Comments on: how i’m feeling, if i’m being totally honest http://whyismarko.com/2009/how-im-feeling-if-im-being-totally-honest/ life, faith, youth ministry, emerging church, leadership, whimsy Wed, 23 May 2012 12:45:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: max’s brain — whyismarko http://whyismarko.com/2009/how-im-feeling-if-im-being-totally-honest/comment-page-1/#comment-1188766 max’s brain — whyismarko Sat, 28 Nov 2009 20:34:20 +0000 http://whyismarko.com/?p=6060#comment-1188766 [...] few weeks ago, i made a little pie-chart of my emotions at that moment (should update that, as they’ve changed!). i showed it to max, [...] [...] few weeks ago, i made a little pie-chart of my emotions at that moment (should update that, as they’ve changed!). i showed it to max, [...]

]]> By: renee altson http://whyismarko.com/2009/how-im-feeling-if-im-being-totally-honest/comment-page-1/#comment-1188663 renee altson Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:00:10 +0000 http://whyismarko.com/?p=6060#comment-1188663 hey marko, please know my thoughts, love, and support is with you and your family. i miss you all. hey marko,
please know my thoughts, love, and support is with you and your family. i miss you all.

]]> By: Randy Raus http://whyismarko.com/2009/how-im-feeling-if-im-being-totally-honest/comment-page-1/#comment-1188661 Randy Raus Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:39:01 +0000 http://whyismarko.com/?p=6060#comment-1188661 Marko, Matt M. told me about the happenings with YS. I have been praying for you and your family. Looking forward to sharing more of the journey with you. Ministry will always be about "soul to soul" - it is my hope you will find a place that delights in you and allows you the freedom to be you! Please keep in touch - I remain a big fan of you and your family! Marko,

Matt M. told me about the happenings with YS. I have been praying for you and your family. Looking forward to sharing more of the journey with you. Ministry will always be about “soul to soul” – it is my hope you will find a place that delights in you and allows you the freedom to be you! Please keep in touch – I remain a big fan of you and your family!

]]> By: Luke http://whyismarko.com/2009/how-im-feeling-if-im-being-totally-honest/comment-page-1/#comment-1188660 Luke Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:43:56 +0000 http://whyismarko.com/?p=6060#comment-1188660 I feel for you, Marko. During NYWC 2008 the only book I bought Yaconelli's, "Getting Fired for the Glory of God." I misread the title--thought it was "Getting Fired UP for the Glory of God." Didn't realize it til I got home and started reading it what it was. Within a week and a half, I walked into a meeting where they said, "We're not firing you, we're not asking you to resign, we're just giving you the opportunity to resign. If you take it, you get a severance package until the end of the year. If you don't..." they trailed off. Mike's book gave me a lot of encouragement and validation processing the whole experience. However, in retrospect, maybe I should have bought the book next to it: "Getting a Raise for the Glory of God." I feel for you, Marko. During NYWC 2008 the only book I bought Yaconelli’s, “Getting Fired for the Glory of God.” I misread the title–thought it was “Getting Fired UP for the Glory of God.” Didn’t realize it til I got home and started reading it what it was. Within a week and a half, I walked into a meeting where they said, “We’re not firing you, we’re not asking you to resign, we’re just giving you the opportunity to resign. If you take it, you get a severance package until the end of the year. If you don’t…” they trailed off. Mike’s book gave me a lot of encouragement and validation processing the whole experience.

However, in retrospect, maybe I should have bought the book next to it: “Getting a Raise for the Glory of God.”

]]> By: Paul G http://whyismarko.com/2009/how-im-feeling-if-im-being-totally-honest/comment-page-1/#comment-1188653 Paul G Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:23:31 +0000 http://whyismarko.com/?p=6060#comment-1188653 Marko, I'd be lying if I said I wasn't shocked when I found out about the drama that went down with you and Zondervan/YS. I just want to encourage you to stay strong through the tough times, as I'm sure you will. I bet it was a huge encouragement to hear about all of the youth workers/pastors out there who blogged about and stuck up for you on their blogs. That's how you can tell that you've truly made an impact. I appreciate all that you do and I will be praying for you and your future ministry! - paulg Marko,

I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t shocked when I found out about the drama that went down with you and Zondervan/YS. I just want to encourage you to stay strong through the tough times, as I’m sure you will. I bet it was a huge encouragement to hear about all of the youth workers/pastors out there who blogged about and stuck up for you on their blogs. That’s how you can tell that you’ve truly made an impact.

I appreciate all that you do and I will be praying for you and your future ministry!

