What's in Your Bucket List?

I saw the "Bucket List" on the flight back. The idea is if you knew you only had 6 months to a year to live, what would you put on your list of things to do before you die. What were some of the things on they put on the list? Skydiving, Climbing the Himalayas, Dining in the French Riviera, visiting the Pyramids, the Taj Majah, Hong Kong, Kissing the most beautiful girl in the world, etc ...

There're some discussions about the meaning of life and God, but it's vague and apparently, it's optional on the list.

Roger Ebert said of this movie that: "'The Bucket List' is a movie about two old codgers who are nothing like people, both suffering from cancer that is nothing like cancer, and setting off on adventures that are nothing like possible. I urgently advise hospitals: Do not make the DVD available to your patients; there may be an outbreak of bedpans thrown at TV screens."

In contrast, we see Christ when he knew his time had come, the scripture says that he took off his outer garment and washed his disciples' feet. He became even more focused on his purpose and served those around him in practical ways. We see the pattern in scripture of people knowing their days were coming to an end preparing the next person who would carry the baton. Paul's last letter was an intimate letter to Timothy, his disciple.

Anyway, what's on your bucket list?

Where have you seen God today?

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Where have you seen God today?

The new Coldplay single Viva la Vida

When you start to look for God in our culture its amazing to see some very public and very obvious biblical imagery and truths.

I didn't have to look far! If you have not heard the new Coldplay single Viva la Vida you soon will as I suspect it will be getting a lot of airplay.

Check out the lyrics:

I used to rule the world
Seas would rise when I gave the word
Now in the morning I sweep alone
Sweep the streets I used to own

I used to roll the dice
Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes
Listen as the crowd would sing:
"Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!"

One minute I held the key
Next the walls were closed on me
And I discovered that my castles stand
Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand

I hear Jerusalem bells a ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can't explain
Once you go there was never, never an honest word
That was when I ruled the world


It was the wicked and wild wind
Blew down the doors to let me in.
Shattered windows and the sound of drums
People couldn't believe what I'd become

Revolutionaries wait
For my head on a silver plate
Just a puppet on a lonely string
Oh who would ever want to be king?

I hear Jerusalem bells a ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can't explain
I know Saint Peter won't call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world

ooooo ooooo ooooo oooooo ooooo
(repeat with chorus)

I hear Jerusalem bells a ringing
Roman Cavalry choirs are singing
Be my mirror my sword and shield
My missionaries in a foreign field
For some reason I can't explain
I know Saint Peter won't call my name
Never an honest word
But that was when I ruled the world
Oooooh Oooooh Oooooh

I have to tell you that this line breaks my heart!

"For some reason I can't explain I know Saint Peter won't call my name"

I just want to tell Chris Martin that its not too late to be known by Jesus!

God in Culture Spiritual Adventure

This Summer The Journey is embarking on an adventure to discover God in ways we may never have experienced before. We are going to examine God in culture and see if we can discover Gods presence through one of our favorite cultural pastimes…going to the movies!

But it doesn't stop there! We believe that Gods fingerprints are all over the place... in nature, art and culture.

When you open up your heart to God you will start to see God everywhere. Not only with your eyes but you will feel Gods power and his divine being.

Share with us your experiences and discoveries this summer!