My favorite memory of the trip was probably Reagen doing the "strong man" in our skit. He was very convincing. There was also the not-so-reserved boy story from Malinda. I can't wait to see you all again soon.
The Shack....I really don't know where to begin. I finished it last week and I am less than impressed. In short, The Shack is a doctrinal dissertation on the Trinity of God and the Problem of Pain wrapped in the unassuming clothing of a fiction novel. Although fiction, all of the reviews and praise written about The Shack have nothing to do with the fictitious part of the the book (the story), but rather how the reviewer's view of God has been affected in one way or another. I won't go into what I don't agree with, but let's just say that I wouldn't read it again.
Lastly, I will be coming home on August the 20th for good. I have spent a long time figuring out when my time in Mexico would be coming to a close, but after talking with the elders at the Grove and the directors at Roca Blanca, this is the date that I chose. There is obviously a long story behind this drastic change in my plans so email me if you would like to know. That's all I have for now. Now I'm off to enjoy the beach while I still can.
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Funny, I read the title of this post and I thought it said, "The Groove Team." I was like, "now that sounds like a fun church group."
I also love that all the fleshies I stalk online use the phrase "ripped my face off" all the time. Rocking your face off is like one hip step above that.
Stuart Hermes Sullivan, you better be swinging through Austin as you drive back from Mexico, or I may never speak to you again.
Lisa, the huge compliment of being a hip fleshie is much appreciated. I suggest rocking someone's face off sometime....it's great.
James, I didn't see you on the way down cause I flew. It goes without saying, but I will be flying back up to the US too. You just have to come to Tulsa.
Ahh, thanks! We loved it, too.
sigh, another cool person passes through my life. you really need to come to the Pacific Northwest in the summer, or spring will do (you can wear two wetsuits).
Gotta agree that I wouldn't read the Shack again. I guess I ignored the doctrinal stuff...and looked at the suffering individual,and related him to all the suffering peoples out there. It was more of an emotional thing.
I thought the thing on forgiveness was good, but, oh, and leaving judgement to God.
Personally it didn't effect me too much. Except that I was offended that Marc D. kind of was deceptive in his rant about it...
still,it would really bother me if people were to adapt their theology and doctrine to align with the Shack. We gotta go to the word.
Will be keeping my momma eye on you!
Anonymous, you're welcome whoever you are.
Leeann, I knew I could always count on you "momming" for me. I'll talk to you guys if I ever make it up that way.
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