Star Trek fans will readily identify with the concept of Terran life as being carbon-based. It seems that all life-forms on this earth are fundamentally based on the element carbon. Star Trek posed a curious question about what would happen if there were life-forms based on other elements – silicon, for example – and then proceeded to give a look at how we “Terrans” might interact with other life-forms. Often there is conflict, but the intent is to find harmony, peace. We find harmony when we can establish some “common ground” and common cause that draws all life-forms together.
As we embark on a new academic year, many are looking forward to the National Youth Gathering in 2022. The theme chosen for this gathering is “In All Things” and is based on Colossians 1:15-20. You will see this on publications and wall hangings in the months ahead. The reason for this theme is that the Apostle Paul is writing about Jesus Christ. Paul writes,
“19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to
himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.”
That makes me curious… Rather than seeing ourselves as carbon-based life-forms, what if we really, honestly believed that Jesus Christ is the basis for ALL Life? Would that change our interaction with others? Would that make you want to share the hope that we have for a life in Christ?
He is, after all, “In ALL Things”!
Peace in Christ,
Pastor Jim Kirschenmann
As we embark on a new academic year, many are looking forward to the National Youth Gathering in 2022. The theme chosen for this gathering is “In All Things” and is based on Colossians 1:15-20. You will see this on publications and wall hangings in the months ahead. The reason for this theme is that the Apostle Paul is writing about Jesus Christ. Paul writes,
“19 For in him all the fullness of God was pleased to dwell, 20 and through him to reconcile to
himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, making peace by the blood of his cross.”
That makes me curious… Rather than seeing ourselves as carbon-based life-forms, what if we really, honestly believed that Jesus Christ is the basis for ALL Life? Would that change our interaction with others? Would that make you want to share the hope that we have for a life in Christ?
He is, after all, “In ALL Things”!
Peace in Christ,
Pastor Jim Kirschenmann
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