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Sylvia's avatar

Excellent advice!

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Kyle Brooks's avatar

Thanks for reading, Sylvia!

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Krisy Maxey's avatar

Thanks, Kyle, for leading by example. This letter speaks of grieving done well and thoughtful intentional love for your people — the Church (and the church). Oh the communities of faith would be whole and healthy and interconnected as you describe. May God make it come to pass at Tapestry.

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Kyle Brooks's avatar

Amen! May it be so!

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Elijah Ramzy's avatar

This was beautiful, currently learning this as a church planter in the south.

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Kyle Brooks's avatar

Thanks brother. I'm sorry you're on this particular learning curve with me. Saying a prayer for you right now, that God gives you strength to endure.

What's your church plant and where are you located?

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Elijah Ramzy's avatar

Thank you Kyle. Our name is Disciple First Church, we’re in the Dallas area!

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Kyle Brooks's avatar

Right on, man! Glad to know about y’all. Blessings on your church planting journey. May God give you ever increasing measures of the boldness and open handedness we church planters need.

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Heather Stroobosscher's avatar

Beautiful reflection and guidance. Kyle. Following you makes me a sharper thinker and better pastor. Thank you. Quotable quote: “ Our deepest wounds are inflicted in community. But community also provides the context for our most profound healing.” Thank you, my friend. You are a gift.

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Kyle Brooks's avatar

Wow, thank you for that encouragement. That is more than I could ever ask for in exchange for my writing. Thank you, Heather. You’re a gift too ☺️

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Grace Joo Benedict's avatar

Compassionate and loving, interwoven with pain and clarity. Appreciating this.

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Kyle Brooks's avatar

Thank you, Grace :)

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Kathleen's avatar

Powerful words and advice. Painful. True. Helpful. Gentle but firm and clear. Anyway, Thank you...helps me today. Will help me more in the future as well. Appreciate you!

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Kyle Brooks's avatar

I’m so glad it’s helpful!

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Jane Porter's avatar

This wisely and beautifully written. Thanks, Kyle.

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Kyle Brooks's avatar

Thank you, my friend.

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