i am on a number of lists...one of which is a united methodist pastors list, that allows us on facebook to have our own private page with a zillion pastors posing questions and writing answers. pastors never seem at a loss for words.
this appeared yesterday (pastors working on labor day?), and is a youtube musical reflection of how our culture can sometimes be a bit self-centered. of course, i do not know anyone who would be singing this seriously in worship!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZJp98hoqy5I&feature=player_embedded
even though labor day marks the official end of summer for many of us, i was delighted and pained to go see 'the help'. based on the best-selling book, 'the help' focuses on life in mississippi in the 1950's when racism was blatant, the proper way to behave was expected, and 'the help' was invisible. a powerful story; humor, sock, injustice...all the things that make for a compelling story. if you have not had a chance to see it yet, plan to go to a matinee soon.
it is 2011, and racism is still evident. how to we find our words, our inner-strength not only to stand up, but to speak/act out against this tide that continues? closely associated with this era, both now and then, is sexism.
when do you find yourself holding back, swallowing a comment, resisting the urge to muddy the waters or disturb the status quo? or, what has caused you to find your voice and not hold back, or not swallow down a comment or a retort, or willingly gone against the tide that kept the waters clear and the ripples from being disturbed?
i am preaching on 'answering life's difficult questions' this month. sunday's question deals with forgiveness; 9/11, ten years later. join us, won't you?
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