Simply Community

Scott - we have some friends in Columbia who are t...

2008-05-21T21:23:00.000-04:00

Scott - we have some friends in Columbia who are trying living in community. JR Madill works at the Baptist Student Union on Mizzou Campus. If you are interested, I can give you his contact info.

It's probably just because I'm a few years younger...

2008-05-16T01:06:00.000-04:00

It's probably just because I'm a few years younger than you guys, but I failed to even realize that you had bought your house. My wife and I are looking to rent one here in Columbia (Missouri) with our friend Jazmine, which is a significantly less permanent step. I'm encouraged by your desire for community, and your willingness to trust God with it.

Scott- I would answer yes from my perspective and ...

2008-05-09T10:08:00.000-04:00

Scott- I would answer yes from my perspective and we don't mind the frequent comments at all.

To ALL "my" kids - As I read this blog, I am so to...

2008-05-09T01:34:00.000-04:00

To ALL "my" kids - As I read this blog, I am so touched (crying,no...bawling actually) by the writings and comments. I am so proud of you all for your deep commitment to Christ and to each other, for your bravery, and for your creativity and insight, for your parenting skills ( and future parenting skills, hint, hint), for your love of community, denial of self, and generousity to others. There is nothing a parent could be prouder of and we are privileged to be able to journey along with you in this. I love you all dearly and you are always in my prayers. To God be the glory!
Mom - Neena

Praying for you guys as you adjust to new living s...

2008-04-30T15:11:00.000-04:00

Praying for you guys as you adjust to new living space. I smile as I read you blogs - thanks for your honesty!

So is one of the reasons that you've moved in toge...

2008-04-30T03:03:00.000-04:00

So is one of the reasons that you've moved in together to utilize space more efficiently in a generally sprawled out world?

Also, I never thought about it, but it would be really cool to have someone else to help with financial stuff (I do it, rather than my wife, but it's neither of our fortes).

Hope you don't mind the frequent comments from someone you've never meant--but based on your community, I figure you don't. ;-)

Enjoying the posts. Which missionary is your cat ...

2008-04-29T01:21:00.000-04:00

Enjoying the posts. Which missionary is your cat named after?

Thanks for reading Scott and good question. I gue...

2008-04-24T23:57:00.000-04:00

Thanks for reading Scott and good question.

I guess my bottom line is that if we're all getting to eat the things that we like, I'm not going to get hung up by my housemate who only likes Heinz ketchup (which incidentally would be me). It's like when you get married you have to learn what your spouse likes and dislikes and you make compromises. I want Heinz ketchup which costs .50 more a bottle and ice cream on hand at all times, but Eric wants cashews for a snack food, Tom wants Mountain Dew, and Cassie loves choc. chip cookies. We all have our pet things that we enjoy. Now, if someone insisted on eating ONLY the MOST expensive versions of everything and was obviously hogging a disproportionate amount of the food budget, I think we would just sit down and talk about which things that person couldn't live without and where they might be able to compromise. I guess we'll see how it works out though. Anyone else have a thought on this one?

I love reading your blog. My wife and I are movin...

2008-04-24T11:36:00.000-04:00

I love reading your blog. My wife and I are moving in with a couple of people (not a couple) in August, and we haven't worked out the logistics (hmm... that would be a good blog title). What about different tastes in food? What if some prefer brand name items and others prefer the cheapest generic items? Should we share money in other arenas as well--and if so which ones and how?

I'm excited to read your future posts, and feel free to contact me if you want to dialog more directly than via blog comment.

You guys must be very ecited. This is a big week f...

2008-04-20T20:19:00.000-04:00

You guys must be very ecited. This is a big week for your little adventure (i think). I hope it all goes well. And certainly am jealous of your community efforts.

I haven't yet found much in Jessamine County in ways of community. You are encouraging.

Tom, all I have to say to you and Cassie is, y'all...

2008-04-16T09:31:00.000-04:00

Tom, all I have to say to you and Cassie is, y'all are brave people. I know my brother and he can be a pain in the... I better not go there. We're praying for all of you and looking forward to more posts in the future.

Jess and I are really excited for you and are real...

2008-04-16T09:29:00.000-04:00

Jess and I are really excited for you and are really looking forward to what you all have to say. We are expectant and we really are praying and seeking God to see if this is what He wants from us as well. Something to get us out of the shell and to take off the mask. Thanks for all of your honesty. Love you guys!!!