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		<title>moving&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://therstblog.com/2008/07/08/moving/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:40:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pastor lloyd</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[The past few days or week or so have been utterly chaotic to say the least. But I am enjoying the pressure, the hard work and the satisfaction of something new. I love those that have committed themselves to God and a peculiarplace. They showed up big time this weekend to help us clean the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The past few days or week or so have been utterly chaotic to say the least. But I am enjoying the pressure, the hard work and the satisfaction of something new. I love those that have committed themselves to God and <a href="http://therstblog.com/2008/03/12/downtown-or-bust/" target="_blank">a peculiarplace</a>. They showed up big time this weekend to help us clean the house in Dallas, GA and support us in our move. <strong>I REALLY LOVE YOU GUYS!!!</strong></p>
<p>Today is a major move day for us. We get all of the heavy stuff out of the apartment and off to the house. I still have to ask God from time to time, &#8220;are you sure?&#8221;.</p>
<p>So what major moves have you had to make recently that caused you to over extend, be anxious beyond repair, and even ask God, &#8220;are you sure?&#8221;</p>
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		<title>looking for God&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jul 2008 22:48:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pastor lloyd</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[There are times when you actually see God in everyday people and in churches. I truly believe this needs to be and should be the norm and not the OMG!! moment it tends to be or has become. As citizens of the Kingdom of God OUR (not just the pastor) lives should leave bread crumbs [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are times when you actually see God in everyday people and in churches. I truly believe this needs to be and should be the norm and not the OMG!! moment it tends to be or has become. As citizens of the Kingdom of God <strong>OUR</strong> (not just the pastor) lives should leave bread crumbs for those &#8220;seeking&#8221;, searching for their way home and back to God.</p>
<p>Did you leave any bread crumbs today?</p>
<p>Or were you too embarrassed by your actions or conversation that you picked up all the crumbs before anyone could follow you?</p>
<p>If that last question hurt, well it was supposed to!</p>
<p>I want to share a video with you that I found today, <a href="http://elevationchurch.lightcastmedia.com/console2.php?u=3030&amp;c=1414116429&amp;vid=9034" target="_blank">here</a> is an example of what bread crumbs look like and how we should leave them along our journey. Big up to the <a href="http://www.elevationchurch.org/" target="_blank">Elevators</a> for being Kingdom Minded!!!</p>
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		<title>Packing&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:49:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pastor lloyd</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Due to the fact that next week will be here faster than ever and i have to pack a lot of stuff, and that I HAVE TO HAVE SOME BBQ on Friday, this weeks post may  be a little scattered and sparse. Once again I to thank all of you for your prayers and well [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Due to the fact that next week will be here faster than ever and i have to pack a lot of stuff, and that <strong>I HAVE TO HAVE SOME BBQ</strong> on Friday, this weeks post may  be a little scattered and sparse. Once again I to thank all of you for your prayers and well wishes for me, my family and the church. This is no where near the end of the road, just another chapter in this beautiful story that God is writing.</p>
<p>Love Ya!</p>
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		<title>WE GOT THE KEYS!!!!!!!