“I’m wondering, why we, as Christians, get riled up over the wrong things”
I won’t say what situation tipped me off, but I will include myself in this category of people getting riled up over the wrong things. I was more asking the question, not really expecting an answer. But I got one. A friend of mine quickly shot me this reply.
“Funny you should wonder why we get riled up over the wrong things, I almost responded to someone else’s wondering…and I was going to allow myself to be pulled into griping over something unworthy of my ire.
Even as I tried to form the response to your musing…I find myself being judgmental…so I guess for me the answer is pride. Least that is what I figure. We all want to right, demonstrate that we are wise or smart or more holy…and demand that others follow the same rules we live by, or that God has given to us.
Or maybe we are just trying to distract from our own failings.”
What a good response.
I love how, often times, the truth is simple, unexpected and humbling.
I’ve been on a director’s planning retreat for the past few days. Here’s a view from Whidbey Island during my morning solo time. It was good times with the Lord. I always seem to connect with God when I’m out amongst nature.
Any place in particular you enjoy spending time with the Lord?
Summer’s rip roaring to a close. So it’s time to check the vital signs.
Mine’s been buys to say the least. This past week, I’ve been in planning for the next year. It’s been a great summer, and to look back, I’m surprised at all we’ve packed in. Trips, camps, hikes… the list goes on and on. So, it’s been busy, but good. My head is spinning a bit at the moment, but I’m looking forward to some new ministry territory we’re walking towards (more on that later).
Ahh the blob. Any good camp has one of these bad boys. So, as our summers in youth ministry (or regular lives) come to an end, I give you this, the ultimate, blob launch…
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