Be The Change

"But if we're to follow the example Jesus set for us, sacrifice for others can't be dismissed.
Remember, too, Jesus didn't consider the idea of how much we love him or how faithfully we lived when he decided to give up his life for us. He died for all of us - the whole big messy world. "

This is my favourite line in the book Be The Change by Zach Hunter, the book we have to read for X{LR}:8. Well, one of my favourite lines... definitely in the top 10. It's just such a cool book.
Katelyn knows God called her to read it because she HATES reading and she couldn't put that book down.
It bugs me when people assume that I think I'm better than them because I'm a Christian.
Like I'm expected to feel superior because Jesus saved me.
I'm not special! Well, not in that sense. He didn't die for me, or for the millions of pastors or
avid churchgoers or monks or nuns. He died for the serial killers and the Nazi's and the tax collectors and the idol worshipers. He died for each and every person that lives, has lived or has yet to be born.
The question is, are we willing to live for him?

post-script:
This week I met Josh Mills, Michelle's newest BFF and fellow X{LR}:8-er.
He's so cool and I can't wait to spend more time with him.
(Everyone slept over + Josh last night and left a couple hours ago...
and they're coming back tomorrow to do it again.
...I love my friends.)

Ha

Dwight: Welcome to the Hotel Hell. Check in time now. Check out time is never.
Jim: Does my room have cable?
Dwight: No, and the sheets are made of fire!
Jim: Can I change rooms?
Dwight: No, we're all booked up. Hell convention in town!
Jim: Can I have a late check out?
Dwight: I'll have to talk to the manager.
Jim: You're not the manager...even in your own fantasy?
Dwight: I'm the owner....the co-owner. With Satan!
Jim: Okay, just so I understand it... in your wildest fantasy, you are in hell. And you are co-running a bed and breakfast with the devil.
Dwight: But I haven't told you my salary.
Jim: Go.
Dwight: Eighty thousand dollars a year!