A Month in the Life

A lot of people have been talking about Donald Miller's book, Blue Like Jazz. I finally decided to jet over to Amazon.com (of course clicking through the link at 90&9 to push some proceeds to them) and purchase this book. I also bought Searching for God Knows What. I'm in the middle of Blue Like Jazz, and so far I've agreed with most of Miller's thoughts. However, this one exert didn't follow with a hearty amen. I'm not sure if I agree with what he says.

"A friend of mine, a young pastor who recently started a church, talks to me from time to time about the new face of church in America - about the postmodern church. He says the new church will be different from the old one, that we will be relevant to culture and the human struggle. I don't think any church has ever been relevant to culture, to the human struggle, unless it believed in Jesus and power of His gospel. If the supposed new church believes in trendy music and cool web pages, then it is not relevant to culture either. It is just another tool of Satan to get people to be passionate about nothing." (emphasis mine).

The discussion has been tackled by many people; it was even discussed here at 90&9. Where does the church stand in today's postmodern society? Can we remain relevant? Will we? I think many A/P's are moving in a new direction when it comes to making the church relevant. I know personally, my church is doing more community service, and breaking out of our 4 walls to see that people's needs are met not just spiritually but physically.

My problem with this passage lies in the part about trendy music and cool web pages. I wouldn't say that either of those are tools of Satan. If that was our only focus, then yes, I would agree. But a church that believes in "Jesus and the power of His gospel" is not focusing on the music and websites, but simply using that as a lure. Is that not a way to "go out in the highways and hedges and compel them to come?" How more relevant can you get??

Maybe I just interpreted Miller wrong, but I'm a bit confused with his theory there. What do you think??

Questions, comments, concerns? Please feel free to E-mail me!

Technological Advances

That editor over at 90&9 must be Southern cuz he sure knows how to make a girl feel at home. He's helping me try out some new technology with blogger. Apparently, I can post entries through email! Who knew?? So we'll see how this works out, and then you faithful readers don't have to fret all day anxiously awaiting my post!

**Southern Term**
cuz. [k uh zz] - conjuction. Short for because
cuz. [k uh zz] - noun. Short for Cousin
I don't date my cuz. Why? Cuz I live in Mississippi not in Arkansas

My Acceptance Speech

I’d first like to thank God for blessing me with the ability to entertain 37+ people as a blogger. Without His help, I wouldn’t be here, and someone else would. I’d also like to thank Mr. Kent Curry for inviting me to share my inane musings with you. I’m sure he’ll regret this come June. And to a special lady who inspired me to share my life with people who have never met me in person all via the World Wide Web. Thanks for encouraging me to make a fool out of myself for the whole world to see!

Introductions

All joking aside, I do feel honored to be invited as a blogger here on 90&9. I’m a bit nervous to tell you the truth. I do blog on a regular basis, but it’s different at my own site. If you don’t like it, then don’t read it. However, being on someone else’s site puts the pressure on me to give the people what they want. Hopefully I can do that this month!

For those of you have never met me, here is the formal introduction:

My name is Kimberly Rigney. I’m 23 years old and happily single. I live in the Mississippi Delta and attend a UPCI church where I serve as one of the Youth Leaders and the Drama Team Director. I also teach Junior High and High School History and supervise the Yearbook Staff in a local public school. If I sound familiar it’s because I have written articles for 90&9 before, most recently about my trip to Italy with SAM.

Any other important information can be discovered at my personal blog or in posts here throughout the month of May!

Here’s the Deal

I plan on blogging every day. However, the school computers block the blogger.com website. Therefore, I will only be blogging in the evenings from here on out. I will try my hardest not to bore you with “You’ll never believe what my dumb student did today” stories. However, as a teacher, I do feel it is my duty to educate the readers.

I’ve asked myself what I have to offer that other “Month in My Life” bloggers have not offered. The answer? Southern Vernacular! So, periodically I will throw in a Southern term at the end of my post with its definition. I’ll try and keep you learning something new everyday! (This will probably help you Yankees translate the posts!)

I look forward to our month together!

**Today’s Southern Term**
y’all or ya. [yawl, yuh] – pronoun. To be used in the place of you or you all.
I hope y’all enjoy my blog, ya hear!

Questions, comments, concerns? Please feel free to E-mail me!

Well, this is the last frontier for me. I have throughly enjoyed the "simulated" conversations over the last month. (not to be confused with "stimulated" ;)) Anyway, I'm finishing up finals at the moment, and decided to take a break and bid everyone a fond farewell.

And in continuing the tradition of numerating my to do list of each day, lol, I bought the Bjork box set today. And can I just say, OMG!!!!!! It's incredible. There are six mini CD's and one remixed version of the Greatest Hits CD. Anyway, that's the basic premise of my day. I've had a blast, and if you want to "continue the conversation" hit me up at. (www.myspace.com/theaudiogeek) or if you prefer (http://memphis.facebook.com/profile.php?id=38908207)

Until next time,
Billiam