Forge - Jesus in entertainment land #2
Mark Sayers
Leslie Newbeggin - “Religion is not what you say but what you believe and do” (I might have got the quote wrong - but the essence is right - anyone know the quote?”)
The whole of life as a shopping experience - a shopping mindset has grabbed us. It will fix everything. Relationships are increasingly looking like searching for a better product. Drop this product and reach for the next one from the shelf. This is not just true for sexual relationships but also in friendships and in church connections. The Genx group have bought into this - I want to move into new circles of friends overseas… interstate.
February 20th, 2005 at 9:53 pm
The Gen X group have not been well enabled relationally full stop. Its part of our make up. And it makes missional relationships difficult when you fail to see a commitment to friendship returned at the same level. Many are happy to connect for important ‘moments’ of sharing and agreement, but tomorrow is another day …
February 21st, 2005 at 9:56 pm
Still pondering …Posting …
November 29th, 2005 at 10:15 am
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