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You’re So Vain, You Probably Think This Post Is About You

16 posted on June 16, 2008
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Well, actually it is.

I’ve gotten quite a few new subscribers in recent weeks which is awesome but I’m starting to feel lost. So many awesome people I haven’t met yet! If I could, I’d slap a name tag on you to help me remember who you are. Hey, that’s not a bad idea!

Hello! My Name Is...

Please take a minute to fill out your name tag (even if you’re a long-time subscriber) and let me know…

  1. YOUR NAME
  2. WHERE YOU LIVE

Any additional information about yourself that would help me get to know you better is definitely welcome but not required.

Go ahead, here’s your sharpie.

TWEET THIS

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    1 Brad Ruggles said:

    Ok, let me show you how it’s done. I’ll start.

    My name is Brad Ruggles.
    I live in Indianapolis, Indiana.

    What you need to know about me: I’m a church planter disguised as a graphic designer.



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    2 Chris Baker said:

    Chris Baker
    Reading, PA – in 3 weeks – Colorado Springs, CO

    About me: I am a single, 27 years old, guy who does graphic design, and is desiring to grow more in the area of design and in my faith.



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    3 juliepersinger said:

    My name is Julie Persinger.
    I live in Nashville, TN.

    What you need to know about me: I am a stay-at-home/homeschooling mom, married to Greg (who is a lighting designer/consultant) and we are members of Cross Point Community Church. In fact, I saw you there two weeks ago but felt lame just saying, “Hey, you’re Brad Ruggles!” In retrospect, I should have just done it.

    juliepersingers last blog post..Move Over, Knitters



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    4 R.L.Scovens said:

    Hi there! This is only my second time to your blog so far.
    My name is Rachel and I live in Dallas, Tx, but I’m from Maryland originally.

    About me: I’m a full time mom and student.

    R.L.Scovenss last blog post..Maybe God Was Missing Me…



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    5 Alison said:

    My name is Alison Hunt.
    I live in St. Augustine, FL (the nations oldest city)

    What you need to know about me: I’m currently an admin assistant, and am trying to figure out how to leave my mark in the history books.



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    6 Brad Ruggles said:

    This is so cool! I’m already meeting new people!

    @ChrisBaker – If I’m not mistaken this is your first comment on my blog. Nice to meet you! We’re both bloggers, both have Macs and are both Graphic Designers. Look how much we already have in common!

    @JuliePersinger – Aww, you totally should have come up to me! I always love to meet fellow bloggers! And you go to Crosspoint so I already like that about you! :-)

    @R.L.Scovens – A second time visitor? So that means I didn’t scare you off after your first visit? Man, I’m losing my touch.

    @Alison – I totally did not know that St. Augustine was the nation’s oldest city! Look at the things I learn through my blog!



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    7 Dale Best said:

    Dale Best…Broken Arrow, OK (outside Tulsa)

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    8 Rick said:

    “… Inigo Montoya – you killed my father – prepare to die”

    Sorry, saw the “HELLO My Name Is” sticker on a tshirt with that on it and I had to do it.

    RICK
    CAYCE, SC
    NEED TO KNOW: venti caramel macch, all you need to know



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    9 Kelli Brownlee said:

    Kelli Brownlee
    Northville, MI

    Im the wife of a musician/graphic designer/sound engineer/MAC specialist; the mother of a toddler boy, and a worship leader/background vocalist/songwriter.

    We’re hoping to move to the Nashville or California area in the next year.

    Love your blog

    Kelli Brownlees last blog post..Labor and Delivery



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    10 Clayton Bell said:

    Tallahassee, FL

    Family Pastor.

    I think I’m responsible for a good 1/4 of your daily traffic… :-P

    @claytonbell

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    11 jason said:

    My name is Jason Salamun and I reside in Rapid City, SD where we’re planting a new church.

    And Chris Baker- I met and married my bride in Colorado Springs. Beautiful.

    jasons last blog post..Why I Blog



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    12 Dave Carrol said:

    Hello… my name is Dave Carrol
    I’m from Brantford Ontario Canada.

    I’m a leader in a church plant in downtown brantford… I’m also a radio writer, speaker and a comedian.

    I also have a huge over-sized novelty right ear. It’s quite breath-taking!

    Dave Carrols last blog post..I spent my Father’s Day with Tiger Woods



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    13 transitionpete said:

    pete kim
    northern va (~40min W of DC)

    married 8yrs, have a 4yr old daughter, currently awaiting referral to adopt — hopefully by summer’s end!

    i’m a tek riterer for a vid.conf. company, volunteer w/ church as worship lead, multimedia dude and small grp lead.

    transitionpetes last blog post..hack



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    14 Brad Ruggles said:

    @Dale – Hey, I know you!

