Yeah, I finally started reading this book. On p.32 he quoted Henri Nouwen:
"In the spiritual life, the word 'discipline' means 'the effort to create some space in which God can act.' Discipline means to prevent everything in your life from being filled up. Discipline means that somewhere you're not occupied, and certainly not preoccupied. In the spiritual life, discipline menas to create that space in which something can happen that you hadn't planned or counted on."
Hmm. I think I'm rather preoccupied with blogging lately. And feeling a tad rejected by it. Maybe I need some space.
One thing... I contacted a person from the f.w. atheist group yesterday, and they actually emailed me right back. Invited me to their meeting, and even to their house for their monthly "video night" too. I was pretty excited. I hope I can make it to the next meeting. It's terrible how excited one can get by the mere fact that someone responds to you though.
I am soooo stinking tired today. And the construction crew is outside hammering away. Yesterday they got the posts up and trusses secured. So it actually LOOKS likes something now. But I need to get a sermon written. Argh.
peace. revolution. go.
2 comments:
An atheist group that meets and has a monthly "video night"? Just make sure you draw the line at becoming a youth sponsor!
:) I'm no youth sponsor. They did threaten to get me drunk and write 666 on my forehead though. I'll wear a hat just in case.
I actually thought it was nice of them to be so inviting of a Christian. I didn't know how they would react.
I've felt compelled lately to try to associate with people who don't necessarily affirm my beliefs. I think too many of us fail to listen to those who are different than us (at least I do). Who knows, maybe I'll learn something.
Thanks for the comment, Darrell.
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