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Trying Not To Stress

Chris Marlow —  December 14, 2008 — 3 Comments

I think we all have seasons of life that are stressful. This morning I woke-up and realized I do not HAVE to be a church. Seems strange. Anyhow, Necole is working and Kenz is sick. So I’m at home watching some football and hanging with my girls. 

For whatever reason I got this overwhelming sense of stress. We have so many unknowns in our future. Usually I’m at peace with transitions. I’m used to them. I’ve lived in at least 50 homes growing up as a kid and Necole and I have moved a lot. 

We have lot’s of decisions to make and no matter what choice is made there is still immense stress. Yet in seasons like this it seems like we draw closer to God, seek Him more and learn how to “walk in the Spirit.” 

So as we consider moving back to Raleigh or staying here in Austin, launching a non-profit, starting a new business for Necole and all sorts of other things, we would appricaite your prayers.

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Natural Connections

Chris Marlow —  November 18, 2008 — 2 Comments

I love third places. There is something about being around people, you can feel the energy. Today I was reminded of something that has been lost in our culture – natural connections. I don’t really like to plan that much, I prefer last-second connections. Yet in our culture if you don’t plan you won’t see people. We are truly disconnected from one-another.

This morning I was working at Thunderbird Coffee and I ran in Charles Whitmire & Nate Navarro. We got a chance to catch-up, share some stories and hang-out. Maybe for a total of 10 minutes; but those are big moments as essential information was shared in a short span of time.

This is why I love third places. This is why the people of God have to continue to fight for community and connection and against individualism & isolation.

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