Update on what's happenin:
* Getting back in the groove in town. I have a set work schedule now, I have set times for Praise Team practice, and I have registered for classes in the fall. Hoo ah.
* Getting my car worked on as we speak. Having them look at my headlight (out), tail light (out), left rear view mirror (broken off) and oil (needs changin). Fun times, fun times.
* Got a monthly DART pass today. This one is for Jaimie, as I am supposed to get a (cheaper) one through SMU. But I'm about to use it to go back to the Car place. Yay for public transportation!!!
What I'm readin:
* Guess what. Still reading the PNHotW. Must. finish. soon...
Random thoughts on my PVM:
Jaimie and I have recently felt a strong pull to get involved in a community that is anchored in the journey towards spiritual health. That sounds vague and new-agey, but the reality is that we are hungry for a community that is not exclusive, preachy or ignorant. The first place we will look is within the Christian church, because we do feel most at home in a community with the roots of Christianity, and that is centered around Jesus. However, it is increasingly difficult to find a place that is honest, open, non-exclusive, humble, and full of that beautiful sense of hope and wonder that is (to quote NTWright) the echo of the Almighty's presence.
We both love some of the things we've been hearing from HPUMC, so we are planning on checking out more of their 'stuff.' It doesn't hurt that I am employed there, but then again, we have been trying to get away from the whole "I-go-here-because-they-pay-me-and-if-i-skipped-i'd-be-skipping-work" mentality. So we'll see...
Another place we're interested in is Journey Church. They seem to very poised to deal with the post-modern/emerging generations, and that might be a rarity here in the southwest. Who knows...
The real conundrum is that I have been feeling a stronger and stronger 'call' to start a small group at our apartment. I don't want to start a church. And I will say that again. I DO NOT WANT TO START A CHURCH. Just so that's in writing. But it might be nice to form a small community of seekers who get together and talk about what G-d is doing, has done, and might do through us.
I dunno. Scary. I get the feeling that this thing could quickly run away from me. But I also think I can't run away from it. So, if you're reading this blog, please tell me your thoughts on this - is starting a small group a good idea? bad idea? any hints, suggestions, etc, would be fantastic.
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