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Every morning, wake up, look to the Lord

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" Jamie, I can tell you that of my five years of living here I have learned when a community is based on money, deep transformation is difficult. …There is no silver bullet ."  I am not a good listener. I try to be and I have to stay really focused and often write things down, but most of my roommates will tell you that I have troubles when it comes to listening. That is probably why I like to write things out--blog, Facebook, etc. I like to listen, but my mind just runs around crazy and I forget where I'm supposed to be paying attention. But there are often statements when people look me square in the eye and it sticks. Today, was one of those moments. I like to learn from people who have been there and done it. ( I haven't always been that way, so maybe there is hope for my listening skills!) I had the opportunity to spend just a few minutes listening to someone who basically told me today that there is no formula for discipleship, just look to the Lord an...