They say that the only constant in life is change. But how to get folk to accept that? How to bridge the gap between what is past its sell by date - for very good reason - and the exploration of what might be a new way forward? How to convince people that its worth taking a risk. Or maybe its a case of rewinding. Before the risk will be ventured there has to be an acceptance that the old ways will no longer do. It seems to me that that's where the real work lies. Until reality is faced then there is no perception of that yawning chasm that lies before us. And so there is no desire to find a way across. And the tried and tested and dreadfully wanting ways will continue to be pursued. And the gap widens. Does this sound like the church to you? So far removed from the good news that we are called to share. So far removed from the unpredictable, itinerant, bizzare person of Jesus whose way we claim to follow. How to find a way back?
Thursday 29 January 2009
The only constant
They say that the only constant in life is change. But how to get folk to accept that? How to bridge the gap between what is past its sell by date - for very good reason - and the exploration of what might be a new way forward? How to convince people that its worth taking a risk. Or maybe its a case of rewinding. Before the risk will be ventured there has to be an acceptance that the old ways will no longer do. It seems to me that that's where the real work lies. Until reality is faced then there is no perception of that yawning chasm that lies before us. And so there is no desire to find a way across. And the tried and tested and dreadfully wanting ways will continue to be pursued. And the gap widens. Does this sound like the church to you? So far removed from the good news that we are called to share. So far removed from the unpredictable, itinerant, bizzare person of Jesus whose way we claim to follow. How to find a way back?
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