The other night we were cruising the channels and came upon a talk show hosted by William Shatner. Well curiosity got the best of us and we watched - and were pleasantly surprised. While I cannot remember the channel or the name of the show (two things that could be a problem for the network televising it) I do remember the guests and the conversations. One show featured Valerie Bertonelli, and the other Tim Allen (yes we were hooked for two shows).
What surprised us was that the conversations were deep - it was not lighthearted or funny as I thought it might be before tuning in. The discussions and questions seemed to always go back to spiritual matters - heaven and hell, forgiveness, sin, divine intervention, consequences of actions. They were not questions or responses you would hear in church necessarily, but thoughts, ideas and questions from people on a journey. It amazed me how easily the conversation turned to such matters.
Then I realized I shouldn't be amazed. All of us are on a journey, and given the opportunity and right circumstance, I think people want to share their thoughts, ideas, questions and ponderings as they wrestle their way towards truth. In a society that is quick to judge, it reminds me to take time to listen, ask questions, and listen some more. I might be surprised by the conversations I have.
1 Peter 3:15 "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect...."
What surprised us was that the conversations were deep - it was not lighthearted or funny as I thought it might be before tuning in. The discussions and questions seemed to always go back to spiritual matters - heaven and hell, forgiveness, sin, divine intervention, consequences of actions. They were not questions or responses you would hear in church necessarily, but thoughts, ideas and questions from people on a journey. It amazed me how easily the conversation turned to such matters.
Then I realized I shouldn't be amazed. All of us are on a journey, and given the opportunity and right circumstance, I think people want to share their thoughts, ideas, questions and ponderings as they wrestle their way towards truth. In a society that is quick to judge, it reminds me to take time to listen, ask questions, and listen some more. I might be surprised by the conversations I have.
1 Peter 3:15 "Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect...."
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