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Good Morning Monkey's ~

for a limited time only...I am the Daily Mug Shot!...but only because Nick Charalambous asked me to document the impact that Newspring Church in South Carolina & on the internet has had on my life over the last year. The view of one's self from an extended arm with a , flip camera facing in doesn't really do it justice...unless I'm considering running to the salon for bangs or a the nearest botox injection....

I'm a follower for the "Cause of Chirst" inspired by, and led over the last year by a group of amazing folks on a screen who I've never sat in a room with or ever shared a meal. Yet, their impact and dedication to reaching others & "making Jesus famous" really can not be measured this side of Heaven.

Never underestimate the power of 140 characters through a tweet, twitter ...that's how I landed in the web service as "givelovecoffee" interacting with folks from all other the world in a chatroom alongside a message given on a stage in South Carolina. WHAT...RELLY church online!
You bet'cha and don't knock it...til you see others come to Christ right before your eyes...:90 minutes of a life revealed, led and surrendered to Jesus one at a time "never gets old"

Impersonal, really, I beg your Southern pardon! Screens and keyborads, fingers dance, hearts open and pour out pain, victory and encouragement. The connnections don't end on Sunday...or Tuesday, they "just begin" their/there. The webservice is not for whimps! more conversation takes place, lifes are transformed and we are just beginning to know the impact of the efforts to share the Love of Christ online & off by one anothering.

So gather around the screen this Christmas invite others, turn it up, plug in & connect......and I promise I won't say "I told you so". Newspring

Merry Christmas
love
@givelovecoffee

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"believe in this life" taken by Kary Shay spray painted
ground zero on 9/11

celebrating my seven- year itch to my beloved Michael on 09 20 09. giving hope to staying married despite the up's & downs...and giving hope to those without clean water $20 dollars @ a time. http://www.mycharitywater.org/

this is significant for me because as I'm struggling to put up fences and boundaries in many areas in my life personally. One of those areas is in the way of "spending". On any given year of our anniversary I would spend $500 plus dollars creating an experience to celebrate our anniversary together by booking overnight stay @ an expensive hotel, lavish dinner etc. While enjoyed. Neither Michael or I have the $$$ to do that this year. We are in counseling struggleing to stay committed to each other in marriage. It's working! We are "mending" fences.

Why would I post such a personal subject on my "company blog" Moon Monkey Coffee Company....because Moon Monkey is one of my favorite things aside from my (2) children he gave me Nicole & Benjamin. The Monkey turns 5 in just a few days...has taken it's toll on our 7 year marriage...but it was a gift from Michael!

So this year, join us in celebrating our 7 year itch!~ committed to staying married...& giving hope to others $20 dollars @ a time on 092009 by donating to "clean water"

What's the bull dog got to do with it? well, with dog-like determination...anything is possible....this bull dog was on the back of a motorcycle on Michael & I's last trip to Nashville so with Dog like determination and DOG spelled backwards..."GOD" we are staying married! & providing living water....for both our marriage $20.00 at a time and giving hope to those without clean water!

092009 our 7 year itch!~

http://www.perrynoble.com/2009/09/18/15-ways-to-destroy-your-marriage/
Don't miss Sunday's webcampus Service 092009

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Good Morning Moon Monkey Junkies...today's daily mug shot is in honor of my first born, Ryan....today is his 16th Birthday! This picture is from the weekend...we celebrated with a concert @ Soldier Field. Feeling a little misty-eyed, can't believe he's 16...love that boy! my greatest challenge, next to following the Lord and one of my greatest joys in this life cowboy hat and all!

Reflecting over a week of amazing insight...here/hear are just few from Twitter.
@charityideas "The thing that lies at the foundation of positive change is service to fellow human beings "Lee Ioccocca

@Perry Noble Praying I always lead from conviction & not convenience.
@David Foster Your choice to advance the good or defend the status quo one is cowardice one is couregeous.

Make today a Masterpiece, lean in, build margin and connect with those in your phyiscal space.

From Seth Godin's blog today You matter
When you love the work you do and the people you do it with, you matter.

When you are so gracious and generous and aware that you think of other people before yourself, you matter.

When you leave the world a better place than you found it, you matter.

When you continue to raise the bar on what you do and how you do it, you matter.

When you teach and forgive and teach more before you rush to judge and demean, you matter.

When you touch the people in your life through your actions (and your words), you matter.

http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/2009/06/you-matter.html

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Today's mug shot is Toby Mac giving the glory to the Lord in the midst of affirmation from others. As Moon Monkey becomes a brand that others recognize in the artist, speaker, teacher, leader realm...I pray I don't chase the affirmation. I know the Lord has amazing days ahead for Moon Monkey Coffee Company as we seek to give him the glory! Coffee is "just" yes," just" the tool of connection...what @tonysteward coined "brand evangilism" this weekend! Moon Monkey Coffee - excellent brand evangelism — Tony Steward:. Blog http://bit.ly/3xpVMc
Love that phrase & he is right on...it's about proactive connection. Or what Nick http://twitter.com/ipiphanist from Newspring calls "one anothering" wanna know more about Newspring http://www.newspring.cc/webcampus So this weekend through it all an Aspen Open House, http://www.aspengroupblog.com/ a cupping,...http://twitter.com/NewSpring. followed by some reflection this weekend...here it is:

the marriage of these two pharses...Moon Monkey's brand strategy is:

Brand Evangelism by one-anothering online & off. Perfect! thanks Nick & Tony!


The above picture is the cry of my heart...this morning...after I read a brief tweet from @perrynoble http://twitter.com/perrynoble....& it caught the attention of my mentor http://twitter.com/800PoundGorilla

Tweet posted below:

@givelovecoffee Note 2 self: Are you chasing affirmation? it may appear as an opportunity. check origin...may just b a distraction to keep U from HIS plan.

so as I take my eyes off myself & Moon Monkey Coffee Company Here's a selection of passages taken from the message:

The Way He wants you to live: 1 Thes 5:11-28

12-13And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and guiding you along in your obedience. Overwhelm them with appreciation and love!
13-15Get along among yourselves, each of you doing your part. Our counsel is that you warn the freeloaders to get a move on. Gently encourage the stragglers, and reach out for the exhausted, pulling them to their feet. Be patient with each person, attentive to individual needs. And be careful that when you get on each other's nerves you don't snap at each other. Look for the best in each other, and always do your best to bring it out.
16-18Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live.
19-22Don't suppress the Spirit, and don't stifle those who have a word from the Master. On the other hand, don't be gullible. Check out everything, and keep only what's good. Throw out anything tainted with evil.
23-24May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and whole, make you holy and whole, put you together—spirit, soul, and body—and keep you fit for the coming of our Master, Jesus Christ. The One who called you is completely dependable. If he said it, he'll do it!
25-27Friends, keep up your prayers for us. Greet all the followers of Jesus there with a holy embrace. And make sure this letter gets read to all the brothers and sisters. Don't leave anyone out.
28The amazing grace of Jesus Christ be with you!