Jack’s Buzz

My wife tivoed “So You Think You Can Dance?” This reminds me why I need two big screen, high def TVs. It also exemplifies how pitiful our culture of self-esteem has become. These peoples’ families and friends have LIED to them. I watched a half hour of pure pain last night. People completely certain they can dance but can’t.

I watch the first three weeks of “American Idol” for the same reason. My dark side gets a kick out of watching people who sing like a wounded cat argue with entertainment experts about their greatness. Delusion is alive in America. I love the cruel honesty of the judges.

Despite the norm of false encouragement from fam for REALLY bad performances, a lot of people have amazing talent and shine. It’s a wonderful gift to tell someone the truth about his or her lack of talent. Sort of a “go do something meaningful and stop the nonsense” kick in the pants. Occasionally, someone bad takes advice and improves or, better, he exchanges dreams.

I wonder why we don’t give preachers and church planters the same gift. God doesn’t give you dreams to taunt you. But if people give a guy false critiques, how will he know? We seem to have created a culture of dishonest passivity. What do you say? Let’s try to hold Christian leaders to the standard of excellence the Bible demands. I’m not just talking about excellence in speech and interpretation, but character and love. Honest love like on the dance show–try it this Sunday!