I’m going to Church tomorrow in a small town south of Nashville. I have only been to Church a few times in the last few years. (last week was the first) This should be interesting. Brody says they play music there.

I just hope I can get past all the accents, and actually hear what people are saying.

I read a few blogs this morning and they kinda got my brain stirring.

I went over to Without Wax and something in his post got me thinking about how the majority of “Christians”, in my perspective, seem to be missing a healthy dose of “Reality”. Not sure what part is missing, but something is missing.

No more that 4 blogs later I came across one of Carlos’s posts with a banner that some people were walking around with.

Obviously these people have issues and the majority of “Christians” would agree to a point.

Here is my question…

What is it about the average “Christians” daily life that reminds them of God’s existence? What is it that reminds them of the Truth? Once you have these thoughts in mind, think about how loudly they spoke to you. Literally how loud did you hear them in your ears?

Well I’m not crazy so I didn’t hear anything. What I did notice was the subtle consistency of the “Reality” around me; “Life“. The calmness of Nature and peace of Silence.

I just wish more people would reflect a life of Christ than talk about one.

I can’t say much for myself, I’m not the best example of a good reflection, but I would rather reflect than be heard.

I was just over at inWorship and was reading his post “Don’t Waste Your Time“. I’ve always enjoyed the 30days to live concept. Be sure to go and read.

After I read it I started to think of how much of a freak I would be acting like if I really only had 30days to live. I’d probably be running all over the place and babbling about all types of things trying to scramble to get it all done. Then I thought, 30 months would be a lot better. And the death at the end of 30 months would quick so no you’re not spending the time in the hospital or anything.

30 Months ‘hmmmm???’ 2.5yrs ‘hmmmm???’ What to do???

I’m not sure what I would really do with my last 30 days, or 30 months. I know this for sure, showing gratitude and giving thanks is never a waste. I think that is where I would start.

The Church is an odd Beast of People and their individual lives. Individuality of thought is a strength, and while being fed is nice, feeding yourself is more rewarding. Im pretty sure we can all agree on that.

I was out reading posts this morning and there were two I read that got my brain gears to turn.

1. manofdepravity (Tyler Braun)
   • What is Wrong with the Church?

     I read Tyler’s post first, which got me thinking about what I thought was wrong with the Church. I thought about a lot of different issues that came to mind, and all the reasons Church has the ability to bug me. I also thought about all the reasons for fellowship.

2. withoutwax (Pete Wilson)
• A Lump In My Throat

  Later I read Pete’s post about an influential person in his life that took a spill, and who has recently posted about mistakes.

Both of these post really got me thinking about the fact that I haven’t been connected to a Church in over 4yrs. That’s a long time I know. I don’t advise that kind of a break from the Church community with out sufficient cause. Although I must admit, I’ve gained a new perspective and found a new desire for fellowship. Perhaps it’s a prodigal son type of situation, but I don’t like to put myself in the Bible stories too much. and no I am not a new believer

Here’s what I’m thinking (pete)…We Live, We Choose, then We’re Judged. Nothing escapes the Book of Life. And, while we can hide our Choices behind the difficulties of this Life, good people do unspeakable things. I’m thinking the equality of sin is never apparent because the wave of it’s effect is measured by our approval.

If Sin was Dirt, and you wore your Sin daily, How dirty would you be. I’m pretty freaking dirty, in fact I probably leave a trail.

Have you ever felt like a Spoon that got put in with all the Forks?

Not sure why, but I always feel this way when I go to Church. It’s not that bad of a thing to feel in my opinion, but it’s there none the less. It’s not that I feel left out or treated differently, but something is just a little off.

I think that finding a place where you can fellowship with other believers is a huge part of Life. I’ve always thought that feeling like a Spoon caught with the Forks might be a good thing. Maybe us Spoons have something to offer we don’t know about.

This may sound cheesy, but perhaps us Spoons just aren’t paying attention to the reality that we don’t poke things we scoop them.

I was looking at the stats of a blog earlier and I noticed a line of news that was put in by wordpress. You know the ‘random hot post’ kinda thing. Anyway, I usually dont pay attention to those cause there crap. I couldnt pass up this tag line. ‘Heath Ledger is going to Hell’ by Scandalous Candice. She found a flyer about some church that is going to protest the funeral, and on the flyer i saw a domain name called GodHatesFags.com. Then i followed a link to a blog by Westboro Baptist Church.

I think the world is full of people that have mush for brains. I seriously do. There’s really no need to go check out these pages, but if you really have too than its okay.

