How coffee points to God, the fear of being alone and Russell brand on blessing
Why watching someone dance is like watching a Christian
“It seems to me that the way I watch dance is how lots of people see Jesus; or don’t see him. They’re watching Christian friends or family members and wondering what it is about Jesus that has captivated them so deeply. They’re sitting in church hearing the words and singing the songs, and though they might have a sense of admiration for Jesus and for Christianity, they’re not seeing enough to move them to give their life to follow Jesus themselves. I want to help people see, think and feel what Christians see, think and feel when they we fix our eyes on Jesus. I’m not just presenting information. And I’m not yet able to issue an invitation. First I want to invite an imagination.” Read the rest here.
Russell Brand on being blessed
British comedian Russell Brand is a bit of a surprise package. Known for his offbeat sense of humour and his high profile divorce to pop star Katy Perry, he’s surprisingly engaged in the “spiritual side” of life. Have a look at him discussing a recent opportunity to be “blessed” and the importance of the spiritual. And this interesting response to Richard Dawkins.
Uncomfortable with just 10 minutes alone
Why are we so uncomfortable spending even 10 minutes alone? Blogger Steve Kryger found a study that suggested the majority of people do not enjoy sitting for 6-15 minutes with nothing to do but think. Try it – are you one of them? Read more here.
How the quest for the perfect coffee points to the perfect creator
“We engage in what CS Lewis calls the ‘gluttony of delicacy’ and can spend our time and money pursuing a perfect coffee, which doesn’t exist. Chasing a taste of heaven only regarding the creator of heaven and earth as something of an Arthurian punch-line. The chief end of our quest for perfection. Yet. The closest we get to the ‘God Shot’ – the Holy Grail of coffee craftsmanship – the more we realise it is unattainable.” Read the full post here.
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