Peace for the Commissioned Throat

Cheyenne Spring, Manitou Springs, Colorado

Cheyenne Spring is probably the most unique of the mineral springs in Manitou. Granted it, like Shoshone, is a natural artesian mineral spring and has been flowing long before Manitou was a city. Like Shoshone it was originally bottled and sold as healing water. Yet the modern sculpture that now pours out the mineral water is unlike any of the others in town.

Christians are called to look different in the world. The peace which Christ brings into the world is different. His call sent him to a virgin who was betroth to be married. His call sent him to a manger. His call sent him to a cross and a grave. All of this is a little wacky according to human standards.

"And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body."  Colossians 3:15 English Standard Version

And the work of the baptized is a little wacky according to the world. We are called to give to the one who asks from us, turn the other cheek and go the extra mile. This is not normal behavior but it is for Christians...or it ought to be.

Christians are not called to blend in to society but to be peacemakers. On this Third Sunday in Advent we remember that as the children of God we are called to be a little wacky.

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Text and Photographs ©Copyright 2012-2014 Douglas P. Brauner.  ARR.