Comments on: Finding God in Feasterville http://garyalloway.wordpress.com/2008/07/20/lower-bucks-county/ the state that I am in Fri, 13 Mar 2009 18:06:44 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Todd Hiestand » Resources on Suburbia » Missional Living in Suburban America http://garyalloway.wordpress.com/2008/07/20/lower-bucks-county/#comment-27 Todd Hiestand » Resources on Suburbia » Missional Living in Suburban America Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:17:52 +0000 http://garyalloway.wordpress.com/?p=10#comment-27 [...] Finding God in Feasterville Some blogs worth checking out: [...] [...] Finding God in Feasterville Some blogs worth checking out: [...]

]]> By: Deb http://garyalloway.wordpress.com/2008/07/20/lower-bucks-county/#comment-13 Deb Thu, 24 Jul 2008 13:21:10 +0000 http://garyalloway.wordpress.com/?p=10#comment-13 It's true. Living in suburbia is not an easy choice to make, especially when you're still young & single as well. I had a tough time making that call when I moved down out of Manhattan in 2005. At first, I felt like I had voluntarily banished myself. However, there is a lot of comfort in knowing you're where God wants you, and I think it helps to grow my faith and trust in Him and His plan for my life. The fact that I'm sitting tight for the time being is a pure act of obedience since I can think of many other places I'd rather be! But as you so eloquently said, God is present in Feasterville (and Holland and Southampton and Newtown and Bristol and Bensalem) and ultimately isn't that what we all long for - to just be where He is? It’s true. Living in suburbia is not an easy choice to make, especially when you’re still young & single as well. I had a tough time making that call when I moved down out of Manhattan in 2005. At first, I felt like I had voluntarily banished myself. However, there is a lot of comfort in knowing you’re where God wants you, and I think it helps to grow my faith and trust in Him and His plan for my life. The fact that I’m sitting tight for the time being is a pure act of obedience since I can think of many other places I’d rather be! But as you so eloquently said, God is present in Feasterville (and Holland and Southampton and Newtown and Bristol and Bensalem) and ultimately isn’t that what we all long for – to just be where He is?

]]> By: timiekley http://garyalloway.wordpress.com/2008/07/20/lower-bucks-county/#comment-12 timiekley Tue, 22 Jul 2008 06:09:21 +0000 http://garyalloway.wordpress.com/?p=10#comment-12 Well, well, well... It looks like the blogisphere has thwarted your strength in conforming to the patterns of this world and have begun the work of blogging. You were doing so well... :) Seriously though - I am glad your voice is on the web. For no other reason, blogging has been a great stress reliever for me; getting my thoughts out in the open and available for me to read throughout the days, months, and even now, the years of my journey. I will be actively engaged with your thoughts. Thanks for sharing. Well, well, well… It looks like the blogisphere has thwarted your strength in conforming to the patterns of this world and have begun the work of blogging. You were doing so well… :) Seriously though – I am glad your voice is on the web. For no other reason, blogging has been a great stress reliever for me; getting my thoughts out in the open and available for me to read throughout the days, months, and even now, the years of my journey. I will be actively engaged with your thoughts. Thanks for sharing.

]]> By: bethkolar http://garyalloway.wordpress.com/2008/07/20/lower-bucks-county/#comment-11 bethkolar Tue, 22 Jul 2008 03:00:12 +0000 http://garyalloway.wordpress.com/?p=10#comment-11 Thank you, Gary. I lived in Europe (Scandanavia) for over 13 years. Moved back to the States with a real desire to do God's will, but always finding myself needing to care for my family. (go figure!) I always stayed close to the mission... through, inspite of and because of my family. Recently I went to the Philippines to visit Frontline Ministries in San Pablo City. I am so thankful for the people God has sent to that nation to live among and love the Filipino's (they certainly are lovable!!) But what I came home with was a renewed love for the very people I live with. I saw the same issues...but upsidedown. A different kind of poverty, an abundance with sadness instead of a little with joy. It continues to amaze me that the answer to both is the same, people with much, giving to the people with little. For one, the letting go of stuff - the other receiving much needed help. I remember thinking the signs at the exits of churches - "You are now entering the mission field" as a little corny. Now I still think they are corny - but I get goosebumps anyway. Thank you, Gary. I lived in Europe (Scandanavia) for over 13 years. Moved back to the States with a real desire to do God’s will, but always finding myself needing to care for my family. (go figure!) I always stayed close to the mission… through, inspite of and because of my family.

Recently I went to the Philippines to visit Frontline Ministries in San Pablo City. I am so thankful for the people God has sent to that nation to live among and love the Filipino’s (they certainly are lovable!!) But what I came home with was a renewed love for the very people I live with. I saw the same issues…but upsidedown. A different kind of poverty, an abundance with sadness instead of a little with joy.

It continues to amaze me that the answer to both is the same, people with much, giving to the people with little. For one, the letting go of stuff – the other receiving much needed help.

I remember thinking the signs at the exits of churches – “You are now entering the mission field” as a little corny. Now I still think they are corny – but I get goosebumps anyway.

]]> By: Dorie Morgan http://garyalloway.wordpress.com/2008/07/20/lower-bucks-county/#comment-10 Dorie Morgan Mon, 21 Jul 2008 18:38:00 +0000 http://garyalloway.wordpress.com/?p=10#comment-10 When I first realized I was going to marry Brian, one of my cons was that I would live in Bristol Township. I struggle to see the goods things in the L-town of Bristol. But I learned more about myself and community through my time there. And I'll appreciate the Boro that much more when I move there (and hopefully have more skills to make change in the community). When I first realized I was going to marry Brian, one of my cons was that I would live in Bristol Township. I struggle to see the goods things in the L-town of Bristol. But I learned more about myself and community through my time there. And I’ll appreciate the Boro that much more when I move there (and hopefully have more skills to make change in the community).

]]> By: Todd Hiestand » Blog Archive » Suburban Blog Worth Reading - Gary Alloway - Missional Living in Suburban America http://garyalloway.wordpress.com/2008/07/20/lower-bucks-county/#comment-9 Todd Hiestand » Blog Archive » Suburban Blog Worth Reading - Gary Alloway - Missional Living in Suburban America Mon, 21 Jul 2008 16:45:30 +0000 http://garyalloway.wordpress.com/?p=10#comment-9 [...] Go read his blog. Now. I’m certain that reading his most recent post will hook [...] [...] Go read his blog. Now. I’m certain that reading his most recent post will hook [...]

]]>