Scripture: Ps 118:14-18 or 118:19-24; Acts 4:13-21; Mark 16:9-15, 20
Scripture standout: Mark 16: "And they went out and proclaimed the good news everywhere, while the Lord worked with them and confirmed the message by the signs that accompanied it."
His Deed/The Day: Well, the second-hand Coking perhaps wasn't so successful yesterday — or maybe it was, not sure — so maybe I will aim today to buy someone's coffee or simply hold a door. Geez, hopefully someone will drop their bag or crap and I can help pick it up. Praying for God to turn on my "other's awareness" vision instead of my star-dar. In addition to cute boutiques and window dressing, we have been looking around for the stars among us. No luck yet, although at Carnegie Deli there was a guy who looked "familiar." Ricky Martin's it for now. But tonight we can add James Earl Jones and Angela Landsbury to the list.
On the way home, I bought some snacks and a Coke — just in case. And sure enough, as I exited the convenience store and listened to the Scottish bagpipe band perform on the streetside, I saw a guy sitting against the wall with his hand out. And with further proof that a cold Coke is always warmly received, he smiled hugely and went bottoms up.
Deedsclosure: Again, the question at the crux of it all. If God created us to live in community with one another and be his angel messengers for each other and to live in partnership with Him, why is it so DANG hard and unnatural to have a constant awareness of other people and their needs? Talk amongst yourselves.
Tim Keller's church
ReplyDeleteRedeemer Presbyterian
(He may be the most famous person you get to see this trip)
10:30 AM Hunter College Auditorium
695 E 69th Street (btwn Park & Lex) Classical
6:00 PM Contemporary
If you get a chance to get tickets go see "Freud’s Last Session"
It’s an imaginary conversation between Freud and CS Lewis during the bombings of London as Freud is dying. Compelling!