FlowerDust.net

I’m John. I live in Sacramento, California. I teach at Capital Bible College. I’m also in a transition time seeking to discover God’s next steps for us as teaching is part time.

Hey-O!

I’m Nina.
I’m in north Dallas - snuggly between Plano, Carrollton, and Addison. (I’m one of those people that can say I’m from Dallas and really have a Dallas address!)
I am a Double Agent for the Geek Squad. I wear a clip-on tie and go out to people’s houses and fix things. I like to say I design on the side, but I haven’t put as much effort into it as I could.

Found your blog off of the Relevant article awhile back. I think I might’ve heard you on the radio too? Either way, I think you’re someone I’d like to have an expensive latte with at church. Thanks for sharing. Oh, and I like cake with icing.

I am Tim
I live In Selma California, The Raisin Capital of the World (20 minutes South of Fresno)
I am an accountant right now, however I will be going back to school to become a high school math teacher.

And it’s 3:51AM and I walked downstairs to get a drink of Sunny-D and now I am going back to bed.

and i’m kris from frisco, tx.
currently ‘in transition’ after leaving my church job of many years. waiting to see what God has next for me to do - and enjoying your posts in the meantime! :)

OK I’ll go…

I’m Tony…

Currently in Columbus, OH, but grew up in SoCal, so this is quite a shift…

First - I’m a husband - been married to my wonderful wife for 10 years - and father… our kids are 9 and 4, and we have two more that are up in heaven…

then… I’m an underwriter… I’ve been working on helping churches get financing for about 7 years now.

So… there ya go…

I’m Holly H. (friend of “stinamiller”)
I’m in Oklahoma
I’m a wife, and I love to do arts, crafts, gardening and cooking (really into nutrition and such). I have my own home business.

Hi Anne,

I’m Diane. I live in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I am currently trying to survive college. Found your blog through a friend.

I just came back from town taking pictures of prostitutes secretly for an assignment.

Hi Anne!

I’m Brandi.

I live in Riverside, California.

I have three kids (boy, Brian - 15.5, girl, Sadie - 7, and boy, Dexter - just about 5), and a wonderful husband, Tom.

I attend Sandals Church–but I don’t work for them, am I still allowed here? ;)

I am currently a management recruiter for Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (working from home), however my job will be over December 31st, and I am thrilled about being a stay-at-home mama.

pretty sure I’ve done this before but I want to make your day :))

I’m Kris
I’m in a lovely suburb in the Detroit area
Daycare owner by day / yoga teacher by night and currently pursuing a degree in Natural Health:)

not really sure how I found you…Beth, I think

Salutations Ms. Jackson,

I am the Mattchews.

I live in Knox-Vegas Tennessee, home of the Mighty Volunteers, Fried foods you wish you had never thought of, The interstate disaster known as “Smart-Fix 40″, The Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame and ,of course, the 1982 World’s Fair.

I work as a Financial/Operations Analyst for a Trucking company that specializes in the hauling of bulk commodity liquids. I also enjoy blogging about all things Southern and confirming or dispelling common mythos concerning Tennesseean culture.

I came to know you about a year ago through my friend’s blog, The Reeser. I’ve enjoyed “getting to know you” over the past year even though we’ve never formally met. You make me laugh, think or at the very least give me good ideas.

Keep it rocking!

Hi Anne et all,
I am shari, wife, mother of 2, sports photojournalist, musician, quad skinny latte, grande is my drink of choice. I live near Manhattan Ks and hopefully we get to come to Texas for a bowl game. I love Texas. I want to be a philanthropist when I grow up.

Hallo!
I am Agnethe from Denmark. It is so nice to follow you John and I am one of the many who is opening up to see, what you are writing about. I find it very interesting, and I do think that it was great to meet you in Hong Kong in oct. What a nice time together!
I hope we soon can refer to a webside in english for In The Master`s light for everyone to follow our work among seekers in Denmark. It may take time but we`ll work on it.
God bless you!
For the rest of you because John knows: I am a pastor in the Lutheran Church in Kastrup close to the airport of Copenhagen.

wait, I’ll footnote mine with “I think I’m a pretty good dad and husband”, but the jury is still out.

I’m Bryon
I live in Stuart, FL and work in Jupiter, FL
I’m an assistant pastor at Calvary Chapel Jupiter

Hey, I’m Victor
I’m from SoCal… the OC to be exact
I’m a worship pastor at Calvary Church Santa Ana

Hello. I’m Carole AKA FeatherIron. I live in Baton Rouge Louisiana, lead a book club life group @ Healing Place Church. Married 12 yrs to super hot Dean and I have 2 children, both miracles, one by birth- Evangeine, she is 10 now and another by adoption- Steele, he is 2 1/2. We are blessed. And I lay it all out there for the world to see on my blog; thewardrobeandthewhitetree.blogspot.com

i’m alissa.
i live in new york city.
i have a day job doing technology stuff and web design, but i’m really an artist/writer/editor.

i found you via relevant, for whom i write, too. :)

Eric. Atlanta, GA. Husband, father, web guy for Leading The Way, entrepreneur (Zelosport), blogger (Double3).

