Molly suggests that we open up the posts to just sharing. She writes the following:
"I wonder if we would have more takers if we started out just sharing. I am afraid being assigned a book off the bat may be daunting. I for one, am in the middle of "Prayerfulness" and would be willing to share ideas etc. that struck me. Also, Fr Russ knocked it out of the park last Sunday and the congregation burst out in spontaneous applause. I am waiting for it to be posted so I can share it."
I think this is a fine idea - I trust you are all uniquely called and we can benefit from sharing "what is important" to each of us!
A forum for sharing and discussions in support of our individual faith journeys.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
More than a Ticket to Heaven!
Wow - even as a small child, I was troubled by the idea that I was supposed to live a good and righteous life so that I could go to heaven! Somehow, it just seemed too self serving. I have always thought that the Christian faith was suppose to make our present life more powerful and joyful.
Willard really nails it when he writes, "Does Jesus only enable me to "make the cut" when I die? Or to know what to protest, or how to vote or agitate and organize? It is good to know that when I die all will be well, but is there any good news for life? If I had to choose, I would rather have a car that runs than good insurance on one that doesn't. Can I not have both?"
My grandfather always told me that I did not need to be anyone other than who I was - using, enjoying, and sharing my unique talents and interests. Willard goes on to write that "the drive to significance is a simple extension of the creative impulse of God that gave us being. It is not filtered through self-consciousness any more than is our lunge to catch a package falling from someone's hand. It is outwardly directed to the good to be done. We were built to count, as water is made to run downhill. We are placed in a specific context to count in ways no one else does. That is our destiny."
I find this message not only uplifting but a reminder to live life to the fullest - loving those who fall within my particular "kingdom" while I continue to practice and enjoy my own unique gifts. Thank you (to all of you) for being part of my life and sharing your gifts with me.
Willard really nails it when he writes, "Does Jesus only enable me to "make the cut" when I die? Or to know what to protest, or how to vote or agitate and organize? It is good to know that when I die all will be well, but is there any good news for life? If I had to choose, I would rather have a car that runs than good insurance on one that doesn't. Can I not have both?"
My grandfather always told me that I did not need to be anyone other than who I was - using, enjoying, and sharing my unique talents and interests. Willard goes on to write that "the drive to significance is a simple extension of the creative impulse of God that gave us being. It is not filtered through self-consciousness any more than is our lunge to catch a package falling from someone's hand. It is outwardly directed to the good to be done. We were built to count, as water is made to run downhill. We are placed in a specific context to count in ways no one else does. That is our destiny."
I find this message not only uplifting but a reminder to live life to the fullest - loving those who fall within my particular "kingdom" while I continue to practice and enjoy my own unique gifts. Thank you (to all of you) for being part of my life and sharing your gifts with me.
The Divine Conspiracy
This is an invitation to join our discussion of The Divine Conspiracy: Rediscovering Our Hidden Life in God by Dallas Willard (a professor of philosophy at the University of Southern California. Please read the first chapter and then share any ideas, questions or thoughts that resonated with you. I think this will be a wonderful way to support our own spiritual journey as we share and learn from one another.
The book can be purchased through Amazon at http://tinyurl.com/25kvyp3
I would like everyone who joins this blog to have author privileges. This will allow everyone to make individual posts as well as leave comments. Please contact me - and I will add your name on as an author for the blog! Judy
The book can be purchased through Amazon at http://tinyurl.com/25kvyp3
I would like everyone who joins this blog to have author privileges. This will allow everyone to make individual posts as well as leave comments. Please contact me - and I will add your name on as an author for the blog! Judy
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