I thought I'd give you an update of some cool things that are going on:1. Our Launch Team participated in "First Friday," an art festival in downtown Las Vegas. We collected money at the entrance and did a live art piece called, "Renewal" (see picture). It was very cool.
2. I got my first Las Vegas haircut! I was very scared and apprehensive, but it turned out well. The shop was awesome and the girl who cut my hair was fantastic. She was in NYC last weekend because one of her clients is April's Playboy Playmate. She followed her around and did her hair and makeup all weekend. The whole shop is filled with skulls, tattoos and people who totally fit our target audience. I was able to share what we're doing, and she listened with enthusiasm. I'm excited to build a relationship with her.
3. Vince and I started marriage counseling. This move has been rough on both of us. Our relationship isn't horrible, but it's not great either. We decided to meet with a counselor because we don't want to settle for an "OK" marriage. I share this to encourage you. Being married can be difficult, and if we don't stay on top of things it can get ugly. Starting a new church and working in ministry can rob us of healthy, happy marriages. In order for us to have healthy churches and families we need to have healthy marriages. If you've thought about going to see a counselor, but have never scheduled the appointment, get on it right now!
Seriously...pick up the phone and make an appointment!
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sounds like things are coming together for you! Congrats, and it's always great to find a good hairdresser...that's a relationship that will be cool to see evolve, keep us updated, like if she comes to church later on and what not!
thanks as always for being open, real and authentic. like i have said, we are just at the beginning and it is SO nice to hear about someone else going through the same things and giving us permission to be 'real' as well!
yeah k and i did the marriage counselling check up too and it was really good for us.
i totally recommend it to EVERYONE!
So appreciate your vulnerability. Thanks for talking about the toll on ministry marriages.
Thank you for saying you two are visiting a marriage counselor. I needed to hear that so I know my church planting hubby and I are not the only ones that could use this type of an outlet.
I love the fact that you are open and honest; thank you! My husband and I started counseling a few weeks ago and it's going very well :)
You rock the casbah with your honesty. Sincere thanks for your simple, transparent message of encouragement.
-andrew (jack) r.
Totally appreciate your realness....it is not the norm, or so I have found, in the church, especially amongst pw's.
Many blessings to you, Jada
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Thanks for being a great example and reminder to not settle for a good marriage, God's design and plan for marriage is more heavenly than we can imagine. Let's reach for it, pray for and challenge others for the same. My marriage has been extremely blessed through the practical insights on applying God's design in my marriage through the book, "Created To Be His Helpmeet" by Debi Pearl. You can purchase it at nogreaterjoy.org check it out! She is one REAL and blunt woman, with great humor, and strong conviction in the authority of God's word.God bless you as you strive to grow closer with your hubby.
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