Shoe Dog Decisions with David Corsi

In 1982 I was ordained in downtown Chicago. The service was a big
deal. My favorite preacher, Steve Brown, whose God-like voice you
hear on the intro to this show, came and preached. Lots of my
friends were there, my little start-up church which is still
alive and well today was hosting the occasion. It had as much
formality to it as I can stomach, including what is called a
“Charge” to the newly ordained minister, me. That was delivered
by my favorite Philosophy professor who had driven 420 miles to
be there. Dr. Tom Gregory. I was humbled and honored by his
presence.


Do you know what he said? I’ll never forget it because it made me
squirm. His opening line was, “John, you have beautiful feet.” I
thought I was going to die. This was a very proper curmudgeon,
not given to the type of shocking lines I liked to deliver. What
was his point?


He went on to quote from the prophet Isaiah (52:7), “How
beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good
news.” The Apostle Paul quotes this in his letter to Romans
asking how people can believe if they have not heard. So feet are
this wonderful image of the good news of Christ being taken from
one place to the next. My professor knew of my desire for people
to hear the good news of the gospel, particularly those who had
heard bad news in the places good news was to dominate. At Church
Hurts And, we know that is too often the Church.


But let us get back to feet. Do you remember when athletic shoes
were called “Tennis Shoes” or sneakers? The only brand names I
remember were PF Flyers and Keds and the color options were black
or white. Now, do you remember your first pair of athletic shoes
which weren’t canvas? If you aren’t old like me, you won’t
remember that.


What we have on our feet today is simply an established fashion
statement, and today we get to glimpse inside that athletic,
fashion shoe world, jump into the basketball court and then take
a trip to the Philippines with a man who knows the inside story.


Welcome, Shoe Dog David Corsi to Church Hurts And.


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