Hehehe, Aaron, just now coming across your posts, but have to say, as a massive Star Wars fan, and someone who finds these analogies and theological parallels consistently far too close to home in Christian ministry, your essay is brilliant. Nothing is without coincidence, and the timing and theme of the prequels hitting a few years before the smartphones and social media giants dropped (Revenge of the Sith dropped a year after Facebook- the literal clone wars show streaming while tech was growing up, including me!) it’s almost like God might’ve had something to do with the idea. 🤔I’ve literally had the thought so many times, “I wish there were more Christians like Jedi.”
Funnily enough, this has led me to bump into (without intentional searching at times!) leaders and mentors, writers and Christians who really are all that. And more. They’re out there. An invisible brotherhood joined together by the Force of their increasing Faith, love for God’s nature and slow, quiet ways, and a quiet fire inside to pass it on. (Ever heard of Strahan Coleman?) ;)
If you pray that the Lord will send you Christians like Jedi, He absolutely will.
But a big high five, and kudos and your favorite coffee to you… it’s probably easier to become one than to train them. 😂
I’m working on a substack post right now pretty similar to this one, but taking the AI a slightly different direction! Would love to hear your thoughts when I drop it- probably be a week or two.
Such an honest open post. Thank you for this. Definitely not a Star Wars fan - not at all, but your words, your heart….. they spoke louder so I read to the end. Thank you for your heart for our youth.
Thank you for this insightful reflection. I appreciate the way you are able to hold on to the importance of the slow, human work of transformation while also acknowledging the value of new tools when used in their proper place.
As a fellow pastor and Star Wars fan, I'll just say that in this article, you are bringing balance to the force.
You are an excellent writer with an imagination that soars and sweeps my imagination. I would love to interact with you, extend the discipleship ideas, and perhaps dialogue over a cup of K-Cup Coffee. I commented and added my thoughts to one writer who wondered if I was friend or foe. Will you accept interactions?
Yeah, man. Of course I accept interactions. My biggest obstacle is just time. I'm in a very crammed season of life right now, but I always love discussing topics with kindred spirits.
Thank you for your kind words about my writing. It means a lot to me. To know that it's making an impact on some people. As far as coffee goes, I'm in the Oklahoma City area. Where are you?
AT LONG LAST! I HATH FOUND MY PEOPLE.
Hehehe, Aaron, just now coming across your posts, but have to say, as a massive Star Wars fan, and someone who finds these analogies and theological parallels consistently far too close to home in Christian ministry, your essay is brilliant. Nothing is without coincidence, and the timing and theme of the prequels hitting a few years before the smartphones and social media giants dropped (Revenge of the Sith dropped a year after Facebook- the literal clone wars show streaming while tech was growing up, including me!) it’s almost like God might’ve had something to do with the idea. 🤔I’ve literally had the thought so many times, “I wish there were more Christians like Jedi.”
Funnily enough, this has led me to bump into (without intentional searching at times!) leaders and mentors, writers and Christians who really are all that. And more. They’re out there. An invisible brotherhood joined together by the Force of their increasing Faith, love for God’s nature and slow, quiet ways, and a quiet fire inside to pass it on. (Ever heard of Strahan Coleman?) ;)
If you pray that the Lord will send you Christians like Jedi, He absolutely will.
But a big high five, and kudos and your favorite coffee to you… it’s probably easier to become one than to train them. 😂
I’m working on a substack post right now pretty similar to this one, but taking the AI a slightly different direction! Would love to hear your thoughts when I drop it- probably be a week or two.
Such an honest open post. Thank you for this. Definitely not a Star Wars fan - not at all, but your words, your heart….. they spoke louder so I read to the end. Thank you for your heart for our youth.
Thank you for this insightful reflection. I appreciate the way you are able to hold on to the importance of the slow, human work of transformation while also acknowledging the value of new tools when used in their proper place.
As a fellow pastor and Star Wars fan, I'll just say that in this article, you are bringing balance to the force.
Hello there, Craig.
Thank you!
Thank you for the interesting read and message.
You are an excellent writer with an imagination that soars and sweeps my imagination. I would love to interact with you, extend the discipleship ideas, and perhaps dialogue over a cup of K-Cup Coffee. I commented and added my thoughts to one writer who wondered if I was friend or foe. Will you accept interactions?
Yeah, man. Of course I accept interactions. My biggest obstacle is just time. I'm in a very crammed season of life right now, but I always love discussing topics with kindred spirits.
Thank you for your kind words about my writing. It means a lot to me. To know that it's making an impact on some people. As far as coffee goes, I'm in the Oklahoma City area. Where are you?
Cincinnati. Too bad.