Wow. It's been quite a few years since I've even thought about this blog. I've been feeling that I need to have an outlet for my thoughts, lately, and (hopefully) a place to generate thoughtful discussion and growth. So, I'm going to try to come back and write every day/few days. We'll see how it goes, but your support will go a long way to motivating me, haha.
In a conversation with the pastor at my church yesterday, the concept of holiness came up. It was related to the idea of the Sabbath being a holy day, set apart, and the way Jesus sort of turned that on its head. As I thought about it, I believe there is indeed a progression from the idea of holiness being an external, set apart place/day/time we visit for cleansing and restoration of righteousness to something we can live into day by day and moment by moment. Everything we do can (should) be a holy act of worship to the glory of God.
I think I may begin to explore this progression as it moves through the Bible, from the Old Testament Law through the writings of the apostles. It would be interesting to explore the larger Talmud, but I shouldn't invest that much time/energy right now.
This won't be all the blog is about right now, and I don't want to define its goals to narrowly. At this point, I just want it to be an outlet for whatever's on my heart/mind and see how it develops.
So, welcome, enjoy the journey, and I look forward to your thoughts/responses.