Hi there…I am Skyler and I am a pastor in Chicago, IL…I love checking out new blogs, seeing what God is doing across the country, longs walks, chinese food, I am ….nevermind I was getting to carried away! Nice to meet you.

I’m Bart Blair.

Originally, from McKinney, Texas.
Now I’m in Mississauga, Ontario (large city near Toronto)

I’m the Worship Pastor & Creative Arts Director at Grace Community Church.

I’ve been a closet country music fan for the last two years, but I’m slowly starting to let the secret out.

Oh! Now it’s out!

i’m juli. i live in northern illinois. i’m a nurse by trade, but would love to be a stay at home mom. my husband is the youth pastor at the crossings church in lake-in-the-hills, il. maybe when the church starts paying him, i can quit (just a hint for any crossings folks out there!) i like anne’s blog alot. i also take anti-depressants (or at least i did until i stopped and went crazy again.) i have a blog and like to write. i wish i could get paid for it. (writing that is) then maybe i really could quit my job, even if mike didn’t get paid. :)

http://www.masterworksfestival.org

hi anne, I’m Heather, I’m in Wichita, Ks, formerly of Hutchinson, Ks. (not a big move but it’s progress.) I am a sign language interpreter.
I found your blog originally through a friend who frequents it, only to realize that through six degrees of separation, I KIND of know who you are. I’ve met Chris a couple of time, used to be friends with Todd Davidson during his days with Unified Front, saw the band play several times.

I’m Phil

From Orlando, Fl

Assitant Pastor @ Calvary Chapel South Orlando

Found the site via links to your site from blogging friends of mine

Married and my son is turning 9 months!! That means he’s mobile now!

Thought I responded already to this…since I am truly a Flowerduster…

I am Rich Kirkpatrick and reside in the Northstate of California with my family of four and hybrid hypoallergenic dog. I am a musician, worship leader and guru of sorts. I found this site since all other cool bloggers kept talking about it…and there ya go

the title “flowerduster” is surely among the world’s highest honors.

Andrew Shepherd, FlowerDuster

I’m Bill.
I live in Riverside, CA with my wife and three kids 7,4,2.
I am a senior estimator for a concrete foundation company.
I got here thru Los’ blog.

Hi Anne,
Thanks for subscribing. I enjoy your articles immensely. And I get this insane pleasure from visiting a site called ‘flowerdust’, and not having an allergic reaction. I brace myself each time I visit, but as of yet, have not produced a single sneeze.

I’m Sarah…I live in Poetry (by Terrell)
I’m a music student at Dallas Baptist University

I found you by clicking on random blog links. I’ve been lurking for quite some time, since before you started at Lakepointe. Then I realized it was Lakepointe in Rockwall, where I used to go! Small world. Oh, and I found Andrew’s blog through yours.

oh, i guess i should do this right.

i am andrew shepherd. i work at lakepointe church in rockwall. we met through blogging in september 2006 when i lived in manhattan. you coerced me to move from there and become your coworker. now, my office is next door to yours. it finally has stuff on the walls (namely, birds). i sometimes come into yours if it isn’t 85 degrees or your door is half-shut. i count emails.

pete
loudoun county, va (one of the fastest growing counties in america!)
i work as a tech writer for a video communications co.
i am part-time multi-media guy and volunteer worship lead at Gateway Community Church (South Riding).

i found you via Los about a year ago. i’m not sure why i didn’t add my 2 cents to this post before… so here it be!

oh, and I like buffalo wings and celery.

I’m Mary.

I’m in Rockwall, TX.

I’m a full-time novelist and nonfiction book writer.

I met you via Lakepointe.

Hey, Matt here. How did I find flowerdust? Ummm…I really don’t know.

I’m on staff at a church in Portland, Oregon. I oversee several departments, all with people working in them that are much more apt than me. That’s a good thing.

On my blog I write primarily to a non-Christian audience, even though I estimate 75%+ of my readers are Christian. I write about what is on my heart, not what may be popular or well-received by my peers. I get the impression that you do the same thing. I will be a loyal reader because of your genuine voice.

Trivia: I have a ridiculously low voice. Subsonic. And no, I don’t work in radio, even though every other person that meets me asks that. Just thought I would throw some trivia in, maybe it will catch on…

Who am I: Jenni Clayville

Where am I: Portland, Oregon

What do I do: I’m a Stay-At-Home Mom for a 18 month old, but before that I was the Worship Pastor for Students at Sunset Presbyterian Church. I still get to lead every now and then in our main services, but mostly, I get to sing “The Itsy Bitsy Spider” to a sweet growing little boy.

How’d I get here: Matt Singley’s Blog (www.mattsingley.com). You left a comment there.

Hello, I am Lynse Walls and I live in Birmingham, AL.

I am an Administrative Assistant at Church of the Highlands (Preschool)…I want to do a million things with my life and have no idea where to start.

I started reading in December when i linked to you from Los’ blog. I read the articles that you had written for Relevant and got sucked in.

Now i am here…. :)

HI, my name is Shannon and i live in California now, but i am from texas (i thought i’d put that since there are so many texans on here). i am a stay-at-home-mom to two little girls (3 yr. old and a 9 mo. old) & i found your blog through my husband (derek paulo)…i’ve seen your comments on his blog, so i check out yours & i love it. i check it pretty much every day.

