Sub Set of Poems Reflecting On Sun Tsu's Book Art Of War Section One - Assessing The Field Conditions
"Chapter One Title" (Sun Tsu Ch. 1 Title) (Psalm 120; 55) - Feb/03/2013
- "Baptism And Fire" [Start of Reflections On Sun Tsu's "Art Of War" - Sun Tsu 1:1]- Jan/22/2013
- "Go/No Go?" [Sun Tsu 1:2] (Lk 14:28-35) - Jan/26/2013
- "One Way" [Sun Tsu 1:3] (John 14:06) - Jan/26/2013
- "Cyclic Storms" [Sun Tsu 1:4] (Matt. 8:25-27)- Jan/26/2013
- "Terrain" [Sun Tsu 1:5] (James 4:1-9) - Jan/26/2013
- "Field Command" [Sun Tsu 1:6] (Matt. 7: 15-23) - Jan/26/2013
- "Discipline - Discipling" [Sun Tsu 1:7] (Lk. 13:31-35) - Jan/26/2013
- "The Math Check" [Sun Tsu 1:8](1Timothy 3:1-7) - Jan/26/2013
- "Mind Games (Sun Tsu 1:9ff) (John 15:7-17)" - Feb/03/2013
- "Linkages" (Sun Tsu 1:9b) (John 17:20-26; 15:26-16:16) - Feb/04/2013
- "Unconventional Means" (Sun Tsu 1:9c) (Luke 12:35-48) - Feb/04/2013
- "Allurement" (Sun Tsu 1:10) (I Samuel 21:10) - Feb/06/2013
- "The Tell" (Sun Tsu 1:11) (Luke 13:31-35) - Feb/06/2013
- "Frothing" (Sun Tsu 1:12) (Ephesians 4:26-27) - Feb/06/2013
- "Sally Forth" (Sun Tsu 1:13) (John 7:1-15) - Feb/06/2013
- "Hard To Say" (Sun Tsu 1:14) (Matthew 24:36-41) - Feb/06/2013
- "Overall Estimates" (Sun Tsu 1:15) (Luke 14:25-33) - Feb/06/2013
"Odds" (Sun Tsu Chapter One Overview) - Feb/07/2013
Rewrite Of Section One Poems In Light Of Understanding That Emerged In Second Half Of Sun Tsu Poems
- “Chapter 1 Title” (Lk.14:25-35;15:11-36; Mt:7-21-23; 22:37; Jn.3:16ff; Rom. 1:16; Eph.4; 1Cor.12:27; 15:24-28) [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write # Ch.1 - Title] (27/Dec./2019)
- “The Namdy-Pambdy Life...Not” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write # Ch.1:1] (27/Dec./2019)
- “The Comb-Through - A” (Lk.14:28; Jn.15:15;12:4; 10:10; 15:13;;1Jn.2:16; Mt.22:38) [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write # Ch.1:2-A] (28/Dec./2019)
- “The Comb-Through - B” ( )[Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write # Ch.1:2-B] (28/Dec./2019)
- “The Comb-Through - C” ( )[Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write # Ch.1Ch.1:2-C] (28/Dec./2019)
- “The Comb-Through - D” ( )[Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write # Ch.1Ch.1:2-D](28/Dec./2019)
- “The Comb-Through - E” (Mt.5:17; 11:2; 28:20) [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write # Ch.1Ch.1:2-E] (28/Dec./2019)
- “The Way” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:3] (29/Dec./2019)
- “Check Out The Weather Channel” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:4] (29/Dec./2019)
- “On Staying Grounded” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:5] (Mt.26:26ff;17:20; 21:21; 28:20; Eph.6:12; Acts 9:25; 9:8:26ff;Ps.24:1) (29/Dec./2019)
- “When Checking Out The Leadership” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:6A] (Jn.1:1ff; Proverbs 1-9; James 3:13-18) 29/Dec./2019)
- “Steady As A Rock” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:6B] (Mt.28:20; Is.28:16; Lk.6:48) (29/Dec./2019)
- “Third On The List” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:6C] (Phil.2:1-11; Jn.1:1ff; Lk.2:16; Mt.13:55) (29/Dec./2019)
- “What Courage Is” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:6D] (Ps.11; Mt.4; 1Cor.13Mt.27) (29/Dec./2019)
- “The Fifth And Final Check” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:6E] (Mt.23:4;11:28;23:44,27; 5:1; 28:20; Jn.8:44;Ex.5:16;1 Cor.13; Is.40) (29/Dec./2019)
- “Logistics For A Million Men” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:7] (Mt.20:16; ) (30/Dec./2019)
- “The Preps List” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:8]( ) (30/Dec./2019)
