Further Thoughts

We're still reading in the Christ Plays in History section of our book--through the end of June. Here are some things I've been reflecting on:

+The whole idea of living sacrificially is, I think, so much deeper than what I conceptualize at a surface level of thought. It does, to quote Peterson, "easily blur into generalities." I think it's easy for me to affirm the idea of a sacrificial life in lots of areas, but I have become aware that I don't like the idea of sacrifice when it comes to something like giving up the "right" to be understood, for example. I find I want to explain myself, to make sure another understands why I am not at fault or wrong. I find myself tempted to share what I know about anothe person that would "prove" that he/she is the one causing the problem, or whatever. I'm not stating this very clearly because it has just started to buzz around my head recently--there I go explaining myself...
+I continue to really appreciate the almost sacramental regard for hospitality expressed here. I do think a shared meal is such a basic place to make connections with other people--those we love and like and those we don't...It has taken me awhile in my life to relax and get over the need for perfection when I "entertain". Though I still like things to be pretty and tasty, etc. I am just way more relaxed about it all, and I simply enjoy my guests so much more than I used to... What are some practices of hospitality y'all engage in?
+I do think an intentional relationship with people we don't agree with (other Presbyters, for example, across the theological and "issue" divides) over a meal would do much to help us relate well (with love, respect, no game-playing) even when we disagree and even when we feel the need to express those disagreements in public settings.