Comments for Windblown Hope http://windblownhope.wordpress.com Damm...here we go again Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:47:06 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Apparently and Question 14 by David Olson http://windblownhope.wordpress.com/2009/10/14/apparently-and-question-14/#comment-642 David Olson Wed, 21 Oct 2009 01:47:06 +0000 http://windblownhope.wordpress.com/?p=513#comment-642 I've experienced this very principle in some of the congregations I've been involved in. The weaker members are indispensable. They support the stronger members who wouldn't be so strong if the other members did not support them. In turn, the stronger members can encourage the weaker members to keep on sacrificing. This kind of sacrifice is very biblical and loving and all of that. It brings tears to my eyes to see that the strength of some creates a holy position for others. I can only hope and pray that I too might find my inner lamb and lay down for the slaughter but my cynicism runs too deep at the moment. I’ve experienced this very principle in some of the congregations I’ve been involved in. The weaker members are indispensable. They support the stronger members who wouldn’t be so strong if the other members did not support them. In turn, the stronger members can encourage the weaker members to keep on sacrificing. This kind of sacrifice is very biblical and loving and all of that. It brings tears to my eyes to see that the strength of some creates a holy position for others. I can only hope and pray that I too might find my inner lamb and lay down for the slaughter but my cynicism runs too deep at the moment.

]]> Comment on Apparently and Question 14 by A. Amos Love http://windblownhope.wordpress.com/2009/10/14/apparently-and-question-14/#comment-641 A. Amos Love Fri, 16 Oct 2009 21:47:27 +0000 http://windblownhope.wordpress.com/?p=513#comment-641 Interesting thoughts. "1Co 12:23 and on those parts of the body that we think less honorable we bestow the greater honor," "1Co 12:24 But God has so composed the body, giving greater honor to the part that lacked it," How many of us believe and act on this. Greater honor to those who "we think" less honorable. That's sounds like quite a challenge to how "we think." Here's a site that might be a help for your friend with cancer. "God's Words of Comfort & Healing" web.me.com/love101 Peace, prayer and blessings for you and your friend Interesting thoughts.

“1Co 12:23
and on those parts of the body that we think less honorable
we bestow the greater honor,”

“1Co 12:24
But God has so composed the body,
giving greater honor to the part that lacked it,”

How many of us believe and act on this.

Greater honor to those who “we think” less honorable.

That’s sounds like quite a challenge to how “we think.”

Here’s a site that might be a help for your friend with cancer.

“God’s Words of Comfort & Healing”

web.me.com/love101

Peace, prayer and blessings for you and your friend

]]> Comment on What do we believe about small? by Rich http://windblownhope.wordpress.com/2009/08/26/what-do-we-believe-about-small/#comment-639 Rich Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:10:52 +0000 http://windblownhope.wordpress.com/?p=510#comment-639 Aren't you thankful that our "selfishness" didn't stop Him from receiving us, come on, for those who lived with the fear of eternal fire and torment, we chose Him vs the rotisserie~ha! To me its the same, shopping, I can be in a big or small store, people are people, and often it is simply me becoming aware of them needing what I need, a knowing I AM LOVED! Also, for some of us "leaving the system" was His doing, at least it was for me, not saying there was no selfishness there, simply knowing there was something so much more out there! Mostly it was discovering I really didn't know who I really was after being gloriously SAVED! Aren’t you thankful that our “selfishness” didn’t stop Him from receiving us, come on, for those who lived with the fear of eternal fire and torment, we chose Him vs the rotisserie~ha!

To me its the same, shopping, I can be in a big or small store, people are people, and often it is simply me becoming aware of them needing what I need, a knowing I AM LOVED!

Also, for some of us “leaving the system” was His doing, at least it was for me, not saying there was no selfishness there, simply knowing there was something so much more out there!
Mostly it was discovering I really didn’t know who I really was after being gloriously SAVED!

]]> Comment on What do we believe about small? by Mark R http://windblownhope.wordpress.com/2009/08/26/what-do-we-believe-about-small/#comment-638 Mark R Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:16:33 +0000 http://windblownhope.wordpress.com/?p=510#comment-638 Let me dwell on these thoughts there is much truth Ambo. Tri Nation winners. Let me dwell on these thoughts there is much truth Ambo.

Tri Nation winners.

]]> Comment on What do we believe about small? by placeofgrace http://windblownhope.wordpress.com/2009/08/26/what-do-we-believe-about-small/#comment-637 placeofgrace Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:51:52 +0000 http://windblownhope.wordpress.com/?p=510#comment-637 Hi Lief :) Okay, I'll continue in English now... I think a lot of people left the big institutions because they lost their individuality in it, they dissapeared as people and even where they were able to contribute to the big institution they rarely got to touching each others spirit. We wanted to connect to people, not to a big building with a huge crowd. That is the story about the church. Shopping on the other hand is something different. It is not really about connecting, it's more about getting what you need and getting out of there (okay, I'm not a "normal" woman in this sense - lucky you!). I prefer to dissapear when shopping, but it actually is easier to quickly find what I need in the small cornershop than in the huge mall. On the other hand, the "huge mall" in our "smallish" town is a place to meet people. We often run into friends we haven't seen in a long time in the mall, only thing is, its on the run - no real time for connecting. It seems to me we only managed to slow down and simplify the "spiritual" part of our lives. The rest is still running along at the same hectic pace. Oh boy, what a question!! Hi Lief :)

Okay, I’ll continue in English now…
I think a lot of people left the big institutions because they lost their individuality in it, they dissapeared as people and even where they were able to contribute to the big institution they rarely got to touching each others spirit. We wanted to connect to people, not to a big building with a huge crowd. That is the story about the church.

