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-3943162<p>Thank you, dear sir. She's been fun to follow and connect with!</p>Justin WiseFri, 21 Nov 2008 19:05:31 -0000http://www.bedeviant.com/2008/11/21/bedeviantcom-interviews-anne-jackson-pt-1/#comment-3942423<p>Congratulations on this interview with Anne. Good stuff.</p>Shane Vander HartFri, 21 Nov 2008 18:23:13 -0000http://www.bedeviant.com/2008/11/21/bedeviantcom-interviews-anne-jackson-pt-1/#comment-3939396<p>The 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.</p><p>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.</p>AlexFri, 21 Nov 2008 15:34:35 -0000