Sarah, Kyla, and I were on the road for six hours traveling to visit family with the final 2.5 hour stretch remaining. Somewhat miraculously, Kyla has slept for more than 2/3 of the time and didn't even cry the other < 33.3%. Sarah and I had some very re-energizing and renewing conversation. We continued to reveal deep parts of ourselves and the things through which we have journeyed individually (or within other community relationships) and together. We realized how distracted we had become from one another. In a short period of time we reconnected.
Reconnection: to connect again.
Where might followers of Jesus need to "reconnect?" Where have we strayed from the way of Jesus communally and individually (which ultimately results in an affect on the community)?
I would suggest that consumption has distracted us from the way of Jesus. I will be entering a series of posts on consumerism and our observance of holidays along with two more posts about my interaction with N.T. Wright. You are invited to include your thoughts in response to the upcoming posts and include your perspective on the distractions of culture that produce a disconnect between God and his people.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
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Greetings Travis,
You truly have a beautiful family. A few thoughts...first have you seen Amy Johnson's blog as she is now full time in Bolivia her site is: http://centrodeamistad.blogspot.com/
Also, I realize that you are a big NT Wrigt guy, what is your opinion of John D. Crossan? I have read a few of his books and really enjoy much of what he says, minus the whole resurrection theory:) Either way, praise God that you are in Oakwood and serving the LORD through molding and shaping of the future leaders of the Church. Finally, I know that you are asking some political questions so then I will reveal my political support: Bill Richardson for President:)
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