Interested in making millions? Becoming famous and adored by the masses? Marrying that gorgeous fella/dame? Well, you're not alone! There are few who don't wish for these things and some even spend their lives either pursuing this fantasy or obsess over the telecasting of those brave enough to sacrifice so much in pursuit of it all (e.g. American Idol, Bachelor).
So, let me pose the question: Does it fix it? That gaping void in your life must be filled when you win the million dollars, marry the hottie or get the record deal or there wouldn't be entire shows devoted to obtaining these goals. I must pose the question: Why then is the rate of drug use and suicide so high among those who've lived the life-style from day one? I'm thinking of Elvis Prestley, Kurt Cobain, Heath Ledger... why is divorce so rampant among rich and famous? I thought all your dreams and desires were fulfilled!
My frustration lies with the blatant rejection of One who not only offers to fill this void, but longs to do so with the sole motive of love. Even when He was on earth He knew that people were going to stare Eternity in the face and spit on Him with a snarl of hatred. Instead of striking us dead like we deserved, He loved us in spite of our hate, in spite of our dull hearts, in spite of our blind eyes. Forgiveness is central to His choice to offer His own flesh as the awesome price for our debt of death. This Offering brought victory and endless joy! So, at the risk of sounding logical, it would only make sense then that to offer our flesh (our lives) in the same way, in love and with humility, that we would see victory in our own lives and even taste a joy that is the stuff of realized dreams.
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
The Random 25: short-and-sweet
Out of desperation for something to write, I'm forced to follow suit and write 25 random things about myself that have nothing to do with anything relevant in my life, which is an admittedly wonderful distraction for me right now.
1. I'm very emotional, I cry for almost any reason.
2. My passion in life is Jesus Christ.
3. My most recent motto is "Knowledge is power."
4. I have the heart of a nomad. If I'm not just thinking about going somewhere I'm already planning the trip.
5. One of my favorite activities is going to my grandmother's to clip her toenails for her.
6. I am fluent in Spanish and can understand and speak some Portuguese.
7. My favorite person to spend time with is 7 years old.
8. I have to work really hard for an adrenaline rush... even paragliding didn't do it. But oddly enough, if I force the air out of my lungs and let my body go limp while closing my eyes at the top of the Power Tower, then I can feel the "drug" for an entire 1 and 1/2 seconds.
9. I wear long johns all winter long.
10. I think I could do life without ever getting married.
11. My parents' word is golden to me.
12. I'm a freak when it comes to following rules (this is a recent trait), I can't break even one.
13. I can comfortably go days without showering, sometimes I wonder if people can tell.
14. I love to PLAN!! I have excel sheets and lists and budgets and calendars all for 2009.
15. I know one line from almost every song ever written, just don't ask me who performed it...
16. I travelled through and lived in South America and plan to see the rest and more "up close" one day.
17. I live to write and was recently struggling through one of the worst blocks I've ever dealt with. Now I'm writing travel memoirs and will be published by the end of the summer.
18. In Africa, when I was five, I taught my three year-old neighbor English... after teaching myself to read.
19. Also, while in Africa and still five years old, I once saved a boy from drowning (with a help from my twin brother..)
20. I've walked the four day Inca Trail and reached Machu Picchu.
21. I love deliberate faith challenges and one of my favorite things is street evangelizing.
22. If you want to see me outraged, mistreat a child.
23. This is taking way too long to think up 25 clever things about myself...
24. Almost everything I own is a hand-me-down or a gift.
25. My room is decorated safari-island style... I even have a mosquito net.
1. I'm very emotional, I cry for almost any reason.
2. My passion in life is Jesus Christ.
3. My most recent motto is "Knowledge is power."
4. I have the heart of a nomad. If I'm not just thinking about going somewhere I'm already planning the trip.
5. One of my favorite activities is going to my grandmother's to clip her toenails for her.
6. I am fluent in Spanish and can understand and speak some Portuguese.
7. My favorite person to spend time with is 7 years old.
8. I have to work really hard for an adrenaline rush... even paragliding didn't do it. But oddly enough, if I force the air out of my lungs and let my body go limp while closing my eyes at the top of the Power Tower, then I can feel the "drug" for an entire 1 and 1/2 seconds.
9. I wear long johns all winter long.
10. I think I could do life without ever getting married.
11. My parents' word is golden to me.
12. I'm a freak when it comes to following rules (this is a recent trait), I can't break even one.
13. I can comfortably go days without showering, sometimes I wonder if people can tell.
14. I love to PLAN!! I have excel sheets and lists and budgets and calendars all for 2009.
15. I know one line from almost every song ever written, just don't ask me who performed it...
16. I travelled through and lived in South America and plan to see the rest and more "up close" one day.
17. I live to write and was recently struggling through one of the worst blocks I've ever dealt with. Now I'm writing travel memoirs and will be published by the end of the summer.
18. In Africa, when I was five, I taught my three year-old neighbor English... after teaching myself to read.
19. Also, while in Africa and still five years old, I once saved a boy from drowning (with a help from my twin brother..)
20. I've walked the four day Inca Trail and reached Machu Picchu.
21. I love deliberate faith challenges and one of my favorite things is street evangelizing.
22. If you want to see me outraged, mistreat a child.
23. This is taking way too long to think up 25 clever things about myself...
24. Almost everything I own is a hand-me-down or a gift.
25. My room is decorated safari-island style... I even have a mosquito net.
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