Shopping on the other hand is something different. It is not really about connecting, it’s more about getting what you need and getting out of there (okay, I’m not a “normal” woman in this sense – lucky you!). I prefer to dissapear when shopping, but it actually is easier to quickly find what I need in the small cornershop than in the huge mall. On the other hand, the “huge mall” in our “smallish” town is a place to meet people. We often run into friends we haven’t seen in a long time in the mall, only thing is, its on the run – no real time for connecting.

It seems to me we only managed to slow down and simplify the “spiritual” part of our lives. The rest is still running along at the same hectic pace. Oh boy, what a question!!

]]> Comment on What do we believe about small? by abmo http://windblownhope.wordpress.com/2009/08/26/what-do-we-believe-about-small/#comment-636 abmo Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:27:02 +0000 http://windblownhope.wordpress.com/?p=510#comment-636 Hi Rick, yes, there is something more human about it. I'm lucky in the sense that I live in a smallish town. Recently a mall opened and it is wonderful. All the shops and stuff. But a lot of our small businesses are suffering because of it. Some are closing down. I walk past them and it hurts. My thoughts keep on returning that this business was somebody's dreams and if I know the person, well then it's Fred or Mary's dreams that died here. Hi Rick,
yes, there is something more human about it. I’m lucky in the sense that I live in a smallish town. Recently a mall opened and it is wonderful. All the shops and stuff. But a lot of our small businesses are suffering because of it. Some are closing down. I walk past them and it hurts. My thoughts keep on returning that this business was somebody’s dreams and if I know the person, well then it’s Fred or Mary’s dreams that died here.

]]> Comment on What do we believe about small? by Rick http://windblownhope.wordpress.com/2009/08/26/what-do-we-believe-about-small/#comment-635 Rick Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:18:20 +0000 http://windblownhope.wordpress.com/?p=510#comment-635 This brought back memories of my time in Rome earlier this year. We had stayed in the Monti district, an area near the Colloseum filled with small family shops and cafes. I loved being able to see the same faces every day (especially at my favorite Cafe, and Gelato Bar) and they seemed to be appreciative and never in a hurry to get you out the door (in the good sense). Towards the end of the week, I went into get a Gelato, pulled out my wallet before ordering and discovered I was a Euro short. I told the owner I need to get some cash and I'll be back, but he told me 'no, it's ok. You pay me next time." That was certainly something I've rarely heard, especially not before you've even placed your order! It certainly seemed to me like small was better, definitely more human. This brought back memories of my time in Rome earlier this year. We had stayed in the Monti district, an area near the Colloseum filled with small family shops and cafes. I loved being able to see the same faces every day (especially at my favorite Cafe, and Gelato Bar) and they seemed to be appreciative and never in a hurry to get you out the door (in the good sense). Towards the end of the week, I went into get a Gelato, pulled out my wallet before ordering and discovered I was a Euro short. I told the owner I need to get some cash and I’ll be back, but he told me ‘no, it’s ok. You pay me next time.” That was certainly something I’ve rarely heard, especially not before you’ve even placed your order! It certainly seemed to me like small was better, definitely more human.

]]> Comment on What do we believe about small? by abmo http://windblownhope.wordpress.com/2009/08/26/what-do-we-believe-about-small/#comment-634 abmo Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:12:02 +0000 http://windblownhope.wordpress.com/?p=510#comment-634 Hi Barb, you touch on something I hope to blog on one day. I too believe that a lot of leaving tooks place because of selfishness. These days, we usually do stuff, because it "suits" us. That's why I ask the question about the small. If it suited us to leave one system, why did we not leave other systems as well? Christianity always costs. If it doesn't, we are bluffing ourselves. Are we willing to spend a few extra dollars for the small? I think it is time to ask leavers what we really believe. Hi Barb, you touch on something I hope to blog on one day. I too believe that a lot of leaving tooks place because of selfishness. These days, we usually do stuff, because it “suits” us. That’s why I ask the question about the small. If it suited us to leave one system, why did we not leave other systems as well? Christianity always costs. If it doesn’t, we are bluffing ourselves. Are we willing to spend a few extra dollars for the small? I think it is time to ask leavers what we really believe.

]]> Comment on What do we believe about small? by Barb http://windblownhope.wordpress.com/2009/08/26/what-do-we-believe-about-small/#comment-633 Barb Wed, 26 Aug 2009 13:33:31 +0000 http://windblownhope.wordpress.com/?p=510#comment-633 Abmo, I'm convinced that I, at least, left the institution because of my own selfishness. Now I know it was much more than that but your question today kinda pin-pointed it for me. I don't go to the smaller stores because of the fact that I love myself more than I want to love and support them. I would enjoy the smaller stores more, love the interaction with the owners and those who worked there more, loved the sense of community more, but I go to the box stores because the selfishness in my understands that I get to have more money that way (prices cheaper) and have much more of a selection - ergo - my selfishness. Hmmmm....I shall chew on this for a while today. Abmo, I’m convinced that I, at least, left the institution because of my own selfishness. Now I know it was much more than that but your question today kinda pin-pointed it for me. I don’t go to the smaller stores because of the fact that I love myself more than I want to love and support them. I would enjoy the smaller stores more, love the interaction with the owners and those who worked there more, loved the sense of community more, but I go to the box stores because the selfishness in my understands that I get to have more money that way (prices cheaper) and have much more of a selection – ergo – my selfishness. Hmmmm….I shall chew on this for a while today.

]]> Comment on Discipleship on and on and on by randi :) http://windblownhope.wordpress.com/2009/08/22/discipleship-on-and-on-and-on/#comment-631 randi :) Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:19:56 +0000 http://windblownhope.wordpress.com/?p=508#comment-631 good post :) good post :)

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