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Keepin Up With the Jones’

August 3, 2008

These are my Jones’: Clay, Emily, and Evelyn.

more awesome pictures of the Jones’ here courtesy of E. Wiggs – photographer extraordinaire

I say “my” Jones’ because I love em.  In my short 4 months of life in Memphis, I have developed a deep fondness for these folks.  In order to test my faith, however, God has led them to move on to Seattle.

Emily, who did a masters degree in spiritual formation at Talbot in Southern California (and who guest blogged here not so long ago), has been one of my greatest theological/ecclesial comrades.  Clay, a kindred spirit, has talked at length of the horror he feels when he thinks of leading a normal or average Christian life.  Both of these folks would just assume call it quits before imagining lives not given over to the Kingdom of God.  Their moving will be a huge loss to our church community and to me personally.

Seattle should write a personal note to Memphis and say thanks for lending them the Jones’.

Gonna miss you guys!

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