When we talk about loving our neighbors, it’s always easy to love folks who like us and love us back. And yet on the flip-side, it’s just as easy to make excuses as to why we don’t need to love those who have treated us wrong, or hurt us.
But imagine showing love to a group bent on bringing harm to you, your family and your friends — simply because of the color of your skin.
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(photo of Greg Russinger @gregrussinger being interviewed for Idea Camp – from @danielkim)
Well this will likely be my final set of notes from The Idea Camp DC :-(. Even missing a couple sessions the weekend un-conference was pure greatness in my mind. Lots of things to chew on and “take home.”
So without further ado – here are my notes from the closing session ::
(read part 1)
(read part 2)
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I missed a couple sessions since my last post but thought I’d pass along a few notes before the closing session.
Several people have also been live blogging the event and I’ll try and track down their blogs to pass along their notes as well.
I wrote about The Idea Camp a while back. I had hoped to have a local viewing party, but it never quite panned out. Instead I’m watching online physically by myself, but what seems like I’m right there with everyone thanks to technology.
Thanks to free online streaming and Twitter I’ve been watching and listening to a majority of the conversations taking place this weekend in DC. So far its been great.
I’ve been twittering my notes, so for those who haven’t been able to keep up, and for archival purpose, here are some of the notes I’ve taken through the pre-session and the first breakout session…
Hopefully these notes will spark creative ideas and innovation within your own groups.
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Not sure who started it, or where it came from, but found out about the #myfavoritebiblestory Twitter meme last night at dinner.
The basic gist of it is “What’s your favorite Bible story” but complete with irony and sarcasm.
What’s really interesting is to see how folks have responded. While many of the tweets have come from one or two people, they’ve been retweeted and added to by a number of folks. And I would say the irony of these stories highlight some of the real issues people have with the Church and Christianity today.
So the question is, do we ignore it by calling it offensive, or do we start working to fix it?
Hope no one takes offense, but these are some of my favorites….
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Thanks again to everyone for your continued support of our Laundry Love efforts.
This week is a great week for Laundry Love People in the Dallas area!
On Sunday afternoon, our friends in Waxahachie launched their first Laundry Love effort and I saw this update via Facebook:
Our laundry of love started off slow but after 5 pm we were able to help between 5-10 families with their laundry. It was really awesome watching Austin and Elizabeth meeting people they did not know and offering help.
On Thursday evening, more Laundry Love People will come together and launch a new effort in Mesquite (on Galloway near the hospital).
And on Saturday, we’ll be back in Glenn Heights for our 4th gathering at our normal laundromat! Can’t wait!
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