Sunday, November 01, 2009
where do you fall?
It (Rob Bell's sermon) reiterated the fact for me that this space we live in is heaven and hell. Dare I say this far off, mystical location that people think exists doesn’t it. This is it people. This is where the decision you make determine what kind of world it will be for you. How do I change the decisions I am making? How do I make decisions that will not only help me to move closer to God but to other people as well?
Change
Blessed are the merciful for they will receive mercy. Just think about what life would be like in another person’s skin. Can you imagine it? I can’t. Most of the time I don’t. But once your realize this life is not about you but that you are a part of the story then things change. I want my story to change.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
the very whisper of an idea
The poor in spirit is not something to be desired, at least that is what stuck out in my mind. He (Rob Bell) said it in a way of not making it a bad connotation but to point out that it generally isn’t something most people strive or definitely shouldn’t.
It helps me to view myself in relation to others so differently. The poor in spirit are so down on their “luck” and in this life that there has to be some “reward” for struggling.
Okay, so I can get that and wrap my mind around that, but the hard time I have is what people who are poor in spirit “look like”. Maybe it isn’t important to know. Maybe we should look at each person we know as being poor in spirit. Don’t we all have our own trials and tribulations that we can’t shake, our own cross to bear? Isn’t that why there is an offering of the Kingdom of Heaven? The new thought of viewing each person with his or her own sense of poor in spirit baffles me. Really it just floors me. I have understood we each are unique our struggles but not to this depth.
It proves to me once again the lack of depth I view people. How many people have I encountered that this thought never even occurred to me?
It helps me to view myself in relation to others so differently. The poor in spirit are so down on their “luck” and in this life that there has to be some “reward” for struggling.
Okay, so I can get that and wrap my mind around that, but the hard time I have is what people who are poor in spirit “look like”. Maybe it isn’t important to know. Maybe we should look at each person we know as being poor in spirit. Don’t we all have our own trials and tribulations that we can’t shake, our own cross to bear? Isn’t that why there is an offering of the Kingdom of Heaven? The new thought of viewing each person with his or her own sense of poor in spirit baffles me. Really it just floors me. I have understood we each are unique our struggles but not to this depth.
It proves to me once again the lack of depth I view people. How many people have I encountered that this thought never even occurred to me?
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
inheriting the earth
after over a year and a half of not even touching my blog i am resurrecting it.
each day my intention will be to post at least a single line and the maximum being a paragraph.
the lines will involve thoughts and contemplations on my current "space" in life.
today's:
What if our idea of those who inherit the earth really means those who can enjoy it down to its depths? People who inherit the space because they can take pleasure in it to its fullest. Not just when things are good. The understanding of being content, joyous, with what has been given. The ability to see the world in all its beauty. What would our lives look like if we all felt that way? To be able to not just survive in this space that we call Earth but to find ourselves in it.
source of provocation:
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5
each day my intention will be to post at least a single line and the maximum being a paragraph.
the lines will involve thoughts and contemplations on my current "space" in life.
today's:
What if our idea of those who inherit the earth really means those who can enjoy it down to its depths? People who inherit the space because they can take pleasure in it to its fullest. Not just when things are good. The understanding of being content, joyous, with what has been given. The ability to see the world in all its beauty. What would our lives look like if we all felt that way? To be able to not just survive in this space that we call Earth but to find ourselves in it.
source of provocation:
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Matthew 5:5
Sunday, August 31, 2008
writing
i have begun writing. i know that sounds really funny because obviously i am doing it right now, so how could i have just started? ;) that confusing sentence being said, i would love to find a way to write this, whatever it is, possibly enough to create a book and maybe, dare i say, have it published. when was the last time you saw an honest book written by a woman in the church about what thoughts and feelings they have about life and what is like to be in it? (disclaimer: i am not up on my "other" reading as of today, due to lots of school reading and this book may already exist.) however, i would venture to say it wouldn't be my story. i am finding there are a lot of things that i hadn't considered about myself until i began writing. if nothing else maybe it will be a way for me to learn more about myself and the direction life has me headed. wherever that is.
Thursday, August 28, 2008
a gentle nudge
it is true.
i haven't blogged for a really long time.
it isn't that i don't want to its just that sometimes i have too much to say.
this means i don't know where to start.
so, for now, i plan on writing at least once a week.
that's the plan at least.
i haven't blogged for a really long time.
it isn't that i don't want to its just that sometimes i have too much to say.
this means i don't know where to start.
so, for now, i plan on writing at least once a week.
that's the plan at least.
Monday, August 18, 2008
thinking about blogging
i think i miss it. just wish i had time to really write somethings. lots of things going on in the brain.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
friends, community, grace and inspiration
the last few days have seemed like a bit of a blur. i can't believe that today is already tuesday. my days seem to rapidly be bleeding from one into another.
this weekend we had the opportunity to host a friend of ours from AZ, Zack Newsome. we met Zack a few years ago at soliton in ventura and met up again when we were in ireland. we remain in contact due to the marvels of technology; chatting, emailing and blogging. zack is in the middle of creating a new sense of community in his area. please check out his website to see what he is up to. it is awesome to see the vision he has for his town.
i am not sure what to write next except that it is always so interesting to me how friends, who live in a different part of the world but are still a part of your community can have so much grace for you and the journey you are on, which only leads to inspiration.
the whole weekend gave me new things to think about and consider in this next step of our lives. while i am packing my mind is turning, churning and working on what life in the rest of 2008 will look like. i think the best part about it is the hope of what is to come. we all need hope.
this weekend we had the opportunity to host a friend of ours from AZ, Zack Newsome. we met Zack a few years ago at soliton in ventura and met up again when we were in ireland. we remain in contact due to the marvels of technology; chatting, emailing and blogging. zack is in the middle of creating a new sense of community in his area. please check out his website to see what he is up to. it is awesome to see the vision he has for his town.
i am not sure what to write next except that it is always so interesting to me how friends, who live in a different part of the world but are still a part of your community can have so much grace for you and the journey you are on, which only leads to inspiration.
the whole weekend gave me new things to think about and consider in this next step of our lives. while i am packing my mind is turning, churning and working on what life in the rest of 2008 will look like. i think the best part about it is the hope of what is to come. we all need hope.
Wednesday, April 02, 2008
moments in life
sometimes there are moments in life when i feel so whole. when i couldn’t think of another thing i could possibly need or want.
today it is me at home, working on homework and being with bella, as it drizzles a bit outside. to be so safe, warm and secure, knowing that you in are the moment for a reason.
today it is me at home, working on homework and being with bella, as it drizzles a bit outside. to be so safe, warm and secure, knowing that you in are the moment for a reason.
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