I got a call from my friendly neighborhood SBC rep today. Bad news. Our new house (1. 5 miles away) is out of their DSL coverage area. Even though it’s only 1.5 miles away. As of next week, we’ll be back to ‘high speed’ dial up…whatever that is. Yes, it’s only $9.95/mo. but it will [...]
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Welcome to the 80’s…
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Box Everything
Tonight we are packing all our worldly possessions. (BTW, we have WAY too much stuff). Tomorrow we begin the process of moving 1.5 miles to our new home. We might as well be moving to Afghanistan–we still have to pack everything.
But we still have too much stuff. I’m reminded of the great theologian [...] -
Drop Everything
Out of the mouth of Maeghan Bell, came great words of wisdom at The Dive Sunday night.
We’re talking about characteristics of a disciple. Things like honesty. Faithfulness. Stuff like that.
Maeghan pokes her hand up. She says, “There’s a song we sing in Big Church that goes, ‘Take up your cross and follow me…’. ” We [...] -
Shiny, Happy People
*WARNING: Rant Ahead*
Thank you, Michael Stipe.
Just reflecting today on Rita and the powerlessness of man-powered ministry. We give atheists less and less to disbelieve everyday. We are polytheists; our gods are Comfort, Convenience, Prestige, Ego, and Power.
We forget we are aliens, for we no longer experience lack, fear, humility, service, weakness, brokenness, etc. that [...] -
I’ve Heard About It, But….
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My Decision
Paul Westerberg is one of my favorite songwriters. While living in the Land of Random, I pulled out his 14 Songs CD this morning and the following tune really grabbed my attention in a new way. Here’s a short excerpt:
You don’t blow like the breeze you were born to be
You die down in the trees [...] -
World On Fire
Before Hurricane Katrina, there was Sarah McLaughlan. And Sarah was good. Organic. Earthy and rootsy. I just realized this morning that many of you may have not seen this video yet.
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Happy Birthday, Dylan!
In just a few days, our little one will turn 2 years old! Happy Birthday, Dylan!
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The Blogger’s Prayer
A good reminder for those of us who congregate in this (cyber)space…. it originally appeared here.
Our Father
who lives above and beyond the dimension of the internet
Give us this day a life worth blogging,
The access to words and images that express our journey with passion and integrity,
And a secure connection to publish your daily mercies.
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How Shall We Then Blog?
The following was written by MumJones, (Andrew’s, er, I mean, TallSkinnyKiwi’s wife…) and brought a smile to my face this morning….
how shall we then blog?
with smile we publish glad tidings daily
with giggle we reveal our mundane humanity
with sigh we mirror the tragedies of broken people
with shout we send healing words through a keyboard
with bitten lip [...]
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