"An advertisement keeps popping up for a new paraphrase of the Bible.
It's a full page, color photograph of a woman who appears to be young,
sophisticated, well educated, with a hint of cynicism. 'Pastor,' the
caption reads, 'if you want to reach me, you better watch your
language.' The inside cover elaborates: 'Distractied by deadlines and
bills, this is the only time she takes to nurture her spiritual life.
You can't afford to lose her attention when you reference Bible passages
that are too lofty and obscure.' Why can't a good pastor respond, 'No,
this isn't about making things comfortable for you. If you are baptized,
then this speech that the Bible uses is your language. You have to make
an effort to understand it, to live in its world, and to breath its
air. If you are too distracted by deadlines and bills to take any time
outside this one hour a week for your faith, then you'll pardon me for
not losing the rest of my congregation to the world just for you."
(From A Better Way: Rediscovering the Drama of God Centered Worship)
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