http://bedeviant.disqus.com/enFri, 21 Nov 2008 19:05:31 -0000http://www.bedeviant.com/2008/11/21/bedeviantcom-interviews-anne-jackson-pt-1/#comment-3943162Thank you, dear sir. She's been fun to follow and connect with!JustinWiseFri, 21 Nov 2008 19:05:31 -0000http://www.bedeviant.com/2008/11/21/bedeviantcom-interviews-anne-jackson-pt-1/#comment-3942423Congratulations on this interview with Anne. Good stuff.vandieFri, 21 Nov 2008 18:23:13 -0000http://www.bedeviant.com/2008/11/21/bedeviantcom-interviews-anne-jackson-pt-1/#comment-3939396The Mad Church Disease is a big problem. Anne, your blog is a wonderful place for people to meet and discuss this issue without feeling guilty or judged.<br><br>This "Disease" applies to church volunteers as well. Juggling a 40 hour a week job, family, and other responsibilities is a challenging circus act. One minute you're on fire with the Spirit, but soon the fire leaves you feeling like a tired pile of ashes. I'm not sure there is a perfect solution since I believe this cycle is part of what it means to be a Christian. You can't be on a mountain top all the time because eventually it stops feeling like a mountain top. We typically learn more in the down times anyway. I think that the most important thing is to be self aware of when ministry becomes more about "having" to do it instead of yearning to do it.AlexFri, 21 Nov 2008 15:34:35 -0000