I Bleed…well…Red

I tried, but I can’t do it.

After the Cardinals were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, I decided that I wanted the Cubs to hold on to their slim lead in the central division and make the playoffs.

I don’t have cable, so I watched the game on my computer.  It was more like reading in semi-real time on ESPN.com Gamecast.

I thought I was rooting for the Cubs, until they took out Zambrano after the 6th inning.  I was on my computer with no one around me and I said out loud, “Yes, this game’s over.”  I guess when it’s all said and done, I’m a Cardinals fan through and through.  I just hate the cubs.

By the way, the Cards are still the World Champs for a few more weeks.

Live Like He’s Won

I Went to Starbucks tonight to get a caffeinated beverage with a youth group member, and on my way home I read my cup. Apparently Starbucks has something to read on their cups while you wait for your tongue to cool down. Mine was #251.

Our greatest prejudice is against death. It spans age, gender and race. We spend immeasurable amounts of energy fighting an event that will eventually triumph. Though it is noble not to give in easily, the most alive people I’ve ever met are those who embrace their death. They love, laugh and live more fully. -Andy Webster (Hospice Chaplain)

Why? I think the answer is pretty obvious, but I can’t say for sure. I haven’t faced death myself, nor can I predict what my reaction would be.

However, I do question what a Christian’s life would be like if we chose to live our life embracing what is to come. Would our life be different? Would we be satisfied with being a good person? Would we “love, laugh, and live more fully “?

I find myself frustrated with choosing to be safe. Most of my relationships (including the ones at church) revolve around anything but God.

I want to put my neck on the line for God. I want to risk friendships to share Christ. I want to live like God has won the war already.