Tag: Friends

A final What-A-Study

Me in the morning :: Wednesday's Whatastudy
Wednesday Whatastudy | Self portrait

This morning I wrap up more than 3 years of Wednesday morning What-A-Studies.

What a great time we’ve had. Until last fall Brian (our pastor) led the group. The group then multiplied and some moved to Chick-Fil-A in Waxahachie and a few of us stuck around in Red Oak.

I’ve been facilitating most of the conversations and have richly enjoyed each and every Wednesday morning.

I can only think of a few Wednesdays I’ve missed in the past few years — as it’s a huge highlight of my week.
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The biggest struggle currently facing Christianity

Bainbridge Island Church
Bainbridge Island Church | Photo by Jonathan Blundell

I posed this question to a number of friends via e-mail last week:

What do you see as the biggest struggle or issue currently facing Christianity?

and asked them all to give a response under 100 words.

There’s a great variety of opinions and I think each one has made a very valid point.
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Loving a stranger (Update on helping our friends beat foreclosure)

Vincent van Gogh - The Good Samaritaan

Late last year I invited my friends and family to join with me in helping save a family’s home from foreclosure. It was an amazing experience to see money come in from literally all around the world.

So many of you reached into your pockets and shared love with a stranger.

Thank you!

My friends are now totally clear with the bank. They finally received all the paperwork and approval from the bank, restructured their loan and are now doing great as she’s started her new nursing job.
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Beating foreclosure

We’re so close to reaching our goal!

Over $4000 raised in just over a month!

Take a look at this map – it shows every city represented by at least one donation.

friends map

Awesome!
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Co-op dinner time

Jose and Sally

It’s been a while since we’ve had one of our infamous dinner clubs at our house. I always had lots of fun having folks over for a themed meal — with everyone participating in the cooking and eating of the meal.

Granted, we do have our weekly small group which sometimes takes on the dinner club idea with everyone pitching in for the meal, but even participation in that’s been slacking as of late.

But I came across an interesting article today, talking about building community around the preparation and enjoyment of a family’s evening dinner.
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