church, for the hundredth time
- I really appreciate times when I can walk away from a hang-out/gathering and feel really blessed. Lately I've been blessed when conversations have turned deep. Not deep as in specifics, but a deep as in freeing. Conversations where both people want to go deep. And enjoy it. I enjoy this.
- I have also had good conversations about Church. I'll warn you I don't like having conversations with preconceived notions. These would include liturgy(even though I don't like it all that much), worship style(even though I prefer simple worship, acoustic stuff, God honoring, Christ focused), message style (even though I prefer expository preaching with relevant examples), etc...
- I like church-ish conversations that knock down walls. To get to the point as to why God wants us to organize ourselves in groups. Groups are effective, especially if these groups have one particular focus, and that being cultivating relationships with our lord and savior Jesus Christ through the work of the Holy Spirit. But I should warn you, don't throw theology out the window. In fact, it is very important.
- To know where you've been, and where you are will better serve the kingdom of Christ as where to go next.
- I think I would like post-modern churches if it weren't for this. If there were a deeper understanding of the word of God, then what is relevancy? It's just a deeper understanding of the word of God applied to our lives. Our lives may need be transformed through the work of the holy spirit.
- I mean if I am not mistaken, aren't post-modern churches just the current culture reacting to the productionized, seeker-sensitive mega churches? Are programs the solution? Are young hipsters lighting candles without any regard for tradition the solution? Is highly produced and scripted worship the solution? What about loose relevant teaching that has little respect for scripture? The answer is no.
- The modern/ post-modern tension is full of empty chatter. My wife is tired of me talking about it. Most don't even know what it exactly is. Thats ok. I think it will be over in a few years. Because in the end, the emergents will start to get married, have kids, and realize that the community that they so desired in the emerging church isn't satisfying. The only thing to truely guide you through life is a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ and a deeper foundational in the scriptures. The seeker-sensitive baby boomers will probably die. (seriously they will, some of them are retiring now). Don't worry, I am sure that the retirement homes will pump in sattelite feeds from saddleback and willow creek. (sorry for cheap shot)
- In the end John 1:1-5 will win out. The word of God will endure forever.
- Maybe I should get more interesting hobbies. Like rock guitar band. That'd be a fun hobby.
posted by Ben at 2:25 PM
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