    @Rick – Ok, you just went up about 10 notches on my Cool Meter for quoting Princess Bride

    @Kelli – I’ve seen you around here before too. Oh, if you have to pick, move to Nashvile…way cooler.

    @ClaytonBell – So that’s where all that traffic has been coming from…

    @JasonSalumun – You are the ONLY person I know in South Dakota. Don’t you feel special?

    @DaveCarrol – A Canadian blogger, eh? Guess I won’t hold that against’ you. ;-)

    @transitionpete – I have HUGE respect for anyone who adopts…hat’s off to you.



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    15 Leslie Brooke said:

    Leslie Brooke Sellers
    Brunswick, GA

    I’m a webstore manager who needs a part time job because business is S-L-O-W right now (Thank you economy!) and I also love to dabble in photography.



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    16 Jonathan said:

    Jonathan Cliff
    Lubbock, TX
    @littlepastor

    Jonathans last blog post..10 Years Is A Long Time



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    17 Steve Murphy said:

    Hi, I’m Steve

    Recent transplant to the the South from Phoenix… Day job: Creative Services Director at a church in Greenville, SC.

    I will occasionally break out into a dance like I’m Emilio Estavez in The Breakfast Club, just to make people stare.

    Steve Murphys last blog post..A new friend



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    18 klampert said:

    Joel Klampert
    Rhode ISland

    married almost 11 years. 3 kids and a hot wife!

    Worship leader/director, graphic designer, youth pastor

    first comment…found your blog a few weeks ago.

    klamperts last blog post..This one wrecked me



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    19 Brad Ruggles said:

    @littlepastor – I’ve always loved that name.

    @SteveMurphy – I love sweet dance moves, especially if they’re Estaves moves.

    @klampert – I gotta warn you, it starts out with just one comment. Next thing you know you’re addicted.



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    20 juliepersinger said:

    @Brad: the even more lame part was that I saw you multiple times that Sunday and had every opportunity to say something, LOL! ah well. you’ll just have to come back!

    juliepersingers last blog post..Move Over, Knitters



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    21 Emily said:

    Emily. Manizales, Colombia, but my heart’s in Mississippi with my Momma.

    I’m a teacher in a Spanish speaking country and my Spanish is pretty terrible. There are no biscuits here.

    Emilys last blog post..Ragamuffin Top Challenge 4



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    22 Aaron said:

    Aaron
    Spring, TX (suburb of Houston)

    About Me: Systems Product Manager, rookie blogger, father of 2 (3 on the way)

    Aarons last blog post..A Loving Father



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    23 Abraham Lara said:

    Abraham Lara
    Grandview, WA

    i’m an associate pastor in charge of small groups and media. i also work at a middle school as “para-professional” (basically a teacher’s aide). i like to run, but don’t do it that much, looking to change that this summer though. and i love to write, see my blog http://www.theacousticlife.com or my tweets http://twitter.com/abelara

    i’ve been married for 9.5 years, have SIX daughters (the youngest of which are 3mo old twins). and i’m apple fan. :)



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    24 Jad said:

    Jad
    Nashville, TN (native at that)

    What you need to know about me: I’m an attorney disguised as a person who actually has a soul.

    BTW…in Nashville these stickers read: “Hey Ya’ll, I’m ___________”

    Jads last blog post..Father’s Post



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    25 Tom Lister said:

    Tom Lister
    Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada

    About: Married 11.52 years and have 5 children. Work as a TV Broadcast Tech.



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    26 Brad Ruggles said:

    @Emily – Cool! I’ve got a blog reader in Columbia!

    @Aaron – Systems Product Manager…that sounds like a job title from Office Space.

    @Abraham – SIX Daughters?? Dang, that’s a whole lotta girls in a house with one guy! I’ll pray for you!

    @Jad – Wait a minute, you have a soul?

    @TomLister – 11.52 years…could you be a little more precise?



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    27 trey taylor said:

    Trey Taylor
    Daphne, AL (10 miles from Mobile)

    I’ve got 1 little girl who is coming up on the big 2, and a pretty rad wifey. I’m a creative pastor, coffee addict, and a movie freak.



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    28 Jeff Purcell said:

    Jeff Purcell from Gardendale, AL.
    We belong to Church of the Highlands where Chris Hodges is the Pastor. We have 5 kids.3 are married and we have 2 Grandsons. And I want to work in full-time ministry…..help!



