tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8052617420117689150.post8671670470773600894..comments2023-06-12T07:59:07.878-06:00Comments on The Journey: Image Bearers (Part 3)Tracy P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/07750283241399825265noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8052617420117689150.post-29790390123419490402012-12-04T09:46:43.688-06:002012-12-04T09:46:43.688-06:00Tracy, you are a woman of wisdom. I have loved th...Tracy, you are a woman of wisdom. I have loved the deep truth you have presented in this, your image bearers, series. I can't help but think that this is the kind of wisdom God had in mind when he penned the words in Titus about "older" (put in quotes, of course!) women teaching what is good to encourage "younger" women ... In a Christian environment that often (sadly) emphasizes good outward appearance/behavior, I can't help but think your words would be a breath of fresh air, an "aha" moment for many. Skellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11021374799688814697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8052617420117689150.post-75363342492880864442012-11-27T16:37:45.205-06:002012-11-27T16:37:45.205-06:00I'm glad you are challenged by this as I am, M...I'm glad you are challenged by this as I am, Marlene. I think that for someone who naturally loves people, maybe is a little extroverted and delights to engage others, it is easy to be put off by those who not only don't welcome, but maybe try to avoid warm fuzzy encounters. My concern through all of this thought process is twofold: First, that we can unintentionally give kids the message that "winsome" people are more godly and of greater value, and second, that we can also miss the vast richness of the gifts God has given to the body of Christ through those who are perhaps more analytic or principled or determined (among many possibilities) than they are winsome.Tracy P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07750283241399825265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8052617420117689150.post-91493545638668762732012-11-27T11:55:34.033-06:002012-11-27T11:55:34.033-06:00Wow Tracy - there are a couple of things here that...Wow Tracy - there are a couple of things here that just slapped me in the face. The first was when you said Jesus didn't change himself to be what someone else wanted Him to be. Oh. My. Goodness. I never, ever thought about it that way. Let's just say I'll be processing that for a while. :) The other was that we each have a unique way of knowing Him. Well, I'll be darned...you mean, you don't know Him the same way I do? But of course you should so let me change you! :) Much to ponder here girlfriend - thank you. blessings, marleneStitchinByTheLakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04501479854150315011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8052617420117689150.post-45071229632580113262012-11-24T23:17:13.030-06:002012-11-24T23:17:13.030-06:00It does, Cathy. In that order.
Jesus replied: “...It does, Cathy. In that order. <br /><br />Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”Tracy P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07750283241399825265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8052617420117689150.post-71352878769657665232012-11-24T20:43:03.153-06:002012-11-24T20:43:03.153-06:00It always boils down to Matt 22:37-40
Cathy Benton...It always boils down to Matt 22:37-40<br />Cathy BentonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com