Comments for Grace Church http://gracelife.com/sermonblog Revolutionary Love Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:27:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.5 Comment on Share by Kendrick Vinar http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/share/#comment-404 Kendrick Vinar Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:32:21 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?page_id=520#comment-404 The revolution is spreading... Loveland, CO is experiencing it as an epidemic. <a href="http://www.enjoymore.net/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/starbucks.png" rel="nofollow"></a> Check out this spot on CNN: <a href="http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/us/2008/11/18/chodak.starbuck.customers.kusa" rel="nofollow">Starbucks Pays It Forward</a>. (there's a 30 sec. commercial to intro) The revolution is spreading… Loveland, CO is experiencing it as an epidemic.

Check out this spot on CNN: Starbucks Pays It Forward. (there’s a 30 sec. commercial to intro)

]]> Comment on Share by Kendrick Vinar http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/share/#comment-403 Kendrick Vinar Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:29:56 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?page_id=520#comment-403 Here's a really cool story from someone who received a revolutionary love card. She passed it on to someone else. Here's her story: Wednesday night the boys and I were at Italian Pizzeria, our regular pizza joint on Wednesdays for some reason. I was ordering our usual and I saw these 2 college aged guys asking Angelo, the owner, several times the total price of a couple of Hoagies, then some other stuff. In all cases, they didn't have enough money (they were counting it out). Of course, I'm sure they make it to every happy hour in town, but food...another matter. I remember college well! I was getting my credit card out and noticed the Pay it Forward card and on a whim, just handed it to Angelo and told him to get the young men whatever they had been trying to order. You should've seen the looks on their faces. It was priceless. They couldn't believe this middle-aged woman with 3 nutty boys was buying their dinner. Then Angelo asked several times, what are you doing, why are you doing that, as if to make sure he heard me correctly. Later he came to my table and said, "you nice lady, you very nice lady" with his heavy accent. They college guys sat down, huddled their heads together as if to figure out what I was doing by getting dinner and kept looking over at us. We had to go back to the counter a couple of times for our pizza and drinks and one of the guys hopped up every time and said, let me get that for you, ma'am, and brought our stuff over. And when they left, he made a point to come over and tell us goodbye and thank you again, ma'am. Anyway, what a blessing you gave me and I'm sure those guys thought it was, if not a blessing, at least very cool. The only thing I said to them is just do the same for someone else and pass the card on. It was a very cool experience. Here’s a really cool story from someone who received a revolutionary love card. She passed it on to someone else. Here’s her story:

Wednesday night the boys and I were at Italian Pizzeria, our regular pizza joint on Wednesdays for some reason. I was ordering our usual and I saw these 2 college aged guys asking Angelo, the owner, several times the total price of a couple of Hoagies, then some other stuff. In all cases, they didn’t have enough money (they were counting it out). Of course, I’m sure they make it to every happy hour in town, but food…another matter. I remember college well!

I was getting my credit card out and noticed the Pay it Forward card and on a whim, just handed it to Angelo and told him to get the young men whatever they had been trying to order. You should’ve seen the looks on their faces. It was priceless. They couldn’t believe this middle-aged woman with 3 nutty boys was buying their dinner. Then Angelo asked several times, what are you doing, why are you doing that, as if to make sure he heard me correctly. Later he came to my table and said, “you nice lady, you very nice lady” with his heavy accent.

They college guys sat down, huddled their heads together as if to figure out what I was doing by getting dinner and kept looking over at us. We had to go back to the counter a couple of times for our pizza and drinks and one of the guys hopped up every time and said, let me get that for you, ma’am, and brought our stuff over. And when they left, he made a point to come over and tell us goodbye and thank you again, ma’am.

Anyway, what a blessing you gave me and I’m sure those guys thought it was, if not a blessing, at least very cool. The only thing I said to them is just do the same for someone else and pass the card on.

It was a very cool experience.

]]> Comment on Share by Kendrick Vinar http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/share/#comment-347 Kendrick Vinar Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:25:53 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?page_id=520#comment-347 We had fun showing revolutionary love to someone who was living in a tent in the woods behind the church. The teenagers seems to come across these campers and word filters back to the office. Last time we had the police trespass campers. So this time, we tried a different approach. We had leftovers from the newcomers lunch. We put together a meal for at least four. We wrote a nice note to "to our camping friend" and put $20 in it. I guess the revolutionary love approach works too. I pray the person was touched with the unconditional love of God. It's also been fun having the radar to turned on to notice people. One waitress was the owner of a new restaurant. She had worked super hard to remodel the place and turn it into a restaurant. I left her a big tip and a revolutionary card. It was fun blessing her in her new endeavor. Small things done with great love will change the world! We had fun showing revolutionary love to someone who was living in a tent in the woods behind the church. The teenagers seems to come across these campers and word filters back to the office. Last time we had the police trespass campers. So this time, we tried a different approach.

We had leftovers from the newcomers lunch. We put together a meal for at least four. We wrote a nice note to “to our camping friend” and put $20 in it. I guess the revolutionary love approach works too. I pray the person was touched with the unconditional love of God.

It’s also been fun having the radar to turned on to notice people. One waitress was the owner of a new restaurant. She had worked super hard to remodel the place and turn it into a restaurant. I left her a big tip and a revolutionary card. It was fun blessing her in her new endeavor.

Small things done with great love will change the world!

