I was reminded tonight after watching the NOOMA video Flame of a simple yet horribly devastating way darkness makes way into our lives. After the video we got into the discussion questions in the back of the book. I forget the exact question but it related to saying “I love my wife” in one sentence and “I love tacos” in the next. The meaning of the word “love” has gotten desperately lost.
I recounted to the group something that was said to me as a high schooler some years ago - “The devil doesn’t work in opposites as much as he works in perversions”. In reference to love it seems that darkness has perverted our view by watering down the meaning. It’s not a question of love and hate. We all know not to hate. Images of the KKK and Hitler come to mind. Rather, it’s a question of real love versus real liking. It’s easy to say “I love tacos” just to mean that they are one of my favorite foods. But when I say “I love Amanda” does she ever wonder if I mean it like tacos? I doubt she does, by the way. I want to be sure that I say “love” when I mean “love” and “like” when I mean “like”. I never want my love to be questioned over semantics.
Look for areas where darkness could creep in through perversions and cut it off. We must not “give the devil a foothold.”
It’s not love versus hate. It’s love loosing its meaning or lust where darkness creeps in.
It’s not driving versus not driving. It’s speeding where darkness creeps in.
It’s not rich or poor. Its greed where darkness creeps in.
May you find who you love and mean “love” when you speak it.
“Discipleship is Only for New Christians” is a myth I’ve been asked to speak on at Elevate, our young adult ministry at SSCC. I’m speaking in two Tuesdays (August 26th) and by God’s grace the group should be somewhat inspired to grow closer to their Teacher throughout their entire lives. So as I study up I wanted to ask for two things from you guys:
Prayer. Seriously. God’s grace and anointing will be key to communicating His truth.
Your input. Got any ideas? Questions? Any input would help me direct my talk towards what’s on your minds.
I appreciate any comments back no matter how little you think they are. Even a “neat” in the comments helps me know people are reading.
You know those fonts that everyone uses - many times without knowing any history or intent behind their faces? For instance - Papyrus, Bauhaus, Curlz MT, and Viner Hand ITC. It now seems Trajan has found its way into the pool by way of movie designers using it WAY too much. Watch this movie and prepare to delete Trajan off your system. Remember, admitting you have a problem is the first step to recovery. (I kid. I kid.)
Yes. I Twitter. But I’m not one of those Tweeters (seriously, that’s what people who use it are called) who Tweet (sending a message) about doing #2 or use it to replace real human connection. So don’t make too much fun of me. So far it has net me a few web jobs, some interesting conversations, and kept me informed about parties and Bible studies. Pretty useful.
Well yesterday I went ahead and created an account for our church. I have nothing to use it for right now but I wanted to secure the username “sscc”. From what I can tell our church has about 15 Tweeters and it’s probably on the rise due to Elevate, one of our ministries, evangelizing it as a major communication tool - and it has been working.
So my question to you guys…
If your church were to start Twittering, what would you love/hate to see Tweeted?
I plan on sending out “new e-bulletin is online” and “join us at today’s baptism” type stuff but I want o get your input on other info. Please leave a comment below and let me know what you think. Thanks guys!
It’s easy to forget about others. Unless there is a crisis in our own lives we forget that the world isn’t perfect. We can do something about it. It’s more than World Vision though. People in your own town - or own home - need your heart to be broken for them. Let this be your prayer.
“Let my heart be broken with the things that break the heart of God.” - World Vision founder Bob Pierce
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I was reminded tonight after watching the NOOMA video Flame of a simple yet horribly devastating way darkness makes way into our lives. After the video we got into the discussion questions in the back of the book. I forget the exact question but it related to saying “I love my wife” in one sentence and “I love tacos” in the next. The meaning of the word “love” has gotten desperately lost. 
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