Miscellaneous thoughts

Some good thoughts on "Black" Friday from Brian Zahnd

Coming out of Thanksgiving we should be headed for the mystery of Advent— Not the checkout line at Best Buy.

Yeah, I buy Christmas gifts too. I get it. But when Black Friday becomes a “thing” — a shameless celebration of unbridled consumerism — I would rather sit it out. I’m pretty sure that Black Friday as a “thing” is not good for my soul.

When it comes to Black Friday I would rather be less American and more Christian.

Amen! I would expand that to include more than just Black Friday, but, at least it's a start...

And some good perspective on the primary responsibility of a pastor from Missio Alliance

Preaching is part of what a pastor does, but it is not the primary responsibility of a pastor. The primary responsibility of a pastor is to seek God. Period.

Preaching a sermon on Sunday is not the most important thing a pastor does every week. Praying between Sundays is far more important. Praying is the most important thing a pastor ever does. Ever.

And, finally, an interesting video posted by Robin Parry