Two interesting places to be. One is about a man who invents the modern-day wind shield wiper. His invention is then stolen by the Ford motor company and he proceeds to sue them. His suit is over his patents on the invention and he will not give up until he has beaten "the man" and been given credit for what is rightfully his. What the creators want you to see is that this man let nothing get in his way… nothing. The end of the movie is then a joyous montage of praise and admiration as he is congratulated by men offering him a bottle of champagne. What is missed in the way this man abandoned his family. He ditched them for money and recognition. This is a perfect example of how we have destroyed what is truly the great about human beings- the community and home that family is. We wonder why the elder generations think the young people have gone off the deep end. In many ways these people, images of God, were abandoned for created things (money, power, recognition, etc..). He was given and entrusted with a wife and 6 children but gave that up for his name. I pray that we may truly love our children, younger generation, and not abandon the children and family we are entrusted. We need a miracle. Secondly, on a brighter more sovereign note… "Calvinism" is back. What does this mean? Funny question because this trend of Christian theology, which was just named (by Time Mag) number 3 on the top 10 ideas changing the world right now, was last 'popular' during the great depression. Funny thing happens when the money runs out… Jesus and his control all of a sudden becomes a reality rather than the magician in the sky. All throughout history there is this crazy bent for there to be these huge ebb and flows of theology, why? Pride. As soon as things begin to go well and life begins to become 'self-sustaining' the reality of God being God and upholding all things by the words of his mouth is forgotten. "I got it" is the favorite phrase of myself and all mankind. What would happen if we all humbly submitted to the reality of God at all times? My mind cannot imagine nor my heart fathom such perfection but the reality is that all men will bow and it will not be because of a lack of cash… If you did not know Jesus will take care of us. He loves those who call on his name and will provide for them what they truly need. May we realize what we really need. If you do not believe he will take away all your burdens in the truth of what he has done for they will become like dust… if only you believe. I would like to thank the guys in Seattle for hosting me- Joel, Blake, Cole, and Spencer. I had a great time and loved that place. Acts29 and Mars Hill were awesome and I look forward to going back eventually. Please pray for us as we try to discern where we should be after marriage: St. Louis, Austin, Denton, The Woodlands, or Seattle. All of them are great choices and would work out wonderfully but I just have not idea which is the best. Yes I do way over think. Also, the future of a ministry in Europe, church planting and all the things that go into beginning such endeavors.
Adoption Day
11 years ago
1 comments:
That is kinda how I felt after 'Pursuit of Happiness'. I just kept thinking 'It's not gonna make you happy'.
And it was CRAZY to see new calvinism even make a list like that, let alone #3. My emergent friends in Austin were probably freaking out to see it. Along with Tony Jones, Doug Pagitt, Brian McLaren, etc.
Glad your Seattle trip was a great time, and honored that we are still in the running. We need to talk soon as I want to share some developments down here. God is moving people to Austin to join us and I keep feeling like this summer/fall is a huge time for us as a church. Love ya bro. Tell Lindsey and Elise I said hello.
Post a Comment