Well, we are committed to making the movie, and we are pinching every penny. We know you’ve already given, and we don’t want you to give more. We just need your help crossing the finish line. Jonathan and Zach, the two guys who created the Save Blue Like Jazz campaign are coming on part time to keep communication up regarding what happens on set and in post production. And they are doing it for the cost of renting the equipment, basically. They are going to be a major link between the film and those of you who have donated. What that means is  you won’t be in the dark. If you give even a dollar, you’ll be on the mailing list and we will be sending you updates. Most of you who read the blog and follow me on twitter have already donated. And if you didn’t donate, you certainly helped get the word out. So here’s what would really help us: 1. Tweet about the project several times. Provide a link directly to the kickstarter page. Here’s that link: http://tinyurl.com/22orqmq 2. Make the link your facebook status with a reason you gave. Again, here’s the link: http://tinyurl.com/22orqmq 3. Blog [...]

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19Oct, 2010

Outlive Your Life

Feel like doing something exciting? Been looking for an inciting incident to jump start a new story? Last month I picked up Max Lucado’s new book Outlive Your Life and read most of it on the same day. It’s by far the best book I’ve read this year. I liked it so much I gave out 500 copies at the conference we held here in Portland. And I’ve already heard glowing reviews from people who read it on the flight home. Here’s my video review, followed by a little challenge: Outlive Your Life Video from Donald Miller on Vimeo. So, feel like hosting a small, interdenominational group in your home to study Max’ new book? Here’s are some suggestions on making it happen: 1. Give the study a four-week lifespan. Of course, it can go longer than that, and whoever comes could remain friends for life, but the study itself doesn’t need to be permanent. This is will be a fun time to gather with new friends, to learn from each other and get to know each other, and it doesn’t have to be more than that. 2. Make a list of folks to invite. Make sure to include people [...]

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So it’s our last week to raise money for Blue Like Jazz. I wanted to answer some questions about why we are still raising money for the film. If you haven’t given to the project, please help us out. And if you’ve already given, thank you thank you thank you…! You can donate here. And here’s a quick update: Donald Miller, Blue Like Jazz Update from Donald Miller on Vimeo. Blue Like Jazz Update

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I sent out an e-mail blast or two asking for friends to say thanks to you guys, and have been blown away. I don’t get tired of watching them. Two of my favorite musicians, Matthew Perryman Jones and Katie Herzig, along with my old friend, pastor Joshua Harris (absolutely wonderful human being) sent in their quick thanks. And we’ve still got a few more to come….Thanks again everybody! Thank You Videos – Take 3 (Save Blue Like Jazz) from Save Blue Like Jazz on Vimeo. Matthew Perryman Jones, Katie Herzig and Joshua Harris thank you for saving Blue Like Jazz. www.savebluelikejazz.com Matthew Perryman Jones, Katie Herzig and Joshua Harris thank you for saving Blue Like Jazz. www.savebluelikejazz.com $35k to go till we make history. What an amazing story.

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15Oct, 2010

These are some notes taken from a book I’m working on called The Way of a Disciple: If there’s anything obvious about humanity, it’s that people are obsessed with projecting an identity. And it’s true in church, only more annoying. I do it and you do it. To claim we don’t is to claim the fall of man hasn’t affected us. I don’t believe the aim of the devil is to get us to masturbate, as is taught in so many churches, but rather to get us to project a righteous identity. Why would satan want us to project a righteous identity? Because projecting a righteous identity teaches people they will be safe as long as they are righteous which is a lie. They are not safe. Christ is safe and if we are one with Him than we are safe, too. Our own righteousness is nothing. What this means for us is that God, at heavens gate, is not going to look around to ask your church friends wether or not He should let you in. Religious leadership may want you to believe this, because, for the worse, they want to have control over you, and perhaps for the [...]

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