Our little coffee cohort (Doug, Jonny, Karen, Adam, myself) met in the lobby of Erdman Hall this morning to walk to a great coffee shop for breakfast on the last day of our time together here.
Small World Coffee, whose motto is "Sleep is for the Weak," has some of the stoutest oatmeal I have ever seen, and their granola would make my wife sing for joy. That makes me realize I should have bought some to take home to her. Dang. Good coffee, though. It's stout, too.
It was such a beautiful morning for a walk, brisk air and crisp light. We walked into Small World and as I looked up who did I see but my friend Andy Crouch standing before me. In a bow-tie. I think he was embarrassed by this. I like his bow-tie. I can actually tie one of these.
Andy has a number of things going on including a new work he is calling
Culture Makers in addition to the journalistic work he does for Christianity Today. Apparently Dobson, Colson, and some others, or others representing those people are also in town, and Andy is there as some kind of observer. Andy's ability to be criticly present in those kind of environments is significant and while I would really struggle there, I am grateful to know that he is there with his astute mind.
I don't always agree with Andy's analyses and outcomes, but I always trust him personally and hold his integrity in the highest esteem. I don't get to see Andy very often and I am always grateful when I have the opportunity to do so. I met Andy in Seattle several years ago at a Soularize conference. We shared a deep and meaningful conversation over a meal following a seminar Andy led. We have also brought him to Jacob's Well to speakI to our community. I still miss his magazine Re:generation Quarterly. Best, Mr. Crouch.
Our little coffee cohort (Doug, Jonny, Karen, Adam, myself) met in the lobby of Erdman Hall this morning to walk to a great coffee shop for breakfast on the last day of our time together here. Small World Coffee, whose motto is "Sleep is for the Weak," has some of the stoutest oatmeal I have ever seen, and their granola would make my wife sing for joy. That makes me realize I should have bought some to take home to her. Dang. Good coffee, though. It's stout, too.
It was such a beautiful morning for a walk, brisk air and crisp light. We walked into Small World and as I looked up who did I see but my friend Andy Crouch standing before me. In a bow-tie. I think he was embarrassed by this. I like his bow-tie. I can actually tie one of these.
Andy has a number of things going on including a new work he is calling Culture Makers in addition to the journalistic work he does for Christianity Today. Apparently Dobson, Colson, and some others, or others representing those people are also in town, and Andy is there as some kind of observer. Andy's ability to be criticly present in those kind of environments is significant and while I would really struggle there, I am grateful to know that he is there with his astute mind.
I don't always agree with Andy's analyses and outcomes, but I always trust him personally and hold his integrity in the highest esteem. I don't get to see Andy very often and I am always grateful when I have the opportunity to do so. I met Andy in Seattle several years ago at a Soularize conference. We shared a deep and meaningful conversation over a meal following a seminar Andy led. We have also brought him to Jacob's Well to speakI to our community. I still miss his magazine Re:generation Quarterly. Best, Mr. Crouch.
Wow, Dobson and Colson. I really enjoy listening to those guys overal even though they can go a little overboard at times. Would that make one of "those people"? Just like anybody would agree with me on this one, no speaker do I agree with 100%; however I do think that these two have some great things to say in a world and culture gone bad and in a culture that rejects respect (if you get my drift). I know they have some legitamte concerns as well they go way overboard in other areas. Back to the point of the post, love the bow-tie. When Tim are you going to get yours? You two would make a wonderful barber shop duet. Just having fun. God with God, DH
Posted by: dh | November 24, 2005 at 02:21 PM
Great reading, keep up the great posts.
Peace, JiggaDigga
Posted by: JiggaDigga | April 07, 2006 at 05:35 PM