Comments on: Life in Lubbock http://preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock Sniffing out the work of God in the world... Tue, 02 Dec 2008 14:24:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: annie http://preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12178 annie Sat, 03 Jun 2006 02:42:14 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12178 The VanRyn/Cerak story is compelling. Thanks, Mike, for pointing us to the blog. The VanRyn/Cerak story is compelling. Thanks, Mike, for pointing us to the blog.

]]> By: annie http://preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12177 annie Fri, 02 Jun 2006 18:08:20 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12177 My family lived in Lubbock for 5 years "back in the day", & it is forever stamped in our hearts. Except for the dust storms, we loved the scenery & the people. When we moved to Searcy, I remember being so scared of all the trees & bushes. Felt claustrophobic after living on a "table top". My family lived in Lubbock for 5 years “back in the day”, & it is forever stamped in our hearts. Except for the dust storms, we loved the scenery & the people. When we moved to Searcy, I remember being so scared of all the trees & bushes. Felt claustrophobic after living on a “table top”.

]]> By: Katherine http://preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12176 Katherine Fri, 02 Jun 2006 08:04:54 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12176 Ah...Lubbock=the place I called home for 7 years, and the town that still holds an incredible place in my heart-it will always be HOME. It definitely has beautiful human scenery there-I love that phrase!! I probably still go to Lubbock at least once or twice a month to visit my "other" family there-they invited me into their home to live with them after I had interned at Broadway for awhile-without question, one of the most incredible blessings of my life. They are still family, and always will be!! Broadway will also always hold a very special place in my heart-there are some precious people there. I loved my time at LCU-that is a great school, and they have been blessed with some amazing professors-especially for such a small school. I will always be thankful for my time there. I had never planned on going to LCU, it was always ACU or Harding-but I can only say that God led me there, because there is not much else that can lead you to Lubbock!! ;) What an incredible story with the two girls-and an amazing portrayal of faith-I really cannot even imagine. I pray that God continues to bless them with peace~ Ah…Lubbock=the place I called home for 7 years, and the town that still holds an incredible place in my heart-it will always be HOME. It definitely has beautiful human scenery there-I love that phrase!! I probably still go to Lubbock at least once or twice a month to visit my “other” family there-they invited me into their home to live with them after I had interned at Broadway for awhile-without question, one of the most incredible blessings of my life. They are still family, and always will be!! Broadway will also always hold a very special place in my heart-there are some precious people there.

I loved my time at LCU-that is a great school, and they have been blessed with some amazing professors-especially for such a small school. I will always be thankful for my time there. I had never planned on going to LCU, it was always ACU or Harding-but I can only say that God led me there, because there is not much else that can lead you to Lubbock!! ;)

What an incredible story with the two girls-and an amazing portrayal of faith-I really cannot even imagine. I pray that God continues to bless them with peace~

]]> By: Mark http://preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12175 Mark Fri, 02 Jun 2006 03:51:19 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12175 I lived in Lubbock from ages 3-5 and all I got out of it was yellow teeth (high mineral content in the water supply, they tell me). The other messages--about God and hell and sex and nastiness--I picked up from other places as surely as I would've if I'd stayed in Lubbock. I thought someone would've referenced Mac Davis by now. Since no one has, I will. The refrain from his song about a West Texas boy with Hollywood dreams says: I thought happiness Was Lubbock, Texas In my rear view mirror My momma kept calling me home But I just did not want to hear her And the vision was getting clearer In my dreams. Of course, the song ends with him coming home: I guess happiness was Lubbock, Texas In my rear view mirror But now happiness is Lubbock, Texas Growing nearer and dearer And the vision is getting clearer In my dreams. And I think I finally know Just what it means And when I die you can bury me In Lubbock, Texas, in my jeans. I lived in Lubbock from ages 3-5 and all I got out of it was yellow teeth (high mineral content in the water supply, they tell me). The other messages–about God and hell and sex and nastiness–I picked up from other places as surely as I would’ve if I’d stayed in Lubbock.

I thought someone would’ve referenced Mac Davis by now. Since no one has, I will. The refrain from his song about a West Texas boy with Hollywood dreams says:

I thought happiness
Was Lubbock, Texas
In my rear view mirror
My momma kept calling me home
But I just did not want to hear her
And the vision was getting clearer
In my dreams.

Of course, the song ends with him coming home:

I guess happiness was Lubbock, Texas
In my rear view mirror
But now happiness is Lubbock, Texas
Growing nearer and dearer
And the vision is getting clearer
In my dreams.

