I’ve pretty much resolved in my heart that this world is not my home. As C.S. Lewis describes in his chapter entitled “Hope” in Mere Christianity, I used to be very much like the “foolish man” chasing one thing after another, thinking that the next thing would bring me true happiness. I realize that what my heart was longing for was something deeper than what can be found in this imperfect world. I was created for another world, and my heart will only be fully satisfied after the resurrection in the world to come.With that said, I am finding joy more and more in the simple things of life like reading early in the morning with a cup of coffee or spending an evening with Jill and Jovi. I’ve also found a couple of other simple pleasures in the last month that are filling some of the gaps that I’ve had since moving to Michigan. First, a few of weeks ago I found a group of guys to play basketball with. I played ball for the first time in over a year last week, and it was a surprising blessing to my soul. They play Saturday mornings at 7am, which is a great reason to get out of bed in the morning. Second, I recently made a friend with a local guy about my age who happens to be Christian. In the midst of our conversations I discovered that he is a thinking Christian who has a passion for apologetics and likes to read and engage in the same kinds of conversations that I have a passion for.
This world is not my home, but I’m finding joy in the quiet moments of life, in time with my family, in exercise, and in friendship. I’m truly blessed.
4 comments:
Glad you made a friend Tristan. Did you see the huge upset today? When 3-1 Ohio State somehow managed to knock off the undefeated 4-0 Gophers? Just wait till they play in Minnesota's new stadium!
Tristan,
A sacramental view of life, one that affirms that every relationship and every good thing in life can somehow be a means of God's grace, would suggest that these little 'joys' in your life in some way or another may be real, tangible, concrete tastes of the glory for which you long. Look in your beautiful baby's face and prove to me otherwise.
Chris,
Haha...yeah, the undefeated Gophers were quite the challenge. Am I correct that their 4 wins were agains high school jr. varsity teams? I do think their new stadium will help them. When does it open?
How bout those Twins? If they had been able to squeak out one more win agains KC they'd be in the playoffs as we speak. I suppose you'll be pulling hard for the Tigers tomorrow.
Later bro.
Oh, man. I looked at the title and the picture and thought you were going to explain divine simplicity with a basketball metaphor! Alas, it's still a mystery.
Yeah, basketball. You've inspired me to check into that down here. Playing once a week sure is good motivation to do other things throughout the week so your not as embarrassed on Saturdays.
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