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Lindsey Nobles : Confessions of a Recovering Commitment Junkie, Brad Ruggles

Thu, 18 Nov 2010 18:06:14 +0000

We have all probably gotten too close a time or two. I for one can tell you that burnout isn't something to mess around with. God gives us people in our lives to help us stay on track and not run ourselves into the ground. I've learned to get better at listening to them! :-)

Lindsey Nobles : Can I Be Honest?

Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:15:23 +0000

I've been to conferences and services where I felt exactly the same way. It happens. This year was actually a real encouraging and uplifting Catalyst for me...where it hit me was when I got home. It's easy for discouragement to set in when there's not 13,000 people around you worshipping God or dynamic leaders challenging you from the stage. Just this morning as a matter of fact Lisa and I had to take some time after we got the kids on the bus to pray for each other. Those verses ring true for us as well. Be encouraged and know we're praying for you too. My recent post Oh No They Didn’t!

Stuff Christians Like - Jon Acuff : Thinking the rapture has happened when you're alone.

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:54:14 +0000

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Stuff Christians Like - Jon Acuff : Thinking the rapture has happened when you're alone.

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 14:53:35 +0000

Hmmm...I'm commenting here so I'm PRETTY sure the Rapture hasn't happened...then again, with the wise-cracking, hipster "Christians" Jon has been attracting lately, maybe all of us commenters really DID get left behind!! *gasp* In that case, I should go rent "A Thief In The Night" and "A Distant Thunder" on VHS so I can remember what happens next...

Lindsey Nobles : Observations from the Road

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 14:35:55 +0000

So excited for you guys! You have some great trip leaders travelling with you. Shaun is amazing and embodies the heart of Compassion more than anyone I know. Patricia is one of the sweetest, most caring people with a heart that spans continents. And Keely is just plain fun - she lightens things up at times when the emotions of the trip feel like they're going to overwhelm you (plus, she's a dang good photographer!). I can't wait to start reading your stories and the stories of the other bloggers with you. We're praying earnestly for you while you're there. My recent post Some Will Follow- Some Will Go

Lindsey Nobles : Confessions of a Basket Case

Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:44:13 +0000

Lindsey, I've been where you're at. It's a weird feeling leaving for a country with a huge burden of responsibility on your shoulders and a desire to do all that you possibly can to get children sponsored. As I'm sure Shaun and Patricia have already told you, just set all those insecurities and pressures aside. Let God speak to your heart during this trip. Become a sponge and soak it all in. God will take care of the rest. Some of what experience will change you immediately. Other things will begin to hit you in the weeks and months after you get home. I'm so excited that you're able to experience this trip and share the story of Compassion with your readers! Be assured that I will be praying for you and the rest of the team the whole time you're there! My recent post 100 Ways To Love A Cat

College for 10k : Monday Mixtape

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:12:24 +0000

Ha ha, nice! It's been too long since I've done a Monday Mixtape. I have a bunch in the hopper ready to go but I just need to finish writing them up. Nice job on your first #MondayMixtape...don't let it be your last. :-) My recent post It’s Almost Catalyst Time!

Refine Us : Accountability Is Useless

Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:27:08 +0000

Dang bro! You hit the nail right on the head. I know so many people who need to read this. Well written. My recent post Sometimes I Feel Like A Lousy Parent

Lindsey Nobles : Reflections on a Year of Blogging

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:56:17 +0000

Congrats on your 1 year anniversary of blogging! That's a big milestone. It is amazing how much you can learn and grow from blogging. Keep up the great work! My recent post Open Mouth, Insert Foot

A Marked Change : Ministry Lesson #2 & 3

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:17:13 +0000

Man, I struggle so bad with names. I wish I had a photographic memory and could recall people's names like the Clinton story. I end up having to struggle over and over and keep stumbling over apologies until I can get it committed to memory. That's why I've been putting pictures with names in my address book on my phone. Definitely helps!

Refine Us : 5 Things You Must Do To Restore Your Marriage After an Affair

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 17:28:32 +0000

Such good advice. I'm so happy to see couples like you guys who have been through the hard stuff and are there to show people how to find help and wholeness. You are such an essential part of God's kingdom. We're proud to call you our friends. P.S. - looking forward to seeing you guys this weekend!

Refine Us : What's Destroying Your Marriage?

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:13:34 +0000

1. What is the one issue that creates the most problems for you in your marriage? Honestly, I would have to say that our biggest source of disagreement and friction in our marriage comes from parenting-related issues. For some reason cranky kids can bring out the worst in us. :-) Probably the second biggest area of struggle is finances for us. 2. Do you feel like the Church is effective in helping you find Godly hope and answers to this problem? I can't speak for all churches - I know there are some great churches who help by offering parenting classes and such. Sometimes it's just being able to be around people in a small group setting to help you realize you're not the only one struggling with these issues.

Stuff Christians Like - Jon Acuff : 90,000 reasons I need your help.

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:16:54 +0000

I nominate an awesome social justice travel blog called World Next Door - http://www.worldnextdoor.org

Stuff Christians Like - Jon Acuff : 90,000 reasons I need your help.

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 14:01:58 +0000

I nominate an awesome social justice travel blog called World Next Door - http://www.worldnextdoor.org

Bryan Allain's Blog : Jack Bauer is NOT your Accountability Partner

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:13:09 +0000

Ha ha, dude, that's awesome! Those are hilarious. I love number 8, 6 and 2.

Bryan Allain's Blog : Jack Bauer is NOT your Accountability Partner

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:20:24 +0000

Ha ha, dude, that's awesome! Those are hilarious. I love number 8, 6 and 2.

trippcrosby.com : Leave a Mark II

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:26:23 +0000

So glad you guys are posting these. I love it!

mattknisely.com : Periodic Table of Typefaces: Popular, Influential, & Notorious

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:49:51 +0000

Ha ha, that's awesome! Wish it was a bit bigger so I could see all the text better. Perfect for font snobs like me.

Lindsey Nobles : Something Is Going On With Me

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 14:21:39 +0000

I totally get where you're coming from. I wrote about something similar just last week ( http://www.bradruggles.com/2009/09/24/home-aint-w... ) Why is it that just when we start to feel like things are coming together the way we want them to God has to shake things up and get us out of our comfort zone? Great post Lindsey. Looking forward to meeting you next week.

Ragamuffin Soul : Perspective

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 04:48:44 +0000

Beautiful post.