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This past week at theStory we combined some borrowed and homemade ideas and designed a gathering that took the participants on a ride through the scriptures – ten readings, ten responses – following the story of Jesus through the Old Testament leading up to his arrival on planet earth as recorded in the New Testament.
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Filed by Joe at December 28th, 2006 under Uncategorized, Creativity, People, Office Stories
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lots on the go in my head, and in one way or another it’s all connected…
office hi jinks
commanding the attention of the male patrons, the slender blond makes her entrance. laid bare are her shoulders and perhaps an indication of her self esteem. she’s made her point, we’ve chomped at the lure. meanwhile behind the […]
Filed by Joe at December 19th, 2006 under Church Planting, Office Stories
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don’t tell anyone at my usual 2nd office, but today my travels have led me to their second location across town.
some quick observations…
…lots of college students (the community college is within walking distance)
…they have booths here. nice. lots of room to sprawl books, laptop and other necessities
…not as communal as the other location where […]
Filed by Joe at December 14th, 2006 under Uncategorized, Office Stories
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The post-menopausal lady in black approaches the side counter for the second time in less than ten minutes. Moments ago on the first trip her body language revealed she was timid and unsure of the question she was about to ask. The second attempt, however, suggested an air of confidence and entitlement to what she […]
Filed by Joe at December 12th, 2006 under Office Stories
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at the office. iMovie just crashed. lost the last 2 hrs of work on the stewardship video for december. dismayed and unmotivated to start again for the third time (yes this already happened once today), maybe i’ll let you into my headspace for a bit instead.
arrested development
just finished watching the 3rd season - hilarious. in […]
Filed by Joe at November 29th, 2006 under Cool Links, Church Planting, Quotes, Office Stories
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*we informed ethan last night that he was going over to grandma’s to which he responded by packing a backpack for the 3 hour stay. its contents: 4 super nintendo games (though grandma doesn’t own the game system), his spiderman pyjamas and a rock. at that moment, in his mind, i suppose nothing else was […]
Filed by Joe at November 22nd, 2006 under Quotes, People, Office Stories
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The elderly gentleman in the candy red motorized wheel chair maneuvers his electronic vehicle perfectly, easing up to the table where his six friends await. Greeted by hugs, pats on the shoulder, squeezes to the lats and a stale joke - they’re glad he’s arrived. He talks with his hands to better explain his point. […]
Filed by Joe at November 15th, 2006 under Church Planting, Office Stories
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Red goatee, shaved head, white hoodie with the sleeves bunched up past his elbows. His friend with aged eyes and dated cell phone* is in conversation with someone else. Truly alone, he finishes his drink while she chats. Fifteen minutes go by, he begins fiddling with his phone. Is this the way he imagined how […]
Filed by Joe at November 14th, 2006 under Office Stories
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I’ve be ousted from my regular spot at my second office, but it appears to be for good reason. The woman in leather pants, with mini-Gucci bag in tote is holding back tears. The lid is off her extra-large coffee, and from the sounds of it, her life as well. Her friend leans closer and […]
Filed by Joe at November 8th, 2006 under Quotes, Office Stories
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Back at the office…
…a young woman shares an afternoon with her grandfather. I wonder who bought? Savour the moment, miss.
This afternoon I’m sharing my time with these thoughts…
…Leonard Sweet explained an illustration once along these lines: Leaders can get so far ahead of their followers that they’re sometimes mistaken for the enemy.
BUT
Just two […]
Filed by Joe at November 2nd, 2006 under Rants, Church Planting, Office Stories
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