Dos mil años después , el llamado a seguir a Cristo se ha re-empacado para ser suave, a prueba de problemas, lleno de oportunidades y promesas, pero sin riesgo, pasión ni sacrificio. ¿Es esto por lo que Jesús murió? Si Él escogió el camino de la cruz, ¿a dónde vacilaría en llevarnos? ¿Será posible que seguir a Jesús sea escoger el camino del bárbaro? Jesús nunca hizo un llamado prístino a una religión apropiada y segura. Jesús atrae a sus seguidores a un camino muy lejos de ser una ruta fácil. Es un camino lleno de aventura, incertidumbre, y posibilidades ilimitadas. El único camino que puede realizar los más profundos anhelos y deseos de tu corazón. Este es el camino del bá darla tu corazón al Único que puede hacerte plenamente vivo. Amarlo con intensidad y sencillez. Desatar la fe salvaje que llevas dentro. Ser consumido por la presencia de un Dios apasionado y compasivo. Ir a donde Él te envía, cueste lo que cueste.
Two thousand years later, the call to follow Christ has been repackaged to be smooth and trouble-free, filled with opportunity and promise but lacking risk, passion, and sacrifice. Is this really what Jesus died for? If He chose the way of the cross, where would He hesitate leading us? Is it possible that to follow Jesus is to choose the barbarian way? Jesus never made a pristine call to a proper or safe religion. Jesus beckons His followers to a path that is far from the easy road. It is a path filled with adventure, uncertainty, and unlimited possibilities. The only path that can fulfill the deepest longings and desires of your heart. This is the barbarian to give your heart to the only One who can make you fully alive. To love Him with simplicity and intensity. To unleash the untamed faith within. To be consumed by the presence of a passionate and compassionate God. To go where He sends you, no matter the cost.
Erwin Raphael McManus is an iconoclast known as a cultural pioneer for his integration of creativity and spirituality. He is an artist, entrepreneur, and cultural thought leader who is also the founder of MOSAIC, a community of faith in Los Angeles California. Known for their innovation, creativity, and artistry, MOSAIC has been named one of the most influential and innovative churches in America.
Engaging such issues as culture, creativity, change, and leadership, Erwin is widely known as a thought-provoking communicator, poet, and wordsmith. His travels have taken him to over 50 countries and he has spoken to over a million people from a wide variety of audiences, from professional sports, Wall Street investors, universities, film studios, and conferences across the world.
McManus is the author of Soul Cravings, Chasing Daylight, and other leading books on spirituality and creativity. His newest book is The Artisan Soul: Crafting your Life into a Work of Art.
Erwin Raphael McManus sees the imagination as the principle vehicle through which we create a better self, a better world, and a better future. He argues that creativity is both uniquely human and the essence of human uniqueness. Creativity, McManus contends, is a natural expression of our spirituality. When we are most fully alive we create out of love all that is good and beautiful and true.
Erwin has a BA in psychology from UNC Chapel Hill, a Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of Humane Letters from Southeastern University.
“Los civilizados construyen albergues e invitan a Dios a quedarse con ellos; los bárbaros se mueven con Dios dondequiera que Él escoge ir. El cristiano civilizado tiene una rutina; el discípulo bárbaro tiene una misión. El creyente civilizado conoce la letra de la ley; el discípulo bárbaro vive el espíritu de la ley. El religiosamente civilizado ama la tradición: el espíritu del bárbaro ama los retos. Los civilizados están satisfechos con el ritual; los bárbaros vives y prosperan en lo místico. Para el discípulo civilizado, la religión proporciona estabilidad y certeza; para el bárbaro, una vida en Dios es una vida de riesgo y misterio.” Un claro llamado a romper con la religión e ir tras lo que Jesús vino a enseñarnos, Jesús buscaba una relación real, viva y asombrosa con la humanidad, sin embargo el hombre arruinó este plan al querer encajarnos en cuatro paredes y ritos innecesarios.
Si alguna vez has sentido que no encajas dentro de la civilización de los Cristianos de hoy en día tal vez sea porque eres un Bárbaro ... Bienvenido a la Tribu!!!!!