pulling apart papyrus piece

So, I'll admit it, the piece of paper I got from Shema is still in my hand bag.

In fact, I am not much of a hand bag person. But I still have a hand bag. But that is beside the point. The point is that I aspired to re-read the notes I jotted down on this sacrificed tree over the week.

I thought about the message. I visualized the paper in my bag without taking it out once.

Bad girl.

Still, I did plant the cognitive seed - have I earned half a point yet, mom?

The lyrics to Holy Roar are a part of that fruitful thinking process.

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What's that? Oh. Mr. Blog, you missed out?

Press rewind will ya', Bob?

Let's quote the bit of the introduction:

"Far too many people respect what the reformers did and want to cling to what the reformers said. We honor the reformers not by mimicking what they said but by doing what they did: explore, create and participate with God today in a way that makes sense for our time."

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This statement in itself is a simple reminder that my beliefs are not stale and passé. Whilst the reminder is helpful, the birth of such real-time faith is indeed world-shaking.

Now imagine taking theology out of the church and on to the streets. Can you visualize the Book unlocked, accessible and brought to life to someone who cannot read? Imagine the Holy Roar resounding from scores of mouths. How should the message be communicated?

And more generally, if the Word has life over the ages, what is relevant for our society, my city, my friends, myself today? What is the contemporary message?

Would the Gospel be understood in Geneva if I used the language I might use in L.A.? I doubt it. So, how do I inform the movements within my discipline with the message of the Gospel in a new language? Does this take place though my value system, outlook, being, actions, words, clothe style?

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Beyond thus far revolutionary contextualisation theories, Jason discussed fluid, (con)temporary and local message. I tend to agree. (except for the temporary part - because what I believe is far from ephemerate - hence the "contemporary")

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But in order for this to happen, I need to change my outlook on many things. Get humble overnight. Where's the magic medicine? How can you express our Father's never-ending love if you cannot love those you dialogue with? So how do I do this? I don't quite know yet.

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I think I might try to listen to the mp3 "A New Theology for a New World" by Doug Pagitt and Tony Jones referred to on the folded section of the former tree.

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Does this make sense at all, my good reader-friend?