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    29 nate said:

    nate watson
    Toledo, OH

    My house is for sale, I will be jobless in 4 weeks, and my wife and I and our 4 kids will be moving to KC, MO.



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    30 Lisa said:

    ….but I do have a site on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1021105513…and I go to Cross Point Community Church, and I found you through Pete’s blog, and…blah, blah, blah! (Came up for air!) So, now what questions to have you have for me? And…it this song’s not about me, then I’m mad. Oh well, there was a song about me: “I’m not Lisa, my name is Julie”….or Judy….or somethin’ like that! HEHEHEHEHEHE! Nice to meet you Brad!

    Lisa



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    31 Coni Andress said:

    Coni Andress
    Wilmington, NC
    married to Special Ed since 1982.
    3 daughters between us.
    6 grandchildren between us.
    member of the Rock of Wilmington
    sing with the worship team
    Jesus radically changed my life 27 years ago.
    work as a hair stylist in the film industry.
    Best job in the world

    Coni Andresss last blog post..movie magic



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    32 pollyh said:

    Polly Hansen
    Elliston, Virginia (about 5 minutes from Virginia Tech)

    I am me. I have a Ph.D. in Health Care Administration, I am a 2nd year law student and I work full time in litigation law.

    About to embrak on a new journey in life.

    pollyhs last blog post..My sister rebuttals!



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    33 Milan Ford said:

    Milan Ford
    Conyers, GA

    ministry leader (and survivor).
    lover of red vines.



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    34 Jeremy Davidson said:

    Jeremy Davidson
    Broken Arrow, OK

    Media/Marketing Director for http://www.ArrowHeights.org.



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    35 CJ Mills said:

    CJ Mills
    Roanoke, IN

    If I could be any object, I would want to be a frisbee – I think it would be cool to cut through the air….

    CJ Millss last blog post..Lazy Sunday – Today’s Sermon Slides



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    36 Brad Ruggles said:

    @treytaylor – Look at all we have in common. I used to be a Creative Pastor, I’m a coffee addict and a movie freak…although I haven’t used the word “rad” since 1989 ;-)

    @JeffPurcell – That’s a great church! It’s on my list of churches to visit soon.

    @NateWatson – Oh man, I know where you’re at. I really do. Lisa and I will be praying for you guys.

    @LisaSyler – Wow, you remind me of Hammy the squirrel from Over The Hedge! :-)

    @ConiAndress – You take the prize for coolest job! So tell me, who are some of the coolest celebrities you’ve met/styled?

    @pollyh – And you probably win the “most educated” award!

    @milanFord – Lover of red “vines” or “wines?”

    @JeremyDavidson – Another marketing guy. Whoohoo!

    @CJMills – *poof* Wish granted! You are now a frisbee.



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    37 GregQualls’ said:

    Greg Qualls
    Albuquerque NM

    I’m a new father as of June 5th to a boy (Asa Jackson). I love Jesus, my wife, my son, and beer. I love other things…but those are the things I blog about the most. :)



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    38 Danny Eiler said:

    Danny Eiler
    Chattanooga, TN (actually, some town outside of it right off the state line, – Ringgold, GA)

    I’m a full-time graphic designer on staff at a company .. but I’m about to make a move to become the YP at a new plant church in my town.



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    39 Matt Singley said:

    Matt Singley
    Los Angeles, CA

    I’m temporarily retired. I’m a recovering executive director for a couple of large churches, now I’m forging my way onto the front lines of the world to share the hope that lies within. Oh, and I’m a beach bum.



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    40 AMOSLANKA said:

    Amos Lanka,
    Hood River, OR

    AMOSLANKAs last blog post..Happy Fathers Day



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    41 givemejesus said:

    Rick Elliott
    Hillsboro, OR.

    Married 17 years to the girl of my dreams, 3 kids, currently an at-home Dad trying to re-enter the workforce, involved in the Celebrate Recovery ministry at Our Place Christian Church.

    givemejesuss last blog post..The Faith of aChild



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    42 Molly said:

    Molly
    (near) Louisville, KY

    I am not even sure how I got you on my RSS but I LOVE the wallpapers!

    I am in real estate marketing.

    (and glad to be here!)



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    43 Brad Ruggles said:

    @GregQualls – my beer buddy! Actually, I’ve never had a beer with him but he’s tops on my list of guys I’d like to have a beer with…check out his blog at http://thebeerean.com

    @DannyEiler – What is it about Youth Pastors who are also Graphic Designers? :-)

    @MattSingley – I wish I could be a beach bum but there aren’t many beaches in Indiana.

