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Re: #OneWord2011: Grow

Alece Ronzino — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 14:45:21 -0000

love your word choice, matt! growth doesn't happen by accident. it doesn't just surprisingly show up. not the internal kind anyway. growth requires intentionality. effort. attention. growth needs commitment and purposefulness. and you're willing to put in all that it will take this year... so you know what? you're gonna grow in leaps and bounds. i can't wait to watch you incredible-hulk your way through this year!

Re: #OneWord2011: Grow

Kelly R Baker — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 08:06:39 -0000

Your word jumped out at me over on Grit & Glory's #OneWord, simply because the tagline on my blog is "here to help you grow!" That word is going to rock your world! :)

Re: #OneWord2011: Grow

PastorT — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 02:59:16 -0000

Great word choice. Hopefully my word of 'peace' will bring growth as well.
God bless!

Re: #OneWord2011: Grow

Kenny Silva — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 00:37:27 -0000

Good word, Matt! My word was wisdom, but in every pursuit I am always seeking improvement and growth. I'm looking forward to reading about your growth this year.

Re: Divide And Conquer

Kyle Shevlin — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 23:48:55 -0000

Definitely man, but I think that perhaps is the intention of the Wednesday Chapel, to be a uniting service for all Fuller, I think it's a shame so few people attend.

Re: Deconstructing

Sarah Snodgrass — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 21:34:34 -0000

I am currently writing a paper on that. Well, not exactly. I'm writing a paper on what the church is based on the Bible. What it is to me is different from that in that it has been a result of my experiences with different churches and my perspective has changed as I have matured in my faith and as a person in general. (I do realize that didnt exactly answer the question you posed lol)

Re: Golden

matthewpittman — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:34:10 -0000

I'm still jealous of you! I can't wait to be there. Good luck with the classes!

Re: The Quest: How I Got Here

mattred — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 02:04:40 -0000

Absolutely. Conversation is definitely a means of storytelling. A "medium" if you will. I think we all have different media that resonate most with us. That's where I'm headed with chapters 2-4. I think a key to figuring out story is understand how you relate to it. I think it's different for everyone. Which is a good thing. Making it all fit together is the fun and challenging part.

Re: The Quest: How I Got Here

jon — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:37:19 -0000

fair enough. i concede.

I have not seen that video since the day we showed it in class... I'm pretty sure ms. wilson kept it for her own private video collection.

Re: The Quest: Story That Burns Like An Olympic Flame, But With Four Arms

jon — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:15:18 -0000

I'm wondering if your affinity for TV characters and Ducks players are related... If they killed off (and I don't mean "trade") one of your favorite players, would you quit watching??

on a more serious note... I may not share your love for the NHL, but I get it. good post.

Re: The Quest: Vampires, Dragons and Greek Gods

jon — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 17:08:00 -0000

To address your question:

I think I tell my story with a lot more humility than I used to. I'm a bit more reserved now than I was growing up. I used to tell the parts of my story that would get the biggest laugh or the loudest applause without any real concern or thought as to how those small pieces of my story might be pieced together by those who only knew what they heard about me. I'm glad to have matured (somewhat) and now I am more deliberate in telling my story, so that hopefully those that hear it will hear the heart of my story. I no longer want people to hear just the funny, or just the adventurous, or just the crazy parts of my story... it has become very important for me to share my history, my pitfalls, my defeats. And I'm learning that these parts of the story make the victories, the proud moments, and the future so much better.

Re: The Quest: Why I Don’t Watch TV At Your House If Your TV Is Too Small

jon — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 16:49:43 -0000

I've learned over the years that we're all "weird ducks." Part of me hates how dedicated I am to some of my TV shows, but the other would be lost without them. I love stories that I can find myself in... these are the movies and TV series that I find myself mesmerized by. At the risk of sounding really spoiled and entitled, I don't know how we survived with out DVR... the world was a sad, sad place.

Re: The Quest: How I Got Here

Matthew Redrich — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:21:29 -0000

Thanks man. Glad to count you on the short list of close friends. Do you have a copy of that video anywhere? I'd love to post it online. It would make an excellent addition to my portfolio.

About ALPS: you didn't like doing school work. So that makes sense. I was to ADHD too sit through normal classes. ALPS at least kept me occupied and thinking. You have to admit that Box City was fun and that Bekindrewindia will live in infamy for many generations.

Re: The Quest: Story That Burns Like An Olympic Flame, But With Four Arms

Matthew Redrich — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:18:26 -0000

done.

Re: The Quest: How I Got Here

Matt — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:02:44 -0000

do you have a copy of that anywhere? I'm sure I have it in a box, but I have no clue where. we should totally put it online. glad to call you a friend too.

Re: The Quest: Story That Burns Like An Olympic Flame, But With Four Arms

Matt — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 14:01:57 -0000

done.

Re: The Quest: Story That Burns Like An Olympic Flame, But With Four Arms

ronnieboy76 — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:26:44 -0000

the question you asked at the end is most crtical. Put it in bold. highlight it. put it on a billboard

Re: The Quest: How I Got Here

jon — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:50:52 -0000

I really like this post... especially the history.

I must disagree on 2 points however.
1. ALPS was awful. At least for me. I really like getting to leave school for a day, but that's about all I enjoyed about it. Maybe it's just me. :)
2. That project was not a little cliche'.... it was 100% cliche'.... but it was also HILARIOUS.
(which reminds me, we probably still owe the Hothan's an apology for all of the ridiculous things that happened that day)

Another note... I have never forgotten how much time you spent to help us with that project... I honestly believe it's one of the reasons we are still friends today. You have always been willing to step in and help friends.

Re: The Quest: A Sort of Prologue

jon — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 11:38:13 -0000

I can definitely relate to these thoughts. I often wonder how my life would read if it were written by others; for example, would they judge me for decisions I have made? I don't know... but I want my story to encourage others on their "quests."

Re: The Quest: Vampires, Dragons and Greek Gods

Stacie — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 22:11:30 -0000

Cool series, Matt. Glad I read it! :) I'm excited to see where your Story goes...

Re: The Quest: A Sort of Prologue

Ron Mayott — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:34:59 -0000

the best musicians are use storytellers. you can't write a song with a catchy beat and great hook in the chorus, but the best songs actually have something to say. when you say something beautiful in a song, it speaks to the soul, it goes deep.

Re: The Quest: How I Got Here

ronnieboy76 — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:32:34 -0000

Through the art of story, it helps to connect with other people. When he hear other people's stories we realize the similarities we share as well as the differences. A good story always ends up with some conflict that needs to be resolved. If you have no conflict, because then you have no story. It's what you do in that tension that is worth watching or worth reading. People want happy ever after but not if doesn't come at some cost or sacrifice. The struggle is a huge part of the journey.

Re: The Quest: How I Got Here

Matthew Redrich — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:53:43 -0000

Re: The Quest: How I Got Here

Nate — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 22:38:26 -0000

What is the difference between story and conversation? Have you contemplated facilitating conversation as a means of being part of a story, not unlike the way "emergent village" has evolved?

Re: The Quest: A Sort of Prologue

chrismoncus — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 14:42:29 -0000

Dude. I was just thinking along these lines recently. I was thinking along the lines of a look back. If I were to write my autobiography, how interesting would it be? How would it impact people? Would anyone buy it? How thick would it be?

In other words, will I have lived a life worthy of retelling?