Comments for AlanRudnick.org http://www.alanrudnick.org Alan Rudnick: Faith, Culture, and Christianity Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:22:05 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Introverts in the Church by Thomas Whitley http://www.alanrudnick.org/2012/02/introverts-in-the-church/#comment-662 Thomas Whitley Tue, 07 Feb 2012 17:22:05 +0000 http://www.alanrudnick.org/?p=3205#comment-662 I already follow you on Twitter, but didn't know if a comment here was necessary. I would love a copy of this book, having worked in the church for sometime and being an introvert and being married to a woman who is a minister and an extrovert. We balance each other out and both champion the cause of all people (introverts and extroverts) in the church. It's nice to see others talking about it as well. I already follow you on Twitter, but didn’t know if a comment here was necessary. I would love a copy of this book, having worked in the church for sometime and being an introvert and being married to a woman who is a minister and an extrovert. We balance each other out and both champion the cause of all people (introverts and extroverts) in the church. It’s nice to see others talking about it as well.

]]> Comment on The cult of Christian celebrity by Kevin Marshall http://www.alanrudnick.org/2012/02/the-cult-of-christian-celebrity/#comment-661 Kevin Marshall Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:16:08 +0000 http://www.alanrudnick.org/?p=3258#comment-661 Ta-Nehisi Coates shared this over on The Atlantic a few days ago, and I found it as baffling then as I do now. Watching it is such a surreal experience. It's almost like a professional wrestling angle; I sat waiting for someone else's music to hit to interrupt the proceedings. So strange. Ta-Nehisi Coates shared this over on The Atlantic a few days ago, and I found it as baffling then as I do now. Watching it is such a surreal experience. It’s almost like a professional wrestling angle; I sat waiting for someone else’s music to hit to interrupt the proceedings.

So strange.

]]> Comment on Introverts in the Church by Betty http://www.alanrudnick.org/2012/02/introverts-in-the-church/#comment-660 Betty Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:59:21 +0000 http://www.alanrudnick.org/?p=3205#comment-660 and balancing extrovert pastoral staff with introvert pastoral staff, is very interesting to watch (at least for this introvert) - glad to see your work here - thanks and balancing extrovert pastoral staff with introvert pastoral staff, is very interesting to watch (at least for this introvert) – glad to see your work here – thanks

]]> Comment on Introverts in the Church by Felicia http://www.alanrudnick.org/2012/02/introverts-in-the-church/#comment-658 Felicia Tue, 07 Feb 2012 04:38:45 +0000 http://www.alanrudnick.org/?p=3205#comment-658 What a find!!! I never thought I was an introvert. I like to be social, in spurts. And I am not afraid to speak in front of the church or help out. But I need my down time with my family and do not participate in many social things in the church. Specifically Gospel Community. In past churches we were made to feel guilty for our lack of attendance at GC. With 3 kids of our own, it was a major stress and just took so much out of me. Kids are running everywhere, people everywhere, everyone talking at the same time, trying to eat amidst the chaos made me sick to my stomach, kids are getting sleepy & cranky, impossible to have an adult conversation, and knowing my family wants to be at home in the peace and quiet of our home studying with each other. I struggled with am I being selfish, etc. But God knows my heart and this issue is always in our face. It's difficult to attend a missionally minded and gospel centered church and not be "super social". I can't wait to read this book! Churches should extend grace and not think everyone is to fit in the same personality box. What a find!!! I never thought I was an introvert. I like to be social, in spurts. And I am not afraid to speak in front of the church or help out. But I need my down time with my family and do not participate in many social things in the church. Specifically Gospel Community. In past churches we were made to feel guilty for our lack of attendance at GC. With 3 kids of our own, it was a major stress and just took so much out of me. Kids are running everywhere, people everywhere, everyone talking at the same time, trying to eat amidst the chaos made me sick to my stomach, kids are getting sleepy & cranky, impossible to have an adult conversation, and knowing my family wants to be at home in the peace and quiet of our home studying with each other. I struggled with am I being selfish, etc. But God knows my heart and this issue is always in our face. It’s difficult to attend a missionally minded and gospel centered church and not be “super social”. I can’t wait to read this book! Churches should extend grace and not think everyone is to fit in the same personality box.

]]> Comment on Introverts in the Church by Alan http://www.alanrudnick.org/2012/02/introverts-in-the-church/#comment-657 Alan Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:57:38 +0000 http://www.alanrudnick.org/?p=3205#comment-657 Tom, it is amazing how we tell people that in order to be helpful in ministry that they have to be extroverts. Can't God use an introvert? Tom, it is amazing how we tell people that in order to be helpful in ministry that they have to be extroverts. Can’t God use an introvert?

]]> Comment on Introverts in the Church by Tom Farr http://www.alanrudnick.org/2012/02/introverts-in-the-church/#comment-656 Tom Farr Mon, 06 Feb 2012 23:44:52 +0000 http://www.alanrudnick.org/?p=3205#comment-656 I think this is a really important book. I was a youth pastor for a long time and it was a struggle sometimes as an introvert in a predominantly extroverted profession. I think this is a really important book. I was a youth pastor for a long time and it was a struggle sometimes as an introvert in a predominantly extroverted profession.

]]> Comment on Super Bowl: New robes for clergy? by Gisele Bundchen asks for prayer for Brady, then curses | AlanRudnick.org http://www.alanrudnick.org/2012/02/super-bowl-new-robes-for-clergy/#comment-655 Gisele Bundchen asks for prayer for Brady, then curses | AlanRudnick.org Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:09:48 +0000 http://www.alanrudnick.org/?p=3242#comment-655 [...] in NFL with 0 Comments As most of us are talking about Madonna’s halftime show or Cee Lo Green’s bling robe, Super model Gisele Bundchen, wife to Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, created a stir this weekend. [...] [...] in NFL with 0 Comments As most of us are talking about Madonna’s halftime show or Cee Lo Green’s bling robe, Super model Gisele Bundchen, wife to Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, created a stir this weekend. [...]

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]]> Comment on Who does God want to win the Super Bowl? by Ethel http://www.alanrudnick.org/2012/02/who-does-god-want-to-win-the-super-bowl-2/#comment-653 Ethel Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:01:30 +0000 http://www.alanrudnick.org/?p=3233#comment-653 Thanks for your thoughts Alan. Football is dangerous to the brain. As in the 'Gladiators' time - people paid the price for entertainment. Proof that continuous hitting of the brain causes severe head problems and personality changes. I wrote a spoof on football, but also included important info - see: www.http://www.helium.com/items/1625113-footballtouchdownmute Thanks for your thoughts Alan. Football is dangerous to the brain. As in the ‘Gladiators’ time – people paid the price for entertainment. Proof that continuous hitting of the brain causes severe head problems and personality changes. I wrote a spoof on football, but also included important info – see: www.http://www.helium.com/items/1625113-footballtouchdownmute

]]> Comment on Introverts in the Church by Peter Stevens http://www.alanrudnick.org/2012/02/introverts-in-the-church/#comment-649 Peter Stevens Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:27:27 +0000 http://www.alanrudnick.org/?p=3205#comment-649 I loved this book. It is liberating and challenging all at the same time for introverts who want to be involved in ministry. I loved this book. It is liberating and challenging all at the same time for introverts who want to be involved in ministry.

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