THE

BEAUTY OF

TRANSLUCENCE

 As spring immerges and the countdown until summer begins I’ve notice a reoccurring trend among the new fashion looks for the upcoming season.  The rise of the Translucent Age!

 

It looks like one of the more popular styles for the summer is a fresh take on a summertime classic the basic t-shirt. Reminiscent of the see through craze of the late 1980’s this sheer translucent tee looks poised to be the hipster sensation of the summer.

 

Although I personally am not keen to the style I think there is a lot to be said about its design. Its translucent construct invokes a sense of boldness and assurance among those daring enough to dawn the shirt. And its unbranded motif is a perfect illustration of how great design can be the catalyst in the transference of qualities from garment to wearer. 

 

And that got me thinking! There something about the intrinsic honesty woven within the shirts design that’s really interesting. By its nature it can do nothing but reveal the true form and essence of that which resides beneath it. Acting in function as a covering but in form as a window. I wonder what would happen if we as Christians dared to be translucent. What would happen if we stopped trying to mask our faith to accommodate the world and revealed whom we truly are inside?

 

So often we establish ourselves at our jobs, with co-workers, and among mutual friends all without ever leaving a single shred of evidence that we are followers of Christ. But if we truly share in this endosymbiotic relationship with Christ then we should be obliged to show case the Christ within us.

 

Yes, I believe the manner in which we live our lives is perhaps the strongest testimony we can offer, but I wonder if there is more required of us. If there is an obligation to become at least translucent if not transparent to the world around us.  After all we were called to be a shining light before men in a dark and faltering world, and what better way than to showcase Christ within!

 

~ Ambassador Peaceful

Everyone Gets Tired by Bryan Miller

Last night my beloved Spurs lost in the first round of the NBA playoffs.  This is the first time in a long time that they have been knocked out so early in the playoffs, but it was clear that they were tired and hurt.  After looking back on their season commentators and fans remembered that both Tim Duncan and Manu Ginoboli played in the Olympics over the summer.  Tony Parker and Tim Duncan played in the NBA All-Star game this year and several new comers have never played in the NBA playoffs before. Anyone team who has their best players playing year around is going to find themselves tired and injured.

 

I thought about my own life and the many things I have been through in the past year and realized it is okay to be a little tired and possibly needing to recover from injury.  Life can deal some heavy blows and even the word says we should rest on the Sabbath.  The Spurs will have a longer summer break for the first time in a long time which will give them time with their families, time to heal and time to reflect on the great accomplishments they have had in the past several years. We should all do the same. 

 

God bless!