Comments on: Truth Be Told, I am Scared to Death to Live in the Suburbs

By: A Place to Lay My Head

A Place to Lay My Head — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:06:34 +0000

[...] the season for that. I mentioned a slew of factors in the decision making process in my post about being scared to live in the suburbs and I don’t really think that any decision I would have made would have been THE right [...]

By: JR Rozko

JR Rozko — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:56:20 +0000

@Emily, Julia, Sarah…

Thanks.

By: Sarah Christoph

Sarah Christoph — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:31:00 +0000

…oh and I just now read Joe’s “I love the Suburbs,” after my post up there. I really liked the part where he mentions having a healthy love / hate relationship with where you live. Contentment with where God places you and desire for a godly change in that place should always go hand in hand. …motivation and growth requires it. Anywho- I am still familiar with the scarey side of many related issues concerning suburb life in the south. I pray God puts you right where he wants you, where ever that may be. Have fun house hunting!

By: Sarah Christoph

Sarah Christoph — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 21:17:12 +0000

Hey JR,
Really appreciate your transparency and share your concerns. I have to say however, that I think you could move virtually anywhere (already have) and inspire, create, cultivate real connection. Also, I believe for more reasons than I can list here, that people in the burbs who fall under the “white, rich, isolated” category are not getting relief from their coping methods and all that money can buy is not enough anymore. There is something good and beautiful about every people group, rich or poor, and I believe with the right direction and application, the burbs could use their hearts, talents, brains, and bank accounts to bless Memphis. CHANGE IS ALWAYS POSSIBLE! And anything “scary is a surefire sign you shouldn’t stop” looking in that direction… your words. Lots of avenues for discussion here.. love this blog- keep it coming!

By: julia

julia — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 23:56:30 +0000

i am with you.

By: Emily

Emily — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 18:31:56 +0000

I wish I were more like that, I’m a suburbanite through and through. It’s all I’ve ever known, and I’m scared to death to live in an area that could have crime. (not like where I am is totally crime-free, I’m just ignorant of it) BUT, I want to be more open to living in or close to the city, and I definitely see the work of the kingdom that is to be done there, I’m just irrationally fearful. (a product of my culture, I imagine) Like you said, at least you’re renting, if wherever you start-out doesn’t work, you can always move relatively soon. Good luck finding a place!