For me, his philosophy that "Every human transaction, therefore, whether social or economic, is an opportunity either to dignify or to exploit our fellow man." is best summed up by a quote variously attributed to him as something like ""The world will never starve for want of wonders; only for want of wonder."
Let's say it's time to evaluate the ministry.
Given this thesis: does it work for you or against you?
So, the habitat build has lost it's interest for people. It's become rote and all they really want is our money. We need a more compelling story. Like Extreme Home Makeover.
The missions program has lost it's appeal. We need a live satellite phone hook up with our missionary partners during worship (both services).
Our worship has become liturgy by numbers. We need some compelling solos or a quartet. Or a little girl to sing.
The first hurdle is to understand wonder- a collective lump in the throat of the community as well as wonders- I think we can get the lead guitarist from the church across town (I've heard he's not happy there.)
But: we can't just bring in more wonder.
One person's wonder is another persons wonders. We need a dialog.
Like always.
And maybe this time it could be tell me about the last time you experienced wonder during worship, missions, etc.? And maybe: were there any wonders involved?
Would it help to admit that we are hungry for both?
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