Understanding Spirituality and Culture through Christ
The comedian, author and TV host Ben Stein says, "I cannot tell you anything that, in a few minutes, will tell you how to be rich. But I can tell you how to feel rich, which is far better, let me tell you firsthand, than being rich. Be grateful. . . . It's the only totally reliable get-rich-quick scheme." We live in a culture where developing gratitude as an attitude is seen as being key to success.
Read MoreA strong sense of why is deeply motivating, giving us the energy to face what we have to do each day with a deep sense of purpose and meaning. Simon Sinek is right in helping us to see why focusing on the why is more important than focusing on the 'what.' But the 'why' in and of itself is amoral, so it can easily be used in narcissistic self-seeking ways. When we make our 'why' to align with the glorifying God, by valuing intimacy with God and obeying God's command to love our neighbors we will be energized to truly create a world of love and peace.
Read MoreIn the movie, the good news is that Woody figures out a way to prevent Froky from running for trash bin. Forky's value, says Woody, does not come from what Forky is made from but rather Woody's value is bestowed upon Forky by the love that Bonnie has for it. In more ways than one, this is a representation of the Gospel. Our values does not come from what we are made out of, or what we are capable of, rather, our values comes from the love that is bestowed up on us by God through Jesus Christ.
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