    @AmosLanko – Welcome!

    @givemejesus – An at-home dad…hat’s off to you!

    @Molly – Glad you love the wallpapers! Enjoy them now before the price goes up to $9.99 (just kidding) :-)



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    44 Terrace Crawford said:

    Terrace Crawford
    Norfolk | Va Beach, VA

    Little about me: I’m a minister of students, itinerant speaker, avid-blogger, event planner and amateur graphic designer.

    Terrace Crawfords last blog post..Heart Monitor



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    45 Becca Clark said:

    Hi Brad,

    I’m Becca Clark, and I live just outside Albany NY, where I serve as a pastor in a smallish United Methodist Church. I’m very new to your blog, but enjoying it!

    Becca Clarks last blog post..Hot off the Press



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    46 Nikki said:

    I’m Nicole Gallagher from San Diego CA
    Need to know: Housewife and Mama, tea merchant and connoisseur. I like to eat really good green apples.



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    47 brent(inWorship) said:

    Brent (inWorship)
    Medford, Oregon

    I like chesses, long walks on the beach and a fresh haircut…

    brent(inWorship)s last blog post..I’ve Got A Hot Date



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    48 Bronnie said:

    Hey! I’m Bronnie
    Auckland, New Zealand.

    I love books, wine, travel & anything that ensures a good time!
    Finishing my 3rd year of my accounting degree then off to England!



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    49 Brad Ruggles said:

    @Terrace – 10 points for using the word “itinerant” in a sentence. :-)

    @Nikki – Tea Merchant and Connoisseur? Sounds mysterious! Got any good tea recommendations for me?

    @inWorship – I’m not sure whether you meant to say “I like cheese” or “I like chess“. Either way, you’re cool by me…I like cheese and chess.

    @Bronnie – Sweet I have a kiwi subscriber! One of my good friends lives in New Zealand. Wanna know something? I sometimes secretly wish I had a kiwi accent.



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    50 ScottMocha said:

    Hey there Brad!

    My name is Scott Mocha, and I currently live in Tulsa, Ok.

    What’s to know about me? I was once a professional nightclub DJ, remixer and producer of dance music. A lot has happened since then, but not many people know that was my life before Christ. Now, I am preparing to move overseas to work in the ministry full-time in the heart of Paris. That should be a TRIP!

    ScottMochas last blog post..Andrew and Alyse



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    51 Fred McKinnon said:

    Hey Brad,
    Crazy, I did the same sort of post this weekend on my blog, too!

    Name: Fred McKinnon
    Location: St. Simons Island, Georgia

    Worship Director for St. Simons Community Church
    Founder of: TheWorshipCommunity.Com

    For the Kingdom,
    fred

    Fred McKinnons last blog post..Father’s Day



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    52 ryan guard said:

    What’s up Brad!

    Ryan Guard

    moving to Santa Ana this week to be a high school pastor at Calvary Church of Santa Ana!

    ryan guards last blog post..bella



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    53 Brook said:

    Brook Sarver
    rural Wabash, Indiana

    Director of Children’s Ministry disguised as a musician, photographer, husband, tech geek, tinkerer…

    Moving to Thailand in a year-year and a half…

    Brooks last blog post..meet me…the lazy photographer



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    54 Bill Power said:

    What’s up, Brad!

    Bill Powers last blog post..Happy Father’s Day



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    55 Bill Power said:

    Oops. Let’s try this again.

    Bill Power
    Nashville, TN
    General Manager of Zambooie.com.
    Fan of Brad’s wallpapers.

    Bill Powers last blog post..Happy Father’s Day



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    56 Adam said:

    Adam Owens
    Pottstown, PA
    2 kids Madi is 3 and Gavin just turned 2 (6/14)
    Oh and I enjoy a good cup of coffee

    Adams last blog post..Father’s Day…



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    57 Kelly said:

    Kelly Gubser
    Muscatine, Iowa



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    58 CJ Mills said:

    I can’t get the Eminem song out of my head now…

    “Hi, my name is…Hi, my name is…Hi, my name is Slim Shady”

    Thanks for that……

    CJ Millss last blog post..Quick Asher Update – Coming Home?



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    59 Jay Sellers said:

    Jay Sellers

    Brunswick, GA

    Nobody Famous

    Jay Sellerss last blog post..How was your day?



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    60 Patty said:

    Patty from Portland, OR.

    Married 12 years, office manager/legal assistant. My husband works in video productions and computer consulting (primarily Mac’s – really the only true computer!) He’s the super creative type, while I’m the neat freak. ;-)

    Love your blog and the honesty in which you write.



