Comments on: Practice Resurrection

By: Cleveland Saterfiel

Cleveland Saterfiel — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 09:53:36 +0000

Hello! It is a nice day,have a good weekend!

By: rick

rick — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:16:15 +0000

Thanks for the comments everyone. Sharon, yes we are that imago dei, also Eileen is a great friend, I met your daughter when she was there with Dave. Excited to see what God does.

By: Ingrid C.

Ingrid C. — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 19:06:40 +0000

Such a fantastic poem. God’s gifts do come in mysterious packages. I had a similar surprise last week, talking to a homeless man who encouraged me by praying for me and his example of faith in a God who provides.

By: Sharon Woods

Sharon Woods — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 03:55:34 +0000

To you all, I’m a stranger, but I need to ask a question even though I’m pretty sure I know the answer. Here I am in Jacksonville, FL, and my youngest daughter is in Portland, OR. She visited your church at least once before you moved, as it was recommended to her by our dear friend and sister in Christ, Eileen Kampfe. When I heard the name, Imago Dei, it struck a chord but I couldn’t remember why. A few years ago, I read Blue Like Jazz, and loved it! I actually sent it to my daughter last month, but don’t know if she’s started it or even plans to. Today, I believe the Lord jogged my memory. Are you the Imago Dei community that I read about in Blue Like Jazz? I do hope so!! I’m going to be visiting my daughter (Donna) in about ten days and will be bringing her 9 yr old son, Skye, with me. His 10th birthday is July 22, so we’re planning to celebrate together and “see the sites.” She hasn’t seen him since May and will probably not have another opportunity until Christmas vacation. It’s a long story, but we know she’s where she needs to be, as no one but God Himself could have orchestrated such a plan. Not in our wildest dreams would we ever have expected such a gift, nor could have believed how it came about, had it not happened before our very eyes! But all that to say, please confirm to me if you are, in fact, the Imago Dei Community I read about. I will make every effort to visit when I’m in Portland, and share more about the miracle we’re experiencing.
Because of and for the sake of His Gospel, Sharon Woods

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 16:20:15 +0000

I was in the Portland area house-sitting for my Aunt and Uncle and came to visit your Church on this particular Sunday and I was so glad I did. Not only was I blessed by your sermon but I really felt your Church is exactly where God wants you: where the needs are the greatest. And to be honest, I don’t think I’ve ever been in a city that tugged at my heart strings as much as Portland. Having been born and raised in Oregon, though currently living in Florida, God calls me back, and when I get there I plan to plant myself in the heart of that city, believing God has a plan for me there.

Anyway, I will definitely remember to pray for the current needs of your Church; God is faithful. He will come through:) Oh, and thanks too for introducing me to Wendell Berry. Simply amazing.

By: thebrookses

thebrookses — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 09:00:35 +0000

[...] Avenue. You can read the story behind the move at Imago’s website, or Pastor Rick’s crazy/amazing story on his blog. It’s been a sentimental departure from Franklin High, the place where Imago grew [...]

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 05:29:06 +0000

Thanks for sharing this! Very encouraging to hear how God is smiling on you and by proxy all of us.

By: Beth

Beth — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:19:39 +0000

Nah I’m pretty sure he mentioned my name…maybe that will be in the next blog post. ;o)
Thanks for posting this! It was really encouraging.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:26:42 +0000

I loved this when you shared it and I loved reading it again.

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