Attending my church is always excessively amusing. Not to mention a million other things, but amusing is probably the nicest. My pastor really doesn't look good in a brown suit. And you would not believe what he said today: "Brainwashing? I think that's a good thing! We want to be brainwashed!" I'm not kidding... He also has the weirdest sense of humor. Like, he puts pics of monkeys in his powerpoint presentation because he thinks it will help ppl pay attention. He also told us that bribing our neighbors would help church attendance. Joking, I know...but still.
So: I'm thinking about that old person who maybe gardens a little, doesn't really do anything great in life by the world's standards, and yet has such an intimate relationship with God that it's unbelievable. Maybe that's awesome, and most days I think that's what I want...but still...isn't there a point of being so heavenly-minded and no earthly good? Crap. I don't know. Confused.
Mmm. Reading James lately. "Count it all joy, my brothers, when you face trials and tribulations, for you know that the trying of your faith works patience...blessed is the man who perserveres under trial, for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life...prove yourself a doer of the word, and not a hearer only, deluding yourself...pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orpahns and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world." I think I need to stop being so constantly depressed and melancholy. Funny thing is, it was kinda fun.
There's a difference between defining history and changing history.
I hate Christianity that exists only to take care of the person involved in it. Oops. Guess some things in me are gonna have to change.
Ok...so according to well-respected clergyman, being humble is the ability to receive. Um, did I miss something or was being humble, like, being willing to give? Like, of yourself?
Lately, I want to be a missionary to Sudan.
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