Comments on Pocket Smiles: Church Cynicism

Change makes me sad too. I try to be careful to g...

2009-11-23T16:39:13.015-05:00

Change makes me sad too. I try to be careful to guard against getting wrapped up in how *I* want it to be - that's when I get messed up.

Thanks for the feedback, friends. This is an ongoi...

2009-11-11T14:40:03.767-05:00

Thanks for the feedback, friends. This is an ongoing journey for me and I'm glad to have people in it with me.

One more, Paige. Although not there from the very ...

2009-11-09T16:12:12.032-05:00

One more, Paige. Although not there from the very beginning, we did show up when it was still relatively small -- when I did know all, or at least most, of the faces in the crowd.

I do think there seems to be something that has gone away for those who have been there for so long. I still have a hard time putting my finger on it, though.

I'm thankful for my CG that does a great job of perspective for me, though, as I experience the feelings I do at times.

Well said, Paige.

it's encouraging to see both you & others ...

2009-11-09T14:35:51.813-05:00

it's encouraging to see both you & others that are beyond me on this particular issue. i wish i were much closer to being on the other side of that rather than feeling the way that i do.

God & I will work through it but it will definitely take time. thanks for inspiring me by showing me a view from the otehr side.

Great post, Paige! Insightful, honest, and I coul...

2009-11-09T12:08:41.698-05:00

Great post, Paige! Insightful, honest, and I could relate.

What she said! Sometimes I wish I could shout thi...

2009-11-09T09:03:56.577-05:00

What she said!
Sometimes I wish I could shout this at people but that's probably not wise.

I am so there with you Paige! I often lament the &...

2009-11-09T08:32:55.337-05:00

I am so there with you Paige! I often lament the 'passing' of small vintage and long for the community that I felt then. But, it's not about how I FEEL. It' does and always has belonged to Jesus and that's exactly the way it should be. Thanks for putting it in to words!

Thanks, Tyler. Use it however you like.

2009-11-09T07:26:04.029-05:00

Thanks, Tyler. Use it however you like.

Paige, I think this is one of the most helpful an...

2009-11-09T07:18:52.085-05:00

Paige,

I think this is one of the most helpful and accurate posts I've ever read. Thank you for the humility, the honesty and the helpful insight. Can I post this on "The City" and challenge our folks to read it?

Funny thing about your post, I feel exactly the same way about our church and believe Jesus did take it long ago. This journey with V21 has been the hardest thing in my life and the best thing in my life. Thank you again,

Tyler Jones