I found this quote on the The Dying Church but it's original source was the Backyard Missionary. I don't know if the rest of what Mike Yaconelli writes is any good but this is very inspiring. I'd love to see a beautiful church of God that was willing to throw off everything and I mean everything for the advancement of God's kingdom. Bring it on!
What happened to radical Christianity, the un-nice brand of Christianity that turned the world upside down? What happened to the category smashing, life threatening anti-institutional gospel that spread thru the first century like wildfire and was considered (by those in power) dangerous? What happened to the kind of Christians whose hearts were on fire, who had no fear, who spoke the truth no matter the consequence, who made the world uncomfortable, who were willing to follow Jesus wherever he went? What happened to the kind of Christians who were filled with passion and gratitude who everyday were unable to get over the grace of God?
I'm ready for a Christianity that ruins my life that captures my heart and makes me uncomfortable. I want to be filled with an astonishment that is so captivating that I am considered wild and un predictable and... well... dangerous! Yes I want to be dangerous to a dull and boring eligion. I want a faith that is considered dangerous by our predictable and monotonous culture? (Mike Yaconelli, Dangerous Wonder)
Rose,
I've found your blog to be very insightful and thought-provoking. I stumbled upon it this evening and have been reading it straight through--starting at the end and progressing backwards--for the past hour and a bit. I agree with many of your views and seek ways to live out my beliefs as Christ desires, even though it's certainly not easy. May God bless you in your passion for truth!
-Ian
Posted by: Ian at May 11, 2006 09:19 PM