This post is not some weird theology on baptism...it is just that lately I have begun to understand the allure of bathing over showering. During the time when I had my hand bandaged, I was not supposed to get it wet and so baths were the easiest thing to do, the practice has continued over the last while though. I really enjoy a number of things about bathing. I love that I can take as long as I want and I won't use any more water...I love that I can read while I get clean...I love that it is a private time where I am alone and can be immersed in my thoughts (so to speak). I have been using the time in the bath tub to read the Bible or some sort of spiritually encouraging book and just talk to God about the day, some of my friends and how I can become more like Jesus. It has become the best part of my day...so bring on the bath salts, the bubble bath and the candles...I am bathing for Jesus!
Our Sr. Pastor mentioned in his sermon a while back that Jesus was 33 when he died. I guess it struck a real cord with me because I am still thinking about it, I guess the fact that I am 34 has something to do with it. I wonder at the things he accomplished, things that have had some staying power ( 2.1 Billion people claim to be his follower). This has stirred me to reflect on my life, what have I accomplished in my 34 years? As I think about that I realize that the things that I pursue as "great things" are not very much like what Jesus considered to be great. Jesus didn't start any programs, he only spoke to crowds that gathered around him naturally (he didn't do any advertising). Jesus wasn't a dynamic personality, people were drawn to him because of who he was, not because he was a great leader, or a powerful person. The only group he formed was a group that just kind of wandered around with him seemingly aimlessly. He avoided crowds, had a quiet per...
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