about living stones unearthed
A connection and re-connection of those who "see" through art, music, thought, dreams, writing and most importantly the routine of day to day life
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“So keep coming to him who is the Living Stone-though He was rejected and discarded by men but chosen by God and is priceless in God’s sight. Come and be His living stones who are continually being assembled into a sanctuary for God. For now you serve as holy priests, offering up spiritual sacrifices that he readily accepts through Jesus Christ.” Â
-1 Peter 2: 4-5 TPT.
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My wife Cindi and I moved to Monroe, MI, her hometown, in 1989 after living in southern Indiana, directly across from Louisville, KY. We have (3) boys, Christian, Wesley and Kelly. Wesley and his wife, Shyan have given us three grand children: DeClan, Avadell, and RJ. We are truly an Irish clan and for this I am grateful.Â
My purpose for Living Stones Unearthed is to share and discover the life happening right in front of us with the help of those I have met, know now and hope to meet. During the process of developing this site, I have been inspired and challenged by many who step out, take risks, have a sense of purpose and live intentional with a sharp edginess that keeps them engaged and relevant. This “life” is available to all, especially during the ordinary day to day routine. If this is not your experience…Â
visit, read, ponder, ask questions…
stay.
The "time" of Living Stones
Jerry Truex from the Direction Journal tells us that Peter was written to encourage people who were emotionally drained and disoriented by traumatic historical and social events. They were reeling from the destruction of the Jerusalem temple, the dwelling place of God, and they were experiencing alienation and suffering as outsiders of the social and political system. Peter invited his readers to keep coming to Jesus and to allow themselves to be built up into a spiritual temple or household of God, good news for people experiencing homelessness and wondering where God was in all of this.
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1st Peter encourages its recipients not to be passive observers of traumatic events or powerless victims of other people’s opinions. Rather, it empowers the readers to choose. They do not need to search for a home; they can choose to be home and family for the homeless. They do not need to wonder where God is in all of this; they can choose to be the place of God’s presence in the world here and now. In this way, they are the people of God.
