This is a great sermon of Mark Driscoll's that deals with things that I think about pretty regularly since my closest friends live in so many different places. A lot of the examples he gives about meeting new people are things I've experienced, especially since moving off to college. I think his point about friendship and proximity/affinity is brilliant; people do tend to make shallow acquaintances a lot of the time. To have a meaningful relationship with a good, Christian friend based upon the teachings and grace of Jesus is a "gospel partnership," which is a blessing in a person's life. I am grateful to have this kind of relationship with a small number of my friends that I still keep in touch with, but don't feel this way about the friendships I've made at college so far. Hopefully some of these friendships will grow into gospel partnerships as well.
I'm giving up potatoes (and everything they can be) for Lent. I'm also attempting to be more open with people, which is going to be quite a challenge. Wish me luck.
Yeah, deep, gospel-centered friendships sure are more meaningful, and harder to create, than the average superficial acquaintance. I hope you can find a way to forge some while you're in Auburn.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your Lenten vow, it sounds pretty tough.
What is this Lenten vow I keep reading about?
ReplyDeleteWell, good luck anyway!
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Thanks Jordan, I really appreciate it. I got the books last week, and I'm reading "Death By Love" at the moment. :)
ReplyDeleteMar, it's when you give up something for Lent (you know, from Ash Wednesday until Easter). I think Catholics do it (you should know, lol), and some Protestants do.
OH i heard about it! i just didnt know it was called Lent, lol.
ReplyDeleteso potatoes huh? thats gotta be difficult! wow.
needs HUH?