Daily reflection

I've spent a good part of this day thinking about and writing my lesson for the upcoming singles retreat. I was inspired by a sermon that I listened to about the need for men in Church to pursue adventure, things that are dangerous, and am ambition to change the world for God. These are all things that Jesus embraced, but rarely is this side of him emphasized in most churches today.

Why? Good question.

It could be because in most American churches, there are more women than men, so things are naturally bent towards the needs of the women. Women favor security more than risk and safety over danger. Of course this is not true for every woman, but it seems to be the case in most churches. For a great book about this very topic, read this book:

As a man who has dedicated his life to following Christ, I am all about embracing the dangerous side of following Jesus. I love doing wild and crazy things...especially things that push me outside my comfort zone. While I'm not a super-outspoken guy, I will try most things once, especially when it comes to doing new things in the name of Christ.

Bring on the craziness! Have any ideas for crazy things I should do for Christ?




FOOD
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B: Eggs, ground beef, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries

L: Ground beef w/J.T. Pappy's sauce, mixed veggies.

S: Almonds

D1: Ground beef with J.T. Pappys

D2: Panera Cobb Salad w/ extra meat, no cheese and Chipotle Chicken spread