For the last four to five years my wife and I have been growing together with a core group of believer. Two to three times a week this group eats and plays together. The by-product of this ‘meaningful’ fellowship is we all know each other…well. If visitation is necessary, it’s a heart response not an obligation based on a Christian commitment. Concern is real…and felt. Why? Because this group has grown intimately. We know each other’s problems, successes, desires, and hopes.
Last night the group went to see the movie Bucket List. Being 59, the theme of this movie touched me (and most all in the group, since all are close in age.) Yet this movie is for everyone. Great acting, funny while remaining real, and a large dose of wisdom.
Morgan Freeman to Jack Nicholson: “Have you found joy in your life?’ ‘Has your life brought joy to others?’”
The movie turns on those two statements.
I keep hearing about this state-of-the-art 65,000 square foot museum. It’s worth mentioning that what I’ve heard is all good. I don’t know, maybe I don’t get excited about creationism or creation museums because I spent a good deal of time using it as an evangelistic tool. And personally, I don’t believe anyone can convince another to make the leap with a discussion on faith and science. People have to first become interested, then develop their interest through reading, investigating, and reflecting over time, lots-of-time. Only then do discussions enter the process and the best discussions (should I say ‘only’ discussions?) take place with those who have earned the right for a discussion (family, close associates, and close friends). Those, along with time alone and the Spirit’s work become the final and primary forces that assist a person’s decision. Creationism and apologetics are, in my opinion, for the faith of the believer. The best apologetic for those in our realm of influence is a life well lived for our Leader, Jesus.
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