a quick thought

its a little bit strange being back at home for christmas. things have been good with family, and its been fun having some snow around. yet, i haven't really had any chances to hang out with people yet this break. its a little strange...

when i'm alone, i have a lot more time to think. i've been reflecting on the past semester and looking toward the future, and most of my thoughts have centered on what the church looks like/should look like in salem. i have many criticisms for the church, and yet at the same time, i realize that i must be a part of the solution. tozer said that every movement of the church begins with the individual, and i believe that is very true.

how can we reach out to the unreached in salem? jesus said that they would see him in our love for one another. i read a book on prayer by shane claiborne, and he said, "it takes a community to reach a community." how true. yet, when we come to share the gospel with a group of street kids or protestors at the capital building, it almost seems as if their community is as good if not better than the community we have to offer as christians.


maybe its just where i'm at right now in life, but i feel alone tonight in the weirdest of ways. back from school, away from my "school friends" and yet nowhere near my "old friends." what a weird thing friends are!