And I think I finally know
Just what it means
And when I die you can bury me
In Lubbock, Texas, in my jeans.

]]> By: Steve http://preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12174 Steve Thu, 01 Jun 2006 19:23:06 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12174 Thanks Mike. I thought of that about the time I pressed submit. And how grief does connect us all. It perhaps the most common of life's experiences. Thanks for bringing this situation to our attention so we can pray. Whenever I read something like your son's experience or these two families' experience, I think of the phrase that used to be offered in payer–when we cross the chilly waters of death. That's obviously a commentary from this side of death. Peace. Thanks Mike. I thought of that about the time I pressed submit.

And how grief does connect us all. It perhaps the most common of life’s experiences. Thanks for bringing this situation to our attention so we can pray.

Whenever I read something like your son’s experience or these two families’ experience, I think of the phrase that used to be offered in payer–when we cross the chilly waters of death. That’s obviously a commentary from this side of death.

Peace.

]]> By: Michele http://preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12173 Michele Thu, 01 Jun 2006 19:01:04 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12173 A common grief and pain unites like no other. So sorry for you Mike too. Pain and suffering are part of our lives here, even when we think we can't hold up, He holds us up. A common grief and pain unites like no other. So sorry for you Mike too. Pain and suffering are part of our lives here, even when we think we can’t hold up, He holds us up.

]]> By: Mike http://preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12172 Mike Thu, 01 Jun 2006 18:25:46 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12172 Steve - I only feel connected to the families by common grief. When our son was in the accident on I-20, his friend on the seat with him -- who looked a lot like him -- died. When we saw our son in the ER, we thought, "How could anyone be sure it's him?" He was bludgeoned almost beyond recognition. Steve - I only feel connected to the families by common grief. When our son was in the accident on I-20, his friend on the seat with him — who looked a lot like him — died. When we saw our son in the ER, we thought, “How could anyone be sure it’s him?” He was bludgeoned almost beyond recognition.

]]> By: Kelley http://preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12171 Kelley Thu, 01 Jun 2006 17:42:02 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12171 I have no words for these familes. I'm just setting here stunned at the progression of their journey. God be with them...... I have no words for these familes. I’m just setting here stunned at the progression of their journey. God be with them……

]]> By: Tim http://preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12170 Tim Thu, 01 Jun 2006 17:41:28 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12170 Classic quote. Reminds me of a Joke about Lubbock Christian University I heard while living in Lubbock... Why is pre-marital sex not allowed at LCU? Because it might lead to dancing! Lubbock might be the uggliest place in the world, but the people sure are nice. Like Angie, I moved there to attend the AIM program. I had no idea what I was getting into, but I never stop thanking God for what he's done in my life through those special people in Lubbock. Classic quote. Reminds me of a Joke about Lubbock Christian University I heard while living in Lubbock…

Why is pre-marital sex not allowed at LCU?

Because it might lead to dancing!

Lubbock might be the uggliest place in the world, but the people sure are nice. Like Angie, I moved there to attend the AIM program. I had no idea what I was getting into, but I never stop thanking God for what he’s done in my life through those special people in Lubbock.

]]> By: Ocellated » Quote Of The Year http://preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12169 Ocellated » Quote Of The Year Thu, 01 Jun 2006 16:09:54 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12169 [...] Via Mike Cope comes one the funniest quotes I’ve ever heard. It’s about Lubbock, Texas and from songwriter Butch Hancock (never heard of him). [...] [...] Via Mike Cope comes one the funniest quotes I’ve ever heard. It’s about Lubbock, Texas and from songwriter Butch Hancock (never heard of him). [...]

]]> By: charlie s. http://preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12168 charlie s. Thu, 01 Jun 2006 15:39:21 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12168 Mike, Do not think I can take credit for the improvement. I just think medications have finally adjusted, mine included.You are right on the eyeball high fastball. It sure made for a great ending though. David U: No way we can fire the pitching coach. First, he would take one of our best players with him. Second, there would not be anyone left to coach my son, since he will not listen to me, but apparently will listen to Mike. Mike,
Do not think I can take credit for the improvement. I just think medications have finally adjusted, mine included.You are right on the eyeball high fastball. It sure made for a great ending though.
David U:
No way we can fire the pitching coach. First, he would take one of our best players with him. Second, there would not be anyone left to coach my son, since he will not listen to me, but apparently will listen to Mike.

