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Shrek the Third

We went to see this on Saturday. I quite enjoyed it.

I like noticing what movies imply about relationships. In this one Shrek first tries to lecture Artie into doing what he wants and all that produces is arguments. After a while Donkey points out Shrek’s not getting through to Artie, so Shrek goes into some weird ‘street talk’ which he evidently thinks is language Artie will relate to. But that makes no difference – it’s not the words Shrek is using which are failing to connect with Artie, it’s his attitude. Finally Shrek sits down and is kind to Artie. He doesn’t lecture him or use contrived language. He just empathizes and shares a story from his own life that connects with Artie. That’s when their acquaintance turns into a friendship.

05-22-2007 |

Where we find connection

On Rachel’s blog entry about her experience at the Women’s Convergence Conference, Jim asked:

This makes me wonder- where do women who don’t identify with gatherings where following Jesus is valued go to find this kind of connection? or do they even need it?

I’d like to generalize this and ask men and women:

• Do you need the sort of connection Rachel found at the conference?
• If so, where do you go to find it?

02-06-2007 |

Friends

I was thinking about friendship yesterday.

• How do you define ‘friend’?
• How did you meet the best friends you have?
• How have your friendships changed over time?
• If someone said to you “I want to be your friend” would that draw you to them or push you away?
• What’s one of the best things a friend has ever done for you?

10-03-2006 |