tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393124093765959848.post7997654479323607872..comments2023-03-26T05:54:14.442-04:00Comments on Ordinary Neighbor: Sick and Tired? How to Get Out of BedAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01020625157927654919noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6393124093765959848.post-69836555135908687422008-12-15T22:19:00.000-05:002008-12-15T22:19:00.000-05:00Somebody got a blog makeover. Did you do this?I l...Somebody got a blog makeover. Did you do this?<BR/><BR/>I like it.<BR/><BR/>I've read through your essay on the arts but haven't had time to really reflect deeply on what suggestions I might offer. <BR/><BR/>I think pastors will appreciate the fact that there is someone out there who has actually done this stuff - and had the space and support from staff to pastor the artists and nurture the arts in a dynamic way.<BR/><BR/>The vignettes about your interactions with fledgling artists were really helpful to illustrate lessons you have learned and how pastors might discern how to encourage the artists while also establishing boundaries and standards for artist to show their art in public spaces. I think one of the hard things Lance had to learn is that you can't just give anyone a microphone and platform - especially in the area of practicing the prophetic. The same goes with the arts, especially in a church full of zeal and passion. <BR/><BR/>There were a few places I thought you might consider shortening. I'll try to be more specific and identify those passages tomorrow.<BR/><BR/>Amy and I have our website up for our book. We pre-ordered books and look forward to sending you guys one here before the New Year.<BR/><BR/>I miss you, bro. Let's talk soon.<BR/><BR/>BottomlyMr. Josh Bottomlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17103328538494037654noreply@blogger.com