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    61 Brandee said:

    WHO: Brandee Howell… the oldest of three girls who constantly strives to be the woman my father raised me to be.

    WHERE: a little blue house on 1.75 acres in Chesaning, Michigan… smack-dab in the middle of corn fields!

    10 FACTS:
    1. I have worked in the real estate industry for over eight years.
    2. I have two cats that measure in at a combined weight of 51 pounds (they’re not fat, just big boned).
    3. I am terrified of latex balloons.
    4. I love coffee and espresso.
    5. I actually had a rouge hot air balloon land in my front yard. I was convinced the mother-ship was here to get me, considering my dislike for balloons.
    5. I live for cheese – whether you eat it or laugh at it.
    7. I own all nine seasons of Little House on the Prairie on DVD.
    8. I am convinced I truly have the best friends in the world.
    9. I make awesome cheesecakes.
    10. I attend the Owosso Free Methodist Church where I’ve met some of the coolest people in Shiawassee County.



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    62 Brad Ruggles said:

    @ScottMocha – Wow, you’re so famous they named a Coffee flavor after you!

    @FredMcKinnon – Great minds think alike.

    @RyanGuard – What’s up with you? Youth Pastors are tops in my book

    @BrookSarver – Wow, master of disguise! Trip to Thailand sounds exciting…can’t wait to read your blog when you’re there.

    @iAmBillPower – I’m glad you’re a fan of my wallpapers. I’m a fan of Zambooie.com. So when do I start getting some swag? ;-)

    @AdamAndKaren – With two kids under 3, you’ll NEED a good cup of coffee

    @KellyGubser – Well said.

    @CJMills – Leave it to someone like you to see a name tag and think of an Eminem song :-)

    @JaySellers – I’ve heard of you…so you must be famous!

    @PattyLundy – Thank you. I love that you live in Portland, OR. That’s such a cool city.

    @Brandee – I’ve known you, what, 10 years? And I didn’t know HALF of those things about you!



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    63 Adrian said:

    Adrian
    Ft. Wayne, IN



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    64 Stephanie said:

    Stephanie
    Jefferson, GA



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    65 Pete Wilson said:

    Pete Wilson
    Nashville, TN

    You need to know: I have a man crush on Brad!

    Pete Wilsons last blog post..Continue The Conversation (SYNC-Part 3)



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    66 Crystal Renaud said:

    Crystal Renaud
    Shawnee, KS

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    67 Leah Woodkirk said:

    Fairfield, Texas



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    68 Brad Ruggles said:

    @Adrian, Stephanie, Crystal, Leah – Dang, a little long-winded there!

    @PWilson – Back at ya man! But I don’t care what you say, I’m still not going to lay out under the stars with you!



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    69 CJ Mills said:

    @Pete – you need to be careful making “mancrush” comments after the comment Brad linked above….yikes….haha

    CJ Millss last blog post..Quick Asher Update – Coming Home?



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    70 darla said:

    Hi! Darla Frantz
    Mount Joy Pennslyvania

    A wife to an awesome musician, and my best friend.
    We share ministry with Outreach to our unchurched community, as well as our church community.

    My Hubs

    darlas last blog post..The Biggest Lie



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    71 darla said:

    dang! I don’t know why that submitted..I am not done! hahaha
    My Hubs plays in a band seperately from praise and worship in our church.

    I am acttive with womens ministries, lead bible studie…but mostly justa wife and mother. (three kids that are a great gift from GOD)
    okay now I am done. loving your blog!

    darlas last blog post..The Biggest Lie



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    72 Nick said:

    Nick Carnes
    Evans, GA
    (Community outside of Augusta GA, home of the Masters Golf Tournament)

    I am 27 years old, I have a beautiful and wonderful wife (Nicki), 2 sons (Gavin & Tristan), and a daughter on the way (Hailey). I have spent most of my ministry career in student ministry, but am currently serving at a church plant and working an outside job to pay the bills. I am a Purpose Driven Youth Ministry state mentor for Georgia. I love Jesus and want to make his name famous wherever I go.



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    73 DEb said:

    DEb Surdyke

    I am 46, married, one 15 year old girl, one 18 year old bonus-son…

    I’d like to have a cheesecake makin’ showdown w/you!!

