OK, so it's a lame title for Sunday's sermon, but I really wanted to work toward some tie-ins: 1) with the election -- I've heard so many people complaining about this election -- like we're doomed one way or another. I happen to think it's good that people are complaining, that means that change -- of one sort or another -- is coming. At least that is what they teach us in church transformation classes. But what I want to emphasize is that we're not doomed one way or another. In fact, God is still the one we should serve before anyone else. Sunday's scripture (Matthew 23:1-12) emphasizes that human leaders are often self-serving and that ultimately we need to place our faith in God. Verse 10 "The Messiah is your only leader." 2) with my church's stewardship theme of "belonging." I want to remind people once again that they belong to God BEFORE country. Sometimes I think we forget that God is much larger than one country. And we act surprised when we discover that God is actually God of all -- hmmm . . . interesting concept. 3) True Christianity is seen, not politicized. I love the commentary on the Pharisees in verses 5-7, "Everything they do is just to show off in front of others. They even make a big show of wearing Scripture verses on their foreheads and arms, and they wear big tassels for everyone to see. They love the best seats at banquets and the front seats in the meeting places. And when they are in the arket, they like to have people greet them as their teachers." In other words, we who follow God rather than politicians are to live our faith so no one wonders what it is we believe. This morning on msn.com, one of the headlines was: What is Sarah Palin's religion? Who cares! If we can't tell by looking at her life, what does it matter?
So these are my early considerations for next week's sermon. I also will be serving communion on Sunday so will consider how the gifts of God for the people of God fit in as well. I also really like the greatest/least story elements. Makes me think of the fables about the lion who was saved by the mouse who chewed him out of a hunter's net. I'm wondering if I might use that . . .
For those of you following my exercise, I've exercised daily for the past 14 days!!!! 30 minutes of Wii Fit each day is marvelous! My Wii Fit age has been in the low 30s all week long so I'm doing OK for my age group. My hips are staying sore from the advanced Hula Hooping and my weight is stable, though not going down. I'm eating well (not excessive, not unhealthy) but can't initiate the weight loss. Maybe I should drink more water.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
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Keep in mind that, as this is the most sustained period of regular exercise you've had thus far (I think), your body is building up some muscle mass. That's a good thing, since muscle mass is way more metabolically efficient than fat mass. It'll help you in the long run to burn calories better; but in the short run, the added density may even show you with a slight weight gain. Keep at it, though, and you'll get to where you want to be. The Wii sounds like it's been a good Fit for you.
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