I live in Pasadena, CA (but grew up in Commerce, TX and went to school in Fort Worth!)

Seminary student and small groups coordinator at a local church.

Just added your blog to my RSS reader a few days ago!

Hey Anne,

I’m Rob

I live in Cedar Rapids, IA with my beautiful wife.

I work for a communications group at Rockwell Collins.

I found your site through the Mungles site, and I usually lurk, but don’t post much, but I have enjoyed your blog immensely, one of the few I try to read daily.

God is working through you, keep it up!

Thank you alllllll sooooo muuuucccch for commenting! I have found so many new and good blogs. If you have time, click on some of these guys and gals…they have great stuff!!

chris g
jupiter, fl
associate pastor
‘yer a rockstar blogger!

Kristiapplesauce
Almost in Africa
missions
I like you a lot

hi anne, i am denise! i am a wife and a homeschooling mommy of 3. i am passionate about worship and community, and have found your blog to be encouraging and insightful. i don’t like to capitalize when i’m typing.

I am Vanessa and I am on a team raising support to begin a church planting movement in Paris, France. Currently I spend most of my time in St. Louis or Kansas City, MO.

bill (your father in law)
Grandview MO
Parks & Rec in Jackson County

i’m katie
from los angeles, california
i teach 7th grade english in the ghetto.
i just got here. i don’t know how.

Hi there!
I’m Nina.
Living in Franklin, TN (a suburb of good ole’ Nash-vegas).
I’m a student and hope-to-be writer.
Found you through the Ragamuffin himself.

I’m tonia. I’m in North Carolina. I found you through a relevantmagazine.com article. I liked what I read and so I keep coming back from time to time. :)

Hi! I’m Rindy and I live in western NY…where they are predicting a huge snow storm tomorrow night (can someone say spring?!).

I am a Christian, single mom of 3 guys, and I work as a physical therapist in a school setting in special education. I clicked on a link from Joni Ruhs to get here, and yes, it’s my first time here. I’m going to take the opportunity to look around a bit….stop on by my site and take a read…

Enjoy the day!!!

HI ANNE!!

i stumbled across your website cause of my hubby, matt… and i have checked your writings for the past few days. i like your style, yo.

thanks for the pic posting :) love the way it looks!!! i’m excited to read more of your blog… and looking forward to your next post.

(by the way, i sent my taxes to a dude in houston (actually Alvin, TX) and he is da man… i’m a business owner, and he got me a nice little tax return. you know, just in case you need someone for next year… :) )

Hi, Im Gretchin (29, single mother of 2)

I am from Northeastern Il and I currently work in Childrens Ministry at The Chapel of Lake County.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE your blog! Your humor and your topics are great! Keep it up and I will keep checkin’ back!

hi anne.
i’m danny, and i work 2 floors below you. i saw the chance to be response #100 and jumped at it.

i live in poetry texas & lead worship at your church in rockwall texas.

i will soon have a blog of my own that i’m sure will have tens of readers.

i sometimes just don’t feel like using the shift key much…

Madison - friend of Mary DeMuth’s and fellow Master’s Artist blogger. I live in the Pacific Northwest. I love your transparency!

I’m brooke.
I live off the sunny southern coast of Georgia.
I’m a wife, student, part time employee. One day I want to work in photography/design.
I just found your blog today thru http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com.
Love Wins.

who are you?
where are you?
whaddya do?
how’d you get here?

I’m Anna. :) I’ve commented a few times already but I realized I hadn’t answered this one yet. I’m from Ohio and go to school in Michigan. I’m a student, as you may have deduced from that — going into my senior year. I got here through another blog… Diane’s Little Journey of Faith maybe? I think that’s what it was. I’ve enjoyed reading so far so I’m sticking around. :)

Hi I’m Dianne form Oldham, nr Manchester, UK. I read some blogs including yours but always have a strange reluctance to comment!
I am a doctor, looking for new work and direction at the moment
I got to your blog via contact thru”clan orrock”

I am Steven.

I live in Memphis, TN (born and raised)

I am a videographer at the NBC affiliate in Memphis (WMC TV).

I got here through Los and have been reading ever since.

i am drew martin. i’m in hot springs, arkansas, the spa city. i’m a student going in to the 10th grade. outside of school i play music and have sparked a passion of design and photography. i traversed here from andy’s site. i have wondered who the flowerduster was for quite awhile, yet never had the time to explore and find out more.

I’m Jodi.
I’m from New York State
I’m a wannabe writer
I found this website on accident, but I’m glad that I did.

My name is Stephanie. I’ve been teaching English in South Korea for three years, but I’ll be coming back to the States in early September. This is the first time I’ve been to your site. I found it through Terry Storch’s blog. I’ve read through several of your posts… I’ll be sure to come back!

Anne,

Nice to meet you, I am a Husband and Father of three boys and one gurl on the way, the gurl we are in the process of adopting from China. I live in Tampa, Fl, but have been a gypsy and lived all over. I found your blog through Los and the whole Sicko post. I love to blog as well and do not get to do it enough as I would like, better than not at all I guess?
I helped start a Church here locally called Church at the Bay and we are starting our second year with about 500 people attending. I produce the services coordinating lighting, sound and tech.

