Well said, though I wish it was longer and had more definitions and layers of complexity… But seriously, when an editor asks me to say big things with fewer and smaller words, I feel like I’m being asked to produce shrink-wrapped hot dogs instead of fresh prime rib—serve up Lunchables instead of a homemade sandwich made of Thanksgiving leftovers with a side of cranberry sauce and a slice of Donna’s apple pie. When I was a child, I preferred a McDonalds burger to mom’s home cooking, but somewhere along the way, I grew up. My tastes refined. I stopped listening to the clown between Saturday morning cartoons. I started paying attention to that unquenchable fire that would never be satisfied by cheap substitutes. And isn’t that the point of life?
Seriously, well written. This probably hit home with a lot of folks, as it did for me. I look forward to your promised further exploration. As long as you keep it Twitter, er, X-length. :-)
Thank you for your vulnerability in sharing this, Brother! Your point about societal attention span drives home the point of relationships and sharing the Gospel in how we live our lives (and especially how we respond to pain and injustice towards us and those we most love). May our Lord richly bless your efforts to share Him!
I so agree! I just finished a 9 month class on Revelation. We are commissioned to share our faith with a culture that is not always accepting, or do they have the time to listen. But the time is now! What a blessing that you have this platform to speak from! I love hearing from you!
Well said, though I wish it was longer and had more definitions and layers of complexity… But seriously, when an editor asks me to say big things with fewer and smaller words, I feel like I’m being asked to produce shrink-wrapped hot dogs instead of fresh prime rib—serve up Lunchables instead of a homemade sandwich made of Thanksgiving leftovers with a side of cranberry sauce and a slice of Donna’s apple pie. When I was a child, I preferred a McDonalds burger to mom’s home cooking, but somewhere along the way, I grew up. My tastes refined. I stopped listening to the clown between Saturday morning cartoons. I started paying attention to that unquenchable fire that would never be satisfied by cheap substitutes. And isn’t that the point of life?
I really appreciate your raw honesty, Charlie. In total agreement about Jesus.
I am praying for you to find some rest and peace.
I didn’t know you worked with Merle… he is my fav country artist.
A hearty hello from all yer Norcal peeps.
We love you and I look forward to your next writing.
Ciao,
Theresa
In the '70s I quit listening to the radio because it would depress me.
Ha! Unfortunately you missed a lot of great music then. IMHO. Peace to you.
TLDR :-)
Seriously, well written. This probably hit home with a lot of folks, as it did for me. I look forward to your promised further exploration. As long as you keep it Twitter, er, X-length. :-)
Rick, thanks for commenting. I'll shoot for 1500 words. :-)
Thank you for your vulnerability in sharing this, Brother! Your point about societal attention span drives home the point of relationships and sharing the Gospel in how we live our lives (and especially how we respond to pain and injustice towards us and those we most love). May our Lord richly bless your efforts to share Him!
Thank you DJ for your thoughtfulness and commenting. Peace.
Great post.
Thank you Dr. John. Appreciate the encouragement.
I so agree! I just finished a 9 month class on Revelation. We are commissioned to share our faith with a culture that is not always accepting, or do they have the time to listen. But the time is now! What a blessing that you have this platform to speak from! I love hearing from you!
Thank you for your comment dear Penny. Love and peace to you and yours in Cali.