Ever since I subscribed to Netflix I have been watching some weird documentaries. They are often very thought provoking. They can be interesting, something that I strongly disagree with, or something that is just challenging. I think it is helpful to be challenged by things that we disagree with. Some parts of these documentaries can be rather offensive, but I do gain a broader perspective from them.
One documentary that I recently watched was 24 Hours on Craig’s list. Craig’s List is an internet site where you can buy used items, advertise events, and more. While some parts of it were weird and offensive with the perspectives of people who were emotionally/mentally disturbed (so I prayed for them), there were some things that were just quirky, and one thing that made me think.
One event that was advertised was called a “mob flash.” There were very specific directions for what to do in this mob flash. It was an invitation for a large group of people (anyone can come) to all meet at a particular place and does specific things at specific times. The documentary showed a random game of duck-duck goose with a couple hundred people. Anyone who wanted to was invited to meet and hang out afterwards. A person interviewed said, “I haven’t played that game since I was five! I had such a great time!
Another flash mob met in the lobby of a large business. At once they all acted like they were falling asleep. A few minutes later at the planned time everyone got up, looked refreshed, and left. Again, anyone who wanted to met at a place and hung out.
What an awesomely fun idea!
While I realize that not everyone can pick up and do something like that which is so spur of the moment, but many young people live just like that. I love the concept of meeting together for fun and letting relationships flow naturally. This is how my relationships have helped me grow in my faith. I believe that it just makes sense. Worship services, Bible meetings, and personal time with God is great and vital, but we can also grow through doing life together! We all need relationships that keep us accountable, teach us, challenge us, and encourage us.
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Dave - one Netflix documentary I HIGHLY recommend is "Deep Water". It starts as an action documentary (of an around-the-world, solo sailboat race), and becomes a fascinating glimpse on how we act when we think we are alone. Sorry, I don't want to give away more details than that!
Steve
(a guy from the September DRINK conference)
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