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    74 DEb said:

    Oops…sorry, I forgot

    Nashville, TN (Pastor Pete’s church)

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    75 Lizia said:

    Lízia Oliveira,

    Natal, Brazil,22 years, engaged and preparing to move out to Boston MA to marry the most wonderful man ever! =D

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    76 JudiFree said:

    Judith Thomas
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    77 Jenni Catron said:

    Jenni Catron
    Nashville, TN

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    78 spatulahandle said:

    Melanie Blystra-Patience
    Bosque Farms, New Mexico(about 25 miles south of Albuquerque)

    You posted a comment on my page a few days ago about the wedding announcements that I made….Thank you! I started making cards as a stress release when my dad was sick with cancer. I am married and have 3 children. The kids like to make cards with me.

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    79 Tyler said:

    Tyler Braun

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    80 brainteaser said:

    Sherma
    Philippines

    I am my boyfriend’s girl! ;-)

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    81 Mandy said:

    Mandy Conforth
    Granger Indiana

    I used to live in Cottage Grove OR, but moved to Indiana 2 years ago. I attend Granger Community Church w/ my hubs & 3 daughters ages almost 9, 5 & 2.5. And at the risk of being ridiculed…..I LOVE any music by Prince.

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    82 Mud Puppy said:

    Russell Hawkins
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    83 Brian said:

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    84 5th Street said:

    Brian Alexander

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    One of the hundreds of Cross Point Bloggers

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    85 bill said:

    Bill Asher
    St. Louis, Missouri



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    86 Andy said:

    Andy Vaught

    Huntington, IN

    What you need to know about me: I’m a middle school youth director at the church CJ & Andrea attend. I stumbled upon your blog after seeing your interactions with with CJ @ his site. I also graduated from college with Brook Sarver.

    This “hello my name is” series is one of your many great ideas. Keep the good stuff comin, Brad.



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    87 Travis Hogle said:

    Hey, My name is Travis Hogle and I am from Fort Wayne, Indiana. I am married to Cindy and have three children. Danielle, Kaleb, and Mikayla.



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    88 Lisa said:

    Lisa Reid
    Suburb of Austin, TX

    I go to Gateway Church (not affiliated with the one in Dallas), where I was one of the 30 or so people present prior to the launch 10 years ago.

    First visit to your blog — I read a comment on BooMama’s blog by someone who was praising your blog layout and style, saying it fit your personality perfectly. So of course I had to come check it out! I think I like it, so you haven’t managed to scare me off juuuust yet…

    Lisas last blog post..It’s Like Kindergarten, Only More So



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    89 Jon said:

    Jon Sampson
    Pasadena, CA

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    90 Angie Washington (aka: @ngie) said:

    I live in Cochabamba, Bolivia (South America). My husband and I have been missionaries since 2001.

    You left a comment on my blogger blog a while back. I have been waiting to leave this info until today because I was in the process of upgrading.

    Your site is awesome!



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    91 John Darnell said:

    Hey Brad…

    John Darnell
    Jacksonville, FL

    I started visiting just before you began your relocation trip… Saw that you were headed to our neck of the woods.

    Enjoyed the tune you sent me…

    I serve on staff with a multi-site ministry based in Jville. I have a lovely bride, Stacy, and two kids. I love LOST and recently started working out again.

    How’s that for info??

    John Darnells last blog post..Vatican takes stand against new Dan Brown movie…



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    92 Nate said:

    Who: Nate Scott
    Where: Ashburn, VA
    What: Working to be debt free
    Everything else: natedavidscott.com
    Twitter: natedavidscott



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    93 Adam Garland said:

    My name is Adam Garland, I live in Fort Wayne, IN. I’m a passionate individual living by the spirit looking for beauty in a broken world.

    Adam Garlands last blog post..



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    94 Nikki said:

    Hi, my name is Nikki Sebren and I live in Grayson, GA. I am a mother to two wonderful children, I am married to a youth pastor for 10.5 years whom I love dearly, and I am a pediatric hematology/oncology nurse at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. I love Jesus Christ with all my heart and soul :) !!

    Nikkis last blog post..Dance Party #6 – Kung Fu Fighting



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    95 Lallee said:

    Lallee from Florida

    I started reading your blog (delightul!) last week via BooMama. I’m an empty nester, mother of three grown boys about your age, and I enjoy teaching womens Bible study…and blogging.

    Lallees last blog post..Kitty Gone Bad



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    96 Juli Jarvis said:

    Juli Jarvis
    Buffalo, Wyoming
    Mother of three — a Music Composer, a Commercial Pilot, and an Aerospace Engineering Student
    Compassion International Advocate
    School Piano Accompanist
    Free Lance Writer

    Juli Jarvis’s last blog post..Video of a Child Getting Sponsored! Woohoo!



