"When you begin to think outside the box, you often become some other "leaders" lousy follower. That usually costs something" (Andy Rayner)

"Our guardian angels are bored." (Mike Foster)

It's where I feel I'm at these days. “In the second half of life, it is good just to be a part of the general dance. We do not have to stand out, make defining moves, or be better than anyone else on the dance floor. Life is more participatory than assertive, and there is no need for strong or further self-definition” (Falling Upward. Richard Rohr.120).

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Bible Verse Napalm And Christians Acting Like Relational Dicks.

Arrogance is behind the attitude to expose another's perceived ignorance. You can talk truth, if you act like truth. Remember we have love that neighbor all the time. People are drawn to wisdom and truth, but they often judge it by what it does for, in and to the person claiming it, while sharing it with them. Bible diarrhea does not impress them much, your lips are still moving, but you lost them. But your friendship and attitude in conversation about it does.
"But don't be disappointed if you don't find me lobbing verses of scripture at them like live grenades. In my experience, I've come to find that people don't generally respond well to being bombarded with Bible Napalm. And, if you're that guy? Stop it! I know you're well-meaning, but you just sound like a dick... When my friends and I discuss the differences in our Faith, we do it respectfully, gently, gracefully. We speak with Love for one another. It takes us far..."
(Jamie The Very Worst Missionary blog. April 9th 2013. What would Jesus....blog)
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