Hope you bladder gets paid off soon!

Hi Anne,

I am Brian Davis, and currently I’m the tehcnical director of Fellowship Bible Church Dallas. I was the tech director at Lake Pointe for about 8 months before Wes Hartley arrived on the scene and started rocking everyone’s world.

I live in Garland, TX with my wife and our three kids.

you have a nice blog. Added it to google reader today.

I’m Betsy.

I live near Burbank, CA and work in the Entertainment Industry.

Relevant–> your myspace–> blog link.

We befriended each other through myspace, and now I’m a semi-frequent visitor.

I’m from Wylie, TX (& NW Indiana), so I share that special “Dallas suburb” connection with you. I also know how to pronouce Sachse correctly, which means that we’re practically kin. Yeah…I dunno about “kin,” but it sounded like something a Southerner might say. You know, like “bless your heart” or “save that bacon grease.”

Anyhow, I love your writing.

Hi Anne,

I’m Dave. I live in Oak Park, CA. My day job is a Facilities Planner for Northrop Grumman and by night I am now the interim youth pastor for Agoura Bible Fellowship. I am new to your site as I just found it today when I was snooping around the Church Marketing Sucks site and came across the Mad Church Disease stuff.

Looking forward to it.

Hey Anne,

Great site…here goes,

Melissa
Ft. Lauderdale, FL area
Membership Pastor (and Small Groups)
(Husband is a Pastor as well…makes things interesting at our house)
got here through the swerve site…

Glad I clicked on the Mad Church Disease and completed the questionnaire…I am super psyched about your findings! Great idea, super Blog!

Oh…I want to and am writing as well (seems there were a lot of those out there)

who are you? Kevin Bussey
where are you? Charlotte, NC
whaddya do? Transitioning a church
how’d you get here? I took your Mad Church Survey–Ouch!

I’m Isaac Downing.

I live halfway between Chicago & St Louis in Peoria.

I can’t remember. I’ve lurked for several months now.

I’m Brad

Kansas City, MO

I’m an architect

Found you through Relevant

I’m Faith.
I live in Chesham, England, which I guess is a suburb of London, but I’m from the great state of North Carolina.

I work in Communications(website, print, all that stuff that everyone else here seems to do) for a charity called Toybox(Let the street children live!). I’m really a writer, don’t be fooled.

I found you today by accident, starting at the Relevant Magazine website. And I think you’re nice. And I’d like to have an expensive latte at church with you and that ‘Neener’ person up there.

I’m Steven. I live in upstate NY with my wife and 4.5 kids. I pastored for 10 years and now serve in a parachurch ministry directing evangelistic festivals.

Found you by taking your MadChurch survey.

who are you?
Joe Louthan

where are you?
Dallas, TX (similar to Neener in that I live in this pocket close to Addison, Carrollton and Plano but actually have a Dallas address to prove it. The suburbs can have me when I am pushing up daisies.)

whaddya do?
I am formerly a 12 year Systems Administrator who has had the calling to ministry placed on his heart and has been doing some hardcore praying and fasting. I am separated (who, again, prays for God’s hand in my marriage) and the proud dad of a 5 year old boy whom I get to see every other weekday and every weekend all weekend long.

how’d you get here
via LifeChurch.tv’s swerve blog

I know somebody who goes to Lake Pointe and have been invited out to attended that church. I have to make it over there sometime soon. I currently attending Gateway Church in Southlake, TX.

My name is Elizabeth, and I live in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia which is in South East Asia. :) I’m a journalist and I found your blog accidently while googling for … something I can’t even remember.

Hey Anne,

How long were you in Scotland? Was it just for a visit or did you live there? I was a missionary there last year– in Aberdeen — just got back two months ago. It was hard to leave; I miss it very much. Now I’m the chaplin at a christian school in Olympia, WA and saving money so that I can get my Masters Degree at Regent in Vancouver, BC. I hope to return to Scotland many times in my life.

Anne, Thank-you so much for stopping by my humble little corner of the internets, your comment was greatly appreciated.
I am one of the aforementioned ‘lurkers’ that has enjoyed your blog for a long time (thanks to the ministrations of Los). I cannot wait to read your book.

who are you? I am John
where are you? I live in the ‘World’s Round-up City’ Pendleton, Oregon! (we have a rodeo here)
whaddya do? I am a Residential Services Manager for the County Mental Health Agency
how’d you get here? by following the direction of Ragamuffin Soul.

Sarah Markley

Orange, California

Ex-middle school teacher, wife and mama of 2 little girls, newbie blogger (addict for sure) and flowerdust-lurker

Can’t remember how I found you but I love you all the same. You have a lot to say and I love to read!

I must confess…I am “lurking” for the first time on your blog today, trying to solve a mystery…someone found my blog through your blog, and I have been at a loss to figure out how, as I’ve never met her or you! Mystery has been solved…apparently my dad is my shameless promoter;-).

