Six degrees of separation refers to the idea that if a person is one step away from each person they know and two steps away from each person who is known by one of the people they know, that everyone is at most six steps away from any other person on the earth. I've always wanted to know how I was connected to a Tibetan monk or Italian clothing designer, but I'm content just to be connected to my own family and anyone else is just a bonus.
Bonus:
Two weeks ago at the Se7en Deadly Sins series I'm teaching, we had Dominic Balli join us for worship and it pretty much rocked the house. His dreadlocks swayed back and forth as he sang praises in reggae melodies and rock harmonies. Let's just say that Bob Marley ain't got nothing on this guy!
Two weeks ago at the Se7en Deadly Sins series I'm teaching, we had Dominic Balli join us for worship and it pretty much rocked the house. His dreadlocks swayed back and forth as he sang praises in reggae melodies and rock harmonies. Let's just say that Bob Marley ain't got nothing on this guy!Rewind: Several months ago a pastor's wife from Lake Arrowhead contacted me to share at a women's event she hosts annually. I was honored that she, never having me heard share, would invite me to the church. When I asked how she heard about me she said, My daughter heard you teach at a retreat in Big Bear this past winter and she told me I HAD to have you come out. I laughed to hide my embarrassment and the wave of nerves that rolled over me. We found a date and moved forward with planning.
Today I made the connection after several months of correspondence. (What? I'm slow, okay?) Dominic was invited to do worship for the Reality retreat in January. Dominic (from Santa Barbara) invited his sister (from Lake Arrowhead) to check out the worship. Dominic's sister went home to tell her mom about me. Mom is the pastor's wife who called to invite me. So crazy, right? Six degrees of separation has come full circle in sharing God's word with people I don't know. If you live or are near the Lake Arrowhead area, join us tonight for Liberty and Lettuce Wraps at 6:30PM. If you can't make it out, please pray for me! Lordy knows I need it ;)
12 comments:
You are covered!! Have a blast tonight!
-j
Don't live in California, but if you come to Texas, I'll be there! :)
Prayers sent up for you...
Woohoo! I'm so excited that you are coming to our little town. My moms never heard you so she is coming and bringing a friend. I told them they are in for a treat (my family loves your dad cuz we are mexiCANs and we connect so well to his teaching when we get the chance to hear him, so I know you'll get a good laugh or two out of my mom and her friend tonight) :-). I am ready to hear what the Lord has to say to me tonight. (or I hope so). Drive safe and I'll see you tonight!
I love the six degrees of separation and have so much fun networking and then finding out how we are all connected to each other, not just as Christians, but as friends and co-workers. Have fun tonight!
Thanks, friends! I covet your prayers and well-wishes :)
@kajuba: I would love to meet a blog follower! Please stick around and say hi :)
Oh how I wish you were coming to Washington state some time in the near future... Let me/us know if you ever do!!
OOoohhhhh!!! Annie, I really want to head up to Seattle to visit :) If you're in the area we can meet up for some famous Seattle's Best Coffee! But be warned, I'm not a coffee drinker so I may just swirl it in my cup and rock out to Nirvana in a grungy flannel. I'm SUCH a poseur!
I consider myself a loyal blog follower. I almost feel like a stalker because I am in awe of you and the wonderful gift God has bestowed upon you! I drive from the IE to attend the Se7en Deadly Sins. Everytime you speak, even though you are speaking to hundreds of women, I feel like you are speaking to me alone. Lake Arrowhead is a lot closer to me and I am contemplating going ;). I pray to one day have the same kind of relationship that you have with God. Thank you got everything and I pray that everything goes well for you tonight. Who knows maybe I'll even get to hear you tonight too! :o)
Martha, I'm here and I hope you come! It's the SWEETEST little country church and the women are so precious :)
Great great great. Bravo. Thanks for helping lifting a burden. I was shocked you could pick me out! Haha I felt special. And to confirm you really knew who I was, you remebered our 'emails'. So thanks. Made me feel good.
Thanks sis (and your momma)
Hi Bianca,
I found your blog thru your sister J* and just want to say how inspired and moved I am by your words and testomeny of our Fathers love. So thank you..you are truly a treasure found.
Bianca, my prayers are with you sister!! I love you!! Your blog stalker, i said it and i'm not ashame of it, you have inspired me to be a better Christian and i will always thank you for that! God Bless you child!
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