]]> Comment on Share by Shery Armstrong http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/share/#comment-345 Shery Armstrong Sun, 09 Nov 2008 23:41:29 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?page_id=520#comment-345 I too went to Steve's seminar and went away open to sharing a blessing w/ the people I came across, but strangely people started noticing and blessing me everywhere I went. First Rocky and I went to Taco Bell and a young girl in line in front of me went and got me a straw and then a napkin and cup lid. Then as I scanned the restaurant for a seat I saw and elderly woman w/ a cane sitting alone at a table. I headed over there thinking I might be able to brighten her day w/ just a bit of conversation and she called to me as I came over that her table was the best in the restaurant because the sun was keeping it warm (it really was cold in there) and would I like to sit there as she was getting up to leave. I was laughing as Rocky came over and sat down because I was thinking that God was giving me a little peek at what day brighteners small gestures can be. You see about 25 years ago in concern about my lack of human contact and ability to evangelize as a stay at home and homeschooling mom I decided to be very intentional in my everyday life and look for ways to bless those I came in contact with. Only very rarely has this included spending any money just because with all the kids there was very little to spend. I'd do things like go to the same checker in the grocery store just so I could build a relationship or go to work out at the same time to see the same people and try to make sure that I showed appreciation for service (including leaving good sized tips). I've called stores and told the management how much someones service has meant to me, etc. A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to pray with a checker at Kroger in the restroom over her health (she is an elderly black woman) and when I asked her if I could pray for her and she said yes I then asked if it would be ok for me to lay a hand on her back where her pain was - her response was priceless. "sweetie I'm not prejudice in the least go ahead and pray". I believe that noticing people and being willing to then do something about what you notice has been life to my soul. The more it has become part of my life (organic if you like) the easier it is and seemingly the more opportunities I get. There was one more unexpected blessing in store for me Saturday. Rachel and I headed to the mall where a checker went out of her way to figure out how to include a purchase I made in a special sale saving me 17.00. I believe that there is no way that we can out bless God - it returns to us one way or another "pressed down and running over". I too went to Steve’s seminar and went away open to sharing a blessing w/ the people I came across, but strangely people started noticing and blessing me everywhere I went. First Rocky and I went to Taco Bell and a young girl in line in front of me went and got me a straw and then a napkin and cup lid. Then as I scanned the restaurant for a seat I saw and elderly woman w/ a cane sitting alone at a table. I headed over there thinking I might be able to brighten her day w/ just a bit of conversation and she called to me as I came over that her table was the best in the restaurant because the sun was keeping it warm (it really was cold in there) and would I like to sit there as she was getting up to leave. I was laughing as Rocky came over and sat down because I was thinking that God was giving me a little peek at what day brighteners small gestures can be.
You see about 25 years ago in concern about my lack of human contact and ability to evangelize as a stay at home and homeschooling mom I decided to be very intentional in my everyday life and look for ways to bless those I came in contact with. Only very rarely has this included spending any money just because with all the kids there was very little to spend. I’d do things like go to the same checker in the grocery store just so I could build a relationship or go to work out at the same time to see the same people and try to make sure that I showed appreciation for service (including leaving good sized tips). I’ve called stores and told the management how much someones service has meant to me, etc. A few weeks ago I had the opportunity to pray with a checker at Kroger in the restroom over her health (she is an elderly black woman) and when I asked her if I could pray for her and she said yes I then asked if it would be ok for me to lay a hand on her back where her pain was - her response was priceless. “sweetie I’m not prejudice in the least go ahead and pray”.
I believe that noticing people and being willing to then do something about what you notice has been life to my soul. The more it has become part of my life (organic if you like) the easier it is and seemingly the more opportunities I get.
There was one more unexpected blessing in store for me Saturday. Rachel and I headed to the mall where a checker went out of her way to figure out how to include a purchase I made in a special sale saving me 17.00. I believe that there is no way that we can out bless God - it returns to us one way or another “pressed down and running over”.

]]> Comment on Share by Josh Grenon http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/share/#comment-344 Josh Grenon Sun, 09 Nov 2008 13:25:48 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?page_id=520#comment-344 After attending the seminar with Steve Sjogren I was challenged to "notice" people. Last night I went to Boarders book store to study. On my way in, I saw a young man standing with his puppy in one of the grassy divides of the parking lot. I grabbed my bag and started to walk inside to study. As I walked away from the man I realized I had just prayed in the car for the Lord to make a special opportunity for me to reach out and share with someone. I turned around and walked back to the young man. Turns out he was quite friendly, we had a lot in common, and I was able to listen to his story and be a friend. One amazing connection we had was the fact that he worked for the very banking institution one of my dad's companies used. When I told him my dads name he said, "No way, Steve Grenon! I receive emails from him and am the person primarily responsible for all of his banking paperwork." Pretty cool, God orchastrated a sweet connection between me and a previously total stranger. ---josh--- After attending the seminar with Steve Sjogren I was challenged to “notice” people. Last night I went to Boarders book store to study. On my way in, I saw a young man standing with his puppy in one of the grassy divides of the parking lot. I grabbed my bag and started to walk inside to study. As I walked away from the man I realized I had just prayed in the car for the Lord to make a special opportunity for me to reach out and share with someone. I turned around and walked back to the young man. Turns out he was quite friendly, we had a lot in common, and I was able to listen to his story and be a friend. One amazing connection we had was the fact that he worked for the very banking institution one of my dad’s companies used. When I told him my dads name he said, “No way, Steve Grenon! I receive emails from him and am the person primarily responsible for all of his banking paperwork.”

Pretty cool, God orchastrated a sweet connection between me and a previously total stranger.