So, I am Jenny Jack

Living in Glasgow, Scotland, and always up for visitors! It looks as though you like it here…would love to meet you if you’re ever back in the area…

I’m a spiritual director and retreat planner through Church Resource Ministries out of Anaheim, CA.

Really enjoying perusing your blog!

JJ

Hi! I’m T.J. a former female disc-jockey. Got saved at 13 in a little Methodist Church…at 18 I said ‘check ya later God’…THIS IS MY LIFE AND I’M LIVING IT THE WAY I WANT TO…..so I did….and it ended up in one horrible mess..abortion, occult, sex with a minor (from my DJ days) porn….shacking up..pregnant.. quickly married, miscarriage….soon after divorce….ending up in my parents basement like a worm. Still rocking though…rock concert after rock concert…MISERABLE….finally at a VAN HALEN concert Jesus broke thru my thick-skulled rebellion and gave me a VISION OF HELL…the ground at the concert opened up and people started going down into the bottomless pit..I was on my way down with them….THAT WAS IT….THE NIGHT OF THE REVOLUTION…..I GOT SAVED FOR REAL…….not from the heart of a child but from the heart of a prodigal rebel. I was already living in hell and knew it…Jesus just showed me my ETERNAL destination was also hell…forever…and that is the night i became SOLD OUT…..the world behind me….the cross before me….Now I am 100% different than I was bvack then….15 years now as a blowtorch……not a roller coaster up and down….on fire-then depressed, doubting, questioning faithless follower…but A CHRIST ONLY FOLLOWER…..it’s wonderful…

married to a good man, John…….I have twin sons…Canaan Landis…(for the Promised Land) and Jordan River cause the Hebrews had to cross it to get on over…..

My purpose is to train up my sons to KNOW THE LORD and to WALK WITH HIM…..we don’t do or watch alot of what the rest of the church does..it’s okay…..to know Jesus is better than LIFE! I work part-time at McDonald’s while my sons are in Christian school (huge financial sacrifice, but worth every penny!) ANd while I’m there mopping and cleaning off tables and keeping the lobby clean I’m sharing my faith and praying for people. Jesus is the answer. And Mcdonald’s is like a microcosim of the world…they all have the same needs….JESUS TO BREAK IN !!!

I am Joylene.

I live in Dalton, GA.

I am a Marriage and Family Therapist and a leader with my husband’s young adult ministry Matthew’s Table.

My husband Jeff told me I MUST check out your blog for its authenticity, good writing, interesting thoughts, etc.

so hi.

WHO?

Michael Harrison

WHERE?

Virginia?

WHAT?

Lead Pastor, http://www.thecommunityfellowship.org

HOW?

Got here through David Anderson (Moviepastor.com) and looking forward to learning about Mad Church Disease….

Hey Anne, my name’s Lon.

I can’t recall if i’ve ever dropped a comment here or not, but I’ve been lurking your site from time to time for years.

I’m based in Toronto, and am a currently a seminary student hoping to church plant in the near future.

Just wanted to say I love the honesty in your writings, and you’ve got a great ability to engage people

peace

Hello! My name is Lori and I am from the Chicago area. I am in between jobs and getting ready to start grad school for counseling. I read one of your articles on relevantmagazine.com and loved your authenticity and honest, so decided to check out your blog! Thanks for impacting the world with your gift.

Hi, I’m jamie,
Sporadic lurker via my music pastor Carlos’ page. He’s since moved on from sandals, (sigh). Now I have my own blog, nothing much yet, but my interests are (and will be included in my page):
Politics, the middle east, islam, terrorism, christianity (I am one, but am still fascinated by the culture), and the little things in life.

Nice to meet you.

I’m Donna

I live in Valdosta, Georgia.

I work as an office administrator for a local CPA firm.

I found your website through Shaun Grove’s website through Sue Smith’s website at Write About Jesus!

I am soaking it all in. Thanks for sharing!

I’m Shawn
I’m from Jupiter…no seriously Jupiter, FL.
I’m a Retinal angiographer/photographer
I got here by method of borth from my mother, but more directly from Shaun Groves’ blog, which I go to from Brant Hansen’s blog, which he e-mailed me and gave me the address to.

I’m Sean Pritzkau.
I live in Rochester, NY and go to The Father’s House [tfhny.org]
I’m realllly excited for the book. We’re friends on facebook and I somehow stumbled on your blog from Craig Groeschels.

I’m contemplating adding your feed.
Yup I decided I will.
[click!]

I’m Jeff. I live in the Northwest GA area between Chattanooga and Atlanta (small towns apx 50,000 to 150,000). I’m a guy with a crazy idea to connect young adults to God and to the community of about seven counties in NW GA, I blog when the mood hits me, and I love coffee more than most people. I got here from another blog I guess… not sure from where… Kem Meyer? or perhaps a Relevant article? I don’t know.

Hey, Anne ~

Linked here via LC’s Swerve site and the announcement that you will be joining thier staff. CONGRATS!

I live with my amazing wife in Wilmore, KY (home of Asbury College and Asbury Theological Seminary). I work in Lexington, KY doing website support forThe American Board of Family Medicine.

I serve as a volunteer primary leader (LifeGroups, producing, Management Team) at Quest Community Church in Lexington.

Good to “talk” to ya!

