Category: Consumerism
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Advent 2020: Who or what are we waiting for?
The word “advent” literally means “arrival.” Thus, the Advent season is about the coming of the Christ Child, and the less emphasized subject of his eventual return in glory. Advent is a time for planning, preparing, and anticipating a particularly important arrival. It is a season of looking and longing…
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Stuff: Compulsion and Attachment
“Regardless of how much stuff a person has – a lot or a little, minimalist or maximalist – the issue is compulsivity and attachment. Does the thing really have value, beyond the feeling that drove the acquisition? And, how attached am I to the thing?”
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How the Birthday Cake Ruined the Church…
I’m not questioning our appetite for excellence. I’m challenging our consumeristic expectations and demands. If you want something to be excellent, then YOU make it excellent. And, just because the world is willing to cater to your demands for convenience and customization, don’t bring that expectation to church.
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