11.01.2007
So I got up this morning and decided to check out an old dive that recently changed ownership. It used to be "Java Junction" and I knew the owner pretty well, helped decorate, had some of my artwork up, spent quite a bit of time there. Playing music, watching bands, doing Bible studies, small groups, etc.
But now it's "The Broken Egg." A breakfast and lunch place that seems to be thriving compared to it's previous JJ state of being. The difference... the previous owner, a Christian and the new owner, in it for business.
I've watched numerous Christian endeavors fail for a number of reasons (too nice, just a 'ministry', kind of a side job, not enough killer instinct, and the list goes on). I think sometimes the church and Christ-followers can create great environments where people feel comfortable, but when it comes down to brass tax... they can't make it stick because they think too much like Christians and not enough like the world.
Now I know that might sound a little strange and first glance, but if we get inside the world's head more, if JJ had jumped in the world's head more... there would be HUGE differences. I'm pretty sure we can learn a little bit from this. Take away what you will, but I know I'm gonna think a little more like The Broken Egg.
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11/01/2007 4:00 PM
I hung out at the Java a few times...it needed to go, sad to say.
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