Kim and I watched “Money Ball” last night. The movie stars Brad Pitt and is a story about a baseball manager who has a dream to change the way Baseball is played. No, he doesn’t want to change the rules of the actual game, just change the premise that money rules the way the game (Players) are chosen for teams. Instead of letting money rule his decisions, Pitts character decides to form a team of players that need a second chance. Based on the players statistics, a dose of grace, and a whole lot of courage, Pitt puts together a record beating team.

Even though the movie requires a small working knowledge of the game and a desire to see Brad Pitt, I think there is something in the movie for everyone to enjoy. I liked the movie because of the plot to change a system that is arguably antiquated. There is one line in the movie that I think sums up Pitt’s character and personality. Talking with his assistant about his dream for the game, Pitt says, “If we don’t change…we die”.

That’s not a bad mantra for the church, you know. And not a bad mantra for our personal journey’s of faith. The one constant that I have discovered about faith is that it is always changing and evolving. A healthy faith is like a muscle…it needs to be used and tested and worked to be viable.

There are some things about the church that should remain constant. Lord knows we need a little stability and foundation in this crazy world. But we dare not be so unmovable that the Holy spirit doesn’t have a chance.

“If we don’t change….we die”

Good words for the game of baseball.

Good words for the church.