsehoods. Even the church harbors individuals who preach ideologies not found within the 66 books of cherished letters. I am casting a bottle into the vast ocean, hoping someone will find value in my mental musings.

There may be a handful of individuals who perceive truth as both love and a treasure, just as I do.

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