—josh—

]]> Comment on Share by Lizzie Held http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/share/#comment-333 Lizzie Held Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:36:41 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?page_id=520#comment-333 Today I attended the Outflow seminar with Steve Sjogren. As the meeting ended, he challenged each person there to go out and “notice” others--slow down, take note of the people around you and ask God for discernment into their hearts and needs and then a creative way to show/share with them His love. I had planned to go to Trader Joe’s after the seminar, so as I left, I began to pray for God to give me an opportunity to reach out to someone in the store. I was excited (and nervous) for I know that God loves to answer this prayer! :) As I walked around in TJ's, I really tried to “notice” the other shoppers, wondering who God might send my way. Over in the corner of the store, where samples are given out, I saw "Mandy” (she had been my cashier before) and felt prompted to go and say hello to her. As soon as I went over, I immediately sensed that something was wrong; she would not look me in the eyes and responded to my friendly questioning with curt, one-word answers. I knew that she was the one God wanted to bless through me. I began to pray for what to do--“Flowers!” I thought. With my other groceries, I bought a bouquet of flowers for her. I quickly wrote her a note, wrapped it around a revolutionary love car, and walked back over to the sample table. I told her (laughing nervously) that God thought she was more beautiful and special than the flowers and that He loved her. I also thanked her for her service. It was so cool to see the reaction on her face. She hugged me and told me that she had been so discouraged all morning, feeling like a “short order cook” after dealing with unkind customers who would get upset when there wasn’t enough food. She also told me that she had lost her job a few months ago and that was why she was working at TJ’s. Then she hugged me again. God and the way He works is amazing! I felt so alive inside as I left! My prayer is that she really felt the love of God through me! I know I’ll be shopping many more times at Trader Joe's and can’t wait to see what God might do as I can just show her more of His love each time I see her! Today I attended the Outflow seminar with Steve Sjogren. As the meeting ended, he challenged each person there to go out and “notice” others–slow down, take note of the people around you and ask God for discernment into their hearts and needs and then a creative way to show/share with them His love.
I had planned to go to Trader Joe’s after the seminar, so as I left, I began to pray for God to give me an opportunity to reach out to someone in the store. I was excited (and nervous) for I know that God loves to answer this prayer! :)
As I walked around in TJ’s, I really tried to “notice” the other shoppers, wondering who God might send my way. Over in the corner of the store, where samples are given out, I saw “Mandy” (she had been my cashier before) and felt prompted to go and say hello to her. As soon as I went over, I immediately sensed that something was wrong; she would not look me in the eyes and responded to my friendly questioning with curt, one-word answers.
I knew that she was the one God wanted to bless through me. I began to pray for what to do–“Flowers!” I thought. With my other groceries, I bought a bouquet of flowers for her. I quickly wrote her a note, wrapped it around a revolutionary love car, and walked back over to the sample table.
I told her (laughing nervously) that God thought she was more beautiful and special than the flowers and that He loved her. I also thanked her for her service.
It was so cool to see the reaction on her face. She hugged me and told me that she had been so discouraged all morning, feeling like a “short order cook” after dealing with unkind customers who would get upset when there wasn’t enough food. She also told me that she had lost her job a few months ago and that was why she was working at TJ’s. Then she hugged me again.
God and the way He works is amazing! I felt so alive inside as I left! My prayer is that she really felt the love of God through me! I know I’ll be shopping many more times at Trader Joe’s and can’t wait to see what God might do as I can just show her more of His love each time I see her!

]]> Comment on Share by Kendrick Vinar http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/share/#comment-315 Kendrick Vinar Sat, 01 Nov 2008 04:39:22 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?page_id=520#comment-315 Tonight we handed out 5,000+ glowsticks on Franklin Street. We gave out a bunch of candy too, but we learned that glowsticks are far better. :-) It was amazing seeing so many people wandering out around with glowsticks around their necks. There were some really cool conversations that happened too. Small things done with great love will change the world. A bunch of people got a small touch - a little seed of God's love and care. Tonight we handed out 5,000+ glowsticks on Franklin Street. We gave out a bunch of candy too, but we learned that glowsticks are far better. :-) It was amazing seeing so many people wandering out around with glowsticks around their necks. There were some really cool conversations that happened too. Small things done with great love will change the world. A bunch of people got a small touch - a little seed of God’s love and care.

]]> Comment on Share by Kendrick Vinar http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/share/#comment-313 Kendrick Vinar Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:56:32 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?page_id=520#comment-313 Ed and Jeff, Those are both such GREAT stories. Simple, natural, and powerful. The power of revolutionary love - touching hearts. Reading your story reminds me that it's more blessed to give than receive. Sounds like you both left pumped. Let's keep spreading the Love, Kendrick Ed and Jeff,

Those are both such GREAT stories. Simple, natural, and powerful. The power of revolutionary love - touching hearts. Reading your story reminds me that it’s more blessed to give than receive. Sounds like you both left pumped.

Let’s keep spreading the Love,
Kendrick

]]> Comment on Share by Jeff Hall http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/share/#comment-312 Jeff Hall Wed, 29 Oct 2008 14:01:01 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?page_id=520#comment-312 This morning Lizzie (our 3 year old) and I dropped the other kids at school and headed to Target to do some shopping. When we were checking out, we were talking to the woman who rang us up. She said that she had been at work since 6am doing inventory. She also said that her break was in a few minutes, but she had forgotten her lunch because she was in such a hurry first thing in the morning. Lizzie and I got our bags and went over to the snack bar, where we bought a soft pretzel and a bottle of orange juice. We walked back to the lady's aisle and gave her the food, and a Revolutionary Love card. We told her to have a great break. The look on her face was absolutely priceless. The stunned, thankful, confused look of a recipient of an unconditional gift. You can tell people really aren't used to gifts without strings. Jeff This morning Lizzie (our 3 year old) and I dropped the other kids at school and headed to Target to do some shopping. When we were checking out, we were talking to the woman who rang us up. She said that she had been at work since 6am doing inventory. She also said that her break was in a few minutes, but she had forgotten her lunch because she was in such a hurry first thing in the morning.

Lizzie and I got our bags and went over to the snack bar, where we bought a soft pretzel and a bottle of orange juice. We walked back to the lady’s aisle and gave her the food, and a Revolutionary Love card. We told her to have a great break.

The look on her face was absolutely priceless. The stunned, thankful, confused look of a recipient of an unconditional gift. You can tell people really aren’t used to gifts without strings.

