by Jon
On January 6th, we came together as a community. (Though I am apprehensive of overusing that word, in this case it applies.) We pulled together, as friends and family members spread across the country. We, much like the oft mentioned Newsies, opened the gates and seized the day. What do we rally against? What force of evil did we thwart?
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by Jon
A few weeks ago, someone almost hit us in the church parking lot.
I know what you’re thinking.
Did I get to dive with the agility of a cat that had been inexplicably trained in the Israeli based fighting technique Krav Maga, and shove my family out of the way of the speeding car? No, unfortunately not, but I would have. I would have.
The whole thing was pretty simple actually. A car had paused in the parking lot so that my family could by. As we started to cross in front of them, the car behind them got impatient and sped around them on the left side, barely missing my wife and kids.
What’s the appropriate response in that moment? Do you say a Christian swear? (Shoot, heck, dang, etc.) Do you throw your Bible at the back of the offending vehicle? Do you turn it into a “teachable moment” and instruct your kids on how not to be a wicked huge jerk?
I suppose you could go down any of those paths. Me? I started writing a blog post in my head.
And the reason is pretty obvious. I don’t believe we have a universally agreed upon rules of engagement for the church parking lot. So I created one.
10 Rules for Church Parking Lots
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by Jon
Good seat, good seat. I’m feeling alright about my selection today. Few rows back from the front, good entry and exit points. People in front of me look to be of average height, unlike that freakishly tall family I’ve been sitting behind lately. It’s going to be a good Sunday.
Wait, what’s this? The guy next to me has a pack of gum out. I love gum. So many flavors, so many varieties. They’re doing so many fun things with the packaging and the presentation too. You can buy it in little hip cylinders or flip open packets like 5 and it lasts longer like Stride and it even whitens you’re teeth when you’re not looking. And don’t get me started on Orbit Mint Mojito. Unlike their pomegranate flavor which disintegrates the second you put it in your mouth, that Mojito is like a taste bud log flume ride.
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Jon Acuff is the New York Times Bestselling author of four books including his most recent, Start: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average & Do Work that Matters. Read More…