we live in a "me-first" culture. we seek a comfortable life with a nice home, new cars, trendy clothes, a blackberry and the latest iPod.
the "me" culture has invaded the american church as well. we want this teacher with that worship leader. the lights should be dim, but not too dim. we want goldfish crackers instead of cheez-its in our children’s program.
but as followers of Jesus, we crave something more. we are called to something deeper. we are desperate for a transforming relationship with Jesus. a relationship that defeats our "me-first" attitudes. a relationship that opens our eyes to those in need and moves our heart to action on their behalf.
how do we reconcile this relationship and life that we yearn for, a life that we are called to, with the culture we live in?
the "me" culture has invaded the american church as well. we want this teacher with that worship leader. the lights should be dim, but not too dim. we want goldfish crackers instead of cheez-its in our children’s program.
but as followers of Jesus, we crave something more. we are called to something deeper. we are desperate for a transforming relationship with Jesus. a relationship that defeats our "me-first" attitudes. a relationship that opens our eyes to those in need and moves our heart to action on their behalf.
how do we reconcile this relationship and life that we yearn for, a life that we are called to, with the culture we live in?