Jeff

]]> Comment on Share by Ed Suffern http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/share/#comment-299 Ed Suffern Mon, 27 Oct 2008 23:32:40 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?page_id=520#comment-299 I am posting this message in the hope that someone will take a chance to bless a stranger. A few weeks ago, I went to Harris Teeter to buy something. I used the self-checkout lane. As I was completing my purchase on Saturday afternoon, the young lady told me to "Have a nice day, Sir." Then I remembered what Jerry Daley would do at grocery stores. He would engage people in conversation. After she said "Have a nice day, Sir." I asked her how her day was going. She said kinda slow, but after work she was driving to VA. I figured she was going to some football game. I asked her why. She said her grandfather was sick and going to die really soon. The entire family had gathered at the hospital. I asked her if she knew where he was going after he died. She said he was going to heaven. Looking around and sweating at the same time, I said let me pray for you. So I closed my eyes and started praying. Her reaction was, "Oh my God!" Then she kept quiet and listened. I prayed that the family would remember all the good times of the grandfather's life. That they would celebrate his life rather than mourn his death. After the prayer, she ran around the counter and gave me a big hug. I bet that was a strange sight. A young black girl giving a old white guy a big hug. Then I remembered what I used to tell the kids at Pritchard and Trinity Court. Love does not know color. I prayed for that young lady and her visit with her grandfather. I most likely will never see that young lady again. But I'll see her grandfather in heaven shortly. I pray that I will see that young lady there also. I am posting this message in the hope that someone will take a chance to bless a stranger.

A few weeks ago, I went to Harris Teeter to buy something. I used the self-checkout lane. As I was completing my purchase on Saturday afternoon, the young lady told me to “Have a nice day, Sir.” Then I remembered what Jerry Daley would do at grocery stores. He would engage people in conversation.

After she said “Have a nice day, Sir.” I asked her how her day was going. She said kinda slow, but after work she was driving to VA. I figured she was going to some football game. I asked her why. She said her grandfather was sick and going to die really soon. The entire family had gathered at the hospital. I asked her if she knew where he was going after he died. She said he was going to heaven.

Looking around and sweating at the same time, I said let me pray for you. So I closed my eyes and started praying. Her reaction was, “Oh my God!” Then she kept quiet and listened. I prayed that the family would remember all the good times of the grandfather’s life. That they would celebrate his life rather than mourn his death. After the prayer, she ran around the counter and gave me a big hug. I bet that was a strange sight. A young black girl giving a old white guy a big hug. Then I remembered what I used to tell the kids at Pritchard and Trinity Court. Love does not know color.

I prayed for that young lady and her visit with her grandfather. I most likely will never see that young lady again. But I’ll see her grandfather in heaven shortly. I pray that I will see that young lady there also.

]]> Comment on Share by Jeremy http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/share/#comment-298 Jeremy Sat, 25 Oct 2008 13:44:06 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?page_id=520#comment-298 I've been trying to put together a music studio without resorting to "pirating" audio software. For the most part, I just use free software developers give out but I'm always on the lookout for heavily discounted software. I frequent ebay and craigslist looking for, what I like to call, "The Score". This is when someone is selling an item they either do not fully understand the value of, or they simply don't care. I found one on craigslist and immediately emailed the guy. We said we would meet at the McDonalds at exit 287 at 8:30 and exchanged no other information, my bad. I stood in the McDonalds parking lot for a good hour and before I decided to give up I thought I'd check my email to make sure he hadn't sent a message stating his lateness or some such. So, I plunked down the $3 for wireless access and sure enough, he had been waiting on me to reply before coming out. So, we exchanged phone numbers and 20 minutes later he came strolling up... holding a burned copy. I spent several minutes trying to come up with reasons why I couldn't buy his counterfeit copy (the least of which being I already know where to get it for free) and the discussion moved on to other things. We talked about his studio and synths and midi controllers and he briefly mentioned he was only selling copes to make a couple bucks back. After standing in the freezing cold for an hour and a half, I felt bad for having him drive out there, so I grabbed a five out of my wallet so he would have some gas money money to go back. He tried to refuse but I handed him the card and told him to read it and do something nice for someone else if he wanted to pay me back. Cheers. I’ve been trying to put together a music studio without resorting to “pirating” audio software. For the most part, I just use free software developers give out but I’m always on the lookout for heavily discounted software.
I frequent ebay and craigslist looking for, what I like to call, “The Score”. This is when someone is selling an item they either do not fully understand the value of, or they simply don’t care. I found one on craigslist and immediately emailed the guy.
We said we would meet at the McDonalds at exit 287 at 8:30 and exchanged no other information, my bad.
I stood in the McDonalds parking lot for a good hour and before I decided to give up I thought I’d check my email to make sure he hadn’t sent a message stating his lateness or some such. So, I plunked down the $3 for wireless access and sure enough, he had been waiting on me to reply before coming out.
So, we exchanged phone numbers and 20 minutes later he came strolling up… holding a burned copy. I spent several minutes trying to come up with reasons why I couldn’t buy his counterfeit copy (the least of which being I already know where to get it for free) and the discussion moved on to other things. We talked about his studio and synths and midi controllers and he briefly mentioned he was only selling copes to make a couple bucks back.
After standing in the freezing cold for an hour and a half, I felt bad for having him drive out there, so I grabbed a five out of my wallet so he would have some gas money money to go back.
He tried to refuse but I handed him the card and told him to read it and do something nice for someone else if he wanted to pay me back.

Cheers.

