I am mulling a question posed by Erwin McManus via twitter, “Do we choose community? Does the community choose us? As outsiders are we willing to serve a people not our own and earn the right to belong?” I have many strong opinions that arise from being a former church staff member and now a (former staff member) who longs for such “community” again. (more…)
July 4, 2009
Choose or Chosen for Community?
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July 4, 2009
The pond and trails at I.H. Managerial Park were impressive today. More than I expected. It was a little quiet at first but as I was leaving several cars arrived to fish at the pond. There were a lot of picnic tables around the pond and it would be a great place for groups or families to enjoy.
Not bad photos for a cell phone, hmm?
That’s all! 
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- IH Managerial Park, Lakeland, TN; Yellow Trail
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- IH Managerial Park, Lakeland, TN; Yellow Trail
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- IH Managerial Park, Lakeland, TN; pond
July 3, 2009
Ten months after moving to Memphis I find myself still feeling like a visitor most days … however, I’m slowly finding (and forcing) the time to step away from work and explore this great city.
July 2, 2009
Fred Astaire + Michael Jackson: Smooth Criminal
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Fred Astaire + Michael Jackson – Smooth Criminal [short film]
A fun, great tribute to Fred Astaire + Michael Jackson.
Enjoy …
June 30, 2009
Something’s brewing …
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… in my mind.
And it’s not coffee at this time of day!
Being awake until 4am Monday morning gave me plenty of time to wonder “why” I couldn’t sleep. After thinking through people and issues to pray over I began to work through “lessons” I might need to meditate on.
I was reminded of a conversation with Mom a few weeks ago. A word she used has stuck with me since and the word came to mind again during worship services this past Sunday. The phrase Mom spoke to me was, “Engage with me Christy.” The word I want to use is “disengagement”. (more…)