John

Hey!
I’m Angela.
First time visitor to your encouraging blog…
Wife, 11 years, almost…
Mommy, dd 5 yrs, ds 3 ys… hoping for more…
On staff with a large campus ministry, 8 years
living in Barcelona, Spain right now…
from MO, but CO is “home”…
Loving Jesus more and more and wanting to be a part of His Kingdom here on earth, as it is in heaven…

Anne.
just learned of you today. wow. gotta lot of reading to catch up..found your blog thru Deadly Viper thru MichaelTrent (coffee guru)check him (thirdplaceconsulting.blogspot.com)
I’m an architect with Aspen Group. We do church (design/construction and all points in between…) live near Chicago with my beauty wife and three girlies. i’m rookie blogger. love lifechurch.tv write on!
Mark

who are you? Charlie Wallace

where are you? Columbia, SC

whaddya do? Children’s Pastor at the First Baptist Church of Columbia

how’d you get here? Random link

who are you? Amy ( my husband works with Chris at LP)
where are you? Garland, TX
whaddya do? Unemployed social worker who is a graduate student studying counseling, owner/mother to a beagle dog, nagging and loving wife, and someone who is learning how to sell life insurance—crazy huh??
how’d you get here? my husband and my friends all talk about you (actually, J talks about how cool Chris is)

I’m Jim
I’m originally from Seattle, but currently live in Bloomington, Illinois w/ my amazing wife and 2 great kids. I’m the Creative Worship Pastor at Vale Community Church. I love writting music, editing video and graphics and leading worship :)

Nice to meet you Anne. I am Brad and I am a little late to the blogging world but when you work with Carlos twice a week you kinda get sucked into this madness!! I am married to Jiyoung and have to kids - Jake 6 and Jillian 4.
Originally from San Jose, CA but now live in Atlanta (sorta)…little farther north but still in the DEEP south.
I get to be the Creative Director for media at North Point Community Church. I love my job.
Carlos’s blog brought me to you.
Look forward to getting to know ya!

Hi - I’m Kris from the SF Bay Area, California. I work for local government in the City Manager’s office as an admin. I am married to a guy who does church communications for a living, so I look at all the blogs related to his work (its so much more intersting than mine). I think I surfed in here via Peppermint-Filled Pinatas…really not sure how I ended up here, but glad to read your blog. Love the title of the book, can’t wait to read it. I may be a silent sufferer of Mad Church Disease, and my husband may have a full blown case!

Hi - I am AnnieLaurie, yes thats all one word:)

Southern girl, born in VA, raised in Memphis, TN, lived in the ATL for a while before landing in Washington, DC in 2000. After 7 years as a staffer on Capitol Hill as a Press Secretary I followed God into an opportunity to serve at my church. I am currently the Director of Communications for McLean Bible Church just outside of D.C. and I love love love it. I also love love love my super fine husband and chips and salsa.

I’ve been lurking for a few months since I got a facebook message from my friend Steven in Memphis inviting me to your Mad Church page. Can’t wait to read the book!

Love your blog, if you are ever in D.C. give me a holla, I’d love to collaborate sometime:)

ALW

Hi, I’m PJ. I live in the Chicagoland area. I’m a public school teacher. I teach 8th grade students about grammar and literature (And hopefully a little about thinking and about life!)

I’ve dropped over a couple of times. Come see me sometime!!

Hi, my name is Vickie and I am from Edmond, Oklahoma…born and bred. I am married and have four children. I work at the University of Central Oklahoma. We attend Henderson Hills. I found your blog via Little Bits of Life but have seen your Mad Cow Disease on some friends facebook pages.
Blessings!

I’m Kyle, I live in McKinney, Texas and I work full time as a Sr. Piping Designer for an engineering company specializing in the petrochemical industry. All the rest of my time is spent serving as President & Founder of Retread, a non-profit serving inner city kids in Dallas Metro.

I met Anne while commenting over on the Ethur blog.

I wish I would have found FlowerDust sooner, but I’m glad I’m here now.

I’m Blake, I work at a church in Warrior, AL. Really like Anne’s blog, just wish I knew what “flowerdust” meant.

Hi Anne,

My mama told me that it’s not nice to stare…at least not without introducing your self. So, since I’ve been coming to your site and “staring” by reading your stuff through my reader…and I thought I should at least introduce my self.

I’m J.W.
I’m a full time consultant for the Federal gov’t.
I found out about your site just before you started working for life church.
Must say, I love your site, your thoughts and writing.
So now that my mother is proud, I’ll be the one staring from the Washington, DC area…being sure to drop a comment or two or seven.

Cheerio Anne! I’ve always wanted to greet someone in a phony British dialect!

My name is Ryan and I live in Cincinnati Ohio. I don’t know how I stumbled onto this blog, but you know what? I like it.

I’m on staff as a pastor at a Vineyard Church here in Cincy. My title is actually “Reverb”. Shhh…don’t tell anyone I’m a pastor…they’ll start lying and become fake around me. Boo!

Holla back ata kid can’tcha?

Hi Anne,

I’m Alex Lundy

I’m in Edmond OK (just moved here)

I do (work) for Starbucks Coffee Company

I got here through Blake.

