Saturday, 24 May 2008
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Hiding out in Denver
JOYHanging out with Jadah in Denver, CO was an amazing way to spend spring break. From eating delicious Mexican food to riding the light rail downtown to having my first pedicure (which was great!) I had an exciting yet relaxing time. I caught up on my sleep, and read several books that I had sitting abound until I wasn't too busy for them. And I met Jadah's family- Lance, Dana, and Andy. I felt right at home.SUFFERINGWe just finished a 2 week class here on the suffering Church, the role of suffering in the Christian's life, and the theology of suffering (or lack thereof) taught in the Western Church. It was a hard class. I was pushed to think about my own views of suffering and pain and their place in my life. One issue that came up was the issue of humanism, of placing mankind, and our happiness, as the most important value in life. Clearly, this is false. However, I find my thoughts to be extremely humanistic much of the time, it's a worldview ingrained into us by modern culture from the day we are born. And the Church often promotes the same, urging people to get saved for their own benefit (You won't go to Hell!) or to live holy lives because of the good it will bring them (You will be blessed and happy!). We need to get back to the idea that God is the reason and the point, not man.
Currently Watching
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian [Theatrical Release]
By Ben Barnes, Cornell John, Damián Alcázar, Liam Neeson, Alicia Borrachero
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