“That’s just the Carnival Barkers.”
Scott Loughrige
We’ve had Carnival Barkers (CB’s) every time we’ve taken a vulnerable and courageous step to join the party. Yep. Every. Time.
According to the Urban Dictionary, a Carnival Barker is “One who hangs out outside a party and warns people not to go in for any reason.”
To join the party (not democrat or republican) that Jesus invited us to, we must expect CB’s at:
The Vision Party
The Mercy Party
The Justice Party
The Transformation Party
The Gratitude and Joy Party!
Some parties require heavy-duty work, others we participate by sipping a cuppa and encouraging those that do the heavy lifting! Whatever our place, we are spurred on when the barkers arrive. It’s a confirmation we’ve accepted an invitation that might advance faith, hope, and love in the world!
“If there are no CB’s, we’ve failed to declare a party and lost our capacity to dream God-sized dreams. Send in the CB’s! ”
Clare Loughrige
(if you’re a person of a certain age, 😂
you’re singing, “send in the clowns, they’re already here.)
What parties are you invited to in 2023? Take some time to dream…
Partying in the New Year!
Scott and Clare
PS Watch for blogs with “Party” stories to encourage and strengthen your dreams.