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Becoming…

Yesterday was a beautiful day for C3 Church. I don’t really know how to verbalize “why”, but I’ll try…

For a long time, we - as a community of faith - have been fighting: fighting for change, fighting for a vision, fighting for a dream, fighting our Enemy and those who would be used by him to stir dissension, fighting against our own fears and doubts…fighting for love.

Yesterday, it felt like we were beginning to be…to be more of who we were always meant to be - not so busy having to defend or position…but just breathing the breath of a church that is now becoming…

The volunteers were beautiful in their efficiency, dependability and…welcoming smiles. The spirit in “the house” was one of expectancy and hope. The message was clear and creative. Everything was so…C3.

We’ve said that for quite a while now - about one thing or the other: “That’s so C3!”, or “He/She is so C3.”…we’ve said it with hopefulness…

Now we can say it with hopeful understanding…because C3 is coming into her own identity. You can feel it. We are becoming comfortable in our own beautifully diverse, incredibly unique skin.

We are becoming, and it feels great.

And…it’s so C3!

Peace.

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angiebledsoe

on March 24, 2008

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The Remains of the Day

This morning was so good.

The first service was a little rough around the edges - I felt a little “off” - kept singing wrong stuff, etc. - but it was so good to see everyone again.

Just before the second service, Byron asked me to stay a minute in his “evaluation time” of the first service….next thing I knew, Kayleigh came running into the room saying, “Mom, they’re singing - you’re s’posed to be in there!!!”….Nice! So, I just ran into the theater, ran up on stage, and started praising God like nothing had happened…They probably should get used to my antics anyway…

Byron continued his series on the family, and this time dealt with forgiveness. There were so many tears. Forgiveness is such a universal issue. I know it’s a constant theme in my own journey…

If I were to go back and read every word I’ve written since I began blogging last May, I know I would see the struggle so clearly: processing pain, trying to let go, offer love and grace, turn from bitterness, forgive….forgive - sometimes the person I struggle with forgiving the most is myself. Sometimes I grow weary of the struggle and wish I would just learn whatever it is I need to learn, so I don’t have to repeat the same lessons over and over…

But, the reality is, pain and hurt are a part of life - so, forgiveness must be also.

I went back to the new grocery store this evening, I was feeling tired and hoping I didn’t run into anyone who would be mean. I rounded the corner and saw a familiar face - then, I noticed her T-shirt: pink “LOVE WINS” - (I designed them myself, so they’re a personal fave). When she saw me, she broke out in a huge smile. Her beautiful little girl said to me, “How do you know my Mommy?” - so her mom explained who I was and that she didn’t recognize me because she was in “Powerhouse” on Sundays. Then, her daughter threw her arms around me and said, “Miss Angie, where have you been!”

In that moment, I forgot any fear I had had coming into the store…I only felt the love. I discovered once again that…

Love really does win!

and I’m so glad.

(Keep bleeding love…)

Peace.

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angiebledsoe

on March 2, 2008

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Mercy Streams

…I saw something today that made me want to weep. It was done in the name of God. I can hardly speak of it…the cruelty…the ignorance….I don’t think I have anything more to say about it that right now - maybe tomorrow. I’ll process it, then I’ll definitely have something to say tomorrow.

Ethan’s birthday was nice - just a small, family party since I’ve been so sick. We’ll have a rowdy, 7 year-old party next weekend, hopefully.

I’m finally starting to feel somewhat better. I don’t know why I fight it, but I broke down and went to see my nearly- eighty, holistic doctor…he fixed me right up - (and reminded me of what the Bible says about taking care of our bodies). So, now I’m finally on the mend. I don’t know why I put up such a fight.

So, today was the first day, all week, that I’ve been “engaged”. I found such pleasure in cleaning my kitchen counter-tops and watching the boys play with Ethan’s new Lego’s…even laundry - just all the little things that I’ve struggled to do all week. It felt so good to just be “Mom” again.

Now it’s Saturday evening, and Byron reminded me that he thinks I’m singing “Lead Me to the Cross” tomorrow morning! I love that song, but I sing it very…passionately, and I don’t even know if my voice works anymore - well, we’ll see!

It’s hard to believe that it’s already Saturday night again…on the other hand, it seems like a month since last Sunday, too. I need Sundays so much. They exhaust me and energize me all at the same time. Just seeing all the people…from the early morning volunteers to the first-time-in-church-ever-in-my-life “seeker”…every person, every single one inspires, humbles and challenges me.

It’s like streams of mercy in the desert of the “real world”…

We all need those kind of days…the streams…the inspiration…the challenge.

“Lead me to the cross - where your love poured out. Bring me to my knees, Lord I lay me down. Rid me of myself, I belong to you…Lead me.” - Hillsong United

That will be my song tomorrow, from my soul, even if I don’t sing it out loud - it will be my song.

Peace.

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angiebledsoe

on February 2, 2008

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Happy Wednesday…and a few of my favorite things.

Happy Wednesday! One thing that makes me happy is C3 Sundays at the theaters - exhausted, but happy. Here are some of my favorite pics of the services: