Sometimes you just need to shut up...

Over the course of the fall, I have had a blast writing and commenting on the social activity of our current day.  I will continue to do so because it helps me process some of the things I am going through and I hope it gives you a second perspective sometimes.  However, there comes a time when it's time to stop writing and just listen.  The past couple of weeks have been that for me.  I needed to just shut up...the computer and listen a little.

I haven't received any big revelation, but I do feel rested.  I feel energized and I feel like this Christmas season just might be the best I've ever had.  Sometimes the body just needs a break.  Am I smokin' weed here or can you relate?  

As I mentioned a couple of posts back, I am currently reading "The Secret Message of Jesus."  I assure you this is not some sort of DaVinci initiative to re-orchestrate the gospel.  However it has been sobering for me to read through the book and view Jesus' message in the secrecy that he most often delivered it.  He spoke in veiled parables that often confused the listener.  He would speak about the "clear rules" of Judaism, then re-interpret those for his message.  It simply wasn't what they were familiar with or what they expected.

I would like to take some time over the next few posts to comment on Jesus' most famous of teachings.  The most lengthy of his messages found in Matthew 5-7.  I'm not sure about my pace, but I would like to dive into the teaching and make comments and ask questions.  Some of you may have journeyed this road before and your input could be vital to the rest of us.  Others of you may have just passed over some of this, like I did for years.  Either way, it could sure be an experience for us.