I am very interested in your book and what you have to say here. Great job, keep it up!!!

Rockin’!

who are you?
where are you?
whaddya do?
how’d you get here?
I’m Sarah
The northern state of Michigan, commonly known as the Upper Peninsula
Registrar at an awesome camp/retreat center for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
relevantmagazine.com’s article by Anne
I’m an infojunkie. Now that I’m out of college, interlibrary loan is one of my dear friends.

I’m Becca. I’m in Missouri, going to school for missions. I’d like to consider myself a writer, though I’ve never actually held a position as one…I just love it.

I found your site through grit and glory’s blog. You’re insightful, and refreshing.

Hi.

I’m Dana.
From Atlanta
I am friends with Carlos and Heather.
I’m following y’alls trip to Uganda.
I’m praying for each of you.

i’m lindsay.
i’m in louisiana.
i’m a child support caseworker for the state.
i’m following the compassion trip to uganda… love it.

I’m Stephanie.
I’m not too far away from you in Tulsa.
I try to stay sane every day? I’m a homeschooling SAHM of 4, under the age of 8.
I got here through the Uganda blog trip. Now you’re in my bloglines and I look forward to seeing new posts come up!

-i’m kristi (and “delurking” myself)
-in greenville, sc
-i feed, entertain, and change diapers for my one year-old son
-link through my husband’s blog

Hello - I’m Linda Sue, Weatherford, Texas, have a small real estate company and faith - worked for all of a year in a church -created and uncreated a job in the kitchen - what a dumb choice on my part — found you through the Compassion Uganda blogs - am not at all part of your target demographics but I’ll continue to visit for a while - the Lord put you in my path for a reason.

Hi Anne!
~I’m amanda
~I recently moved to Elizabethtown, KY.
~I’m a wife, mom and new Children’s Pastor. (and I help my hubby, he’s a young adult/youth pastor)
~I got here from a facebook group…that lead me to the book’s page…and then to your blog.

I grew up as a preachers kid and now in ministry myself. I’ve been hearing a lot about your book..I can’t wait to read it.

Allo, Anne! Ready. Set. Go!

1. I am Rachel. =) Pleased to “meet” you.
2. I am in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
3. I am a journalist and a freelance writer.
4. Los. And maybe Shaun? =)

And now for the icing: I am yet to read any substantial amount of your blog, but so far it looks like a bundle o’ fun! Although, I must admit, I’m bummed that I did not jump in soon enough for the 10,000th comment madness!

Cheers!

Chad…..
I live in Birmingham Alabama, home to the largest statue in the south east(so they say)… Also home to Bart Starr, Alan Hunter(ex mtv vj), Bobby Allison, Charles Barkley,Bo Bice, Boby Bowden, Nell Carter, Courtney Cox, Taylor Hicks, Bo Jackson, Carl Lewis, Willie Mays, Condoleezza Rice, Ruben Studdard…
I work in retail
I got here via lynseleanne.com (ok you know i have to plug her blog cause 1. its awesome and 2. it was part of our prenup!)
And i think your pretty cool to Anne.

Hi Anne,
ran into your blog of off Mungles on Movies

1. I’m Chuck
2. I live in McKinney, TX
3. I am a husband to one, a father to four and a worship pastor at Preston Ridge Baptist Church.

i saw where you went to Uganda, did you meet Randy and Chris Elrod on that trip?

– Hi, Anne. My name is Susan.
– I am a youth pastor’s wife in North Jersey.
– I am a freelance sign language interpreter who wishes to read books and write creatively all day.
– ‘Don’t know how I found you. Just stumbled upon your blog.

LOVE it!! :-)

-Hey, I’m Tony
-I live in Tulsa, OK
-I love my God, my family, my church, and people.
-I am the Worship Pastor at destinychurch
-I’m new to your blog, and look forward to hangin around.

Gosh, I am late on this. My name is Jan and I live in Madison, Alabama. This is a suburb of Huntsville, the engineering capital of the world I think. I am the Minister of Worship Arts at The Brook. I am also a mom and wife! I’ve been in vocational ministry for 10 years. I found your site after researching pastor burn out. We’ve had two TOUGH years of ministry here but things are starting to look up, and we are healing. I will be starting a sabbatical April 21st and am thrilled about that. I’ve enjoyed your posts about ministry issues and emotional health so much. Your authenticity has blessed me and challenged me to open up about my own story. I will be sharing some of my story with our congregation on the Sunday prior to our sabbatical and have been encouraged by your honesty as I consider what to share. Can’t wait to read the book!

i’m christian and i’m living in york, england.

after doing regional youth for the german ymca god gave me a break. at the moment i’m studying for a b.a. of theology… we’ll see where god leads after this…

i found out about your blog via los and i’m excited…

be blessed,
c.

Hello!
- Christy
- Dallas, TX
- Minister of Local Outreach
- Mom used to work at LifeChurch and I still keep up with things!

Hi! I’m Jennifer G. from Ada, Ohio.

I found your site from my brothers…www.jonmarkmusic.org

I am apart of a new church launching team in Findlay, OH. My husband and I will be leading worship!

Other than church…I am at home with my two boys Noah and Titus each day.

