Relative Truths

Ok, so yesterday was Thanksgiving.  I am at Panera tightening up Sunday’s sermon (yes I am preaching at FUMC Sunday, so come on at 8, 9:30, or 11).  While sitting here, I have been reflecting on the last couple of days.  I thought I would just jot down a few thoughts.  Not really truths, but feel free to find any in what I write.

We had my wife’s side of the family over yesterday for Thanksgiving.  It was a lot of work.  I love to see them, so it was totally worth it.  Plus, my wife made the best dressing ever.  However, it was a lot of work.  Isn’t it true that often the things that are most enjoyable take a lot of work?  Think about it, what was the last easy thing you did that was memorable?  Now, think about the last thing you put a lot of work and love into.  You enjoyed it didn’t you? 

Rebekah and I are thinking about getting a plasma TV for Christmas.  I was looking at all of the “Black Friday” deals and considering getting up at 4 to be at Bestbuy at 5 to look at TVs.  It struck me that I will complain about getting up early for church or to exercise, or to go see family, or to go to work.  However, I seriously considered getting up at 4 and had no problem or complaints.  What’s up with that?  If that doesn’t make me want to re-examine my priorities, I don’t know what will. 

We saw “American Gangsters” yesterday.  It was an interesting movie with a cool plot line and cool action.  The acting was ok, but not Denzel’s best.  The problem was there was too much nudity in it.  After the movie, my wife pointed out that I had become so numb to sex in culture that I didn’t realize how wrong it was.  I need to think about the movies I see and the movies I recommend.  If Christ truly makes my life different, then it should be reflected in where I find entertainment.  More on this Sunday.

I guess that is all the reflections for now.  I need to finish up this sermon so I can prepare for more turkey and dressing at Mamma’s tonight.  Yum.  Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and God bless.