Coffee and blogs

Coffee and blogs... what could be better? 

I have asked around and most people enjoy sitting and feeling a bit of culture sipping some Kean Coffee and browsing their favorite blogs.  I don't know what it is about the environment. Maybe it is the smell of fresh coffee or the sounds of busy (and not so busy) lives all around, but one thing is for sure... we all enjoy it. 

Today, my journey has led me to the local Panera for some tea and internet. I had the chance to talk with a random guy just about life and the culture that we live in. His name is Brian. He calls this place (panera) his office.  We live in a world that business and relationships happen at the same place over the same cup of coffee and/or meal. I think that is how it is meant to be. I think that we need to take any opportunity we get to enjoy the people around us while we all go about our lives and seek to bring God glory. 

What if we are meant to be more relational in our witness? What if God wanted us to establish community with those around us and engage in their lives no matter if they know Jesus of Nazareth  or not?  I think he does. I think that we should be connected with all kinds of people and still be open about our lives. So often I fall into the fallacy that my spiritual life is personal and I shouldn't talk about it with everyone I see. I think some of it is cultural. We all know the two primary touchy subjects: Religion and Politics.  All too often those blend into one - but that is a totally different topic. But, talking about my relationship with Christ seems, in my mind to fall into that category.  Why?  

I think that is what is amazing about the Gospel. It has nothing to do with religion.  It is a relationship with the one true God. But, there is more, God is 3 in 1, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.   This is trippy to think about and will continue to blow me away.  The bible also says that God adopts us into a relationship and that we are the Bride of Christ. In essence He is inviting us to join with Him and the perfect love that is already sustained in His relationship with Himself (3 in 1). 

Wow. 

Father, we thank you for the gift you have given us through the work of your Son on the cross. Thank you for sending your Spirit to live in us and allow us to join in worship of You and with You.