]]> Comment on Share by Laurie Bryan http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/share/#comment-294 Laurie Bryan Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:14:28 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?page_id=520#comment-294 Just want to share something exciting! Met a gentleman, Ameer, this morning at the AT&T store, Westgate Dr. He is a mgr. there..he is from Guyana, S. America…where Joy and I went last summer on an AIDS mission trip. He just came back in Sept. and has been sick since. So, please be in prayer for him. The Lord laid it on my heart to send him a fruit basket ,should be there by 3 today. I called in my order for his basket, and am having them write the msg. about small acts of love can change the world. Will send him a card later in the week w/ the Grace card in it. Should make a wave in the store. There are 2 Muslims that I know of working there…and I think the other mgr. is also. His name is Maurico, with a Middle Eastern last name and accent as well, so that would be 3. Ameer…he may be Hindu or Muslim. I am sure I will find out :-) Blessings to your day. Will let you know how things proceed. Laurie Bryan Just want to share something exciting! Met a gentleman, Ameer, this
morning at the AT&T store, Westgate Dr. He is a mgr. there..he is from
Guyana, S. America…where Joy and I went last summer on an AIDS mission
trip. He just came back in Sept. and has been sick since. So, please
be in prayer for him.
The Lord laid it on my heart to send him a fruit basket ,should be
there by 3 today. I called in my order for his basket, and am having
them write the msg. about small acts of love can change the world.
Will send him a card later in the week w/ the Grace card in it. Should
make a wave in the store. There are 2 Muslims that I know of working
there…and I think the other mgr. is also. His name is Maurico, with a
Middle Eastern last name and accent as well, so that would be 3.
Ameer…he may be Hindu or Muslim. I am sure I will find out :-)
Blessings to your day.
Will let you know how things proceed.
Laurie Bryan

]]> Comment on Share by Kendrick Vinar http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/share/#comment-273 Kendrick Vinar Sun, 19 Oct 2008 03:15:05 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?page_id=520#comment-273 Hey all, This is the place to share you story about revolutionary love. Got it? Tell us your experience. It's contagious. So pay it forward. Gave it? We want to hear. Thanks for taking to time to drop in and inspire us. Kendrick Hey all,

This is the place to share you story about revolutionary love.

Got it? Tell us your experience. It’s contagious. So pay it forward.

Gave it? We want to hear.

Thanks for taking to time to drop in and inspire us.

Kendrick

]]> Comment on Galatians - Looking Back (Jeremy Gwaltney) by Kendrick Vinar http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/08/galatians-looking-back-jeremy-gwaltney/#comment-166 Kendrick Vinar Mon, 04 Aug 2008 02:17:37 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=422#comment-166 Great wrap-up blog Jeremy. Thanks for coordinating. And wow... thanks to everyone who took the time to write such insightful and "to the heart" blog entries. Great wrap-up blog Jeremy. Thanks for coordinating. And wow… thanks to everyone who took the time to write such insightful and “to the heart” blog entries.

]]> Comment on Galatians 6:11-18 (Lizzie Held) by Pat Conner http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/07/galatians-611-18-lizzie-held/#comment-164 Pat Conner Sat, 02 Aug 2008 01:28:06 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=419#comment-164 Amen Janelle!! Lizzie, your essay is profoundly challenging and precious. I want to be like you when I grow up ;=) Oh, that the world could know our Jesus! Amen Janelle!!

Lizzie, your essay is profoundly challenging and precious. I want to be like you when I grow up ;=)

Oh, that the world could know our Jesus!

]]> Comment on Day 11 - Everest (Sir Robert Burbridge) by Sir Robert Burbridge http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/05/day-11-everest-sir-robert-burbridge/#comment-161 Sir Robert Burbridge Fri, 01 Aug 2008 17:57:35 +0000 http://gracelife.com/onemonth/?p=25#comment-161 Hey Ben, The great news is that Jesus' last hours weren't his last -- they were somewhere towards the beginning =) Coming through those "last hours" made dead men live, and made objects of wrath into sons and daughters of God. God's not worried about you accomplishing anything, He's interested in you loving Him with a glad and free heart! Yearn and strive to be faithful to Him and you *cannot* fail to please Him -- He's too good to let that happen to His kids! Shame is for the shameful, but we who are covered in the blood of the lamb are bright and shining stars. Don't be ashamed; be free. Hey Ben,

The great news is that Jesus’ last hours weren’t his last — they were somewhere towards the beginning =) Coming through those “last hours” made dead men live, and made objects of wrath into sons and daughters of God. God’s not worried about you accomplishing anything, He’s interested in you loving Him with a glad and free heart! Yearn and strive to be faithful to Him and you *cannot* fail to please Him — He’s too good to let that happen to His kids!

Shame is for the shameful, but we who are covered in the blood of the lamb are bright and shining stars. Don’t be ashamed; be free.

]]> Comment on Galatians 6:11-18 (Lizzie Held) by Janelle Wall http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/07/galatians-611-18-lizzie-held/#comment-160 Janelle Wall Fri, 01 Aug 2008 00:09:42 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=419#comment-160 Well, Lizzie! I would wish a thousand times, that I had "caught on" to what you have when I was your age! There is knowledge and then, there is the true reality of that knowledge, which only comes by revelation through absolute surrender. Well put, little Sister! Thank you for your insight. Janelle Wall Well, Lizzie!
I would wish a thousand times, that I had “caught on” to what you have when I was your age! There is knowledge and then, there is the true reality of that knowledge, which only comes by revelation through absolute surrender.
Well put, little Sister!
Thank you for your insight.
Janelle Wall

]]> Comment on Galatians 6:6-10 (Janelle Wall) by Jeff Hall http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/07/galatians-66-10-janelle-wall/#comment-155 Jeff Hall Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:27:23 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=404#comment-155 I think that we often get frustrated because we fail to realize that God's timeline for harvest is far different from ours. God looks at things from the fullness of time, and apart from it. What works for good can take years, and may be in ways that we can never see and appreciate. That is one of the challenges of faith. The one thing that is sure is that the sowing of the fleshly seeds happens much more quickly, and all too often more dramatically. Thanks for your insights Janelle. I think that we often get frustrated because we fail to realize that God’s timeline for harvest is far different from ours. God looks at things from the fullness of time, and apart from it. What works for good can take years, and may be in ways that we can never see and appreciate. That is one of the challenges of faith.

The one thing that is sure is that the sowing of the fleshly seeds happens much more quickly, and all too often more dramatically.

Thanks for your insights Janelle.