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Jul 2008 05:49:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pastor lloyd</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[A year and a half ago this journey began in the living room of our loft. God whispered and shared with me that today, January 1st 1997 is the first day of your church. Well today, I sort of feel like Abraham. On that day I knew God was telling me to go and honestly [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A year and a half ago this journey began in the living room of our loft. God whispered and shared with me that today, January 1st 1997 is the first day of your <a href="http://therstblog.com/2008/03/12/downtown-or-bust/" target="_blank">church</a>. Well today, I sort of feel like Abraham. On that day I knew God was telling me to go and honestly I had NO CLUE of where I was going or what I was doing! And sometimes today I still dont know either one of those! The difference is that today when I dont know or feel overwhelmed or unsure, I know that it is times like this when I have a chance to deepen my relationship and trust in God. Because like Abraham, I have no choice but to depend on Him, who made the promise, I have no choice but to rely on Him who sees tomorrow when I barely know what today will hold, I have no choice but to throw my hands in the air and like Solomon say, &#8220;God I am but a child and know not what to do&#8221;.</p>
<p>I have made mistakes, I have made bad decision, and I have stuck my foot in my mouth a time or two. OK, maybe a few times. But today! Today was like I was handed the keys to the Kingdom. Today appeared to be the day when God said here is merely a glimpse into my AWE INSPIRING POWER. Here, lies the keys to the next chapter in your journey. I am including a link to pics of the house, because I know some of the haters out there are saying yeah he got a house, but it probably is a FEMA trailer or some shack!!!! Obviously these Haters dont know my God. Click <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/peculiarplace/?saved=1" target="_blank">here</a> to see the house.</p>
<p>To the family at West Ridge, I thank you, my family thanks you, and we love you! <a href="http://www.perrynoble.com/" target="_blank">Perry Noble</a> said it best yesterday, a long story i may tell someday. He said you dont often find many Kingdom minded people like that. So, <a href="http://westridge.com/" target="_blank">West Ridge</a>, <a href="http://brianbloye.com/" target="_blank">Brian Bloye</a>, <a href="http://newchurchplanting.com/" target="_blank">Jim Akins</a>, and the entire staff from the bottom of our hearts we appreciate you for this opportunity!</p>
<p>I am so ready to take over the world for the KINGDOM OF GOD!</p>
<p>Does anybody want to join me?</p>
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		<title>One more thing!!!!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:26:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pastor lloyd</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[I neglected in my earlier post to thank some very very important people. It was not that long ago that I enlisted the prayers of friends and you have come through like gang busters. I have never felt such humility and honor in my life. And recently even more of you have joined in to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I neglected in my earlier <a href="http://therstblog.com/2008/06/30/wow/" target="_blank">post</a> to thank some very very important people. It was not that long ago that I enlisted the prayers of friends and you have come through like gang busters. I have never felt such humility and honor in my life. And recently even more of you have joined in to keep me, my family, and a <a href="http://therstblog.com/2008/03/12/downtown-or-bust/" target="_blank">peculiarplace</a> before God in your private prayer time. I know that without you and your prayers things would be different, and I would feel more like I felt when you were not on board, alone. I asked you to pray for my friends and you did! I asked you to pray for our finances and you did!</p>
<p>This post is for you. The internship, the house, the finances, the Favor, the relationships and <a href="http://therstblog.com/2008/06/30/wow/" target="_blank"><strong>ALL</strong></a> the other things that have come to my family and myself.</p>
<h1>THANK YOU!!!!</h1>
<p>I love you and none of this would be possible without you. We have only just begun and the journey is being written by God, I am just happy and excited to be on this ride with you. Continue to pray, and if there is anything, and i mean <strong>ANYTHING</strong> you are in need of where prayer is concerned, <font color="#808000"><strong>PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO EMAIL ME: info@whatispeculiar.com</strong></font></p>
<p>Again, I, we love you!!!</p>
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		<title>WOW&#8230;.</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:34:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pastor lloyd</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[is all i can say in reference to just how ridiculous and mind blowing God is. for those of you who know or have spent time with me, &#8220;wow&#8221; is used when i am in shock, rendered inarticulate, or when i am excited beyond comprehension.
WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! 
