Run away church…

“…and a little child shall lead them.” Isaiah 11:6

Maybe there is something to learn from this young generation about Church.  When I was a kid I didn’t like going to church but I did like seeing my friends there.  I remember the old man who used to give all us kids a stick of gum every Sunday.  Isn’t it funny the things that matter to us.  For me, the greatest memories of my childhood church experience had to do with the relationships I valued and the people who showed value to me.

It’s all about the relationships.  God living in us, us living in relationship with Him, us living in relationship with each other revealing the relationship with Him.  So as I tell the church I have the privilege of leading and loving, “when we leave the building, the church has left the building because we are the church, not the building.”

Romance…

Listening to this strikes a romantic chord.  I think I need to go out and buy one.

Keep your love alive!

I want something Relevant…

 

 I saw this cartoon at mentalreflection, thanks Philippa.

“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be competent, equipped for every good work.”   2 Timothy 3:16-17 (ESV)

I Love Jesus, but I drink a little…

Disclaimer: I am not condoning or advocating anything.  This is just dang funny!

I want a church where I can get fed…

Our western consumer mentality has created an expectation and co-dependency in institutional church to provide for our every spiritual need.  This has supplanted the all sufficiency of Christ and placed expectations on the church that she can’t meet.  When these expectations are not met, people get offended or dissatisfied.  We must become self-feeders for  spiritual growth.  There is a season of dependency in discipleship, but many people get used to this provision and never learn to feed themselves.

As a  pastor, it is always sad to see people leave churches that have loved, provided and nurtured them.  On the lighter side I wanted to share a little “FEED ME” humor.

I want to thank Robbie for this video.

Stimulate your humor…

“Liquidity (n.): When you look at your investments and wet your pants.”

A little humor from Philippa @ MentalReflections, dishing up a little wisdom and practical reflections about real life.  Pop over a read her blog.

Star Wars – things that make me happy…

I am at a loss for words.  This takes me to a happy place.  To my brother Scott I give a big Star Wars shout out!  I’m sorry for making fun of you as a kid and calling you Star Wars Freak.  I admit it I’m afreak too and I’m now coming out of the SW closet.  I love you man.

What makes you happy?

Jam on it.

Amy’s 20th reunion is coming up soon and she is helping plan the event.  My sister sent us her collection of 80’s music and we happened to be listening to some last night when our son (Nathan) came into the kitchen.   Nathan constantly cracks us up.  Here is a spontaneous dance by Nathan – a lip-sinc, robot, gangsta, hip-hop thing.  Jam on it!

“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.” Proverbs 17:22

So what goes on at your house that no one would expect?