]]> Comment on Galatians 6:6-10 (Sir Robert Burbridge) by Freya Wilk http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/07/galatians-66-10-sir-robert-burbridge/#comment-154 Freya Wilk Tue, 29 Jul 2008 20:22:12 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=409#comment-154 Neat Sir Robert, I benefited from your reaction to this passage; particularly when you spoke of benefiting the teacher who pointed you some good direction. I usually figure they just know they taught me something good or made me change my mind (repent) about something, but I see that's not necessarily true...bon mot ;) Thanks, Freya Neat Sir Robert,
I benefited from your reaction to this passage; particularly when you spoke of benefiting the teacher who pointed you some good direction. I usually figure they just know they taught me something good or made me change my mind (repent) about something, but I see that’s not necessarily true…bon mot ;)

Thanks,
Freya

]]> Comment on Galatians 5:22-26 (Kendrick Vinar Jr.) by Jeremy Gwaltney http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/07/galatians-522-26-kendrick-vinar-jr/#comment-151 Jeremy Gwaltney Sat, 19 Jul 2008 02:09:24 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=375#comment-151 Jr, Great perspective on this... it helps me see when my life it out of step with God's grace. Often we see the Fruit of the Spirit as something we have to perform... rather than something that helps us depend on God more! Bless, Jeremy Jr,

Great perspective on this… it helps me see when my life it out of step with God’s grace. Often we see the Fruit of the Spirit as something we have to perform… rather than something that helps us depend on God more!

Bless,
Jeremy

]]> Comment on Galatians 5:13-15 (Jeremy Potts) by Jeff Terrell http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/07/galatians-513-15-jeremy-potts/#comment-150 Jeff Terrell Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:34:39 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=369#comment-150 Hmm, good stuff, Potts. Way to hypothesize; I like it! :-) I might nitpick the last paragraph, though. I don't think God is "very displeased with the current state of affairs in [your] soul". You're His son! He loves you! I think He's delighted in you, not displeased. Of course, I know what you meant. He's displeased at the flesh, at our indwelling sin. Jealous, even, that it stands opposed to His relationship with us. But I think it's important that we distinguish, like Paul did, between those two "I"s. Also, for what it's worth, I find that bad, walking-in-the-flesh days are sometimes the best times to come before the Lord, because, in those times, I am acutely aware of my weakness and His sufficiency. :-) Hmm, good stuff, Potts. Way to hypothesize; I like it! :-)

I might nitpick the last paragraph, though. I don’t think God is “very displeased with the current state of affairs in [your] soul”. You’re His son! He loves you! I think He’s delighted in you, not displeased.

Of course, I know what you meant. He’s displeased at the flesh, at our indwelling sin. Jealous, even, that it stands opposed to His relationship with us. But I think it’s important that we distinguish, like Paul did, between those two “I”s.

Also, for what it’s worth, I find that bad, walking-in-the-flesh days are sometimes the best times to come before the Lord, because, in those times, I am acutely aware of my weakness and His sufficiency. :-)

]]> Comment on Galatians 3-23-25 (Rachel Emerson) by Rick Smith http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/07/galatians-3-23-25-rachel-emerson/#comment-149 Rick Smith Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:53:11 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=357#comment-149 Your observations are well taken. In light of our simple human nature, favors, "being owed" "helping another will improve my standing" are things we all forget from time to time when dealing with our natural and spiritual life. We, different from those who have not received the salvation gift, as Christians, we know it can never get any better than being in the family of God. As He our father and Jesus our brother. Very good blog. May God Bless. Your observations are well taken. In light of our simple human nature, favors, “being owed” “helping another will improve my standing” are things we all forget from time to time when dealing with our natural and spiritual life. We, different from those who have not received the salvation gift, as Christians, we know it can never get any better than being in the family of God. As He our father and Jesus our brother. Very good blog.
May God Bless.

]]> Comment on Galatians 3-23-25 (Rachel Emerson) by Ed Suffern http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/07/galatians-3-23-25-rachel-emerson/#comment-141 Ed Suffern Thu, 17 Jul 2008 01:29:53 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=357#comment-141 I have often thought a lot about the law and getting "points" with God by following rules and regulations. "God must love me more because after I eat my cornflakes and pray 45 minutes, I must be more spiritual than the person next to me at church on Sunday." I read a book about Spiritual Discipline" by Richard Foster. In his book he outlines way to spiritually discipline our lives to get to know God better. However, those spiritual disciplines are for getting to know and love God better. Not for getting "in" better with God. One example that always comes to my mind is fasting. Why fast? Basically to increase our awareness of God and our daily need for Him. Not to put on a disfigured face and let everyone know that I am fasting. So whereas I am in awe at the grace of God for not being under the Law, I do desire to discipline myself to better know God. It is a constant struggle in my life between the grace of God and the desire to discipline myself to know God better. In saying that, however, I find my self woefully undisciplined. I have often thought a lot about the law and getting “points” with God by following rules and regulations. “God must love me more because after I eat my cornflakes and pray 45 minutes, I must be more spiritual than the person next to me at church on Sunday.” I read a book about Spiritual Discipline” by Richard Foster. In his book he outlines way to spiritually discipline our lives to get to know God better. However, those spiritual disciplines are for getting to know and love God better. Not for getting “in” better with God. One example that always comes to my mind is fasting. Why fast? Basically to increase our awareness of God and our daily need for Him. Not to put on a disfigured face and let everyone know that I am fasting. So whereas I am in awe at the grace of God for not being under the Law, I do desire to discipline myself to better know God. It is a constant struggle in my life between the grace of God and the desire to discipline myself to know God better. In saying that, however, I find my self woefully undisciplined.

