talmidim

There's been something amazing about the last few days, I've been reading a bunch of random Piper articles as well as Augustine's Confessions and i'm blown away by it. The whole concept of knowing God and desiring him above everything else in the world just floors me. I can't imagine having a relationship with God on the level of Piper's or Augustine's, and yet I'm sure they both would say the same thing in regards to one of their heroes.

There is just something incredible about having the privilege of 1) existing in an intimate, beautiful relationship with the ground of all being and 2) following in the footsteps of giants of the past as you exist in that intimate relationship. The only thought that amazes me more than following in the footsteps of Piper, Augustine, Edwards, or Lewis is the thought of what it is I'm following.

let's get to the point right now.

i know what you're thinking, "another blog? who is this guy?"

good question, i'm not always sure myself, there aren't many things i'm sure of, but here are a few basic ideas that guide me:
1) the god in whom we live, and move, and have our being really does exist and we matter to him.
2) the best thing i can do with my life is to try to get to know this being the best i can.

that's it, that's why this blog is here. i'm one of the millions of religious blogs, i know, but if i thought this was a waste of time, i wouldn't post here. i think getting to know god is a community activity and if mine can be one more voice in the community, then this will not be a waste of time. maybe i'm just another brush trying to repaint old truths in a new way, but i'm alright with that.

so welcome to talmidim, enjoy your stay, make a comment or two,
~jake