What is Shrinking The Camel all about?
Now, about that title, Shrinking the Camel: Remember the scripture In Matthew 19, where Jesus tells his crowd of disciples that it’s easier for a camel to get through the eye of a needle than it is for a rich man to get into heaven? Sure you do. Everyone knows that one. He was talking about us. Those of us in business, I mean. Those of us working to maximize shareholder value, trying to make a decent living, moving and shaking in the midst of global capitalism.
After he says this, the disciples are bewildered (as usual) and they say, “All right Jesus, enough drama. Really, how do you expect anyone to get into heaven, then?” This is one time I appreciate the dumb questions that those disciples asked.
I lean in a little closer, to hear the answer. Jesus tells them, “You’re right, boys. Lucky for you, with God all things are possible. I’m just telling you to be careful not to get too caught up with the money.” (My interpretation, of course.)
Jesus makes it very clear that the truth is, God can shrink that camel like magic, and it’ll slip right through the needle, no problem! Everyone always forgets that part of the story.
This blog is an attempt to integrate my spiritual life with business life. Minus the cliches, presumption and pretence. I hope you can relate.
Welcome to my Blog!
Thanks, I really enjoyed your thoughts and struggle to bring spirituality into the workplace.
Rob Sayre
Thanks for the uplifting thoughts. (One hour a day for three years… hmmm….) I’ve added a link from my blog to yours and will keep checking back!
Very funny introduction! Looking forward to reading your blog!
Yes! I can relate…although it’s from quite a different perspective
Brad, you seem like someone I’d enjoy having a conversation with over a cup of coffee!
Perhaps it’s my own ego-centricism, but I think that even if we have nothing else in common, folks our age (I’m 49) have witnessed some profound changes occur in this great country during our lifetimes.
There’s a blog subject for you…
I’ve really enjoyed what I’ve read so far!
Thanks for sharing your life and thoughts
I think sometimes I forget to give Him the credit for getting me where I am today. I don’t think I could have done it by myself. I look forward to reading more. Congratulations on being “Freshly Pressed”!
I love this.
Enjoying your posts. Blessings.
Take a look at this post. I remembered it when I read your title.
Fitting into Heaven
http://www.diningwithgod.org/?p=54
saw one of your poems (Order) on Every Day Poems. I liked it. Is there a place to view any other of your poetry offerings?
http://andtheotherthingis.wordpress.com/
I love this. Thank you for your inspiration.