tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20142398.post6714370758445864537..comments2023-08-17T08:05:43.229-07:00Comments on The Journey: The Seven Hour Small GroupAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13028057236879920077noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20142398.post-67571720029392192362008-02-16T20:29:00.000-08:002008-02-16T20:29:00.000-08:00You're right Britt- it really is hard to develop. ...You're right Britt- it really is hard to develop. We had the advantage of this group starting in college, which shortens the time it takes to really get deep.<BR/><BR/>I think we have to get to a place where we're really convinced this is something we need. I am, but I've also experienced it and so that makes me long for more. Perhaps that's part of my role as a leader is to help stir up that hunger and desire in others, so they will take the risk.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13028057236879920077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20142398.post-47627483178042497732008-02-16T16:28:00.000-08:002008-02-16T16:28:00.000-08:00I don't know that I could ever have that. I don't...I don't know that I could ever have that. I don't trust people that easily and the threat of gossip is too much for me to get beyond. There are many people in whom I confide, but no one person has the whole picture of "me". I often joke that if they all got together I'd be in trouble! It's a nice goal to shoot for, however, and at some point I may give it a shot. But it is true that my life is WAY too busy -- I honestly don't have time for friendships...they require more work than I have time. I am very happy for you that you were able to experience that -- it is a rare thing indeed, and should be treasured. <BR/><BR/>--BrittAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20142398.post-59387111062932654262008-02-13T07:35:00.000-08:002008-02-13T07:35:00.000-08:00A couple of us were talking about that very thing ...A couple of us were talking about that very thing yesterday. Real community is hard because we can't just add it on to our lives. It takes a pretty radical commitment to make it happen, because it can't be forced into an hour or two a week. It's about our whole approach to life.<BR/>Thanks for your insight.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13028057236879920077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20142398.post-326525197714239012008-02-12T17:19:00.000-08:002008-02-12T17:19:00.000-08:00I think that in the times that we live in, people ...I think that in the times that we live in, people are hesitant to enter into this kind of community because like you said, it takes work. People seem to be busier these days, and something like developing community is going to take up more of our precious time. We look at it as an imposition when in reality, it is what God calls us to...true fellowship.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14354095800632789951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20142398.post-38280442722235371422008-02-11T07:47:00.000-08:002008-02-11T07:47:00.000-08:00Very interesting, Nick. Thought I was reading one ...Very interesting, Nick. Thought I was reading one of the books I have on my nightstand to read at night. It is called <I>Becoming a True Spiritual Community</I>, by Larry Crabb.llamapackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04046784294136378490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20142398.post-29271224414022035282008-02-11T07:33:00.000-08:002008-02-11T07:33:00.000-08:00Very interestig- I've just been reading "Connectin...Very interestig- I've just been reading "Connecting" by Crabb which is also centered on the power of community. He's got great ideas on the topic.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13028057236879920077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20142398.post-17191913142808016802008-02-11T07:03:00.000-08:002008-02-11T07:03:00.000-08:00Very interesting, Nick. Made me think I was readin...Very interesting, Nick. Made me think I was reading one of the books I am now reading. Very similar comments. <BR/><BR/>The book is called Building a True Spiritual Community, Larry Crabb.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com