Hi!
I’m Katie.
I live in Knoxville, TN. I work at Chick-fil-A (and if you don’t know what that is, it’s a quick service restaurant with the freaking best chicken ever). I’m a 19-year-old college student trying to figure out what to do with my life. I’m currently enjoying my life and spending time with the love of my life (besides Jesus), my fiance, Kyle.
Oh, and I came across your website via your Facebook profile. :)

Terrace Crawford

T to the C, TC, TDawg or whatever you’d like to call me is fine.

Found your blog via Zak White or Carlos Whitaker. Don’t recall which.

I’m a minister of students, itinerant speaker and blogger. Currently live in the Norfolk\Va Beach, VA area. I Love God|Love People. You can find me @ http://www.terracecrawford.com

sorry, the above link is wrong

here it is: http://www.dereksweatman.wordpress.com

I’m Beverly and live in Bellingham, WA. I am a born again Christian since 1991. Since then, I love life now. I love people and I love this beautiful world. I used to go to church 4-5 times a week…did a lot of work in the church, but since we moved to Bellingham we haven’t really given ourselves a chance to blend with other worshippers. Still love God and read His word every day (almost every day) because what He did in my life and my families life can not be denied not forgotten…
Thanks for asking! Best to you!

I am Susanne; stay-at-home-mama and church planting wife in Florence, SC. I love Jesus, my hubs, my three “precious pearls”,cooking, selling MaryKay, and blogging. (I am addicted!) Just discovered twitter, and I am afraid I’m hooked there, too. I got here via BooMama and Pete Wilson. I really enjoy your blog!

Hey Anne

Found you through Pete Wilson - started communicating with him last few weeks- an awesome guy.
I am the senior pastor of Hope City Church, Melbourne, Australia
Love your blog and will link to you
Andrew

I’m Joshua
In Portland, Oregon
Event Coordinator for Marriott & student working towards a Masters in Counseling
Found you via Matt Singley & Janet Fraser…I got to Janet’s church, Sunset.
Love you blog….your transparency is inspiring.

who are you? i’m Angela
where are you? Outside of Tyler, Tx.
Whaddya do? im an intern with Teen Mania Ministries.
how’d you get here? the Lord, and my youth pastor.

I’m Jack…my wifes husband, my kids Dad…an amazed-to-be-able-to-follow-Christ guy whose been in youth ministry for three decades and wants to finish well striving to impact young lives with the Gospel and its inherent responsibilities, joys, and struggles.

hey sister annie,it is great what you are doing, to touch humanity.
please next time pass also at our slum school , here in uganda, banda,kampala.
it is called vine yard christian school.

thanks,
yours pastor edward ssemango,
new beginning christian center
po box 11731 kampala,uganda

Well, hello

I am Christine
Live in Boston, Massachusetts
Employed at a nonprofit
Student for life–presently working on my master’s degree
And I found your blog due to a random comment a friend made— its a reeealllly long story

From: GEORGE KRAMO
Address: 05 BP 2304 Abidjan 05
Cote d’Ivoire
Dear,

I am GEORG KRAMO, the only SON of my late parents Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred George Kramo. My father was a highly reputable business magnet who operated internationally during his days. It is sad to say that he passed away mysteriously in one of his business trips abroad on the 17th September 2003 .

Though his sudden death was linked or rather suspected to have been masterminded by an uncle of mine who traveled with him at that time. But God knows the truth! My mother died when I was just 6yrs old, and since then my father took me so special.

Before the death of my father on 17th September 2003 , he called me and informed me that he has the sum of Five million seven hundred thousand united states dollars.USD ($8.700, 000) left in a Security Company here in Abidjan . My father told me that he deposited the money in my name and also gave me all the necessary information and the legal documents regarding to this deposit with the Security Company.

I am just 22 years old and a university undergraduate and really don’t know what to do. now I want a honest God fearing partner overseas who I can transfer this deposit with his assistance and after the transaction I will come and reside permanently in your country till such a time that it will be convenient for me to return back home if I so desire.

This is because I have suffered a lot of set backs as a result of incessant political crisis here in Cote d’ivoire.The death of my father actually brought sorrow to my life. I also want to invest the fund under your care because I am ignorant of business world.

I am in a sincere desire of your humble assistance in this regards. Your suggestion and ideas will be highly regarded. Now permit me to ask these few questions:

1. Can I completely trust you?

2. What percentage of the total amount will be good for you after the deposit is delivered to your
Care?
you can contact me with my private e:mail:
georgekramo@yahoo.co.jp

Thanks and God bless you.
Yours Sincerely
GEORGE KRAMO

hi, Anne!

‘ruby’ is what i go by as i ghostwrite my way through the days- and the personal, relational and spirtual stories that are born therein..
and sometimes, i just ramble. :)

i currently live somewhere in georgia, but am originally from the wonderful northeast (oh, ocean, how i miss you!).

“how’d you get here?”
this guy:
http://www.weloveyouproject.com/
(he’s pretty awesome)

new reader, but look forward to reading more and often!

THANK YOU,
pleasure to ‘meet ya’
&
Godspeed!

I joined the ranks, check out the blog when you get a sec.
B