DISQUS

Sam Van Eman · 2 months ago

Take that megabrands! :)

A friend of mine worked for Heifer International for the past four years. He wants to change the world, but he's beginning to realize this kind of change happens almost inadvertently. Now he has a job helping homeless centers in Arkansas and I can see the long haul settling into him. His audience is getting smaller and closer to home. His vision, however, and potential for culture making, is growing and expanding.

LLB · 2 months ago

Honestly? I find this new call to "culture make" rather depressing and burdensome. One more thing to try to achieve in life.

Like Sam (and you, in this post), I've been thinking I just want to live where I am and do what I do... naturally, happily, thoughtfully, generously. I don't want to change the world. That doesn't mean my actions won't change the world. But to think that way seems a form of distraction.

heatheragoodman · 2 months ago

Someone's been reading Andy Crouch.

Laura--but that's exactly the point (as I see it). Culture making isn't about changing the world. It's not about the larger forms of culture in some big, abstract way. It's about one poem or frisbee game or layer cake. When I write, I don't do so to change the world. I do both because I'm communicating how I understand the world but also so that someone out there--even if it's one person--won't feel alone.

Claire · 2 months ago

I could not agree with LL more. I just want to live without trying to prove a point. I was wondering just this morning where the closest train station was so that I could get off of this crazy ride.

You and the family are building a train of another kind and I like the sound of it very much...

erinstraza · 2 months ago

I had to jump on this train b/c I like the track it's on! I agree—there is value and honor in living faithfully for the Lord, loving others well, doing what needs to be done . . . and I do not need to give it a name and develop a logo to do it. How I live is meaningful b/c the Lord empowers me in it, not because my name or ministry or writing is known by an audience of twenty-thousand-and-one. (Now, I just need to remind myself of all this when my pride itches for what the world offers.)

rupzip · 2 months ago

The common thought is that if it isnt 'big' it isnt worth it.
I still love the small hardware store, the family owned coffee shop , and the one man grocery stores. I do all I can to frequent them.

And your post is a reminder to do the faithful, little things -- because that's what God wants me to do

David
www.redletterbelievers.com

goodwordediting · 2 months ago

Yup. Be faithful in the small stuff... because it is all small stuff.