And yes, it's an occasion that deserves an exclamation point. A new book is a WONDERFUL thing. Its loaded with mystery and intrigue: will it surpass/support the cover art? will it contain new insight? will it be worth the $xx.xx price? New books are exciting.
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| The difference? |
I run. Not just when someone is chasing me or when there is free ice cream. I run to argue against my age, to keep in shape, to enjoy fellowship, to have cave time, to pray, etc... And for the strength, foolishness, and payoff of all of those reasons, if I don't have a race I'm training for, I don't run consistently. Hold that, let's jump again.
Swinging back to The Christian Atheist, Craig is a pastor at a fairly large, multi-site church in Oklahoma, Lifechurch.tv. He has authored many books ranging from church planning to a very personal insight on the subject of lust. I was able to participate for three months in a life group formed out of his church and found the discussions and people seeking to be reformed towards God's image. Their mission statement is " leading people to become fully devoted followers of Christ."
Why bring all this up?
Intention. When there's intention, purpose, direction then the result is better than when anything goes. My running is haphazard when I don't have a goal to aim for, a challenge to overcome, or target in mind. A Christian can easily start living as though anything is permissible if belief in God is all there is. But when there is a passion to guide, a mentor to follow, or a life pursued then the Christian life quickly distinguishes itself from that of an atheist.
And this points to redemption. This is the idea of God making all things new, of a new heaven and earth. This is how we understand the Kingdom come on Earth like Heaven.
Redemption and intention. They're exciting. Like new books.
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