- “Play Them Like A Fiddle; But Play Your Own Tune” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:9] (02/Jan/2020)
- “So How Does Jesus Fiddle Play?” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:10] (02/Jan/2020)
- “Don't Be A Fool” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:11] (02/Jan/2020)
- “Creative Use Of Anger” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:12] (02/Jan/2020)
- “How Jesus Works” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:13] (02/Jan/2020)
- “Can't See What Is Not There” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:14] (02/Jan/2020)
- “Do The Math, Ahead” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:15] (02/Jan/2020)
Re-configuration:
Chapter One - [Before Embarking] - Assessing The Field Conditions
Reflections On Title - Assessing The Field Conditions
- “Chapter 1 Title” (Lk.14:25-35;15:11-36; Mt:7-21-23; 22:37; Jn.3:16ff; Rom. 1:16; Eph.4; 1Cor.12:27; 15:24-28) [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write # Ch.1 - Title] (27/Dec./2019)
- "Chapter One Title" (Sun Tsu Ch. 1 Title) (Psalm 120; 55) - Feb/03/2013
Reflections On Line One - Preliminary Assessment Is Absolutely Critical To Success
- “The Namdy-Pambdy Life...Not” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write # Ch.1:1] (27/Dec./2019)
- "Baptism And Fire" [Start of Reflections On Sun Tsu's "Art Of War" - Sun Tsu 1:1]- Jan/22/2013
Part A - A (5x7 Factor) Field Assessment Process
Reflections On Line Two - Five Factors For Assessing Field Conditions (Brief Listing)
Condition 1/5 - Unity
- “The Comb-Through - A - Unity” (Lk.14:28; Jn.15:15;12:4; 10:10; 15:13;;1Jn.2:16; Mt.22:38) [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write # Ch.1:2-A] (28/Dec./2019)
Condition 2/5 - Atmosphere
- “The Comb-Through - B - Atmosphere” ( )[Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write # Ch.1:2-B] (28/Dec./2019)
Condition 3/5 - Context
- “The Comb-Through - C - Context” ( )[Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write # Ch.1Ch.1:2-C] (28/Dec./2019)
Condition 4/5 - The Commander
- “The Comb-Through - D - Commander” ( )[Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write # Ch.1Ch.1:2-D](28/Dec./2019)
Condition 5/5 - Method And Discipline
- “The Comb-Through - E - Method And Discipline” (Mt.5:17; 11:2; 28:20) [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write # Ch.1Ch.1:2-E] (28/Dec./2019)
- "Go/No Go?" [Sun Tsu 1:2] (Lk 14:28-35) - Jan/26/2013
Reflections On Line Three - (Detail Listing - Item 1) - Who Has Unity?
- “The Way” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:3] (29/Dec./2019)
- "One Way" [Sun Tsu 1:3] (John 14:06) - Jan/26/2013
Reflections On Line Four - (Detail Listing - Item 2)- Does Weather / Atmosphere Open Things Up?
- “Check Out The Weather Channel” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:4] (29/Dec./2019)
- "Cyclic Storms" [Sun Tsu 1:4] (Matt. 8:25-27)- Jan/26/2013
Reflections On Line Five - (Detail Listing - Item 3) - Does the Land / Context open Things Up?
- “On Staying Grounded” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:5] (Mt.26:26ff;17:20; 21:21; 28:20; Eph.6:12; Acts 9:25; 9:8:26ff;Ps.24:1) (29/Dec./2019)
- "Terrain" [Sun Tsu 1:5] (James 4:1-9) - Jan/26/2013
Reflections On Line Six - (Detail Listing - Item 4) - 5 Aspects of Who is In Charge?
Characteristic 1/5 - Is The Leader Wise?
- “When Checking Out The Leadership” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:6A - Wise?] (Jn.1:1ff; Proverbs 1-9; James 3:13-18) 29/Dec./2019)
Characteristic 2/5 - Is The Leader Sincere?
