We can’t consistently explain why homosexual activity is wrong if we can’t emphasize the goodness of the human body, and we can’t consistently do the latter unless we emphasize the goodness of creation. Our bodies are not just temporary residences for our souls. They are vital to the real us, and their gendered expressions will be raised on the last day.
The Lord’s Supper: N. T. Wright’s The Meal Jesus Gave Us: Understanding Holy Communion
And so it only makes sense that anytime we are drawn into the presence of Jesus — who lives in heaven — that the ordinary rules of time and space might be suspended, that the Eucharist might in some sense join us with the leaders of Israel at Mt. Sinai, the disciples of Jesus in the upper room, the early church hiding in their homes and eating a love-feast and Lord’s Supper huddled together, hiding from Roman persecution, even in Nepal with the Christians mourning their lost, the Anabaptists fleeing death at the hands of both Catholics and Protestants in the Reformation, and countless other Christian communities all over the world gathered, gathering, and yet to gather on the first day in remembrance of Jesus.
Missional Angst and Western Church Norms
I love the radicals and I want to give space, permission, and blessing to their movement. But I also love the people who show up for church on Sunday and really like to sit in those rows. (I probably have a lot less patience for people who rail against the system while getting paid by it.)
We can learn from the example of Jesus. He comforted the afflicted and afflicted the comfortable. We all should afflict the comfortable, no matter the context, so that our people would live as radically on mission as possible in a sustainable way for their congregation.
The Most Important Step In Becoming More Like Jesus Christ
The first step to become more like Christ is to behold his glory in his Word. That’s why it’s so important for us to regularly take in Scripture. For as we read or listen to God’s word we behold Jesus, and the Holy Spirit transforms us into his image.
Ten Ways to Have More Energy for Your Work
- Rest and sleep are very important.
- Regular breaks are important.
- Journaling can help me monitor how much energy I actually have.
- I will work for 25 minutes and then take a break.
- I am now very intentional about placing items on my actual calendar with a start/stop time scheduled.
- I have become very conscious about how much time I spend on the Internet.
- Read what energizes you.
- Exercise.
- Know that your attitude can make a big difference in your energy level.
- Pay attention to your personal growth.
73-year-old man punches bear in face
Moore says he went to check on his dog, Lacy, and found her whimpering, as the bear was inching closer.
He says he tried to scare the bear away, but when it didn’t leave, he punched it in the face.
“The man or beast that I run from ain’t been born, and his momma’s already dead,” he said.