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Be Excellent to Each Other

June 28th, 2009

by decadence

Sometimes we find spiritual truths in the most unlikely places. As Christian philosopher Arthur F. Holmes puts it, “All Truth is God’s Truth.” And such was the case with my recent viewing of Bill and Ted’s Excellent adventure.

When Katherine and I sat down last week for a movie night, I had no idea that God was going to remind me of something. Something so very central to our collective Christian life.

In Bill and Ted’s Excellent adventure, our two bumbling “heroes” ride a telephone booth time machine through history, gathering up key historic figures for an oral report and reminding people to “be excellent to each other”. And at first pass, their catch phrase seems like nothing but moronic drivel. But a deeper look reveals that’s not the case – this is exactly the kind of thing that Jesus told us to do. » Read more: Be Excellent to Each Other

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What’s Your Investment Strategy?

June 25th, 2009

photo by bransorem

I normally hesitate to make the analogy between investment and eternity but earlier this week I was reading something that piqued my interest.

I was reading a getAbstract book summary on Warren Buffett’s investment strategy. The summary said that, contrary to other investors such as Merrill Lynch, who could often argue both for and against any investment, Warren would only buy if he was convinced that the company was better than its value.

I think that we often sell a relationship with God as though we’re pitching an investment to day traders. We tell people that God will make their lives better. So they invest with a short-term mindset.

To be truthful, we’re often in the same boat – looking at God with the mindset of “What have you done for me lately?” We view our current circumstances as a predictor of our eternity. As though the God-economy owes us something right now. But that is not the call of Christ. » Read more: What’s Your Investment Strategy?

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Prayer for June 10, 2009

June 10th, 2009

Most holy God, thank you for a new day. Thank you for the strength you have given us to do your will.

As we enter this day, remind us of your divine rhythms of grace and the mercy you have given us, the incredible gift that is salvation, and of the call you have on our lives both as individuals and as your body – the church. Help us to effectively share these gifts – grace, mercy, salvation, and calling – with others both near and far.

In your divine mercy, grant us revelation of spiritual truth and eyes to see your ongoing work in the world. Give us the wisdom and direction to know how you would have us be part of what you are doing.

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Prayer for June 5, 2009

June 5th, 2009

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on us. Help us to see the grace with which our lives are infused and share it with those around us. Renew in us the high calling of the Kingdom and grant us the strength to follow you as you lead us there.

In your mercy, provide for the destitute. In your love, move us ever nearer to you. And in your divine wisdom, remind us that while this world is not our home, we are stewards of it. That one day we will be in your unbridled presence.

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