Comments on: More Questions than Answers http://www.culturesmithconsulting.com/2009/06/more-questions-than-answers/ Engaging People Sun, 21 Mar 2010 06:57:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Jenny http://www.culturesmithconsulting.com/2009/06/more-questions-than-answers/comment-page-1/#comment-650 Jenny Tue, 16 Jun 2009 12:37:35 +0000 http://www.culturesmithconsulting.com/?p=1194#comment-650 It's taken me a while to formulate this but this morning, lying in bed, I had a long conversation with God. I am old school kind of person in a modern world and am often times frustrated when sitting in meetings and the people I'm in the meeting with are texting, blogging, tweeting...... It amazes me how disconnected we've become by becoming connected. I still write handwritten note cards, knowing that I could save countless time by using new e-cards. Our generation, society as a whole, communicate fast paced, right this second, with not only those they know, but also those they only know by "following". I do think that God is pleased that we have new ways of communication - as long as we stay grounded and remember how important that those closest to us still need that human factor . . . To see the expression in ones eyes, the curl of ones lips as they smile, the crinkle around your eyes that shows amusement. I think your calling Cheryl, is to allow God to use all the tools we've been given to really communicate His love. Let people know everywhere what His gift is and utilize the advancements to do so. I think He is pleased to know that those far off places we've been challenged to reach in the past, we can now touch in a multitude of ways. My hope is that those that can, and are gifted as you are in this area, will. It’s taken me a while to formulate this but this morning, lying in bed, I had a long conversation with God. I am old school kind of person in a modern world and am often times frustrated when sitting in meetings and the people I’m in the meeting with are texting, blogging, tweeting…… It amazes me how disconnected we’ve become by becoming connected. I still write handwritten note cards, knowing that I could save countless time by using new e-cards. Our generation, society as a whole, communicate fast paced, right this second, with not only those they know, but also those they only know by “following”. I do think that God is pleased that we have new ways of communication – as long as we stay grounded and remember how important that those closest to us still need that human factor . . . To see the expression in ones eyes, the curl of ones lips as they smile, the crinkle around your eyes that shows amusement. I think your calling Cheryl, is to allow God to use all the tools we’ve been given to really communicate His love. Let people know everywhere what His gift is and utilize the advancements to do so. I think He is pleased to know that those far off places we’ve been challenged to reach in the past, we can now touch in a multitude of ways. My hope is that those that can, and are gifted as you are in this area, will.

]]> By: Steve http://www.culturesmithconsulting.com/2009/06/more-questions-than-answers/comment-page-1/#comment-649 Steve Mon, 15 Jun 2009 22:12:40 +0000 http://www.culturesmithconsulting.com/?p=1194#comment-649 I am continually amazed at how God has us connected. This time it's by passions and similar journeys. I recommend two things: one, read Walking With God by John Eldredge. Two, journal all your questions and the answers you receive as often as you can. I've been doing this over a year and it has kept me sane and grounded and helped me to manage what I know is an upcoming life change without jumping ahead too far and too fast. It's kept me trusting and patient. Well mostly. Know you're in my prayers, 'cause you are. I am continually amazed at how God has us connected. This time it’s by passions and similar journeys.

I recommend two things: one, read Walking With God by John Eldredge. Two, journal all your questions and the answers you receive as often as you can. I’ve been doing this over a year and it has kept me sane and grounded and helped me to manage what I know is an upcoming life change without jumping ahead too far and too fast. It’s kept me trusting and patient. Well mostly.

Know you’re in my prayers, ’cause you are.

]]> By: Karl Edwards http://www.culturesmithconsulting.com/2009/06/more-questions-than-answers/comment-page-1/#comment-648 Karl Edwards Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:30:02 +0000 http://www.culturesmithconsulting.com/?p=1194#comment-648 My entire consulting practice is my version of being a "pastor". But I need to be out where people actually live life--in the workplace. The context is theirs, the professional expertise is theirs, the calling is theirs. Instead of being the expert clergy trying to inform others of what God intends, I'm the attentive servant asking what people need in the way of resources and support. As passionate as I am about this venture, I have not found a financial model that supports my family yet. This money "reality" of our culture can make the subsidized role of clergy seem attractive for all the wrong reasons. How do we discern the difference between obstacles to be overcome on the way to the dream and clues that we need to adjust the form of the dream itself? Great post. It is quite a challenge to build something new! Thanks for raising the topic. My entire consulting practice is my version of being a “pastor”. But I need to be out where people actually live life–in the workplace. The context is theirs, the professional expertise is theirs, the calling is theirs. Instead of being the expert clergy trying to inform others of what God intends, I’m the attentive servant asking what people need in the way of resources and support.

As passionate as I am about this venture, I have not found a financial model that supports my family yet. This money “reality” of our culture can make the subsidized role of clergy seem attractive for all the wrong reasons.

How do we discern the difference between obstacles to be overcome on the way to the dream and clues that we need to adjust the form of the dream itself?

Great post. It is quite a challenge to build something new! Thanks for raising the topic.

]]> By: Rick Wolff http://www.culturesmithconsulting.com/2009/06/more-questions-than-answers/comment-page-1/#comment-647 Rick Wolff Mon, 15 Jun 2009 13:15:42 +0000 http://www.culturesmithconsulting.com/?p=1194#comment-647 The expression about being able to do something "with one hand tied behind [one's] back" doesn't mean they intend to, at least I hope not. A non-religious businessperson who purposely excludes religious networking doesn't realize the extent of his self-handicap. Especially if it means excluding the likes of yourself and the network of friends and associates I've gotten an inkling of through Twitter, et al. I can't afford to tie anything behind my back. Can you? The expression about being able to do something “with one hand tied behind [one's] back” doesn’t mean they intend to, at least I hope not. A non-religious businessperson who purposely excludes religious networking doesn’t realize the extent of his self-handicap. Especially if it means excluding the likes of yourself and the network of friends and associates I’ve gotten an inkling of through Twitter, et al. I can’t afford to tie anything behind my back. Can you?

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