So occasionally I stand in front of a group of people (usually of the middle schooler variety) and speak about things that are relevant to them. This is from one of those times. Read more
So occasionally I stand in front of a group of people (usually of the middle schooler variety) and speak about things that are relevant to them. This is from one of those times.
While I may not be the most artistic of people, occasionally I create something that I feel is worth talking about.
So Memorial Day was just upon us and, in an effort to push me to write more, a close friend has asked me to share my opinions on the holiday.
So occasionally I stand in front of a group of people (usually of the middle schooler variety) and speak about things that are relevant to them. This is from one of those times.
I’m a nerd. It’s okay, no need to pity me, I’ve come to terms with it. My nerdiness means I have a passion for space operas. I grew up on Star Wars, and one of my fondest memories is the release of the Special Edition of the original trilogy into theaters. When I saw Episode IV: A New Hope it was a family outing: my father, sister, and myself. Eating popcorn, drinking soda, watching Star Wars. I was enthralled, she fell asleep. Needless to say, she didn’t come with when we saw Empire. After that though my love of space operas was ended, lying mostly dormant up until recently with the release of Mass Effect and it’s sequel, Mass Effect 2.
I wonder if Jesus would like romantic comedies. Assuming Jesus was in the modern day, would have have any desire to watch “You’ve Got Mail”, “The Proposal”, or “Love Actually?”
Normally I like to plan out my writings, but not today. You will be blessed with an immediate view into the mind of this writer. This is “Introspection”.
I think most of the people in this world are blind. Blind to the world around them, blind to even the people closest to them. I often find myself wondering if I too am blind. Well, aren’t I?
thElement recently hosted a pastor from India who’s ministry is aiming to inform the Indian people about Jesus, and change their lives in the process. Discovery Church is currently helping to build an after-care center for those girls rescued from sex slavery. Wonderful things are happening, and God is at the forefront of it.
He said something that intrigued me though. He said (in far more numerous and eloquent words) that he only has one candle, and wants that candle to shine in the darkness. What he meant was that the American people have heard the name of Jesus, a fact which is quite true, and that it is therefore more important to spread His name where it’s never been heard. While I agree, I can’t help but think to do so we would be turning our backs on a people who also deserve to understand love.
See, he likened “sharing Jesus” in India to a candle in the dark, and in America to sharing in daylight. Here’s the thing I believe though: that my candle should be one that shines bright enough to be seen during the day. That, I think, is my aim with these coming posts. We live in a world that is blind to the movements of God, and I share this same blindness. But if I know anything about God, it’s that He loves to move in seemingly random ways, to produce an amazing and purposeful result. This is the story of a man as he moves past himself and discovers a powerful and mighty God.
