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By: Brian Dolleman

Brian Dolleman — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 21:02:31 +0000

I do have some of those Bibles that are worn & colored & tear-stained & tell a story of where I have been. They are special to me for sure. But I’m embarrassed by the Bibles I have that are basically new. The good news is now every translation I could want is online, so there’s no need to go purchasing it.

I also have too many jackets, shoes, & bracelets.

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 19:54:03 +0000

I know I’m a day late to comment on this post but I kept thinking about the “collection” of bibles you mentioned…
I think a collection is a bad/weird thing when it consumes a persons life and becomes more important to them than people.
When you value stuff more than people there’s a problem.
I would guess your bibles are full of your highlights and notes, things that have stood out and spoken to you over the years (probably even some cookie crumbs) and although they’re just bibles, they have, in a way, shaped the person you are today.
I’m also guessing that if someone were to come to your house and mention to you that they’ve never owned a bible, you would give up one of yours.
Because one thing I do know about you is that you value people over stuff.

You should also know that the first video you posted, of all the collectors – gave me a mild panic attack…

By: Gina

Gina — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 03:19:40 +0000

Are my clocks weird? Never mind. I think I answered my own question. I already knew my nurse stuff was strange because Ian told me so.

By: Brian Dolleman

Brian Dolleman — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:33:40 +0000

Haha. Big Dog. You still got any?
C’mon, rock that Big Dog T-shirt at Live Youth tonight.

By: D.J.

D.J. — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:31:35 +0000

I used to collect Hawaiian shirts in elementary when my dad and I shopped at Big Dog smh.

Loved the part about “Less buying things and more building people.”

Great post PB

By: shari

shari — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 16:16:58 +0000

I feel convicted about my collection of notepads and coordinated sticky-notes. I’m totally a sucker for ones in pretty seasonal patterns or black/white/brown patterns. I could probably not buy another paper product for 2 years and be ok. (But I enjoy them so!)

The idea of having less stuff so we can be more present to people is great. I think of a few examples in my life- Angela Hagebusch who ruthlesslessy eliminates clutter and coincidentally is one of the most hospitable people I know- always ready for a party, to invite people over, to host friendship. I love that. And another, Naomi Rigternik who in moving to Hawaii only could take a minimal amount of things. I know how much she loves to read and knowing that she could only take a few favorite books felt seemed unthinkable to me. (books being another thing I love) But when I see how she’s simplified her life, I notice how she is very present to entertain friends from the mainland (us- and others too. Thanks Josh!) And Naomi is emotionally available to her community for daily swims and shell collecting with her friends. (And now to be a full time momma- congratulations Naomi!!)

btw, love the things Mark Scanderette shares. Thanks Bry!

By: Danielle Pridgen

Danielle Pridgen — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:40:12 +0000

I accidentally collect… clutter.. And yeah, as a result I probably spend less time focusing on the Kingdom, and more time on trying to figure out how to tame my mess.

By: I Wish We Were Weird Like That | Northwest Leader - Brian Dolleman

I Wish We Were Weird Like That | Northwest Leader - Brian Dolleman — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 15:29:34 +0000

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