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    97 Gunnar Mattiasson said:

    I’m Gunnar Mattiasson, a 35-year old guy from Stockholm, Sweden. I’m passionate about creativity, idea management, good food, design, travel and my family.

    Great reading your blog. Love the new layout.



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    98 Sean Sid said:

    Hey. My name is Sean Sid. I live in Southern California. I am a high schooler and a PK (pastor’s kid).

    love the new layout.

    Sean Sid’s last blog post..Mashable Open Web Awards!



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    99 Cherith said:

    Cherith Carpenter
    Fort Wayne, IN

    You need to know: I grow up in church, could have been born in church! I was homeschooled and I LOVED IT! haha… have an amazing family. And a God driven Husband named BJ. He inspires me to be better. And NO kids.. not yet any ways… I’m waiting for that day :) Oh and I sing and dance.. on a regular basis! the end

    Cherith’s last blog post..Coming to a blog near you



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    100 Rachel said:

    Rachel Rowell
    Wilmington, North Carolina

    Stay at home mom / private music instructor & singer/songwriter

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    101 evan courtney said:

    evan courtney
    mattoon, illinois
    family life pastor, bigfoot seeker, guitar hero thrasher

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    102 Ariah Fine said:

    Ariah Fine

    North Minneapolis, Happy to have found this great site.
    (I think I’m going to steal this idea.

    Ariah Fine’s last blog post..Youtubesday: Camilo, Louis CK, and Dancing Honey Bees



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    103 Kelli said:

    Kelli Brownlee
    Michigan

    worship leader, youth mentor, singer/songwriter, wife, mommy

    Kelli’s last blog post..Think…….



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    104 Ryan Detzel said:

    Ryan Detzel aka DetzelPretzel aka Reverb

    Pastor @ Vineyard Westside Church in Cincinnati OH

    Blog: http://www.thisisreverb.com
    http://www.thepioneerwoman.com/cooking

    Tweet: @detzelpretzel

    I am awesomely humble.

    Ryan Detzel’s last blog post..Jack and Lucy…



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    105 alece said:

    alece
    south africa

    living a gritty and glorious life as a wife, missionary, and blogger.

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    106 Ainura said:

    I want live in Europe



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    107 Dustin said:

    1. Dustin Petersen
    2. Eagle River, AK

    I’m a 20 year old college student and worship leader living and serving in Eagle River, Alaska.

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    108 Bajanpoet said:

    Man, I’ve never read through this many comments in a while :D ok here goes

    Who: Robert Gibson
    Where: Barbados, West Indies (Caribbean, ppl!)

    I’m 30 yrs old with a wife and 2 little precious gems – my boys: 4 years old and 19 mths, respectively. I’m into deliverance and prophetic ministry, and help lead a house church of about 10 young people so far :) (and before anyone asks, ‘Bajan’ is colloquial for ‘Barbadian’ – that’s the name we call ourselves in the Caribbean region!) Ok? Cool :)

    Bajanpoet’s last blog post..OMG – Penguin Friskiness!



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    109 Dan [djByron] said:

    1. Dan Byron / @djByron
    2. Just north of Albany, NY

    Loving life as a husband, dad, christian, web developer & musician!

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    110 Mus_ said:

    hai, this is the first time i open your blog. And I love your posts.
    You make your blog works for people. I love the idea about ‘50000shoes’. Nice Idea!

    My name is Mus, Blogger from Indonesia.

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    111 Matthew said:

    My name is Matt Oldweiler
    I live in Westminster, CO

    What you need to know about me: I love my wife. I love my kids. I love my life.



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    112 Juan Chaparro said:

    Im Juan Chaparro
    I’m entrepreneur, love to think, create and live for the Lord Jesus Christ.

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    113 Linny Best said:

    Hello, my name is Linny Best.

    I reside in Ponca City, in rural Okie-homa.



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    114 Crumbs on my Floor said:

    Hello,

    My name is *Crumbs on my Floor*. My kids eat frozen waffles for supper…oh, sorry, I had a flashback of a support group meeting. :o )

    We live in Indiana also. I’ll know when I come across you in public. You’ll be the guy on the cell phone at the store asking you wife, Do you want the super or extra super…….?

    Take care,
    Amy

    Crumbs on my Floor’s last blog post..Make 2009 just fine!



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    115 samuel said:

    Hello
    My Name is Samuel Nontol
    I live in Lima, Peru

    About me: I am a single, 20 years old, student at bible college.

    samuel’s last blog post..´We’re All Gonna Die – 100 Meters of existence´



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    116 Justin Clupper said:

    Hey! I’m Justin, live in Fort Wayne, IN…manage two blogs (1 about Media and our place in it…mediamusings.blogspot.com & 1 about my hidden passion for food…amanandhiskitchen.blogspot.com)

    Been reading your blog for the last week or two and have really enjoyed it! I’m actually buying a copy of the Mad Church Disease book for a Children’s pastor friend of mine.

