Our community is tackling the gospel of Mark these days... or maybe I should say that it is tackling us. I'm increasingly sensing that we're listening to the ways of Jesus and the language of the kingdom.
At this moment I'm watching a DVD of Rich Mullins... I long to meet and greet him someday. He's helped my family know the reality of the kingdom in greater ways than if we hadn't known his songs as well as his challenging of the established church, his challenging of being politically 'right' and being a Christ follower... When I first heard Rich in concert regarding these challenges, I remember the audience chucking a bit.
I believe my theology is increasingly about the life of Jesus and the reality of the kingdom, and Rich was right. He knew both of these realities better than most of us. When I am at God's best, I long for that kind of reality in my life.
We've got a long ways to go, and we need the reality of the kingdom to reshape our lives, our politics, and what we consider to be the church of Jesus Christ... Let us go forward with the same passion that shaped the saints of yesterday!
At this moment I'm watching a DVD of Rich Mullins... I long to meet and greet him someday. He's helped my family know the reality of the kingdom in greater ways than if we hadn't known his songs as well as his challenging of the established church, his challenging of being politically 'right' and being a Christ follower... When I first heard Rich in concert regarding these challenges, I remember the audience chucking a bit.
I believe my theology is increasingly about the life of Jesus and the reality of the kingdom, and Rich was right. He knew both of these realities better than most of us. When I am at God's best, I long for that kind of reality in my life.
We've got a long ways to go, and we need the reality of the kingdom to reshape our lives, our politics, and what we consider to be the church of Jesus Christ... Let us go forward with the same passion that shaped the saints of yesterday!
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I'm a fan of antique furniture, specifically mid century modern, if you'd like to know. I'm a little young to love antiques, but what can I say, I can't help it. One of the things that resonates with me about them is authenticity.
You can get reproductions, or approximations, or brand new furniture that echoes the style, but theres something that just feels right about an authentic piece. I say all of this because I think about following Jesus the same way.
It is possible to have an outward approximation, or an echo of connection to Christ, without it being real. Without it feeling authentic. That is not acceptable to me any more. A real connection with Jesus is what I'm committed to, what I'm passionate about. I hear that in your writing, and I'm confident that there is a fierce commitment from God to honor that.
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Mac, at 10:13 AM
Thanks Mac. I am humbled. Today I started reading Anne Lamott's new book, "Plan B." I have no idea where you land politically, but it seems her writing is an attempt to honestly follow the ways of the kingdom.
~ Blessings Friend.
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Randy, at 11:44 PM
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