Comments for // the-boring http://www.the-boring.com the life and times of one Clayton Borah Wed, 23 Jul 2008 23:55:48 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 Comment on just because it’s a strength doesn’t mean it’s strong by Elaine http://www.the-boring.com/2008/07/16/just-because-its-a-strength-doesnt-mean-its-strong/#comment-182 Elaine Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:01:13 +0000 http://www.the-boring.com/?p=152#comment-182 Hey, points for trying new skills in any case. As cheesy as it sounds, (ok, it IS cheesy) using your strengths will make them stronger, and yesterday you got to test them out. Good for you. And I'm sure you presented yourself as more gung-ho than oh no. It's not like the staff doesn't know your background and how passionate you are about things. Hey, points for trying new skills in any case. As cheesy as it sounds, (ok, it IS cheesy) using your strengths will make them stronger, and yesterday you got to test them out. Good for you. And I’m sure you presented yourself as more gung-ho than oh no. It’s not like the staff doesn’t know your background and how passionate you are about things.

]]> Comment on just because it’s a strength doesn’t mean it’s strong by Jolleen http://www.the-boring.com/2008/07/16/just-because-its-a-strength-doesnt-mean-its-strong/#comment-181 Jolleen Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:29:54 +0000 http://www.the-boring.com/?p=152#comment-181 Hey Clayton, perhaps this is the blog you were working on this morning at Flying M? Funny, I took the Strengths Finder Quiz my freshman year of college in 2001. I just retook it a couple weeks ago with the 2.0 version and I only kept two of the same strengths from 2001 which I thought was interesting. We have none of the same strengths...ha ha. Isn't it great to have a name for things you're strong in and then capitalize on them? I don't blame you for being excited!!! Hey Clayton, perhaps this is the blog you were working on this morning at Flying M? Funny, I took the Strengths Finder Quiz my freshman year of college in 2001. I just retook it a couple weeks ago with the 2.0 version and I only kept two of the same strengths from 2001 which I thought was interesting. We have none of the same strengths…ha ha. Isn’t it great to have a name for things you’re strong in and then capitalize on them? I don’t blame you for being excited!!!

]]> Comment on new James Bond releases Nov. 7 by Mike http://www.the-boring.com/2008/07/09/new-james-bond-releases-nov-7/#comment-179 Mike Wed, 09 Jul 2008 20:38:00 +0000 http://www.the-boring.com/?p=150#comment-179 Well...first time I saw a trailer for it. I have to say, it looks pretty good. I wasn't sure when I heard the title....Quantum of Solace... Well…first time I saw a trailer for it. I have to say, it looks pretty good. I wasn’t sure when I heard the title….Quantum of Solace…

]]> Comment on Keep it secret keep it safe by Amanda Oster http://www.the-boring.com/2008/04/16/keep-it-secret-keep-it-safe/#comment-178 Amanda Oster Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:40:45 +0000 http://www.the-boring.com/?p=123#comment-178 I want one too. Do you think I could get it in fuschia? :) I want one too. Do you think I could get it in fuschia? :)

]]> Comment on an open letter to real life community church by Amanda Oster http://www.the-boring.com/2008/06/05/an-open-letter-to-real-life-community-church/#comment-177 Amanda Oster Sun, 06 Jul 2008 20:19:01 +0000 http://www.the-boring.com/?p=145#comment-177 I think you are right in speaking your mind/heart on this. Your frustrations are justified, and I feel the same way. And I agree with Teri, this should be read aloud. So if you need a vote, my hand is held high; count me in! I think you are right in speaking your mind/heart on this. Your frustrations are justified, and I feel the same way. And I agree with Teri, this should be read aloud. So if you need a vote, my hand is held high; count me in!

