Cutting Back

Well here's a what's going on for you:

I will be posting far less often (or so I say) for the time being. I found that it was getting unhealthy. When I start thinking about how I will retell things later it's not a good sign. I also would rather do things than write about doing things (or wishing I was doing).

Luke12:¹⁵ And He said to them, Guard yourselves and keep free from all covetousness (the immoderate desire for wealth, the greedy longing to have more); for a man's life does not consist in and is not derived from possessing overflowing abundance or that which is over and above his needs.

A good verse for me to memorize. I will often start coveting. I want a new car stereo. I want more CDs. I want more clothes.
This and hundreds of other verses like it have been so good for me lately.

Let the words of Christ live in your hearts and make you wise.

I prayed that over a congregation weeks back and God certainly paid attention that I was present while it was prayed. All this reading of Jesus keeps reminding me how radical Jesus is. It also keeps me in check. It points out unhealthy thoughts. It points towards what is important.

Deitrich's book by the way has just nailed me. I haven't even got very far yet, but it has already corrected me on so many of my views and attitudes about Christian community.
Converting those corrections into change is hard work too!

Curtis told me he was "talking me up" to "some lady friends" of his. He told them I was beautiful, had high cheekbones and great hair. Do you see a problem with that last statement and the picture it conjures for you? No? OK, just thought I'd check. Anyway the whole idea of someone talking me up seems so alien. Probably because I don't go around marketing my single friends. Sorry if any of you were expecting me to. Unless my implication tactics (and by tactics I mean honest fun with no subversive intentions) with Melissa and Trevor count, I certainly haven't.

So what are your plans for the summer?
I was asked this a number of times this evening. I was also asked what I'm up to.

Hard questions to answer. Well hang on, they weren't, I responded quickly with answers. But the questions lingered in my head wanting more.

I'm thinking about taking a Hip Hop class at Decidedly Jazz Danceworks in July.
I want to get my bike tuned up and do some classic bike all the way down through to fish creek treks.
I want to go on a few hikes in the mountains.
I will go hang out with friends who call me up and invite me.
I'll help organize my parents' 25th wedding anniversary celebration.

Which of these are seeking the kingdom?

Seek the kingdom first.
Love one another.


Oh Jesus, I'm so glad you never leave me. And I must retire for I have many tasks tomorrow.
Thanks for Jono quoting CS Lewis on joy in his comment on Faye's post. I can't seem to get it out of my head.


With that, if you miss me, you should solve it.

Goodnight.