Worthwhile: August 2, 2019
I just did a double take when typing August... This summer has flown by and I hope you have carved out time for adventure with other people, the reading of good books, and extra naps in the afternoon heat.
If not, take this as permission to catch up this weekend. Go for a hike, invite someone(s) over for a good meal, and sleep in (on Saturday, wake up and go to church on Sunday!).
A few items this week that will hopefully be worthwhile. The unfornuate, the wise, and the call to something better.
Starting off is an interview with a filmmaker from two years ago in a Canadian magazine. The film was a documentary on the effects of pornography. In 2016 it was a political conversation for our Northern neighbor. But the issues raised still stand.
Porn is one of those things that has waves of resistance and then a baseline attitude of acceptance, as if it is a normal part of life and it's best to not talk about it. Even with data proving the devastating effects it is pervasive still.
Well why not review the effects and determine to forge a new way forward. Get support of those that will remind you of what is better and healthier.
Read the interview here.
Next up, the wise. Tim Keller.
I often listen to Keller sermons while out on a run. In this talk he gave to seminary students he gave some wisdom on the dangers for anyone in ministry. It is a doable 30 minutes.
There is something for all of us in it. Avoiding false identity and those things that ruin us in the pursuit of success. Instead finding our justification and bearing in Christ we are more able to survive.
This might also give you insight into the battle pastors are in the midst of. My friend Elder Bill shared it this week and I trust he was being helpful not accusing me of error!
Lastly in our brief worthwhile list this week is an invitation from Seth Godin to living in surplus.
To spend a bit less than you make, so you’re never worried about paying the rent.
To drive with the flow of (metaphorical) traffic, because not only is it safer, it frees you up to dream.
And to measure yourself against no one but yourself. Raise your standards as often as you can, but not because someone else you chose out of the lineup of success is somehow ahead of you.
It is a better life and I am on my way! Check it.
There you have it. Enjoy life this weekend. Know you are never alone. Go for a walk, say hi to strangers and find a place that will tell you the truth of Jesus and his love for you.
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