I've recently moved into a community here in Bryan.
I'm constantly surrounded by a group of people actively seeking to follow Jesus, some, farther along in their walks than others, each serving love in a variety of ways.
I prayed about it for a long time, moving in, and of course fully recognize there will be plenty of speed bumps. But I'm only a few weeks in and I think its one of the best decisions I've made.
It has the potential to do a lot of great things, it also has the potential to do damage. But we have a household, a family now, that recognizes this. So we can fight off those demons in advance and hold our ground when they come.
I think that humanity was created for community. God is a community, a Trinity, a plurality of oneness... and we are wonderfully and beautifully created in that image. Jesus modeled this community with His disciples, sending them out in pairs.
Ultimately, I think our mission is to love -- to love God and to love people. And instead of talking about homelessness over a fancy meal ... we eat with them and invite them over.
I think we will be striving to live with only what we needs, not just wants.
And we haven't decided to take over our neighborhood with our beliefs and pressure them into thinking the way we do. We're just there to show people what real love from God looks like, I think. The way He meant it to be.
Already there have been adventures, tears, laughter, bonding, dancing, singing and spiritual growth. New friends have been found, skills have been taught and we're learning someone about how to love in a different way every day.
I'm so excited about what God is going to do through us through this commitment.
I'm constantly surrounded by a group of people actively seeking to follow Jesus, some, farther along in their walks than others, each serving love in a variety of ways.
I prayed about it for a long time, moving in, and of course fully recognize there will be plenty of speed bumps. But I'm only a few weeks in and I think its one of the best decisions I've made.
It has the potential to do a lot of great things, it also has the potential to do damage. But we have a household, a family now, that recognizes this. So we can fight off those demons in advance and hold our ground when they come.
I think that humanity was created for community. God is a community, a Trinity, a plurality of oneness... and we are wonderfully and beautifully created in that image. Jesus modeled this community with His disciples, sending them out in pairs.
Ultimately, I think our mission is to love -- to love God and to love people. And instead of talking about homelessness over a fancy meal ... we eat with them and invite them over.
I think we will be striving to live with only what we needs, not just wants.
And we haven't decided to take over our neighborhood with our beliefs and pressure them into thinking the way we do. We're just there to show people what real love from God looks like, I think. The way He meant it to be.
Already there have been adventures, tears, laughter, bonding, dancing, singing and spiritual growth. New friends have been found, skills have been taught and we're learning someone about how to love in a different way every day.
I'm so excited about what God is going to do through us through this commitment.
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Hello Friends,
I owe you all a huge apology. Three weeks ago, I planned to be gone for two days to visit Henry because his family is going through some tough times right now. I didn't think that short of a departure warrented a big announcement, but then I kept extending my stay for a couple days at a time and never let anyone know what was going on. (my cell phone doesnt get reception anywhere within 45 miles of their town and there is no internet acess there) I didn't intend to leave everyone in the dark for so long or to "run away from home" but I have, in effect, done just that. I have had a nagging feeling for some time now that I should borrow a phone from henry's family to update you all, but I never did. I am so sorry. I feel I have let down my new family very early on in our togetherness and it fills me with regret. I am so sorry.
So, to let you know my plans: for today and possible tomorrow, I am at the Hunter ranch, where I have internet and occasional cell phone reception. Tomorrow I return to henry's mom's house, where I won't have either. but you should be able to contact me today. This saturday and part of sunday i will be at a frisbee tournament near cs and I will be home sunday evening. I do not intend to be gone so much or so sporadically in the future. I want to be a stable and active member of the sim street community.
I am excited to learn what you all have decided at the first houe meeting and to see everyone again. I loved living with you all the first couple of weeks and look forward to returning!
My stay with Henry has been good, and I know my being here helped henry and his mother and grandmother significantly. That sounds big-headed, but its true. I am glad I was able to come, but I wish I had let you know what was going on.
I hope the positiveness of my being here is not negated by the negativeness of my being away from, and in poor communication with, my sim street family. I feel a great love for you all, as individuals and as a group, and I regret that i neglected you.
so much love,
Beth
beth, i'm excited for your return. You should not apologize again... OR ELSE.... hehe.
love love love.
Beth,
I'm glad you're coming back. We missed you.
Love,
Janet
p.s. Your strawberries went bad.
p.p.s. what's your email address so we can make you a contributor to this blog?
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