]]> Comment on Galatians 5:16-18 (Daniel Cutrara) by Josh Grenon http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/07/galatians-516-18-daniel-cutrara/#comment-140 Josh Grenon Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:51:24 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=372#comment-140 Good word Daniel. You hit the nail on the head when it comes to obeying God. Don't wait for your emotions to tell you to obey because they will lie to you. Just do it. Obey God. Very encouraging. Keep up the good work. ---Josh--- Good word Daniel. You hit the nail on the head when it comes to obeying God. Don’t wait for your emotions to tell you to obey because they will lie to you. Just do it. Obey God.

Very encouraging. Keep up the good work.

—Josh—

]]> Comment on Galatians 5:1-5 (Katharine Everson) by Pat Conner http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/07/galatians-51-5-katharine-everson/#comment-139 Pat Conner Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:44:54 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=364#comment-139 What a compelling and precious reminder of what great love our Savior lavishes on each of His children - uniquely, precisely, exactly. Lord Jesus, help us to cease striving and to rest in the complete assurance of Your infinite love. By Your grace, may our fervent desire to serve and please You be authentic and pure. What a compelling and precious reminder of what great love our Savior lavishes on each of His children - uniquely, precisely, exactly. Lord Jesus, help us to cease striving and to rest in the complete assurance of Your infinite love. By Your grace, may our fervent desire to serve and please You be authentic and pure.

]]> Comment on Galatians 4:6-9 (Cari Carothers) by Jeremy Gwaltney http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/07/galatians-46-9-cari-carothers/#comment-138 Jeremy Gwaltney Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:15:02 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=363#comment-138 Cari, Well said... you've been a blessing here at War Cry -- thus showing your love to another generation. Bless, Jeremy Cari,

Well said… you’ve been a blessing here at War Cry — thus showing your love to another generation.

Bless,
Jeremy

]]> Comment on Galatians 3:26-29 (Ray Hooker) by Robert Greason http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/07/galatians-326-29-ray-hooker/#comment-136 Robert Greason Mon, 07 Jul 2008 14:47:34 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=358#comment-136 Good word Ray. I was saved during that same time. We do tend to take so much for granted today. There are so many resources, etc. today. I will join you in being a people who will not become complacent. Let's let our passion increase by ever feasting on the living Christ, just as we did at the begining. Good word Ray. I was saved during that same time. We do tend to take so much for granted today. There are so many resources, etc. today. I will join you in being a people who will not become complacent. Let’s let our passion increase by ever feasting on the living Christ, just as we did at the begining.

]]> Comment on Galatians 3:26-29 (Bob Link) by Jim Reklis http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/07/galatians-326-29-bob-link/#comment-134 Jim Reklis Thu, 03 Jul 2008 11:49:13 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=360#comment-134 Bob, what a great reflection on these verses! The "new" Bob is definately growing in his knowledge of being in Christ. It's fun to see. Jim Bob, what a great reflection on these verses! The “new” Bob is definately growing in his knowledge of being in Christ. It’s fun to see.
Jim

]]> Comment on Galatians 3-23-25 (Rachel Emerson) by Ben H. http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/07/galatians-3-23-25-rachel-emerson/#comment-132 Ben H. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:51:38 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=357#comment-132 Having our faith in Him will lead us to do His work in His glory, on the other hand, doing His work in His glory will strengthen having our faith in Him. A christian's life should be purposedly driven by Him. Having our faith in Him will lead us to do His work in His glory, on the other hand, doing His work in His glory will strengthen having our faith in Him. A christian’s life should be purposedly driven by Him.

]]> Comment on Galatians 3:19-22 (Hollins Williams) by Ben H. http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/07/galatians-319-22-hollins-williams/#comment-129 Ben H. Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:24:48 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=356#comment-129 Great writing, reminds me of my doing on a daily basis at work! So true that "nothing is more important than our relationship with God." Great writing, reminds me of my doing on a daily basis at work! So true that “nothing is more important than our relationship with God.”

]]> Comment on Galatians 2:1-2 (Kathy Riley) by Hollins Williams http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/06/galatians-21-2-kathy-riley/#comment-127 Hollins Williams Sun, 29 Jun 2008 18:14:03 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=53#comment-127 The way I see it - you owe us three stories. It is not nice to tease us like this. :-) The way I see it - you owe us three stories. It is not nice to tease us like this. :-)

]]> Comment on Galatians 2:16 - Kathryn Carder by Ed Suffern http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/06/galatians-216-kathryn-carder/#comment-125 Ed Suffern Fri, 27 Jun 2008 14:09:19 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=59#comment-125 Kathryn, You are not alone in your struggles as a Christian. I think we all struggle with works. Works, performance, measurement and comparison with others is a worldly yardstick. So often that flips over into our Christian thinking. We say "God I do tithe, so why am I in debt?" or "God I went to the mission field for you, why am I struggling with finding a job?" or "God I did ...., why can't You ...? I remember the lyrics of a song I think by Michael W. Smith. What I remember is this. God's love is perfect. He cannot love me more because of anything I do and He cannot love me less by any sin I commit. I am thankful that we really are justified by faith and do not "have to keep score". Kathryn,
You are not alone in your struggles as a Christian. I think we all struggle with works. Works, performance, measurement and comparison with others is a worldly yardstick. So often that flips over into our Christian thinking. We say “God I do tithe, so why am I in debt?” or “God I went to the mission field for you, why am I struggling with finding a job?” or “God I did …., why can’t You …?
I remember the lyrics of a song I think by Michael W. Smith. What I remember is this. God’s love is perfect. He cannot love me more because of anything I do and He cannot love me less by any sin I commit. I am thankful that we really are justified by faith and do not “have to keep score”.

]]> Comment on Galatians 3:1-2 (Katie Fancher) by Lizzie Held http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/06/galatians-31-2-katie-fancher/#comment-116 Lizzie Held Mon, 23 Jun 2008 22:50:23 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=64#comment-116 Thanks, Katie, for your vulnerability and encouragement! I hear ya on the need to be reminded of the gospel again and again and again.... You're a mighty woman of God and, needless to say (but I'll say it ha), I'm proud to be your sister and blessed to witness the humble way you live what you preach :D. I love you! Thanks, Katie, for your vulnerability and encouragement! I hear ya on the need to be reminded of the gospel again and again and again…. You’re a mighty woman of God and, needless to say (but I’ll say it ha), I’m proud to be your sister and blessed to witness the humble way you live what you preach :D. I love you!

