Today

[kellycupples]

Today I did a lot of thinking about the whole Easter thing. I don't want to do the "my, wasn't that a fabulous Easter message!" thing. I really want it to mean life stuff for me and whoever wants to listen.

Also, tomorrow's a tough day for El and I...Ben's b-day.

Comments

[la_dolcezza]

The fact that you want desperately for this message to be "meaningful" means that it will be fabulous at God's level.

In Madeleine L'Engle's book, "Walking On Water" she writes, "You have a point of view, I have a point of view, God has view." I'm so glad he sees all. He'll be with you all day tomorrow and help you with that message as well because He loves everything about you.

Peace and comfort to you and all your family.
~J

thanks

[kellycupples]

Thanks John for the support. Really appreciate the quote.
Love you guys.

I know what you mean....

[sarahswan]

I get sick of the "my, wasn't that great" every week, but especially at holidays. I have been trying this week to decide if it's my own jadedness, loss of wonder about the whole thing, or if the messages are truly watered down and fluffy. Travis and I don't go to our Sunday morning service every week - only about half of the time. But I thought I'd go on Easter, but then I thought, why? Why now? Out of habit? Because I feel like I have to on Easter? And then I heard the title of the sermon, and something in me rolled its eyes, imagining yet another "my, wasn't that fabulous" sermon, and it made me not want to go. On the day of my Savior's resurrection. On the day that probably means the most to a Christian. I haven't come to any conclusions yet. I'll go to the service, but I am trying to make sense of my attitude about it.

I will pray for you today, and for the rest of the week.

Re: I know what you mean....

[la_dolcezza]

Sarah, this is your mom. If I never have to be involved in another Holy week service or Easter morning service it will be too soon. I feel that only removing myself from "church" will I be able to put Holy week into proper perspective. I've been trying to make sense of my attitude about the whole thing as well. I feel like church has taken the wonder out of so many things. The truth is, though, that I'm not even sure anymore what I'm looking for or what I'm needing from church. However, I know this: I would rather hear Kelly's Easter morning sermon than anybody else's that I can think of. I know it will be "real" and "powerful" and "out of the ordinary" (and probably "barefoot").

Re: I know what you mean....

[sarahswan]

Indeed. There are definitely people I would rather hear speak than others. And the one I am going to hear is not at the top of my list. I'm also sure that Kelly's will be great. But I agree with you - I don't know exactly what I'm looking for either, but I'm looking for something. I know that church cannot be everything to me - I really try to take it for what it is, and not have unrealistic expectations. I fail a lot. But that's one of the reasons I have Travis. He often reminds me that our church does a lot of things well. But I honestly can't remember the last holiday I've enjoyed in a church. It's easier to accept the week-to-week stuff. This is just a bunch of rambling. I don't know really what I'm trying to say here except that I know what you mean about not knowing what I'm needing but sure I'm not seeing it.