Curve ball?

So, I have worked at the Christian Book Outlet in Fayetteville for the past five years. It has definitely been an interesting experience. I must say it has had some of the best ups and worst downs. I mean I met my wife there. That is something I never would have dreamed, imagined, or any other thing that I could do. I am without words when it comes to my appreciation of God in letting me meet my best friend there. Also, while working there I had a MAJOR crisis of faith. At one point I wanted to not even worry about God anymore because His followers that I saw on a day to day basis were a bunch of lying, mean-spirited, hypocrites. I know that is harsh but it was my construction of reality. I am way past that now but five years in one place isn't a lot in the grand scheme of things but for a 22 year old that is quite a commitment. This Wednesday is my last day. I have mixed emotions. I am so glad to be escaping "Christian" retail but I have to find a new job in Siloam Springs. I am sad and happy at the same time. A dichotomy of emotions. I know that God has His hand all over my life and if I just listen I know it will be alright. However, it is always easier to stand years ahead of your old self and weigh the decisions you made and see the divine plan. So, I guess as Tara Leigh Cobble says "Here's to hindsight".

So, what is this curve ball? Well, upon moving to Siloam I went to there local Christian bookstore. I am clearly qualified and they are looking for help. I guess I am glutton for punishment. So, I turn in my application and get a call for an interview a while later. I go to the interview and I meet the owner of this store. I am expecting a normal interview. However, once he asked me what church I attended it was all over. I said Vintage Fellowship with pride. He immediately told me that he hated the emergent church. He said that all emergent churches hated baptists. Which I didn't know we were supposed to. I guess Robb and Aaron left that out. He told me that all Pentecostals are heretics. This was all because he believed that he was a filter for truth. That is bookstore should only sell truth. I just found it hard to swallow that this interview turned in to religious bashing. You know Christians are already known for what they hate. When we hate each other what comes of it? I just pray to have a loving attitude in the whole situation. It has been hard. He did say they would be doing call backs this week. I am not holding my breath.