Comments on: Changes

By: tabitha jane

tabitha jane — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:47:00 +0000

when my husband asked my dad if he could date me, that was my dad's only requirement. he said "does the church you go to use instruments in worship?"

not "will you support and treat my daughter right? what are your intentions with her? etc . . ."

seriously.

By: Eric and Tara

Eric and Tara — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 22:23:00 +0000

I think you should have named this post, “Ch Ch Ch Changes”.

By: Big Mike Lewis

Big Mike Lewis — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:53:00 +0000

I removed it from view…I still have the post saved but it apparently offended someone.

I don’t know why I feel so chastised for posting things like this that I believe in.

They are lucky I am a nice guy and I removed if for them.

Here’s where I found it: http://charlestonwatch.com/2008/10/shrimp_n_grits_131.html

By: Allyn

Allyn — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 16:40:00 +0000

Great thoughts man! Lots of people are reacting to these changed as though it’s the end of the world. You have fresh insights. It is shocking to hear about applebees though!

By: Jen

Jen — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 23:56:00 +0000

I agree. And those involved in the partnership for missional church are many of those traditional churches that have realized there is something in the world besides the church of Christ. :0 (Our congregation is one of many in the NW participating.) It will be phenomenal to experience this movement of great transition and change. What a rollercoaster ride this will be!

By: Juan de grande

Juan de grande — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:56:00 +0000

I believe that in the end these changes will have a profound effect on the body of christ. if nothing else is accomplished by cascade closing and this transition in identity inside traditional churches of christ at least the degree of faith and trust in God would dramatically increase, one would surmise. if not well… God is in control

By: Kaydub

Kaydub — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 20:55:00 +0000

Appleby’s in Gateway IS closing in May. More change.
Great observations, Ryan. I’m grieving about ALL the changes you noted, but I also feel quite peaceful that God is going to move the Kingdom ahead not in spite of the changes, but because of the them. He’s got all this figured out.

By: Eric and Tara

Eric and Tara — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:09:00 +0000

I hope they don’t have to shut down that Applebee’s in May too.

By: Eric and Tara

Eric and Tara — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:08:00 +0000

What really rang true to me was the part where you said Cascade has “produced lots of Applebee’s servers”. Hilarious. And true.

By: Lori Ann

Lori Ann — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 15:03:00 +0000

Well said Dr. Woods. Your deep insight is one that has been discusssed in our home over the last few years…thank you for putting it on “paper”.

When we were thinking about planting, I remember thinking that if we don’t step out on faith we will look back and have watched a huge movement pass us by. I believe we are stepping through the door of huge changes.