gdp's Comments

Vacant Hands : I know this may sound hippyish, but...

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 13:18:39 +0000

That's awesome. I know of a church in Greensboro that is living like that with Burmese refugees. Same focus... different peeps. I'm digging churches that act... well... Biblically? :-)

Vacant Hands : Resuscitation

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:39:30 +0000

coLORAdo, Great questions. As far as the speaker... perhaps none of your options, perhaps all three. As far as who is being saved, your examples are as good as any I could create. The main idea here is less about resuscitation itself, and more about the concept of choice. When we are the rescued... the point is that we have personal responsibility and opportunity to choose our paths, be it harmful or successful. We can choose to be rescued or not. Our call. As the rescuers, when we choose to reach a hand out to another to save them from drowning, we cannot make the endangered grip our hand. I like your idea of a society. In our society, we have hundreds of television shows, books, and educational opportunities showing us how 'live better,' to get along, and to look better. The choice of how to live and whether to take any advice is still up to us. I've known many addicts who've been through the same thing. In the past, I attempted to help, and would get frustrated when they didn't respond to my offers. People won't change until they're ready. That is usually when they know or hurt enough. Again, good questions. And you're right, there is nothing simple about some of these issues.

Vacant Hands : Resuscitation

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 03:24:35 +0000

Thanks, Whitney.

Vacant Hands : The Process of Thinking

Mon, 9 Aug 2010 13:44:02 +0000

I have ideas. We should grab thirty minutes in the next few weeks.

Vacant Hands : Resuscitation

Thu, 5 Aug 2010 22:09:35 +0000

Thanks! I appreciate it. you too.

Vacant Hands : Why Facebook doesn't get it....

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:02:13 +0000

Good call! I have found that as I have become more selective with how I involve my Facebook buddies with conversations, the conversations have actually gotten deeper, interestingly enough.

Vacant Hands : Have You Given Up Something Large?

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:52:41 +0000

I haven't, Jesse. I'll have to check it out! Thanks.

Vacant Hands : Why Facebook doesn't get it....

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 18:16:42 +0000

Additionally, the more I think about it.... Does Facebook create more 'lurkers' or engaged members of a community?

Vacant Hands : Why Facebook doesn't get it....

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 17:23:03 +0000

1) Agreed, that it is the friend's house. Perhaps I am under the assumption that they should want you stay and form a relationship, otherwise why invite or offer dinner? :-) But you are correct. A person can stop visiting. 2) I believe you hit on a good point. "Once everyone realizes that really you can only keep in touch with about a dozen people on a deep level." Culturally, I believe we are far from this realization. We will have another decade of trying replicate the success of Facebook in forming community before we realize that community is something very different....... Just ten more Facebook friends til I become cool. :-) -E

Vacant Hands : Why Facebook doesn't get it....

Tue, 8 Jun 2010 17:18:17 +0000

Perhaps the idea is to become more strategic like you're talking about. You do an incredible job of building community on Twitter, by the way! I wonder if deleting Facebook would help or hurt you spreading the word about your cause?

Vacant Hands : Luge and Men in Tights

Thu, 4 Mar 2010 04:31:05 +0000

Great questions, but I don't respond to anonymous commenters. Sorry.

Vacant Hands : I Learned It From Watching You

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:57:21 +0000

Good point. I've often been uncomfortable with people seeing me "behind the scenes," but the more I think about it... leaders need that discomfort. I've been thinking that I need to check Kyle out! I see his name everywhere.

Vacant Hands : I Learned It From Watching You

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 21:16:22 +0000

Are you kidding? You inspire more than you know. I learn something new every week. This week it was about passion, prayer, intellect, and drug commercials. ;-)

The Church of No People : What if You Weren\'t Welcome in Church?

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 18:44:22 +0000

Great question. I certainly agree that all are welcome. The next question is: do we have the capability to trust God through their discipleship... and do we have the strength through God to walk through life with them? I don't see people who truly encounter Christ walk way unchanged.

Stuff Christians Like - Jon Acuff : Can I write a guest post for your blog?

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 17:49:50 +0000

Wow. Comments are still open on this one. Sounds like you have a long list going! Would love to have you post one over at Vacant Hands! www.evanshawblackerby.com

Stuff Christians Like - Jon Acuff : Smoking or not smoking, definitely one of those two.

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 17:38:05 +0000

Probably shouldn't do it, but I think the root of it is that people underestimate their leadership ability or influence on others. Tough call, but I think it is a symptom of a great Christian cultural problem.

The Church of No People : Who Are You?

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:57:09 +0000

Evan, NC. Never have I ever lost my uvula. If you had to pick a favorite breakup catch phrase what would it be?

Vacant Hands : Calling Your Bluff

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:53:50 +0000

that's awesome. I never have thought of it like this. self-obliterating. refill.

Vacant Hands : I judge people.

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 13:11:04 +0000

i love that.... "when I've failed in my own story...." That's it! That's me! Good stuff....

Vacant Hands : I judge people.

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 02:02:18 +0000

Or perhaps those whom have been judged.... feel compassion and grace for others.... as Christ does for us?