http://johnedgar.voxtropolis.com the journey of john edgar Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:36:41 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en My two-and-a-half year old daughter is in the continual process of picking up things that she has gleaned from her older four-and-a-half year sister.  Recently she has been saying, “When I grows up I’m going to marry my daddy.”  To be honest, I really liked hearing her say that. One day ... http://johnedgar.voxtropolis.com/2008/02/26/love-unreturned-reprise/   What is your role with Coastland? I am co-founding Coastland with Steve Sjogren and functioning as the Lead Pastor. How did you connect with the Coastland vision? Over 10 years ago Steve was one of my doctrinal professors at the Beeson International Center for Church Leadership & Biblical Preaching.  Way back ... http://johnedgar.voxtropolis.com/2007/12/22/coastland-tampa-buzz-get-to-know-je/ I have been blessed to partner with a few of the leading "outward" movements on the planet – the Christian & Missionary Alliance, Mosaic, and CoastlandTampa.  All three invest in risk-takers.  This has been a year of risk and transitions as well as a year of some pretty good misfires.  ... http://johnedgar.voxtropolis.com/2007/12/22/risk-transition-and-misfires-on-two-coasts/ Yesterday, my youngest daughter and I were in our local 'member's shopping club' and she kept asking me for a smiling face like her older sister gets. It reminded me of an article I wrote a few months back for  California Newspaper.  I have included it below. Enjoy! This past week ... http://johnedgar.voxtropolis.com/2007/10/04/smiley-face-happy-face/ One of my former interns is now finishing his final year of Medical school. He recently told me that the part he enjoys the most is ‘making rounds.’  Interfacing with patients is the best way to quickly reach a proper diagnosis.  It also proves to be an integral part in ... http://johnedgar.voxtropolis.com/2007/10/03/making-rounds/ As I have read the news this week I have sensed that there are a number of apologies that need to be issued. It seems that Paris Hilton should apologize to the young girls of America for her less than desirable influence. It seems that the Rev. Al ... http://johnedgar.voxtropolis.com/2007/05/15/we-are-sorry-please-forgive-us/ Over the past few months my three year old daughter has been saying, “When I grows up I’m going to marry my daddy.â€?  To be honest, I really liked hearing her say that.  One day her older brother was trying to explain to her that she wouldn’t be able to ... http://johnedgar.voxtropolis.com/2007/02/09/love-unreturned/ Our Community of Faith, Love, & Hope is geared up for the month of Advent.  It seems that every year we are drawn back to Matthew's account. In the first six verses of the New Testament [Matthew 1:1-6] we find the names of four women. Their names are Tamar, Rahab, Ruth, ... http://johnedgar.voxtropolis.com/2006/12/12/skeltons-in-the-closet/ Over the past few years I have reached a humbling conclusion – the typical church has huge walls.  Not the type with brick and mortar, but just as effective in keeping those outside out.  They also keep those inside from seeing those on the outside.  Such walls are formed and ... http://johnedgar.voxtropolis.com/2006/11/14/small-things/ Last month I posted this on MosacRC's blogg and neglected to post it here.  Our community of faith. love, and hope moved into the new community center yesterday! What an amazing place! The atmosphere was great and energy was high. We also began our new spiritual conversation on living a life beyond ... http://johnedgar.voxtropolis.com/2006/11/14/extraordinary/