"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).

Sunday, July 5, 2020

Jesus Speaks No Silly Unreality

"One of the things I most respect about Jesus is his inability to speak nonsense. There is none of that vague Eastern mysticism such as you find in Meng Ke: "A person of great love has no enemies in the world." Jesus Christ proves that is a ridiculous statement. Or the nihilustic "Practice doing nothing and all will be well" of Lao Tzu. There are no Ben Franklin colloquialisms, such as "A penny saved is a penny earned."
Think of it - what if Jesus was primarily known for saying something like, "Remember to stop and smell the roses"? Proof that we have encountered a distinct personality in Jesus is his ability in one tender moment to say the kindest thing and the most startling words the next. What do you make of someone who can lovingly whisper. "Then neither do I condemn you," then shout "Snakes! Reptiles! Sons of hell!"

- John Eldredge -
Beautiful Outlaw
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