tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post3875614481106955367..comments2023-08-05T03:22:57.238-07:00Comments on Simple and Deliberate: A Strange Prayer RequestUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-25247599778491951522009-02-11T02:11:00.000-08:002009-02-11T02:11:00.000-08:00Heather, I'm going to listen to that sermon, it s...Heather, I'm going to listen to that sermon, it sounds wonderful. Last Sunday our message was on gratefulness which is what I've been focusing on. You are such an example of rejoicing during the hard times. Have you read HEAVENLY MAN by a Chinese brother with the last name Yun? An account of following Jesus resulting in persecution, torture, jailing, etc. This man is grateful to share in Christ's suffering.<BR/><BR/>Picked out a headstone when David's parents returned to Oregon. I'm glad that's done, but I don't expect I'm going to like his name carved in granite in a graveyard. God is great, despite what I like or want. <BR/><BR/>Ann LOVED your kitchen and was trying to explain the glass tile. I told her you probably had photos on the blog . . . and you did!<BR/><BR/>Sorry this is so long, I would love to call you, but I know you're so busy with your own full plate. I think of you all nearly every day and am praying for you. <BR/><BR/>Suesix2lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00487318714601779112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-39604828820199337742009-02-10T23:32:00.000-08:002009-02-10T23:32:00.000-08:00My husband once preached on trials in a chapel ser...My husband once preached on trials in a chapel service of a Christian High School. After studying James in context with the entire Bible, he became convinced that if we understood God's purpose for trials in our lives, we would pray for them. He purposed for our family to live in one of 3 states: rejoicing in a trial, preparing diligently for the next trial, or coming out of a trial and reflecting upon our growth and new perspective and closeness to God. Although my initial reaction was one of fear, I quickly came to appreciate what he had taught me and I strive to live in one of those 3 states.<BR/><BR/>When he preached to the school, he was politely applauded, etc. Then the principal came on stage and corrected him: "Pastor Dan was not saying that you should actually pray for a trial...." <BR/><BR/>Yes, he was.<BR/><BR/>God tells us in James chapter 1, 1 Corinthians, and 1 and 2 Thessalonians that we are blessed for our trials, they are for our benefit, and we should not instantly pray or try to get out, but rather faithfully go through them.<BR/><BR/>You, then, indeed, are blessed. Not perfect, not finished, but blessed.Carleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15275690940710839637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-17898711604546527312009-02-10T16:41:00.000-08:002009-02-10T16:41:00.000-08:00Hey Heather,We listen to Pastor Mark most of the t...Hey Heather,<BR/><BR/>We listen to Pastor Mark most of the time. The Peter series is very good.<BR/><BR/>I haven't been around much due to the business and I've commented even less, but please know I have been praying for you and the kids and will continue to do so.flowerpothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12717099244134753158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7967120109771786511.post-23747542540480293452009-02-09T22:26:00.000-08:002009-02-09T22:26:00.000-08:00Heather, this is great! We've recently been liste...Heather, this is great! We've recently been listening to some Driscoll. I really appreciate his style of preaching. He seems to have a good balance of being relevant and clear but still worshipping God the way that God has said He should be worshipped.<BR/>Thank you for this post!<BR/><BR/>Oh, and I hope you don't mind, but I linked you in a recent post and gave you a kudo. Thank you again for your testimony!<BR/><BR/>-CristyCristyLynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10410962268582246670noreply@blogger.com