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Comment on Believing you have enough- and watching what happens… by Ryan Myers

Ryan Myers — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:49:59 +0000

Wow, what a great encouragement and reminder at the same time! As much as i like to think of myself as someone that experiences frequent victories in not falling into the trap of consumerism, i unfortunately step right in time and time again.

This is somewhat of a random aside but this post sparked a thought. Much like the word “justice” does for some folks, i find that the word “create” touches a politically charged button for some. These words often conjure up images of “those radical/leftist/liberal people” that don’t jive with the Way of Christ. Just like you stated Chris, we were created, right from the very beginning of time, to be creators. For those that are not artistically talented, this may be a difficult thing to make sense of and integrate into their lives, but creating need not be limited to “the arts.” Then again, i would argue that some of the most beautiful “art” that is being produced today is being done by folks that God is equiping to create peace and reconciliation in pain-stricken, toxic relationships and communities.

Comment on RELEASING SELF-PITY: A CALL TO JUSTICE AND FREEDOM by Ryan Myers

Ryan Myers — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:35:40 +0000

Thanks chris! I dig both of your responses to the experience with self-pity. Like i said, there is definitely danger in this work by possibly putting an excessive focus on self, but as you mentioned, sometimes the best route out of such a trap is to seek a reminder from the Lord of who we are in him AND get outside of ourselves by serving others. The more we live as servant lovers of the Almighty God, both in times of solo and community, the more we will walk in justice and freedom.

Comment on TV Shows Of The Decade by Daniel McIntosh

Daniel McIntosh — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:36:39 +0000

Arrested Development the movie is slated to come out in 2011. C’mon!

Comment on RELEASING SELF-PITY: A CALL TO JUSTICE AND FREEDOM by Chris King

Chris King — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:24:14 +0000

free. like a … buffalo! hum! seriously- great post ryan. it jives with the one I wrote this weekend regarding the consumer vs creator and contributor. great quote. I am surprised by my capacity to feel sorry for myself, and am shook when I awaken to the realization that I’m living in this selfish place. I believe the cycle at that point can be to react with a sense of failure that I ever spent time in that sorry place, and then I allow myself to wallow even more. Two responses have interrupted this- one: creating space to listen to God and meditate on my position as His child, and the knowledge that I have all that it takes to live well- right now. Two: put my self to work in a creative or collaborative endeavor where the end game isn’t me. This is good medicine.

Comment on Death in Art by Eric Carpenter

Eric Carpenter — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:59:10 +0000

well said my man, I totally agree!

Comment on Death in Art by Greg

Greg — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:17:26 +0000

The light always is appears brighter in the dark. Like it or not we all have shadow. Letting our shadow keep us close to God is a work worth the effort.

Comment on TV Shows Of The Decade by Jon Odom

Jon Odom — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:51:59 +0000

Arrested Development… yes. Good list.

Comment on The Way is Made by Walking by Arthur Paul Boers

Arthur Paul Boers — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:34:43 +0000

Hi, Greg:

I’m touched to see that the definition on pilgrimage works work for you. I’ve also been to Melrose and Cuthbert’s Way. Blessings to you, pilgrim brother.

Comment on TV Shows Of The Decade by Conner Ferguson

Conner Ferguson — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 02:07:58 +0000

Excellent list! Arrested Development is for sure the best on that list. Although I would have thrown Chuck & Heroes on the list, I love it man!

Comment on Shaun White, Inspiring a Nation by Scott Shaw

Scott Shaw — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:10:09 +0000

White made the right move. If you remember at the top of the half-pipe right before his last run he looked at his coaches and said, “Should I go right down the middle?” Of course to this the answer was no. What if he would have busted it? I would still have applauded…. Why? Because risky people are the ones that make the most impact and difference. If we all stay at the status-quo we will never go anywhere. Kind of sounds like some of our churches. No risk = less effective… Great post Nathan this Shaun White run will be the thing I remember from this winter Olympics and if he wouldn’t have done it I would have had to remember Canada beating the US in hockey… stink..