Genuine dirty feet.

I am currently exploring the wonder that is western Pennsylvania. They have rolling hills...that is hills that roll. And we had coffee last night at a coffee shop owned and operated by a crazy goat. Super fun.

I am still reading Jesus with dirty feet, and pondering Jesus and his response to people, ideas, situations. All I know is that the modern church and modern religion for that matter have created so many rules and standards that they defend in the name of being biblical, and it's really hard to break those down in my mind. For instance, when I am in the middle of a situation, wondering how to respond, I want to know how to respond in a way that is driven by love, and true to a heart that is following Jesus, but my mind immediately wants to respond in a way that I have been told to, that is the "right" way in accordance to my Christian upbringing.

But is "Christian" this set, standardized way of living, a creed, and commitment to a lifestyle? I was reminded while reading this book that Christian means "Christ-followers". That's all.

There's no rule, creed, or set way of life that is more important than first looking to Christ, to Jesus, and who he was, who he is, and who he longs for me to be. A Christ follower. To respond in love, in truth, and in accordance with who I have discovered Jesus to be.

Why have we made it so difficult? And where did things get so off course?