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Welcome back. You belong here.
Register now for the “Makers of Fire” tour (formerly called the IMN regionals) for Missional Leaders.
Chattanooga — Sept 12
Detroit — Sept 15
Montreal — Sept 19
NEW!! Kansas — Sept 28
Providence — Oct 3
For more info check out “Makers of Fire”. To register now click here: REGISTER NOW. Register before 31 July and save $50.00 per registrant.
see you in the mystic,
Alex
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Hey Alex,
I dropped a line a couple of times. I realize you were world cuppin it! Wasn’t it a great tournament – WOW! My family and I were rooting for Italia the whole time, so that made it a great time for us!
Listen, I just wanted to interact a bit about a mid-atlantic event of “Fire Makers” and was just curious if we could either talk or just email some thoughts and ideas. I will be in LA on the 3rd of September for a layover prior to going to Israel (if is cools down over there). Maybe we could hook up then. Let me know. PH: 757-348-6106(C); 757-430-4418(H), and email is above. I also have a work email at richard.merritt@navy.mil. Thanks bro!
In His Love,
Richie
Hey Alex,
This is Raj from Omaha. It was great meeting you this weekend outside The Mayan. I really enjoy your thoughts and perspectives. Thank you for writing. Please keep it up.
Raj
Alex,
I have been following your blog for a while now, but there is something that has been bugging me for quite some time…and now I just gotta ask it.
What exactly do you mean when you say, “Welcome back. You belong here.” It is a nice pithy statement, but what does it mean? And why do I belong here? (I am not trying to be sarcastic or get too deep, but it just made me wonder why you open many of our posts that way. It is intriguing…
J.R.
J.R.
Great question. What do these phrases mean to you? What do they make you feel/think when you read those words?
Alex
Hey Alex,
For me the first comment – “Welcome Back”, makes me feel just that – welcome. It also reminds of your firm handshake, warm smile, and sun shaded eyes! The second comment – “You belong here.”, is what I feel permeates your being and that is a genuine love of community; verbal dialogue; people; and willingness to serve Him who calls you!
But hey.., that is just how I feel when I read them! 🙂
Secondly, based on our discussion the other day; other than the obvious internet data I am able to procure for promotion, do you have any other written or mailing material I would be able to supply potential interested parties. Just email at the above email or give me shout. I am in the process of gathering communities of faith that may be interested in the mid-Atlantic area and will proceed as discussed. I will give you and update as soon as I have some substantial data gathered.
Talk to ya soon!
In His Love,
Rich
Clouds, Alex, did I miss it? I have been following the mystic discussion and sharing it with my local body. With everything moving around, I thought I might have lost the source of the stream. It is a great conversation.
Sam,
Wow. I’m impressed. No, you didn’t miss it. “Clouds” is still coming.
Alex,
I looked for it and couldn’t find it. Where in Kansas are you going to be sojourning?
KC?
Wichita?
Oz?
I would love (yes, love) to see you when you come through even if only for a moment.
Cliff
Alex,
Did you see my comment above?
IHL,
Rich
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