Letters to a Congregation
Every Thursday I write a pastoral letter to the west congregation of The Austin Stone Community Church. These letters are simple, pastoral musings on what it looks like to live a life that is attentive to God in the midst of a shared context.
The One About Getting Older, Ecclesiastes, and the Meaning of It All
There is a real sense in which this decay that leads to death is unnatural for those made in the image and likeness of God. We are making amazing strides in understanding wellness and longevity (one of the largest industries in the world today) and there are many elements of that progress that actually reflect good stewardship and a common grace from God.
And … (that most important of theological words)
Decline and death awaits us all.
The One About the Wisdom of Living As If You Are Dying
In the day to day distraction of life, I tend to forget that I am going to die.
In the day to day distraction of life, I also tend to forget that I will be resurrected to live forever.
The reminder of those two realities helps me to remember that I shouldn’t waste time!