REVrant 32.7 - Heaven Quote on a Starbuck's Cup
A little bit of heaven on Earth - Los Angeles Times.
The controversy apparently started after several Christians read Joel Stein’s quote about heaven on a Starbucks cup and took issue with him. Five people sent him Randy Alcorn’s book on heaven. Some started a personal boycott of Starbucks. Several contacted Stein, a columnist for the L.A. times – some were nice, and some were not so nice.
Stein wrote the linked column in the L.A. Times to follow up on the experience. Clearly, I found Stein’s perspective disrespectful…but also, insightful – meaning what? His comments provide a window into the hearts of people who are not looking forward to heaven. To all my Christian readers, what would YOU write on the side of a Starbuck’s cup about heaven?
This comes at a good time for me in that my sermon this weekend includes one point, based on John 14:1–4, about the hope of heaven as “our home.” You can hear it tomorrow at 8:45 or 10:45 am, or check the church website – www.4fbc.org – for an audio or video podcast. I’m going to think a little more before I suggest my five “heavenly” sentences for the side of a Starbucks cup!
That was a great sermon...as usual. :) But seriously, even Mitch's 10-yr-old nephew Carlos was attentive the whole time! He didn't ask once when it was going to be over, even though he was anticipating going to the Bronco game this afternoon with Mitch. That in itself it impressive. ;)
Looking forward to getting back to Romans...see you next year!!
Posted by: Anna Thorne | Sunday, December 30, 2007 at 03:38 PM