OK here goes. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>is all i can say in reference to just how ridiculous and mind blowing God is. for those of you who know or have spent time with me, &#8220;wow&#8221; is used when i am in shock, rendered inarticulate, or when i am excited beyond comprehension.</p>
<h2><font color="#ff6600">WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! WOW! </font></h2>
<p>OK here goes. The news I had been holding onto for some time now that well, I almost exploded at least twice&#8230; for real!</p>
<p>On tomorrow, Esther and I will pick up the keys to an amazing house that my family will be living in, for free! Yes I said it, <strong>RENT FREE</strong>! Did I mention we are moving to Dallas, GA? Yes we are moving&#8230; why? Because that is where this beautiful house is!!! That is why! Let me explain.</p>
<p>I am the new <strong>church planter intern</strong> for <a href="http://westridge.com/" target="_blank">West Ridge Church</a>!!!!!!! I don&#8217;t know if you truly grasp the depths of my excitement. I will work on staff there from August to May of next year. Learning, learning and learning some more, getting my hands dirty, observing staff meetings, participating in those meetings, working toward a better understanding of successful church structure, etc. I will also be attending <a href="http://www.net35.org/school.htm" target="_blank">West Ridge&#8217;s Church Planting School</a> this fall as well. I am a nerd! So <a href="http://newchurchplanting.com/" target="_blank">Jim Akins</a> called, we went to see the house, my wife and i fell in love, and tomorrow we go and get the keys!!! For the duration of the intern, we have the house. I am so thankful to God and <a href="http://westridge.com/" target="_blank">West Ridge</a>. I am so pumped about being there that once again I could just explode!</p>
<p>I really want to extend a heartfelt thank you and all the appreciation I have in my body to the entire West Ridge Family, Lead Pastor <a href="http://brianbloye.com/" target="_blank">Brian Bloye</a>, <a href="http://newchurchplanting.com/" target="_blank">Jim</a>, and everyone else who has welcomed me and my family thus far!!!! I love you guys and cannot wait to both learn from and give out of my gifts, time, and money!</p>
<p>There is more exciting news coming very soon. I know, but you have to wait until the proper time! Trust me it will be worth it!</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:46:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#8220;The true measures of a church are not &#8220;how many&#8221; but &#8220;how loving&#8221;, not &#8220;how relevant&#8221; but &#8220;how real.&#8221;
-Robert Lewis
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>&#8220;The true measures of a church are not &#8220;how many&#8221; but &#8220;how loving&#8221;, not &#8220;how relevant&#8221; but &#8220;how real.&#8221;</p>
<p>-Robert Lewis</p>
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		<title>wanna see God?</title>
		<link>http://therstblog.com/2008/06/30/wanna-see-god/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Jun 2008 02:36:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pastor lloyd</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[then you must, excuse me, MUST!!!! read this!
Once you are done then go here! and here!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>then you must, excuse me, MUST!!!! read <a href="http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=5453" target="_blank">this!</a></h1>
<h2>Once you are done then go <a href="http://freshairpoetry.com/" target="_blank">here</a>! and <a href="http://www.lovingpeople.org/" target="_blank">here</a>!</h2>
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		<title>comments&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://therstblog.com/2008/06/26/comments/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 16:45:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pastor lloyd</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[I want to first thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for subscribing, reading and stopping by my blog. I decided to blog not simply for me to voice my thoughts, but to create a dialogue, exchange ideas, get people to think about things, and most importantly to share the gospel with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I want to first thank all of you from the bottom of my heart for subscribing, reading and stopping by my blog. I decided to blog not simply for me to voice my thoughts, but to create a dialogue, exchange ideas, get people to think about things, and most importantly to share the gospel with those who may have never heard it or who have issues with it.  I will blog more about that later! I simply want to reach out to you now an seriously invite you to leave your comments, thoughts, objections (i am not perfect nor do i believe i know it all) and well wishes here on the blog. At the end of every post is a link to leave a comment. Please do! I really want to know what you think, how you feel, and most importantly that you were here.</p>
<p>I have something come up that I think will be really cool, but If I don&#8217;t know you are here or have been here then how can I include you in the coolness&#8230;</p>
<p>Thanks!!!</p>
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		<title>I Promise&#8230;</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2008 05:31:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pastor lloyd</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[I know for at least two weeks now I have been promising some very important and grand news. I have not forgotten or mislead any of you. We are in the process of some very exciting things that only God could be working in the Earth. Please stay tuned as we finalize the details!!!
