Just wanted to share a video with you. Be warned, their is some strong language in it. I hope it makes you think. And I hope it makes you think about you, not someone else.
Holy Spirit, come in your power and gently convict. Holy Spirit, come in your love and open our eyes to the beauty of people loving people.
March 28, 2010
March 22, 2010
A Postmodern Easter?
If you have spent much time with college students or young adults, you are probably very aware of the influence that postmodernism has on our generation. Experience becomes a significant factor in determining truth for postmoderns. I encounter it on a daily basis and am learning how it provides opportunities to share the truth of the gospel. When I think about this in light of Easter, I am reminded of a powerful truth concerning the risen Christ.
As some of you may remember, I lost my grandmother this past August. She was so dear to me. For the past twelve years or so, I’ve repeatedly told my parents that I hoped my future wife would have the privilege of meeting my grandmother and that my grandmother could know my future wife. As I spoke at her funeral, I shared this desire with everyone there and was saddened by the reality that this would never happen. Whenever I do meet my wife, I’ll have the privilege and challenge of trying to describe to her who my grandmother was and why she meant so much to me. I can share stories, show her pictures, and answer any questions that she may have. However, my wife will never have the chance to know or experience my grandmother firsthand.
So what does this have to do with Easter? As this generation matures, they are seeking after experience and truth they can know for certain. Therefore, the beauty of Easter is that they can know Christ, for He is risen and alive. I’ll never have to attempt to describe Jesus or share stories of his life to a new friend without that friend having the opportunity to meet Christ for his or herself. Isn’t that wonderful? Even if postmodernism completely controls the worldview of young adults, Easter provides them the opportunity to experience Christ for themselves. Their relationship with Christ will not be completely dependent on how effectively I explain Jesus to them. They have the same ability to know Him that you and I do. The cross provides freedom and life for us anew everyday. Easter is a glorious celebration of this life that we share as the body of Christ.
On this Easter, may we all celebrate the glorious truth that Christ is alive and that He desires to be known by us.
I apologize for being absent for the past couple of months. I hope to get back to posting on a more regular basis after Easter. This is an article I had to write for church, therefore I thought I'd share it with you as well. I hope you are all well. Thanks for reading.
As some of you may remember, I lost my grandmother this past August. She was so dear to me. For the past twelve years or so, I’ve repeatedly told my parents that I hoped my future wife would have the privilege of meeting my grandmother and that my grandmother could know my future wife. As I spoke at her funeral, I shared this desire with everyone there and was saddened by the reality that this would never happen. Whenever I do meet my wife, I’ll have the privilege and challenge of trying to describe to her who my grandmother was and why she meant so much to me. I can share stories, show her pictures, and answer any questions that she may have. However, my wife will never have the chance to know or experience my grandmother firsthand.
So what does this have to do with Easter? As this generation matures, they are seeking after experience and truth they can know for certain. Therefore, the beauty of Easter is that they can know Christ, for He is risen and alive. I’ll never have to attempt to describe Jesus or share stories of his life to a new friend without that friend having the opportunity to meet Christ for his or herself. Isn’t that wonderful? Even if postmodernism completely controls the worldview of young adults, Easter provides them the opportunity to experience Christ for themselves. Their relationship with Christ will not be completely dependent on how effectively I explain Jesus to them. They have the same ability to know Him that you and I do. The cross provides freedom and life for us anew everyday. Easter is a glorious celebration of this life that we share as the body of Christ.
On this Easter, may we all celebrate the glorious truth that Christ is alive and that He desires to be known by us.
I apologize for being absent for the past couple of months. I hope to get back to posting on a more regular basis after Easter. This is an article I had to write for church, therefore I thought I'd share it with you as well. I hope you are all well. Thanks for reading.
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