]]> Comment on an open letter to real life community church by a melad http://www.the-boring.com/2008/06/05/an-open-letter-to-real-life-community-church/#comment-162 a melad Thu, 19 Jun 2008 19:40:25 +0000 http://www.the-boring.com/?p=145#comment-162 I agree completely. We as members, (or "regulars" for those who are not officially members) have an obligation to our church. I understand we are consumers by nature. It is difficult for us to part with our material items for fear we may fall behind in the eternal race for possesions. We all work hard to get a little ahead in this world, and yes it is difficult to make a financial commitment to regularly tithe. BUT...while we strive to get ahead now on this earth we are neglecting our eternal future. Why would you not make an investment in your real future? Why would you not invest in your childrens future? We all must get past the idea that we are just giving money to the church so they can line their pockets. Real Life has given me hope for a better life, an understanding that i am able to walk with God just as i am, and a desire to become what i was designed to become. I am thankful for that, and i want others to feel the joy that comes with knowing you are loved and accepted by Jesus. The only way that can happen is for them to come to our church and experience what we are lucky enough to already be experiencing. That costs money. Rent, paper, coffee, mailings, events, supplies, equipment, all of it adds up. If we are using these rescources we have an obligation to replace what we have used so that others may have the same opportunity as us. So GIVE PEOPLE, give thanks for what you HAVE been given. Give thanks for what you WILL be given. Give for those who are spiritually less fortunate than you, and make an investment in the only future that matters. I agree completely. We as members, (or “regulars” for those who are not officially members) have an obligation to our church. I understand we are consumers by nature. It is difficult for us to part with our material items for fear we may fall behind in the eternal race for possesions. We all work hard to get a little ahead in this world, and yes it is difficult to make a financial commitment to regularly tithe. BUT…while we strive to get ahead now on this earth we are neglecting our eternal future. Why would you not make an investment in your real future? Why would you not invest in your childrens future? We all must get past the idea that we are just giving money to the church so they can line their pockets. Real Life has given me hope for a better life, an understanding that i am able to walk with God just as i am, and a desire to become what i was designed to become. I am thankful for that, and i want others to feel the joy that comes with knowing you are loved and accepted by Jesus. The only way that can happen is for them to come to our church and experience what we are lucky enough to already be experiencing. That costs money. Rent, paper, coffee, mailings, events, supplies, equipment, all of it adds up. If we are using these rescources we have an obligation to replace what we have used so that others may have the same opportunity as us. So GIVE PEOPLE, give thanks for what you HAVE been given. Give thanks for what you WILL be given. Give for those who are spiritually less fortunate than you, and make an investment in the only future that matters.

]]> Comment on an open letter to real life community church by Clayton Borah http://www.the-boring.com/2008/06/05/an-open-letter-to-real-life-community-church/#comment-147 Clayton Borah Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:59:47 +0000 http://www.the-boring.com/?p=145#comment-147 Thanks Terri for your kind words. I don't know if it should be read on sunday morning, mostly because I don't have the confidence in my writing ability to get my point across but that's another point all together. Thanks Terri for your kind words. I don’t know if it should be read on sunday morning, mostly because I don’t have the confidence in my writing ability to get my point across but that’s another point all together.

]]> Comment on an open letter to real life community church by Teri Whilden http://www.the-boring.com/2008/06/05/an-open-letter-to-real-life-community-church/#comment-146 Teri Whilden Tue, 10 Jun 2008 22:55:24 +0000 http://www.the-boring.com/?p=145#comment-146 Thank you for saying this. I think we are always so afraid of scaring people off that we continue to dance around this issue. I personally am all for this letter being read out loud in church, but I think I'd probably get voted down on that. =) Anyway, props for your bravery and honesty... Thank you for saying this. I think we are always so afraid of scaring people off that we continue to dance around this issue. I personally am all for this letter being read out loud in church, but I think I’d probably get voted down on that. =) Anyway, props for your bravery and honesty…

]]> Comment on an open letter to real life community church by Mark Boyd http://www.the-boring.com/2008/06/05/an-open-letter-to-real-life-community-church/#comment-138 Mark Boyd Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:37:31 +0000 http://www.the-boring.com/?p=145#comment-138 I bet if people cut back on Starbucks, Huge SUV's,oversized homes, kids in 47 different extracurricular activities, cable tv, eating at fancy restaurants, etc, they'd find a pile of money to give. Being the hypocrite I am, I will say I'd fall under "huge suv's" because of my truck. And eating out...at fast food...quite a few times.. I bet if people cut back on Starbucks, Huge SUV’s,oversized homes, kids in 47 different extracurricular activities, cable tv, eating at fancy restaurants, etc, they’d find a pile of money to give.

Being the hypocrite I am, I will say I’d fall under “huge suv’s” because of my truck. And eating out…at fast food…quite a few times..

]]> Comment on communication by Elaine http://www.the-boring.com/2008/05/21/communication-2/#comment-119 Elaine Thu, 22 May 2008 17:54:57 +0000 http://www.the-boring.com/?p=136#comment-119 That is a truly crazy flowchart. That is a truly crazy flowchart.

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