In the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I know for at least two weeks now I have been promising some very important and grand news. I have not forgotten or mislead any of you. We are in the process of some very exciting things that only God could be working in the Earth. Please stay tuned as we finalize the details!!!</p>
<h1><font color="#ff6600">In the mean time I need your help! </font></h1>
<p>I have several people that I would truly be grateful for if you were to include them in your prayer time. As a church planter, pastor and man of God I have come to KNOW (in the intimate sense) the need for prayer, not just myself but from others as well. There are a few church planters whom I know who are requiring our prayer assistance.</p>
<p>First, <a href="http://thinkinginprogress.com/">Jason Salamun</a>, who is planting <a href="http://projectchurch.net/" target="_blank">Project Church</a> in South Dakota. This guy in a very short amount of time has truly become my brother from another mother. I cant tell you how much his friendship means to me and how much more his success as a church planter and pastor mean to the Kingdom of God. They are a couple of days into their last 90 of preperation before their public launch. They are in need of finances, people, a location, people, did i mention finances and the continued Favor of God. <font color="#808000"><strong>Come on people go to God like you have never gone to him before on behalf of someone other than yourself! <font color="#008000">RAPID CITY IS NEVER EVER GOING TO BE THE SAME!!!!</font></strong></font></p>
<p>Then there is <a href="http://www.askingy.com/" target="_blank">Adam Walker</a>. He is planting <a href="http://www.gatheringchurch.com/" target="_blank">The Gathering</a> in Decatur where it is Greater!!!! Adam and I met months ago and there was an instant connection. Esther and his wife, Jessica, have formed a bond and I believe in this guy! He and God are going to turn Decatur inside out for the Kingdom of God. They are in need of God meeting every financial need for the church as well as them personally, the Favor of God in their housing search, equipment ($10,000 worth) and people. Let&#8217;s get over it people it takes money to make these thing happen! <font color="#808000"><strong>Come on people go to God like you have never gone to him before on behalf of someone other than yourself!</strong></font></p>
<p>There is also <a href="http://joshuajroberts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Joshua Roberts</a>. He is planting <a href="http://connectrome.com/" target="_blank">Connect Rome</a> in Rome, GA. He and I met online and have both been busy and unable to connect, be he is super creative, pretty funny, and truly loves God. The best part is they are going to be meeting in a bar in Rome. I am so stoked about what the vision God has given him. They are believing God for 75 to be at their next launch meeting and $7500.00 for the month of June. Now for us this and any of these request might be a tall order to fill, but for God&#8230; THIS IS NOTHING!!! <font color="#808000"><strong>Come on people go to God like you have never gone to him before on behalf of someone other than yourself!</strong></font></p>
<p>Several other church planters to keep in prayers and thoughts, <a href="http://www.ShaunInTheCity.com" target="_blank">Shaun King</a> who is planting Courageous Church also in <a href="http://www.atlantadowntown.com/" target="_blank">Downtown Atlanta</a>; My new friends <a href="http://westridge.com/" target="_blank">West Ridge Church</a> and their pastor <a href="http://brianbloye.com/" target="_blank">Bryan Bloye</a>; my dude, <a href="http://jrlive.net/" target="_blank">J.R. Lee</a> in <a href="http://freedomlive.net/" target="_blank">Acworth</a> who is rippin it up and calling to check on my crazy behind from time to time, that mean at lot to me, you have no clue, my other brother from a different mother Olu Brown and <a href="http://www.impactdoingchurchdifferently.org/" target="_blank">Impact Church</a> in the West End&#8230; these guys are doing it!!!</p>
<p>I want to thank ALL of you for taking out the time to one read my blog, i know you are tired of me begging you, and for taking something this is very dear to me and making it dear to you by praying for these guys and their families. A sign of maturity as a believer is simply when you are not the center of your prayer life. It is also a sign of the kind of love that God loves ALL of us with! Enough of me, <font color="#ff6600"><strong>GO PRAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! </strong></font></p>
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