- paulg

]]> By: Jackson Fong http://whyismarko.com/2009/how-im-feeling-if-im-being-totally-honest/comment-page-1/#comment-1188651 Jackson Fong Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:19:02 +0000 http://whyismarko.com/?p=6060#comment-1188651 Dear Marko, From the times I was able to connect with you at Forest Home, San Diego, Anaheim, Sacramento, Reno and throught the different ministry positions I've had over the past decade, you have been a blessing , an encouragement and a source of new prospective. I empathize with your pie and as I review your last set of bloggs as well as review the little I've heard (I didn't get wind of the shift in your life till my wife brought it to my attention.) I'm praying for you and your family during the time of your transition. I'm praying that you and your family would receive undescribable peace to knock out the anxiety. I pray that HIS Joy would connect deep within your in spite of your sadness. I pray that HIS spirit would fulfill your longing and I pray that we as your Christ based family would gleen better discernment in how to be available to love, encourage and support you and yours. May we also grow in learning how to listen to HIM as well as you and others who hurt around us. Thank you for your example in the midst of this. Please also thank your family for their patience. Resting in HIM, Jackson Dear Marko,
From the times I was able to connect with you at Forest Home, San Diego, Anaheim, Sacramento, Reno and throught the different ministry positions I’ve had over the past decade, you have been a blessing , an encouragement and a source of new prospective. I empathize with your pie and as I review your last set of bloggs as well as review the little I’ve heard (I didn’t get wind of the shift in your life till my wife brought it to my attention.) I’m praying for you and your family during the time of your transition. I’m praying that you and your family would receive undescribable peace to knock out the anxiety. I pray that HIS Joy would connect deep within your in spite of your sadness. I pray that HIS spirit would fulfill your longing and I pray that we as your Christ based family would gleen better discernment in how to be available to love, encourage and support you and yours. May we also grow in learning how to listen to HIM as well as you and others who hurt around us.
Thank you for your example in the midst of this.
Please also thank your family for their patience.

Resting in HIM,
Jackson

]]> By: Othy http://whyismarko.com/2009/how-im-feeling-if-im-being-totally-honest/comment-page-1/#comment-1188649 Othy Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:11:54 +0000 http://whyismarko.com/?p=6060#comment-1188649 Marko wondered why the pie was sliced in different sizes and who had written all over it......Oh sorry, I thought this was one of those Photos in need of a caption. Seriously though, thanks for your honesty and leadership. I am praying for you during this season! Marko wondered why the pie was sliced in different sizes and who had written all over it……Oh sorry, I thought this was one of those Photos in need of a caption.

Seriously though, thanks for your honesty and leadership. I am praying for you during this season!

]]> By: Scottie Eckel http://whyismarko.com/2009/how-im-feeling-if-im-being-totally-honest/comment-page-1/#comment-1188648 Scottie Eckel Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:11:52 +0000 http://whyismarko.com/?p=6060#comment-1188648 As a youth worker who was "suspended" just Sunday over untrue and unproven allegations, my pie looks a little different. I think yours will shift around as time passes. My anger and hurt section take up mostly the entire pie right now but I can understand how it will change with time and how I can help that change by reading my bible and knowing that my God knows the truth and how much I was there for those kids and because He called me to be there. I have been praying for you every single day and missed you terribly in Cinci. You will continue to be in my prayers because I know in my heart that God has big plans for you friend!!!! As a youth worker who was “suspended” just Sunday over untrue and unproven allegations, my pie looks a little different. I think yours will shift around as time passes. My anger and hurt section take up mostly the entire pie right now but I can understand how it will change with time and how I can help that change by reading my bible and knowing that my God knows the truth and how much I was there for those kids and because He called me to be there. I have been praying for you every single day and missed you terribly in Cinci. You will continue to be in my prayers because I know in my heart that God has big plans for you friend!!!!

]]> By: tomcottar http://whyismarko.com/2009/how-im-feeling-if-im-being-totally-honest/comment-page-1/#comment-1188647 tomcottar Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:00:32 +0000 http://whyismarko.com/?p=6060#comment-1188647 M, been there. sucked for a season, but today I wouldn't trade what God showed me for anything... praying for you and your tribe.. tom M,
been there. sucked for a season, but today I wouldn’t trade what God showed me for anything…

praying for you and your tribe..

tom

]]> By: Terrace Crawford http://whyismarko.com/2009/how-im-feeling-if-im-being-totally-honest/comment-page-1/#comment-1188645 Terrace Crawford Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:42:58 +0000 http://whyismarko.com/?p=6060#comment-1188645 Things like this are always a mixed bag. -Terrace Crawford www.terracecrawford.com www.twitter.com/terracecrawford Things like this are always a mixed bag.

-Terrace Crawford
http://www.terracecrawford.com
http://www.twitter.com/terracecrawford

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