theology from owen meany

"any christian who is not a hero is a pig."
at first glance perhaps this might sound totally offensive....but give it some thought (and a grain of sand since it is from john irving). really and truly though, should not every christian be a hero?! i do believe that in my complacency i would argue this statement is a fallacy. if i am honest though, with the life of christ as my example, i have to conclude that i should be a hero......and i should re-read owen meany. shouldn't my life be fundamentally categorized by serving other people - even in small ways. isn't that being a hero - being an advocate for another person, having someone else's life mean more than your own - the laying down of my life for another......sound like some scripture there? i was struck by this quote during our fall retreat this past weekend. i'm not sure i heard much else due to chasing around a toddler... but it was a good weekend.



this is our family at the apple orchard. micah loves apples right now.... it is one of his most repeated words.

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m. said…
i love how God works in and through some of the smallest of things.

AND

you, my dear, through phone calls, emails, blog entries and comments, pedicures, breakfast brunch and dinner...you have helped me to look for Him in all the cracks and crevices of my life. i have been on the receiving end of your servant heart and have reaped the blessings. thank you. thank you. thank you!

love you!

ps- you are like the 5th person who has mentioned that owen meany book. it is now on my long list of must reads!
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