Twenty-Four Hours Ago
Posted by David | Filed under Spirituality
“Life is not what I thought it was, 24 hours ago…”
That line, from Switchfoot’s latest CD, hit me hard when I first heard it. You see, I’ve lived in more towns across the US than I can count (my family being both military and just naturally nomadic). Each new place brings with it new memories and realizations that are so different from those previous that it’s hard to remember the old.
My perception of life changes constantly, but one thing always remains the same: my faith in God.
“Still, I’m singing Spirit lift me up in arms with You…”
Let’s Get The Facts Straight
Posted by David | Filed under News & Politics, Spirituality
This BBC article (hat tip: Megnut) is a misrepresentation of American Christianity in terms of this war.
“In fact, nearly all the mainline churches in America oppose this war, including Mr Bush’s own church, the United Methodists.”
Although technically I’m considered non-denominational, I have been directly involved with many different churches including United Methodist, Evangelical-Free, Baptist, and various Charismatics — and almost every Christian I know and respect is strongly behind this war.
The BBC goes on to question the sanity of religious believers. Their report isn’t surprising (being the bedfellows of NBC and CNN), but rather aggravating. Maybe Christians do believe that the world will end with a bang, but how is that any more outrageous than believing it started with one?
Posted by David | Filed under Spirituality
Are you in debt? You might try getting spiritual about it.
What’s the Big Idea?
Posted by David | Filed under Arts & Entertainment, Spirituality
Speaking of films, and earlier the Christian film industry (or lack thereof), there’s been one company that has continued to impress me: Big Idea (the makers of Veggietales). The industry needs a company like this for the older generations.
The Humanity of the Church
Posted by David | Filed under Spirituality
There’s a serious problem with organized religion.
I’m a Christian, and a strong part of my social life is spent at the church that I’ve been a part of; I’ve memories of laughter, of tears, of action and excitement, of love, of anger, and much more than I can communicate. But ultimately, a church is organized and run by a body of people — human, imperfect people just as good or bad as those who attend. That’s the problem. In a place where there should be love and support, we find instead pride and fear. What’s considered a place of comfort really emphasizes insecurity and self-doubt. A church should be filled with those that are hurting, and those that will love them unconditionally; instead it’s filled with half-hearted, middle-class souls who feel comfortable attending on Sundays, yet living by different standards outside those glass doors.
I certainly don’t believe the church to be a terrible place, but in any group of people, there will always be sin, and every church must recognize that, and base their actions accordingly. Self-righteousness is easy, but unconditional love and support… that takes true courage.
