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Comment on Unforced Writing by Tom S.

Tom S. — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 13:14:34 +0000

I completely agree, over the past couple of months I have been out with shoulder surgery, and other unhappy things in my life. I was blogging before the holidays and on a regular basis. Only because I felt like it. I suddenly stopped.

Only over the past week have I felt the NEED to write again. I know this was Gods will because I have had a distant friend contact me, telling me he was searching, I talked briefly and sent him to my blog.

This morning I get a message. “Tom, Thank you, You have really opened my eyes to the Lord.” I can only hope and pray that next he opens his heart.

Don’t force it, don’t write because you want to, write because Gods speaks through you and wants you to take notes.

In Him

Comment on Unforced Writing by Spence

Spence — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 03:54:49 +0000

I go through phases like that more often than not. I’m impressed with your volume of output. I have the opposite problem: I rarely feel compelled to write.

I think you’re right not to force it. I make myself write something in my journal every day, otherwise I’ll put it away and not look at it. But on days when I’m not “feeling it,” it might just be a sentence or two. That’s fine; it’s just for me, anyway.

I imagine a blog is different. I don’t think I’d want to force posts. I tried it, and you’ll note (or not) that my blog isn’t on the Web anymore. I hated it, mostly because it didn’t feel authentic. It felt like a seventh-grade paper I was writing because I had to. Your blog never reads that way. It reads with all of the intensity and focus I know you put into it. You can’t force that, and I’m glad you’re not going to try to.

Comment on First Step - Week One by Tom S.

Tom S. — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 16:11:45 +0000

All of that and putting a couple of people on the spot!!! LOL Just kidding, First Step is great I am learnin ALOT!!

Comment on Winter Camping by Lynne

Lynne — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 14:16:05 +0000

I love the narrative. It’s fun to put your story and Mark’s story together. You both highlighted different aspects.

Comment on Winter Camping by Eric

Eric — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 05:13:51 +0000

Chris, Great account of the days we had. Thanks again for the idea and invite. Had a wonderful time.

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Comment on Compassion & Justice by Daniel Hoehne

Daniel Hoehne — Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:05:29 +0000

wow…so this is the world of blog….hmmmmm….first time on one. Compassion and Justice, so important. I love the truth in the quote, “if you want peace work for justice” and how will we seek peace of justice without compassion for our brethern? One of the great achievements of every human’s development occurs when empathy is grapsed and incorporated. I think all three work well. I thank God Diana did such a good job at fostering these qualities in our kids when I was in the lost life. Be well bro..hmmmm…..so this is a blog

Comment on Breaking Up by michaeldanner

michaeldanner — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 23:31:49 +0000

heartbreaking…the unfortunate reality is that if kids were betting the odds, even within the church, they wouldn’t get too used to a 2 parent home. It’s hard to convince kids that covenants are forever when so many people break those covenants. Keep being faithful!

Comment on I Am Second by Josh

Josh — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:00:55 +0000

Great link. Thanks for sharing.

Comment on Breaking Up by Tom S.

Tom S. — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:00:29 +0000

It is unfortunate that my children have had to go through that. In my new marriage, divorce is just not an option. The oath I made in front of God was “as long as we both shall live!!”

No gray area there, pretty cut and dried.

Yet one of the kids in the neighborhood took my step son to the side and said to him. “Don’t get too attached, your Mom and him (me) will get a divorce too, that’s just the way it is.”

My step son came home and asked about that statement. We told him that the oath was forever and we were never getting a divorce. He smiled and went on his way.

I still worry that he is not sure. But I do what I can to reassure to him that all is well and will stay that way.