- “Steady As A Rock” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:6B - Sincere?] (Mt.28:20; Is.28:16; Lk.6:48) (29/Dec./2019)
Characteristic 3/5 - Is The Leader Benevolent?
- “Third On The List” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:6C - Benevolent?] (Phil.2:1-11; Jn.1:1ff; Lk.2:16; Mt.13:55) (29/Dec./2019)
Characteristic 4/5 - Is The Leader Courageous?
- “What Courage Is” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:6D - Courageous?] (Ps.11; Mt.4; 1Cor.13Mt.27) (29/Dec./2019)
Characteristic 6/6 - Is The Leader Strict?
- “The Fifth And Final Check ” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:6E - Strict?] (Mt.23:4;11:28;23:44,27; 5:1; 28:20; Jn.8:44;Ex.5:16;1 Cor.13; Is.40) (29/Dec./2019)
- "Field Command" [Sun Tsu 1:6] (Matt. 7: 15-23) - Jan/26/2013
Reflections On Line Seven - (Detail Listing - Item 5) - Are Logistics / Structures Adequate For The Task?
- “Logistics For A Million Men” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:7] (Mt.20:16; ) (30/Dec./2019)
- "Discipline - Discipling" [Sun Tsu 1:7] (Lk. 13:31-35) - Jan/26/2013
Reflections On Line Eight - A Seven-Part Comparison Process Of Competing Sides On This Field
- “The Preps List” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:8]( ) (30/Dec./2019)
- "The Math Check" [Sun Tsu 1:8](1Timothy 3:1-7) - Jan/26/2013
Part B: Invitation To Dance
- “Play Them Like A Fiddle; But Play Your Own Tune” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:9] (02/Jan/2020)
Part C - Hiring And Assessment Criteria For Generals
Reflections On Line Nine - Who Has The Greatest Mind?
Reflections On Line Nine - a - Who Is Committed To Doing The Above Field Assessment?
- "Mind Games (Sun Tsu 1:9ff) (John 15:7-17)" - Feb/03/2013
Reflections On Line Nine - b - Who Can Adapt To Emerging Favorable Circumstances?
- "Linkages" (Sun Tsu 1:9b) (John 17:20-26; 15:26-16:16) - Feb/04/2013
Reflections On Line Nine - c - Who Is The Best Illusionist?
- "Unconventional Means" (Sun Tsu 1:9c) (Luke 12:35-48) - Feb/04/2013
Reflections On Line Ten - Who Can Obfuscate?
- “So How Does Jesus Fiddle Play?” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:10] (02/Jan/2020)
- "Allurement" (Sun Tsu 1:10) (I Samuel 21:10) - Feb/06/2013
Reflections On Line Eleven - Who Can Read The "Tells" Of Strength?
- “Don't Be A Fool” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:11] (02/Jan/2020)
- "The Tell" (Sun Tsu 1:11) (Luke 13:31-35) - Feb/06/2013
Reflections On Line Twelve - Who Can Deal With The Emotional Factor?
- “Creative Use Of Anger” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:12] (02/Jan/2020)
- "Frothing" (Sun Tsu 1:12) (Ephesians 4:26-27) - Feb/06/2013
Reflections On Line Thirteen - Who Can Dance Around The (Nine) Ever-Changing "Situations"?
- "Sally Forth" (Sun Tsu 1:13) (John 7:1-15) - Feb/06/2013
- “How Jesus Works” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:13] (02/Jan/2020)
Reflections On Line Fourteen - Who Is Most Circumspect?
- “Can't See What Is Not There” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:14] (02/Jan/2020)
- "Hard To Say" (Sun Tsu 1:14) (Matthew 24:36-41) - Feb/06/2013
Reflections On Line Fifteen - Who Makes The Most Thorough Strategic-Level Calculations
- “Do The Math, Ahead” [Sun Tsu First Half Re-Write #1:15] (02/Jan/2020)
- "Overall Estimates" (Sun Tsu 1:15) (Luke 14:25-33) - Feb/06/2013
Overall Reflections - Who Is Aware of Factors Unique To This Sector?
- “As The Sector's Assigned” ( ) [Reflections On Sun Tsu's Book The Art Of War, First Half Re-Write # Ch.1 Overview - B] [Poem Withheld Temporarily] (Sept/07/2020)
- "Odds" (Sun Tsu Chapter One Overview) - Feb/07/2013
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