Awhile ago, I read an article by a famous Christian author about inspiration and goal-setting for aspiring faith writers. One thing he said that will always resonate with me is (I'm paraphrasing here):
Don't aspire to be the next Christian superstar.
He was, of course, poking fun at the subculture that has, in many respects, become Christianity and was calling men and women of faith to pursue character instead of seeking fame.
I both love and hate that.
Because the truth is that I would like to be famous. I would like to receive honor and glory and power -- all those things that belong to God.
And so, I struggle to want to shine in the limelight, to be noticed and acknowledged.
So, in all honesty, I'd really like to be done with the Christian fads and bumper stickers and hipster movements. I just want Jesus. Sounds corny, I know, but honestly, a man who was also God who told me that I had to die in order to live... Well, that's enough for me to chew on for awhile.
Monday, January 25, 2010
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I am done with "enter your own vice here" for today. Tomorrow I have to remind myself again.
Guess this is what "take up your cross and follow me" means.
~Carl
That's a good one, Carl.
Just give me Jesus.
Amen to your article
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