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a little update. 10min after I originaly posted this I noticed brody had just posted about it. glad to see im not the only one who thinks its rediculouse.

I read two posts this morning. Bush - Still the reason for the Season? and Brody - Pray like you Mean it.

Individually they don’t mention this topic, but after reading them and some of the comments the only thing that came to mind was “Christianity without Christ”. In the back of my head I really think there is a block of verses that talks about this, but just can not find it. (if you do let me know)
The point here is that I understand the need for a good relationship with Christ, but I dont like all the blubber that pops in my head when I think about it. ‘i am a critical hypocrite who is hyper-sensitive to people that are tripping over themselves in public about Jesus and God’. Why? I think i might have been like that when i was younger.

• This sounds retarded, but I think it’s true.

If I could switch the title around in my head I might live a fuller life.

For the Record I am not saying that Bush Or Brody are “Christianity without Christ”. I think these two guys have a good handle on what it means to have a relationship without blubbering in the streets.

I ask this question only because I’ve personally started to notice the amount of ‘cause‘ in people’s lives. What I mean is ‘purpose‘ - something their trying to do in this world. Recycle, help the needy, stop a war, spread the word; Compassion might be the word that sums this up. (maybe not) Anyway, I understand how these things, and things like them, are relevant in the world. Question is, how are they relevant to you, how are they relevant to me? I dont need peoples justification for their actions. Most of the time its obvious.

I suppose I’m looking for something that is relevant to me. I guess i could find a cause, give money or go help at the soup line. (the soup line might be cool) There’s got to be something out there that doesnt just need my money, or make me feel like I’m paying my earthly penance for sin’s. Perhaps it’s all just a point of view.

Suggestions anyone? Or, Any new Ideas?

I do realize that only I can find this.

Truthfully im not big on war. I know it happens, i know its going to happen, Im sure america is usually involved (as are other countries). But I never feel compelled to stand out and take an anti war stance. You would never see me stand out in public to try and stop a war. (course my generation hasnt seen a draft yet; yr.1979.) Thing is I have friends that have served and friends that are serving. I love them and respect them for their choices, but i wouldnt do it.

The one thing that always comes to my mind is how people say. “well, you live here. dont you apriciate that?” yeah, of course I do, but it doesnt mean that i have to believe in my governments way of life. I like the current standard of life, and i would probably have some serious withdrawls if I had to leave them. The flip side is, if I did have to leave them there would be serious reasons, reasons that had a ballance. Adapting and Accepting life.

Another point that people bring up is David in the bible and all that he did… real quick… things have changed. Christ came and left. he gave us an example and made it so we didnt have to be like that anymore.

Im pretty sure Im not interested in willfully checking into a service that may cause me to kill someone on purpose, just for an extra signing bonus and a choice to become educated. Also to protect our country from invasion and random phsyco bombings.

I would have to say that inside i’m self centered. I think of myself in most respects first, I do things for other out of personal satisfaction, but also truthfully because I think it would make them happy. ”

Do I understand Hot & Cold Rev. 3:16 ‘So because you are lukewarm, and neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth.’ Can I be Cold for Christ and be saved? Will I have a House in Heaven or a Street Corner? Do these concepts even apply?

Here is my definition of a Cold Believer. I believe in God, I Desire to follow the Word of the Bible, and I’ve accepted Christ and His Death as an offering of payment for my own “Sin” (yet to be fully defined). I don’t think you would know I was a Believer if you didn’t ask. I would be hypocritical and judgmental if I attended Church. I pray for people when I know they need it, but I don’t pray much for myself. My communication with God is slim at best, but feel more honest. Distracted though. I understand that Christ is coming and the world is going to shit. Mind my own business concerning opinions, but never defend Jesus when He’s mocked.

Is this the fate of a Cold Believer Matt 22:

8″Then he said to his servants, ‘The wedding banquet is ready, but those I invited did not deserve to come. 9Go to the street corners and invite to the banquet anyone you find.’ 10So the servants went out into the streets and gathered all the people they could find, both good and bad, and the wedding hall was filled with guests.

11″But when the king came in to see the guests, he noticed a man there who was not wearing wedding clothes. 12′Friend,’ he asked, ‘how did you get in here without wedding clothes?’ The man was speechless.

13″Then the king told the attendants, ‘Tie him hand and foot, and throw him outside, into the darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

14″For many are invited, but few are chosen.”

I’m not sure but if your cold will you know to wear wedding clothes to the banquet?