one truly great thought

as i wrapped up McManus' book, i came across a great thought that has to be shared. if you haven't yet bought the book "The Barbarian Way," do so. McManus' discussion on the church and the believer ought to be required reading for all who want so much more from their own personal faith experience, as well as wanting more for the church

towards the end of the book, McManus writes this:
"...most groups of animals have unique names or designations when they dwell together. with insects, most of us know that bees are called swarms, and ants are called colonies. among ocean life, i was aware that whales are pods, and fish are schools. cattle are herds, birds are flocks, and if you watch Lion King you know a tribe of lions is a pride. if you grew up in the country, you might know that crows are murders. maybe the most unnerving one is an ambush of tigers.
i was surprsised to learn that a group of buzzards waiting around together to feast on leftover carnage is called a committee. just this one insight is worth the price of the book. this explains so much of what's going on in churches--a lot of committees waiting around to live off human carnage.
...but my favorite of all is the group designation for rhinos."

(to find out why rhino's are his favorite designation, you'll have to read the book.)

my father-in-law has a little figure that sets on his desk or bookshelf that says, "for God so loved the world, that He didn't send a committee." now we know why.