conjectural navel gazing; jesus in lint form

synergy

Susie and I have been e-mailing about synergy lately. Someone once told her that synergy/kismet is a sign of the Holy Spirit at work. I'm inclined to agree with her. Maybe that's wishfull thinking on my part. You tell me.

Last night was one of my "office hour" nights for Reconciler. Basically I hang out in the coffee shop and work on sermons and the like. If someone from Reconciler cares to meet with me, they can swing by. Sometimes I strike up a conversation with a neighboring coffee drinker.

Last night I met a guy named Ben. He and I started our conversation when he asked to use the outlet behind my table for his laptop. He has one of those nifty 17" Vaio bots. I have to say that I liked it very much. We chatted about technology and where to shop for laptops. He bought this one because he can record his music on it. Hmmm...

He plays banjo for a couple of local bluegrass bands. Here are the links. Outlaw Family Band is your basic Americana fest. The second I cannot mention on this blog without inviting even more spam. Click the link from home. The band's music is great...bluegrass and some original tunes. The name suggests something else entirely. I understand that there's a story to it. One of the Girls can relate.

Ben and I had an interesting conversation about music, how our bands might be able to gig together, where they gig, Jesus, homelessness in Chicago (he works with schizophrenics that are living on the streets) and myriad other things.

It was a great night. I love it when everything collides like that.

So, if you are in a praying mood, pray for more synergy. I have my interview with That Church this weekend. It begins Friday night and runs through lunch on Sunday. If synergy is indeed a sign of the Holy Spirit, then let the Spirit speak...one way or another.

Posted by tripp at January 19, 2006 08:38 AM