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Post by Ryan on Sept 5, 2014 7:10:32 GMT -5
What's in your heart or on your mind. This is a safe place for post meeting reflection and further conversation on any topic.
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Post by Ryan on Sept 5, 2014 20:51:38 GMT -5
Hey all, please keep praying for Kimberly and Kevin as they are working through the issues with the cyst on her head and the possible association with the headaches.
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Post by Ryan on Sept 11, 2014 1:21:33 GMT -5
Apple Event:
I just watched the latest Apple event, that introduced the iPhone 6, the Apple watch, and Apple pay.
I am filled with thoughts and conflicting internal ideas, that seem to paralyze my ability to move in any type of direction. I saw the unveiling of unobstructed mob behavior in the consumeristic collective minds of people and their love of "the next new thing". I feel it pull me into its sway. It speaks to all that I think I want, and provides a thin coating of solutions to my daily life. It tells me that my life will be easier if I only.....
How many times have I already satiated this feeling in the past? Only for it to simply prove to be a tool to ever widen the hole in my belly of desire.
I am sad when I see thousands stand and give praise to a device, a thing, a bill of materials assembled in a certain order.
What has happened? Why is this thing praised so affectionately. What is it about its functionality that deserves such incredible glory. I saw the people treat these devices as though they are witnessing the entrance of a long awaited King that will save them. It makes me think that this is the modern version of an old Roman triumph for maybe the great Scipio Africanus after he saved Rome from the clutches of Hannibal.
I say all this and yet..... I still want it. I have wanted things in the past, and I will continue to want. I have wanted so much before that I have even talked myself into believing that they are needs. In fact I still do that. I still have things that I don't need but I have made myself believe that I do, or have settled on a justification of "well, it doesn't hurt", or "it's not a sin to have this". Or even the best lie I have told myself, "as long as I use it for others and for Gods kingdom". That is my most arrogant lie, to think that God needs my possessions to continue with His plan. Therein lies the heart of it "my possessions". How I view things as "mine". (Cue the Seagulls in "Finding Nemo").
I think what I really want is this: a clear understanding of my purpose, satisfaction in the execution of that purpose, and the ability to execute it forever. Jesus tells me that He offers that, but I have a hard time believing Him, because His product is the most difficult to attain. I can't save money to buy it, and I can't follow 3 easy steps. Rather, I have to have faith.
Salvation is free. Living a life that is Christlike is not, it costs more than your entire life can add up to. Its price tag is everything.
So maybe that's it! Maybe that's why the masses applaud the "next best thing". It's because it's affordable and claims to offer the satisfaction we long for, at least for a while. And as long as we have enough "awhile's" lined up back to back we never have to feel the emptiness. So you better be rich.
Anyways, I feel sad about the whole thing. 21st century idolatry is the what America considers a constitutional right; "the pursuit of happiness".
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Post by Becky on Sept 11, 2014 19:26:49 GMT -5
Hey, good thoughts...I find myself thinking these same thoughts often. I'm glad I 've figured out how this forum works!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 11, 2014 19:47:42 GMT -5
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Post by ben on Sept 12, 2014 15:56:06 GMT -5
Another appearance!
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