Mmmmmm...Baked Goods Tuesday!
posted by Kendal | 4:45 PM
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34 Comments:
Kendal - Multiple pictures of you in your office in the same position. Not to point out the obvious, but your computer is always in the same place and your feet are always propped up in the same location. Also seems that the same books are located in the same position on your desk. Is there any intentionality to this position that we find you in every Tuesday?
I didn't even notice Kendal in the pictures until you mentioned it. All I see is the goodness that is BGT!
AHHHH!!!! How did I forget that yesterday was baked goods Tuesday and who in the world made that cake, it looks AMAZING!!!! Any leftovers??
I don't know how you forgot ... maybe did you forget to pray yesterday, because I think if you had listened to the still small voice of God He would have brought BGT to your mind.
Yes, the cake is delicious, and yes, there are left overs. That is an important part of BGT ... anyone is welcome to contribute and/or partake.
Will,
"I don't know how you forgot ... maybe did you forget to pray yesterday, because I think if you had listened to the still small voice of God He would have brought BGT to your mind."
That's just weird.
Out of concern for the spiritual integrity of Baked Goods Tuesday, I feel compelled to level the charge of heresy upon this post.
The cake in this photo was not actually brought to the office ON Baked Goods Tuesday. It is in fact a cake which was delivered during the previous week.
Consuming it on Baked Goods Tuesday seems to me a desperate attempt to claim the providence of God over something which is actually the work of man. Just as the prophets in Jeremiah cried "Peace, Peace!" when there was no peace, I see here an intern crying "Baked Goods Tuesday! Baked Goods Tuesday!" when there was no BGT.
Again, weird!
Bob, you speak too soon. Kendal and I discussed this matter in the office after you left. Carefully seeking to preserve the spirit of BGT, we decided that the essence of BGT is that we, without any personal expenditure of time or money, enjoy baked goods in the office on a Tuesday. So I ask you:
1) Did we enjoy baked goods in the office on a Tuesday? Yes.
2) Did we ourselves provide said baked goods? No.
As Michele would say, "Done and Done."
Sometimes God -- seeing ahead that his people will forget -- provides in advance from outside sources. In other words, this is not in fact a "work of man", but rather a special provision from God.
"And... we're done."
Anonymous comments are weird.
Walker, I see your logic, however I must say this is a revision of history, not a faithful dedication to it. Like our Roman Catholic friends, you have revised your theology, then read backwards into history to make the events fit with your new definition. It was fairly clear to all who were there on the inaugural BGT that BGT was an expectation of the supernatural provision of God ON Tuesdays.
It is indeed the ideal, and most exciting way to celebrate BGT. I will give you that. I'm just saying that this was a special provision for a this day. If this kind of thing were to happen again, I would no doubt question BGT in its entirety ... and probably fire Kendal.
I pray that the gospel will allow our pastors (and intern) to be reconciled to each other in the theology and possible heresy involving BGT.
this is getting beyond ridiculous
Kendal's shoes--definitely resting on top of his Bible: disrespect or a literal interpretation of Eph. 6:15?
If it weren't beyond ridiculous it might be misconstrued as serious.
Do not speak out against BGT! Repent and believe!
Does anyone care that the cake and heresy in question is popularly known as "Better than (wink wink) ANYTHING cake" with "anything" being a topic out of bounds for this post.
At least, that's what the picture looks like to me. I"m a huge fan of such cake, and would ask that the accusers of heresy have a taste before throwing stones.
Aaron
Walker,
I'm sad and mildly offended by your questioning of me as being the "Anonymous" blogger posting about the weirdness of BGT. Was it not I who initiated BGT with chocolate chip, blueberry, banana nut and cornbread muffins (still warm, just out of the early Tuesday morning oven, I might add)? YES! It was in fact!
So I MIGHT use the word "weird" out of context according to you and Kendal... and Bob... and probably a handful of other people from time to time. That being the case, there’s no need for questioning my loyalty to and appreciation of BGT. I wouldn’t dare use any word other than WONDERFUL to describe the goodness that BGT is and all the not-so-serious blog comments that surround it.
:o)
Ivy,
You did initiate the inaugural BGT with your warm freshly-baked goods, of this there is no doubt. But it seems that the "bun" in your oven has forcibly pushed out and left no room for some delicious muffins. I cry foul... and suggest you get a bigger oven.
Kendal,
1. Thanks for the acknowledgement and you’re welcome for initiating BGT.
2. You're almost as funny as I am.
3. Sorry… but not really - the "bun" in my oven takes precedence over feeding you muffins. However, it is very likely that I may feel convicted about neglecting my BGT duties and in turn bless this office with some delicious, warm, moist muffins this coming Tuesday.
was i the only one who actually worked at the cd office today? i thought you all were deep in thought or spiritual reading. apparently you were posting on here all day.
aaron, i can attest that the cake was, in fact, better than anything.
Actually, Patrick, your discipleship to Jesus would require that you NOT be able to attest to whether or not the cake is better than...
Kendall, you're still so slim after eating all that food. What's the secret???
i said anything....you assumed i meant something in particular...although i guess that would be included in "anything." i shall clarify...the cake was better than most things i have experienced, with the exception of moms prime rib.
"Better than most-things cake" it has a ring to it. . . . .
I agree that Kendal is rather slender in spite of his obvious dedication to baked goods.
Kendal just has Walker take pictures of him filling his face. He doesn't actually eat the rest of what you see. He may have forgotten to mention on here that he's allergic to sugar. So any baked goods that one would like to bring in can bypass the ledge next to Kendal's desk and take them directly to my office (feel free to set them either on my desk or the poang chair).
I think that we must all remember that our worship of God is not based upon the (baked goods) offerings we bring, but the state of our heart as we stir the batter:
"You do not delight in baked goods, or I would bring them; you do not take pleasure in better-than-almost-anything cake.
The baked goods of God are a broken spirit; a broken and contrite heart, O God you will not despise."
Psalm 51 (sort of)
clatterbuck is my hero. He is neither weird nor ridiculous. Just plain hilarious!
30 comments! In addition to bringing delight to tastebuds, Baked Goods Tuesday seems to have the added positive effect of bringing camaraderie among the community.
Thank you Hooley for your keen observation and prophetic words. God's providence is such that He desires all to experience the Joy that is BGT.
Wow! After reading these 30+ comments, I too hear God's still, small voice. It is prompting me to add my own small two cents.
1. Kendal does look awfully thin. I've been concerned for some time that he ONLY eats on BGT.
2. Kendal -- what's up with not eating this cake for an entire week after I sent it on your birthday?! Ugh! Worse than heresy!
3. The cake I sent him is known in my world as a Butterfinger Cake. I would not send my son a cake called Better than... well, i just wouldn't do it!
4. I assure Clatterbuck that this cake WAS baked with a broken spirit and a contrite heart...as my son is living in the coldest place he could find a friend AND he's not here in Austin with me...
I hope this helps!
And there you have it, straight from my Mom. BGT is a national affair!
Love you Mom!
I need an update on how BGT is going this week. My office is barren of baked goods.
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