    Thanks for keepin the faith!



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    117 Damilola Oluwatoyinbo said:

    My name is Damilola Oluwatoyinbo.
    You can call me Dami.
    I live in Lagos, Nigeria.

    I am a speaker,social enterpreneur and spiritual shepherd.

    I just released my first book titled “JUST DO IT!”
    It feels great to be here.

    Damilola Oluwatoyinbo’s last blog post..The Testimonies Are Pouring In!



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    118 Adam Tarwacki said:

    Name: Adam Tarwacki
    Where: South Bend, IN

    Photographer, always looking up to designers.

    by the way, did you know that the birds the word?

    Adam Tarwacki’s last blog post..Senior Photos



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    119 Brunettekoala said:

    oooh, I never did this.

    Hi!

    Name: Laura Anne ****** (BrunetteKoala)
    From: Edinburgh, Scotland

    What you need to know about me: I’m a youth worker, singer and I help run a pregnancy crisis centre charity.

    And I don’t particularly like Bagpipes (what a traitor I am to my country).

    Brunettekoala’s last blog post..Apologies



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    120 Jason Kovacs said:

    Name: Jason Kovacs
    From: Charlotte, NC (originally from Vancouver, Canada, eh)

    I love Christ. His church. My wife. My four kids.

    Director of Ministry Development @ http://www.abbafund.org // Helping Christian families adopt by providing financial assistance and helps churches start adoption funds.

    Jason Kovacs’s last blog post..Welcome, Ugandan Style!



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    121 Jim said:

    Well… it is about time I click on that name tag to see what it was about…

    My name is Jim Black.
    I live in High Point, North Carolina.

    What you need to know about me:
    Being a Software Engineer pays my bills. I really enjoy being a photographer [http://CaptureThisPhoto.com] but my 3 wonderful kids have been keeping me plenty busy. I can’t end this post without mentioning my exceptional and beautiful bride Kim.

    Jim’s last blog post..Roy Tanck’s Flickr/Picasa Widget



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    122 Bendy said:

    Not sure if anyone is still following the responses here, but anyway here goes:
    my name is Ben, I live in St George, Queensland, Australia….
    I have just started reading blogs and your blog is one of the few that I have bookmarked for easy access… it is great.
    About Me: I am working in a grocery store part-time, studying uni externally and renovating a house, and in my spare time (ha ha – who has spare time these days) I manage to squeeze in a little bit of web design and also hae done business cards for local businesses



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    123 Paul C said:

    Hi Brad,

    I’m Paul, from Ireland… and I love checking out your blog… you’re famous ‘Tale of two tampons’ is one I love to share with friends…

    about me: I work part time for a bank and part time for a newly established church on the east coast of Ireland in a wee little seaside town… :)

    keep up the inspiring work…

    Paul C’s last blog post..Easter by Bono



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    124 Nathan Duvall said:

    Nathan Duvall
    Taylors, SC

    Hey Brad, just stumbled on your site here and loving it so far. I’m from SC and volunteer at a small local church here in Greenville (LifePointSC.org). Fairly new to the design world, learning as I go and taking in inspiration wherever I can. I’m 29, married and a father to my baby boy (4 1/2 months). Looking forward to getting to know you via your posts. Take care.



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    125 Dave Sandell said:

    Dave Sandell
    Chicago, IL

    Loving your blog, Brad. Thanks for checking mine out!



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    126 Stephen Bateman said:

    Hey I’m Stephen Bateman,
    Charleston, SC.

    Your design looks great…I look forward to seeing what you’ve got on the blog.

    Stephen Bateman’s last blog post..My blog needs to rest.



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    127 Gary Hill said:

    Your blog looks interesting. I’m looking to reading it over the next few weeks. There’s so much out there for us to read I want to make sure I get the most relevant for me.

    Thanks



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    128 Gary Hill said:

    Sorry. I should have read before sending a message.

    Information about me: I am pastor of Crosspoint Free Will Baptist Church in Allen Park, MI. My wife and I have two children and two grand-children.

    I host a daily internet radio program on our website (www.crosspointfwb.org). Most of it is taped so I can do my pastoral work (which I love by the way).



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    129 Mustamar Natsir said:

    Hi, Brad..
    I’m from Indonesia.

    You have a great blog!



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    130 Dank said:

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