tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693617853908508572.post5611744142781913109..comments2023-10-22T06:42:51.797-04:00Comments on Students of Jesus: Matters Too Wonderful for MeRay Hollenbachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08035600094853593399noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693617853908508572.post-23556195750649734172011-07-05T21:16:51.582-04:002011-07-05T21:16:51.582-04:00Super interesting thoughts, Ray. This is beautiful...Super interesting thoughts, Ray. This is beautifully put, and so true of me, too:<br><br>"I would much rather pontificate on the issues facing Christendom across the continent than listen to the still small voice addressing the secrets of my heart."<br><br>There's no doubt about it—it's much harder to know how to share and respond to those secrets of the heart. So scary and risky! But I hope you know that those still, small inner voices grow a bit in volume and activity when stirred by blogs like yours, even if the comments don't point to what's going on inside.Kristin T. (@kt_writes)http://www.halfwaytonormal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693617853908508572.post-53289811930350477792011-07-05T21:16:51.177-04:002011-07-05T21:16:51.177-04:00Greetings all:Steve: Remember C.S. Lewis' quot...Greetings all:<br><br>Steve: Remember C.S. Lewis' quote that we have never met a mere mortal, rather each of us is advancing toward an eternal destiny, either glorious or hideous. We are, in part, of our own making.<br><br>Adrienne: Your life is an inspiration, you've come so far for your few years on the planet. (Ah, youth!)<br><br>Samwise: Yes, you got me--I did, in fact, pitifully plead for comments last time out. But still, that's been my experience overall. And yes, God save us from celebrities (and Celebrity).<br><br>Kristin: Thanks for your encouraging words. Let's both determine to live where it's "scary and risky."Ray Hollenbachhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08035600094853593399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693617853908508572.post-64535817592540824942010-05-21T09:22:05.392-04:002010-05-21T09:22:05.392-04:00Greetings all:
Steve: Remember C.S. Lewis' qu...Greetings all:<br /><br />Steve: Remember C.S. Lewis' quote that we have never met a mere mortal, rather each of us is advancing toward an eternal destiny, either glorious or hideous. We are, in part, of our own making.<br /><br />Adrienne: Your life is an inspiration, you've come so far for your few years on the planet. (Ah, youth!)<br /><br />Samwise: Yes, you got me--I did, in fact, pitifully plead for comments last time out. But still, that's been my experience overall. And yes, God save us from celebrities (and Celebrity).<br /><br />Kristin: Thanks for your encouraging words. Let's both determine to live where it's "scary and risky."Ray Hollenbachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08035600094853593399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693617853908508572.post-79011884309686867802010-05-21T02:08:25.799-04:002010-05-21T02:08:25.799-04:00Super interesting thoughts, Ray. This is beautiful...Super interesting thoughts, Ray. This is beautifully put, and so true of me, too:<br /><br />"I would much rather pontificate on the issues facing Christendom across the continent than listen to the still small voice addressing the secrets of my heart."<br /><br />There's no doubt about it—it's much harder to know how to share and respond to those secrets of the heart. So scary and risky! But I hope you know that those still, small inner voices grow a bit in volume and activity when stirred by blogs like yours, even if the comments don't point to what's going on inside.Kristin T. (@kt_writes)http://www.halfwaytonormal.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693617853908508572.post-49734397590866241212010-05-20T19:31:15.726-04:002010-05-20T19:31:15.726-04:00You are right Ray, it is easier (an probably more ...You are right Ray, it is easier (an probably more interesting) to discuss birds eye view stuff than private struggles. But allow me to tease a little - if I were analyzing this like a scientist (wink), I would have to point out that in one instance you asked for comments and in another you did not ; )<br /><br />The best experiments are identical in every way save one variable - the point of interest. As to celebrities...well, God help us all.<br /><br />For the record, I do not think God is impressed with science anymore than he is art or intelligence.<br /><br />I love your blog!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06855350362736563633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693617853908508572.post-31909441206113641292010-05-20T13:24:44.737-04:002010-05-20T13:24:44.737-04:00So true, Ray. We want to hear the mighty voice of ...So true, Ray. We want to hear the mighty voice of God for our big decisions, and see Him bless our ministries and plans, but it's so hard to just stop and say, "Lord, what's Your take on this? What are You saying now?" and even then, it's too easy to have an agenda. We think, "ok, I'll feel guilty going through with this thing without God's stamp of approval, so I'll pray until I get it." But what kind of relationship is that, to just go to Him with your ideas and plans, to get a stamp of approval? Sounds like a office worker with a disinterested boss.<br />We get to experience so much more life when we meet Him and communicate with Him daily, in the small moments of our lives.<br />That's how I want my life to look, and I'm working toward it, though it's not always easy.Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07824319155203679243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5693617853908508572.post-87728871201649236832010-05-20T12:55:32.392-04:002010-05-20T12:55:32.392-04:00"he knows that spiritual formation happens ea..."he knows that spiritual formation happens each day"<br /><br />amen and again i say amen!steven hamiltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08217945229037259663noreply@blogger.com