The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 67, No. 21, Ed. 1, Friday, February 29, 1980 Page: 3 of 23
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God understands human nature
By BOB NUTT
o. Optimist Staff
The whole world knows thai nothing good
can conic out of something bad.
So now thai we've established what the
world thinks about that exactly what do u
think about it V
It seems we flippantly
reeite the verse. "All
things work to good lor
those who love the Lord"
(Romans 11:21!) and put on
a plastie. smile to hide
what . we consider I lie
wrong thoughts
thoughts like "I'm not
sure this circumstance will come out all
right !"
Sometimes I feel guilty when I have Tears
about things not being good. Not that I doubt
the Lord of course. ..but I wonder can he
i fully work it out;' And then I wonder if I had
enough faith would I have these fears at all?
I'm beginning to learn that my fears are
normal they're. OK and I am still OK while
thinking them. God understands and is willing
to be patient with me. lie accepts those fears
as pari of my being human and hopes they will
show me how much I need him. Hut that is not
what he has in mind as the best situation for
me.
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We're talking about Cod working in and with
a situation not just a bad situation. We're
talking about seemingly impossible cir-
cumstances and the people involved being
changed for the belter.
Perhaps the reason it is difficult for us to
understand Romans :2I1 is that we look at it
from our perspective a'nd if that is the case
then we obviously don't have a chance. Hut if
we could look at things the way the Lord does
that passage makes more sense.
Imagine that each of us could know
everything in the past and in the future. Then
we could know how to inlluence people's
thoughts maturity and even the situations
they were involved in. to show them how
things could work out in the best possible way.
At that point we each would be eager to do
that only hoping that people would be sen-
sitive to our wisdom so we could help them.
Thai's exactly what God has been wanting for
us.
Human nature tells us to be negative about
certain things including being positive. Hut
if we can continue to tell ourselves that our
every situation is in (Jod's control then our
lives will be under control. And that's positive.
Readers praise lectures review
'Quadrophenia'
To llu Editor:
David Ramsey your staff movie reviewer
has been olten criticized for what and how he
reviews. Well. I think commendations are now
not only appropriate but essential.
The review of "Quadrophenia" in the Keb.
22 issue was delightfully surprising to see. I
had seen the movie a week before but the
impact of it was still with me when I read
Ramsey's review.
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"Quadrophenia" contains nudity
drunkenness fornication cursing drug abuse
and violence and it is one or the best movies
I've seen that bravely shows such alternatives
as empty solutions' in the quest for the
meaning of existence.
Although there are two interpretations ol
the ending either explanation supplies the
viewer with the potent message that the
various things Jimmy Cooper tested as giving
hopcliil results were not what he wanted
because there was no substance in them to
answer questions to give comfort or to expose
meaning for his life.
People are climbing these same branches in
search or the same realities Jimmy was
looking for. ThesV. twig-strength solutions are
cmif v solutionsjKMiig explored by Christians
friends family and strangers. Each individual
is a huiiumbeing; therefore each has.newls.
"Quadrophenia" is an excellent movie that
exposes some and reminds others of the
outlets people are probing to fulfill their needs
today.
Thank you for taking the chances you did in
printing a review ol this movie. The. message
was worth the risk.
Heckv Miller
Lectureship blessings
To the Editor:
I'd like to comment on the Lectureship. This
was my first opportunity to attend the Lec-
tureship. I was only able to attend the Lec-
tures Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
My lire was blessed by the lecture from
Taylor MeKen.ie Tuesday night. His
message "Christian Stewardship" was a
timely one. He didn't mention the usual things
for example money. Instead he focused on
living what we say. He also offered
suggestions for earnest consideration and use
in this Christian race.
I was uplifted and encouraged. I had heard
so many things about Lectureship and after
witnessing the excitement the spiritual
blessings and "all those people" I look for-
ward to Lectureship '81 and all the things that
come with it.
I hope that there will be more emphasis and
focus on Lectureship instead of Sing Song. I
think both are important but Lectureship is
the most profitable when it all adds up. I was
assisted in organizing my priorities in a better
perspective.
I ask for the prayers of all and I commend
the Lectureship comittee for a fine week of
spiritual activities.
Regina Whiting
MUSEs 'No Nukes'
is good news album
ByL MARKCUBSTEAD
Optimist Staff
A series of concerts promoting a non-
nuclear future were presented last September
in Madison Square Garden by MUSE
(Musicians United for Safe Energy) a group
of artists and activists working for a future
built on the natural power of the sun and for an
end to the threat of atomic power plants and
nuclear reactors.
Headed by John Hall of Orleans and
Jackson Browne MUSE received the
cooperation of many Southern California
based performers to perform in the fjve-day
benefit. .
The concerts resulted in the production of a
three-record set and a soon to be released
feature film or the performances. The album
entitled "No Nukes" is an impressive
collection or .West Coast rock from the past
and present. All proceeds rrom the concert
album and Him will go to further aid the work
of MUSE.
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Musicians haven't actively voiced their
opinions against something since the Vietnam
War. ' t
The album features (he live ehergy of The
Doobie Brothers John Hall Jackson Browne
Crosby Stills and Nash ( James Taylor and
Carly Simon Bruce Springsteen Bonnie
Raitt Tom Petty Nicolette Larson Poco
Chaka Khan Jesse Colin ifoung Ry Cooder
Gil-Scott HeronI(Sweet Honey In The Rock and
Raydio.
The album opens with the Doobies'
"Depending On You" and Bonnie Raitt's
classic remake of ''Runaway." Also on the
first side is John Hall's ( reggae inflected
message "Plutoniurij Is forever" and
"Power" backed by the Dodbie'Brolhers.
Side two opens with the razor-sharp har-
mony of Carly Simon James Taylor and
Graham Nash singing Bob Dylan's classic
"The Times They Are A-Changing" and.Nash
soloing on "Cathedral" from the Crosby Stills
and Nash album.
Side Four contains James Taylor singing a
highly rowdy version of "Honey Don't Leave
L.A." The side ends with the famous
"Mockingbird" duet of James and Carly
Simon Taylor.
Bruce Springsteen and his E Street Band
close out side five by helping Jackson Browne
and Rosemary Butler through "Stay" from
Browne's "Running On Empty" album which
explodes into a typical Springsteen medley of
early rock and roll "Devil With A Blue Dress
On" and "Good Golly Miss Molly."
The final cut "Takin It To The Streets"
churned out by the Doobies features everyone
imagineable singing backup. James Taylor
adds a unique dimension to the song when he
sings the second verse.
Also included on the album are the
numerous studio musicians who back up the
featured performers. If it weren't for the
talents of Waddy Wachtel David Lindley
Russ Kunkel Leland Sklar Jim Keltner
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