Today, I needed to get started on the reading for my next class. This should be my one week off but the professor has sent a request to read three chapters before class begins. I have no problem with this because I am really excited about the topic; Participation in the Ministry of Jesus Christ. Now I know what you're thinking, hum... shouldn't seminary always be about participation with Christ. Yes, you would be right. And to some degree it all comes back to the One and His Truth.
So, I set out to enjoy a day of reading with a little coffee and hummus. The two objects of reading included 1) The Church in the Holy Spirit by, Junger Moltmann and 2) Worship Leader Magazine. Two unlikely companions but real. While reading Moltmann, I was peaceful, ignited, full of insight and weak all at the same time. While perusing Worship Leader, I was over confident, passive and disconnected. This magazine in the number one resource for my profession, or so it might seem.
The beauty about reading these two resources is, I have the option of accepting and rejecting any of it I want. I can be a vessel that retains or releases all that I read. I can use it for or against my work in the church. And I can use it to nourish my own theology and life.
They both have their place. They both make up my thinking. And hummus and coffee always make up a part of my diet.
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