Archives For March 2010

My laugh list

March 23, 2010 — 2 Comments
Jonathan and Laurie

Jonathan and Laurie (one of our very first photos together)

Reba Kennedy at Everyday Simplicity suggested this past week that everyone needs a laugh list.

I’ve found that all the bad stuff stops me from laughing, and if I start laughing, with even a mild giggle, then those bad feelings evaporate away. Poof! And I’m free to enjoy the rest of my day. Getting stuff done — instead of spending wasted energy on bad emotions/bad attitudes. Casting my cares.

So, as a matter of preparedness, I offer…

Jonathan’s Laugh List

So that’s my brief list. What about you? What’s on your list?

We live…

March 22, 2010 — Leave a comment

Welcolme to a data world

…in the corridors between the rooms of joy and suffering.

- Rob Bell via @Kimded

UPDATE: Thomas and Laura have some great posts on Rob Bell’s recent visit to Scotland as well.

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The ways of the world differ from the ways of the kingdom. In the economy of God’s kingdom, big does not beget big. It’s precisely the opposite. The overwhelming message of Jesus’ life and teaching is that small begets big.

– Skye Jethani The Divine Commodity
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St Peters Brewery

Originally posted at StPetersBrewery.info

I’ve witnessed a couple great examples of people truly living out love and forgiveness recently in my life — especially through some people very close to me. Their stories inspire me to believe that while St. Peter’s Brewery may be a fictional story — the ideas contained within it can truly be lived out day by day. Here’s a couple excerpts from Chapter 8 of St. Peter’s Brewery that deal with these ideas:
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Discussion on Ephesians 4

March 17, 2010 — 1 Comment

We’re discussing the 2nd half of Ephesians 4 this morning at What-A-Burger.

Would love to get your input on it in the comments below. I’ll share mine a little later in the day.
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