Here’s a great parody (3 min. video) meant to poke fun at Christians who spend so much time with other Christians that we rarely move beyond the Christian bubble. I can identify with that … how about you?
After you watch the video, let me know how you (personally) get out of the bubble and be a “friend of sinners” without making friends with this world.
Life Together 
October 22, 2008 at 4:05 pm
Funny, but actually convicting! One of the many things that struck me is how we, as Christians, tend to want to try to make earth into a sort of heaven with nothing “bad” in it. Then we love it so much here that we forget to long for something greater, or even to long for Jesus.
October 22, 2008 at 4:45 pm
what wise words from my wife above …
October 22, 2008 at 6:13 pm
A question I have always had: Does sending our kids to Christian schools and colleges further drive them into this bubble? I see the advantage of a religious education during a formative time of a child’s life but also the advantage in exposing them to the world in a somewhat controlled environment (school) so that they might be more bold and prepared later as adults. I’m not sure of the right answer and will probably feel differently once its my kid that I have to make the decision about.
All that being said, while I find it easier to befriend non-Christians because I work in a secular occupation, I’m convicted that I still have somewhat of a bubble even in those relationships. Its a struggle to direct them towards Christ and share what I have.
October 22, 2008 at 7:36 pm
Hey Josh,
Your question no doubt opens a big can of worms! I would love to talk to you more about it in person.
You said, “I’m not sure of the right answer and will probably feel differently once its my kid that I have to make the decision about.” I would agree and would simply add that I don’t think there is a “right” answer.
I’m sure Jaime and I will continue to prayerfully evaluate what education choice is best for our children as the years go by. Right now we have chosen to send our children to a Christian school but that may change in time.
When it comes down to it, every parent is responsible to pass on their faith to their children and be the primary teachers in their lives. Some are dogmatic on this issue, but I don’t believe there is one right way or right answer to the “schooling question.”
I think the bigger question is whether I’m growing in my love for the gospel. If I love the gospel I will want to live it and share it with others. And in so doing, burst out of my “Christian bubble” and be an example to my kids. That’s the biggest challenge for me.
October 22, 2008 at 11:06 pm
Sorry to veer a little off topic. That is something I’d like to get your opinion on sometime but really won’t be a pressing concern until about four years from now.
Back on topic… Going along with Jaime’s comments, I think we misinterpret the desire for heaven that is laid on our hearts and make it a desire for heaven on earth. God gave us a longing for eternity but we feel satisfied with the tiny little heaven we set up for ourselves. Its foolish that we drink from a puddle and feel satisfied when God has told us to look for so much more.
October 23, 2008 at 1:15 pm
Hey Doug,
I always like Jim Luebe’s football illustration. You get into the (Christian) huddle to work and grow as a team. You go out to your position and that is where the action is! You can’t play good football without regular huddling, but you can’t just huddle.