Still getting used to this blogging thing. I know that I have to have to actually post entries here to consider myself a legitimate blog.
So I’m having another crack at it.
I’m going through a book study of THE LIFE OF A GOD MADE MAN by Dan Doriani and while I’m not too fond of his writing style, he definitely has some good content that is worth reviewing. In the chapter “A Man and his Play” Dan gets really theological about the nature of play. Getting past my personal hang-ups about how he approaches it, I think Dan’s real message is “Glorify God by enjoying your recreation and leisure time! Enjoy God’s nature! Maintain your playful spirit!” We shouldn’t feel guilty for playing or spending time at rest…but in a world that values hard work, it requires a measure of humility to actually take time to structure “play”. Even God Rested.
I love this time of year…I really enjoy disc golf, and I get a lot more time to play the game now. It keeps me in shape (especially the way we play, either running from pad to disc to hole, or pulling a wagon full of ornery boys). Here is the Innova Disc Golf website if you want to be cool.
Thank you God for giving us play.
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