Discerning a call
I know that this phrase is most often used in association with those in the "professional ministry," something I sometimes consider, but I think that it has a much broader meaning. Basically, I am deciding where I am going to live in the winter. I know that I have made some suggestions a while ago, but now that summer has begun, I think I need to start getting priorities straight.
Boise, ID has been ruled out. Although I think it could be an improvement over Twin Falls it isn't enough of one for me to go up there. If I did, I would like to move close to my sister, Erin, and maybe pick up a bit on her trade (massage therapy) that is about my only motivation. I am not a fan of BSU and I don't know what I would do for work.
Portland, OR is very much a possibility. Brian is going to be moving there this winter and it's nice having him as a roomie. He helps me learn a lot about myself and those around me and he's always there to talk to. Also, there may be a few others moving. Again, finding work is a bit worrisome but I think I could manage.
Louisville, KY is probably the best bet. Of course, it would be difficult being that close to Southern but I know that I would survive. I would live with David (whether he liked it or not) and probably find work at a coffeeshop. I know the city fairly well and I have a supportive group of friends in the area.
Lexington, KY also sounds very appealing. Although Vine and Branches Christian Community has recently ceased to be "a church" I still feel I would grow and learn a lot from these people. I have a place to live and a job lined up there. It would be very do-able.
Hmmm... Once again, I ask for your thoughts, friends.
Boise, ID has been ruled out. Although I think it could be an improvement over Twin Falls it isn't enough of one for me to go up there. If I did, I would like to move close to my sister, Erin, and maybe pick up a bit on her trade (massage therapy) that is about my only motivation. I am not a fan of BSU and I don't know what I would do for work.
Portland, OR is very much a possibility. Brian is going to be moving there this winter and it's nice having him as a roomie. He helps me learn a lot about myself and those around me and he's always there to talk to. Also, there may be a few others moving. Again, finding work is a bit worrisome but I think I could manage.
Louisville, KY is probably the best bet. Of course, it would be difficult being that close to Southern but I know that I would survive. I would live with David (whether he liked it or not) and probably find work at a coffeeshop. I know the city fairly well and I have a supportive group of friends in the area.
Lexington, KY also sounds very appealing. Although Vine and Branches Christian Community has recently ceased to be "a church" I still feel I would grow and learn a lot from these people. I have a place to live and a job lined up there. It would be very do-able.
Hmmm... Once again, I ask for your thoughts, friends.
posted by -mike- at 2:03 PM
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Um, Miami? =D
I couldn't speak for your Portland and Louisville options, but I can talk with you about what we're doing in Lexington, and what it looks like, and invite you to consider whether you've got a vocation to step into that at this time in your life.
VBCC is presently made up of three households, and ours is one of those. We continue to understand and form out house as a center of Christian mission and hospitality, a "thin space" in which folks are welcomed and we try to make it a little easier to be good and to be faithful. It's hard work, and as Alan says, "let me disillusion you." We've got a lot more work to do in being constant in prayer and the disciplines, but we eat together a lot, have other people at our table quite often, and throw many parties.
We would also be pleased to welcome you as a housemate.
We also anticipate the Lord adding to our number more and larger mixed households of married and single folks who will be committed to a vision and practice of shared life together in Jesus as we engage in common mission.
We're also not so transitory as normal student populations: Jesse and I (and of course the Creeches) anticipate being in Lexington in this way for a very long time.
I recommend that you go settle down for a few years with some friends and a community who aren't looking to get up and go somewhere else in short order. I don't know if your friends in Louisville would be in Louisville in a year's time, but if you were to move there, I'd certainly hope so. But even then - we'd still be over here in Lexington.
But if you still want to go to Georgetown, you could likely live in Lexington while taking courses.
Anyway, on to fat camp!
Before you leave Idaho come to see us! We are going to be in Jerome on July 19 at the Evangelical Free Church from 5-8 p.m. It has been so long we would enjoy catching up.
P.S. Dylan got in touch with you awhile ago in case you don't remember me.
Speaking as a relative stranger, here are my thoughts.
Finances and a place to lay your head are important. I agree. However, you are young, you have your whole life ahead of you, and you have some neat places to choose from. I say go where you think you'll grow the most. Which of these locations would be the place that you'd look back on a couple of decades from now and say "I'm sure glad I went there"? Is there a place already that you'd know you would regret not having gone? I'd say put your feet in the location where you'll be challenged the most. I think Portland or Lexington seem to be your top two options. Of those two it seems that Lexington is the best bet. You have a place to stay, a job and a group that would help you grow in Christ. In Portland, you have a good friend but in Lexington you have a group of support. For what it is worth, I vote Lexington.
You know where I want you to move.
Its important for you to move here. Extremely so. We may end up renting out this whole house (forcing the girls to move out) or just moving into another place. Either way the plan is an intentional community. O ya, and I dont go to Boyce anymore! Im calling you tonight.
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