Rob Bell has a new gig

I heard yesterday the at Rob Bell was doing something different. Searched a little and did not see much reaction. Maybe folks have moved on.

Love Wins or its advent was such a big thing. I know I was more interested in reading and forming my own opinion because of all the hubbub. And I think much of that was meant to safeguard us.

I just went back to the book. Can't say for sure what I got last time, but this time I just got bored. Those thoughts had already been provoked. And pondered. and prayed.

I think they thought there was something special enough about Rob that what he said would have a greater impact that the utterances of another man. I suspect that there is nothing that special about any of us. Maybe we have more influence for a season, like a light bulb that one day will burn out or break.

How does the influence of a man, even an inspired man, even a God-inspired man, compare with the splendor God has displayed all around? Isn't it his loving kindness that does the trick? Okay, it may sometimes be his lovingkindness as demonstrated by his Church.

How will they believe?, the scripture asks. When they hear that there is an answer, and what the answer is. But don't they have to have the question first? Don't they first have to have a glimpse of something that makes the wonder about the Matrix? What if they had the question, asked the question, got the wrong answer, drank that KoolAid, settled on a path and persevered?

Need help. Look for help. Ask for help. Receive help. Be grateful for help. Say so.

So I guess what I am asking, Father, is if a man can distract a man from God? Without the mans cooperation?

To me you are too wonderful for that. And I am so grateful for that.