]]> By: TCS http://preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12166 TCS Thu, 01 Jun 2006 15:30:23 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12166 Those quotes are why the culture of a church are so important. If its a place filled with and always talking of Grace, a place where broken people can be broken and still loved. A multitude of things said "wrong" can be covered. But when its the oposite, we learn things that may go unsaid but are implied. That we have to get it all right. That we have to be perfect. That God loves you, but not really. Sad, Sad stuff. Those quotes are why the culture of a church are so important. If its a place filled with and always talking of Grace, a place where broken people can be broken and still loved. A multitude of things said “wrong” can be covered. But when its the oposite, we learn things that may go unsaid but are implied. That we have to get it all right. That we have to be perfect. That God loves you, but not really. Sad, Sad stuff.

]]> By: Steve http://preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12165 Steve Thu, 01 Jun 2006 14:56:01 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12165 My heart is burdened for these families. Here is an additional report from Taylor University. http://www.taylor.edu/community/news/2006_05_31_accident.htm Do you know these families Mike? How are you connected? Peace. My heart is burdened for these families. Here is an additional report from Taylor University.

http://www.taylor.edu/community/news/2006_05_31_accident.htm

Do you know these families Mike? How are you connected?

Peace.

]]> By: Angie http://preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12164 Angie Thu, 01 Jun 2006 14:50:49 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12164 LUBBOCK! Man, that word brings so many things to mind! I'm actually on a road trip right now & had planned to go there, but that portion of my trip was cut (I did make it to Abilene, though (to meet Sally Gary! I was there on Senior Sunday, Mike!). It was 15 years ago that I loaded up my car and made the 16 hour trip from an obscure small Mississippi town to Lubbock, TX. I did not know a single person there. Moved there to go to the Adventures In Missions program based on a brochure I picked up at the Tulsa workshop. WOW. Lubbock? What was I thinking?! But similar to BW's comment... God used people from there in a powerful way in my life! After visiting Abilene though... I'm sad that I was so close for all those years & never experienced what God was doing there... Blessings to you, friend. I'm thankful for your blog! Writing from Euless, TX today... LUBBOCK! Man, that word brings so many things to mind! I’m actually on a road trip right now & had planned to go there, but that portion of my trip was cut (I did make it to Abilene, though (to meet Sally Gary! I was there on Senior Sunday, Mike!).

It was 15 years ago that I loaded up my car and made the 16 hour trip from an obscure small Mississippi town to Lubbock, TX. I did not know a single person there. Moved there to go to the Adventures In Missions program based on a brochure I picked up at the Tulsa workshop. WOW. Lubbock? What was I thinking?! But similar to BW’s comment… God used people from there in a powerful way in my life!

After visiting Abilene though… I’m sad that I was so close for all those years & never experienced what God was doing there…

Blessings to you, friend. I’m thankful for your blog!

Writing from Euless, TX today…

]]> By: preacherman http://preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12163 preacherman Thu, 01 Jun 2006 14:48:50 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2006/06/01/life-in-lubbock#comment-12163 I grew up in Abilene. Went to AHS. Proud to be an Eagle. I Still consider it my home town. Feels good to come home and visit but tried moving back to Abilene and found that Abilene is a great place to retire. Abilene is becoming a retirement community. And if that is what Abilene wants to be that is great. As far as raising a family Abilene is a hard place. The places one can work are very limited. Companies that are in Abilene have the idea of why should we pay a decent living wage that some can live on when we can pay part time wage to some retired person who doesn't need the money. Declining school enrollment. AHS and Cooper soon to go to 4A's or 1 Big 5A is a sign that people are moving to communities where they can make a living: Frisco, San Antonio, and Lubbock. Again, love my home town just wish things were diffent for those who live in Abilene trying to make ends meet. I grew up in Abilene. Went to AHS. Proud to be an Eagle. I Still consider it my home town. Feels good to come home and visit but tried moving back to Abilene and found that Abilene is a great place to retire. Abilene is becoming a retirement community. And if that is what Abilene wants to be that is great. As far as raising a family Abilene is a hard place. The places one can work are very limited. Companies that are in Abilene have the idea of why should we pay a decent living wage that some can live on when we can pay part time wage to some retired person who doesn’t need the money. Declining school enrollment. AHS and Cooper soon to go to 4A’s or 1 Big 5A is a sign that people are moving to communities where they can make a living: Frisco, San Antonio, and Lubbock. Again, love my home town just wish things were diffent for those who live in Abilene trying to make ends meet.

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