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The MatchMaker - I'm not close-minded about evolution

The MatchMaker — Thu, 27 Jun 2019 14:47:19 +0000

Excellent value driven article here. Tons of information. lumen intro

Every Square Inch - Viral Marketing: We share what defines us

Every Square Inch — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:18:48 +0000

Marcus - this is not only fascinating, it's also enlightening. Wow - there's so much you covered that I could write a whole book just expanding on what you said. One thing that caught my attention is the point about a message resonating in such a way that sharing it with others is a sharing of ourselves, our interests..our identity. Regarding authenticity, I posted something on it a few weeks back but my assertion is that it is the gospel believed upon wholly that is the key to authenticity

Eric - Published in 32 Poems

Eric — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:22:49 +0000

Got it in the mail...read it...liked it! (will email you soon) :)

marcusgoodyear - Published in 32 Poems

marcusgoodyear — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:44:04 +0000

Thanks Gordon, I was pretty excited.

Gordon Atkinson - Published in 32 Poems

Gordon Atkinson — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:41:22 +0000

Congratulations!!!

marcusgoodyear - Published in 32 Poems

marcusgoodyear — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:18:04 +0000

You bet, Deborah. I just finished the latest issue last week. Great stuff as always.

Deborah - Published in 32 Poems

Deborah — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:09:00 +0000

Thank you for the mention on your blog! Deborah at 32 Poems

nAncY - Published in 32 Poems

nAncY — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 16:01:24 +0000

i like the connection that you and john have made.

marcusgoodyear - Viral Marketing: We share what defines us

marcusgoodyear — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 19:46:23 +0000

Well, Papa, the church is called to be the body of Christ. If we're not Real messengers, who will be? If we don't have a Real message, who does?

Papa Goodyear - Viral Marketing: We share what defines us

Papa Goodyear — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 14:16:31 +0000

Something can only be Real Real when the message and the messenger is Real Real, and I'm not convinced Real messengers really exist. Is that too cynical?

marcusgoodyear - I am tired of franchise church

marcusgoodyear — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:20:06 +0000

JOV, thank you for your good words.

marcusgoodyear - Watching the Stars at Laity Lodge

marcusgoodyear — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 22:19:05 +0000

He is an incredible person and a great fit for Laity Lodge in particular.

JOV - I am tired of franchise church

JOV — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 20:19:43 +0000

But I love singing with these people. And I’m tired of treating my church like a franchise. I’m not a baptist. I’m a Christian. I don’t go to a Baptist church because they make better hamburgers than the Presbyterians or the Methodists or the Lutherans or McDonalds. I go there because they are my community.

Isn't that the truth! I think the most important thing we need to remember is that their is only one body of Christ, not many, Jesus came to speak the word of His father, not the Baptist, Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterians, etc... John 14:10 ESV Do you not believe that I am in the Father and the Father is in me? The words that I say to you I do not speak on my own authority, but the Father who dwells in me does his works. One gospel, and in that gospel - we are all one! Galatians 3:28-29 ESV There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. (29) And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise. Thank you so much for sharing and I am really enjoying your blog…

Jennifer - Watching the Stars at Laity Lodge

Jennifer — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:02:09 +0000

Sounds like a great time. I was intrigued by your link to Brian Moss. I wondered: "Is this the Brian Moss I'm familiar with ... of 'Day Is Dying in the West' ? Indeed, it is.

laura - I am tired of franchise church

laura — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 14:13:14 +0000

I only mean that, if a well-lived out faith is this wonderful marriage that Mr. Gelinas describes as a jazz groove...this that "balances freedom with boundaries, the individual with the group, and traditions with the pursuit of what might be..." then--at least for us--it seems that the devil is as attracted to such a faith as we are! When things seem to be heading in the right direction we have been railroaded every time. It helps me to remember that there must be something good that he is trying to prevent. It helps me persevere. :)Laura

marcusgoodyear - Viral Marketing: We share what defines us

marcusgoodyear — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 12:31:07 +0000

L.L., Coke can never be the Real Thing. It is a sugar drink. There's nothing real about that. There's not anything inherently evil necessarily, but it's artificial. Like Disney World, which I insist is Fake Real. I'm not a big fan, but we went a few years ago and it is pretty much irresistible once you're there. At least, that's how I felt. Ann, that is a great idea to look to Jesus as the model for Real Real. I'm guess he was cool, actually. Else why would the Pharisees have been always wringing their hands with worry about how popular he was? They feared his coolness. : ) deb, I wonder if the virtue connection needs to be obvious in our work. Sometimes I think our rush to obvious virtue is what turns our work into Real Fake. I don't know. Your comment got me thinking that art and poetry can be Real Fake too--if it presumes too much of its own power.

deb - Viral Marketing: We share what defines us

deb — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 03:13:23 +0000

There is such a real "rush" when things we know and feel and hold true as Word can be shared in a contemporary voice that you suddenly , hurriedly feel compelled to minister with. Even if it is a Barbie spoof or whatever, you earnestly hope that the virtue connection is obvious and easily received in this more popular context. Always hope ... but reality ?

Ann Voskamp - Viral Marketing: We share what defines us

Ann Voskamp — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:24:21 +0000

This, from the Sean Tiner link: Create "content that is worth sharing to augment a person's perceived value of self." What augments a person's perceived value of self? "Cool and funny?" -- he mentions several times: "Innovative and cool." Cool seems key. Which makes me wonder: Was Jesus?

Ann Voskamp - Viral Marketing: We share what defines us

Ann Voskamp — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 02:14:20 +0000

Okay, Marcus. This is utterly fascinating. So I understand: We only share something if we believe it reflects our identity. Does it then follow -- that for many young folks, brand names really do guide their lives? An expression of who they are? (Which is, yes, rather disturbing.) But Coca-Cola has gone "viral," if you will. As has Disney. (I agree: Fake Real.. or Fake Fake.) What does that say about our culture? Yes, ultimately, what we have to really offer is honesty. Authenticity. Terrifying stuff. Necessary. Thank you, Marcus. I'll be revisiting these thoughts... prayerfully.

marcusgoodyear - I am tired of franchise church

marcusgoodyear — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:57:06 +0000

Laura, I’m sorry that your church has been in chaos for so long! I’m curious what you mean by “Satan loves to hop on the groove too”?