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Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

Welcome to Varied Expressions of Worship

This blog will be written from an orthodox Christian point of view. There may be some topic that is out of bounds, but at present I don't know what it will be. Politics is a part of life. Theology and philosophy are disciplines that we all participate in even if we don't think so. The Bible has a lot to say about economics. How about self defense? Is war ethical? Think of all the things that someone tells you we should not touch and let's give it a try. Everything that is a part of life should be an expression of worship.

Keep it courteous and be kind to those less blessed than you, but by all means don't worry about agreeing. We learn more when we get backed into a corner.

Thursday, April 28, 2016

Opus 2016-118: Thanks Thoughts: Boiler Plate Discussions

I was having one of those coffee shop discussions.  We were commiserating about how the world is desperate.  Things are falling apart.  I was looking at going into the classroom filled with wet kittens and trying to herd them toward responsible adulthood.  He was looking at going to his small business and try to make enough money to pay his taxes and buy tomorrow’s coffee.  You know the discussion.  It is boiler plate and a staple of life.

In spite of that I have a hope.  I know that no matter how bad things look there is a glorious future for me because God is ultimately in charge.  Yes, it is a matter of faith and a choice to believe.  No, it is not pie in the sky.  It means that I don’t need to get upset about the guy who beats me to the 10 items or less line with a cart full of groceries, wants three totals so he can use his EBT card and WIC coupons and wants help to his Mercedes. 

According to Jesus the gate to heaven is narrow but the line will be short.  My goal.  You are welcome to join me.  I will even give you cuts in line.

homo unius libri

4 comments:

  1. I'm headed for the same gate, but at a hobble, not a run. ;-)

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    1. I will try to leave a few roses for you to smell if I get there before you.

      Grace and peace.

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  2. You're teaching kittens now? Consider that a promotion.

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    1. Teaching them is even harder than herding them. Many days I am happy to still be able to find my car at the end of the day.

      Grace and peace.

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Comments are welcome. Feel free to agree or disagree but keep it clean, courteous and short. I heard some shorthand on a podcast: TLDR, Too long, didn't read.