The Kenotic Theory of Philippians 2:5-9

The Kenotic Theory, taken from Philippians 2:5-9, is the discussion of the Greek word ekenosev found in verse 7 that is often translated as "emptied" referring to how the Divine Nature of Jesus was manifested and exhibited in His Person. Over the years there have been many theories put forth by Catholic and Protestant theologians as to how this emptying was accomplished. What is your understanding of this?

What sayest thou?

Theology and Prayer

I recently read the following from a lecture by Bishop Hilarion (Alfeyev): "According to a classical definition by Evagrius, "If you are a theologian, you will pray truly. And if you pray truly, you are a theologian." In traditional Orthodox understanding, theology is not a science, or a scholarship, or an academic exercise. To be a theologian means to have experience of a personal encounter with God through prayer and worship." I found this to be a very intriguing statement.

What sayest thou?