]]> Comment on Galatians 2:16 - Kathryn Carder by Kara Lardinois http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/06/galatians-216-kathryn-carder/#comment-110 Kara Lardinois Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:47:15 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=59#comment-110 Kathryn-Thank you for the reminder that all is well, and God is faithful. You have testified to God's goodness. Kathryn-Thank you for the reminder that all is well, and God is faithful. You have testified to God’s goodness.

]]> Comment on Galatians 2:20 (Andrew Kennedy) by Sharon Merrill http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/06/galatians-220-andrew-kennedy/#comment-109 Sharon Merrill Fri, 20 Jun 2008 22:48:01 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=62#comment-109 I can't imagine the depth of distress those experiences have created. Andrew, your experiences of suffering in the context of your family remind me of the rejection that Jesus experienced by his own family, initially, by his own beloved people,the Jews, and by His own Father. How precious that we have a high priest who has identified with us, suffering as a man, but also suffering spiritually for us. I stand with you and say aloud with gratefulness I have put the flesh to death- will continue to do so with His grace, and I live by faith in Jesus. I can’t imagine the depth of distress those experiences have created. Andrew, your experiences of suffering in the context of your family remind me of the rejection that Jesus experienced by his own family, initially, by his own beloved people,the Jews, and by His own Father. How precious that we have a high priest who has identified with us, suffering as a man, but also suffering spiritually for us. I stand with you and say aloud with gratefulness I have put the flesh to death- will continue to do so with His grace, and I live by faith in Jesus.

]]> Comment on Galatians 2:20 (Andrew Kennedy) by David W. http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/06/galatians-220-andrew-kennedy/#comment-107 David W. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 18:04:37 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=62#comment-107 Thank you, Andrew, for sharing a painful part of your life. How has that action of your father impacted your faith? Are you still in relationship with him? How has he internalized what he did? Do you take this as evidence that he lost his salvation? Or perhaps was not actually saved? Do you actually think that God picked out some people for destruction? Thank you, Andrew, for sharing a painful part of your life. How has that action of your father impacted your faith? Are you still in relationship with him? How has he internalized what he did? Do you take this as evidence that he lost his salvation? Or perhaps was not actually saved? Do you actually think that God picked out some people for destruction?

]]> Comment on Galatians 2:19 (Dwight Knoll) by Jeff Terrell http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/06/galatians-219-dwight-knoll/#comment-106 Jeff Terrell Thu, 19 Jun 2008 16:33:28 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=60#comment-106 I like your "boat" analogy. :-) Good post. I like your “boat” analogy. :-)

Good post.

]]> Comment on Galatians 2:14 (Darnell Tayleor) by darnell http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/06/galatians-214-darnell-tayleor/#comment-103 darnell Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:58:35 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=58#comment-103 That was that idea Ed, I get us to start seeing ourselves as Saved Christians washed in the Blood of Christ. today's self-image of the Christian is much different from what the Galatians experienced and we have to recognize that. I wanted to mention the singles feeling the need that strong need to be married because all their friends are, and we try to help God along as if He needs our help, but if we could just step back let go and let God we can see His hand in our lives every single day of our single existence. That was that idea Ed, I get us to start seeing ourselves as Saved Christians washed in the Blood of Christ. today’s self-image of the Christian is much different from what the Galatians experienced and we have to recognize that. I wanted to mention the singles feeling the need that strong need to be married because all their friends are, and we try to help God along as if He needs our help, but if we could just step back let go and let God we can see His hand in our lives every single day of our single existence.

]]> Comment on Galatians 2:14 (Darnell Tayleor) by Ed Suffern http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/06/galatians-214-darnell-tayleor/#comment-102 Ed Suffern Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:19:53 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=58#comment-102 I think we as Christians act like the non-Christians do. How can a non-Christian tell us apart from say a Buddhist or Moron? What makes us, as Christians, different. Lots of times it is difficult since we act like non-Christians. Acting this way does have to do with envy. We feel that we should be blessed by God. Lots of times I forget that I am already blessed like Darnell said. This thought process of wanting God's blessing goes into our very being. If I am not happy in my marriage and God surely wants me to be happy, then I should get divorced. If God wants me to be happy and I want to be married, but I am single, then I need to take matters into my own hands and get married. Best thing to do is get back to basics. Have the child-like faith to believe that God really does love us perfectly. That He has our BEST interests at heart. Tough to do since "God helps them who help themselves" I used to think that was in the Bible, but God loves us and wants us to co-labor with Him in our lives. Where is God actively working in my life? Can I see that? If I can, then why am I not working with God? If I can't see God working in my life, then it is obvious that I am not listening. I put myself in that boat. Lord, please help me to see you working in my life. I think we as Christians act like the non-Christians do. How can a non-Christian tell us apart from say a Buddhist or Moron? What makes us, as Christians, different. Lots of times it is difficult since we act like non-Christians.

Acting this way does have to do with envy. We feel that we should be blessed by God. Lots of times I forget that I am already blessed like Darnell said. This thought process of wanting God’s blessing goes into our very being. If I am not happy in my marriage and God surely wants me to be happy, then I should get divorced. If God wants me to be happy and I want to be married, but I am single, then I need to take matters into my own hands and get married.

Best thing to do is get back to basics. Have the child-like faith to believe that God really does love us perfectly. That He has our BEST interests at heart. Tough to do since “God helps them who help themselves” I used to think that was in the Bible, but God loves us and wants us to co-labor with Him in our lives. Where is God actively working in my life? Can I see that? If I can, then why am I not working with God? If I can’t see God working in my life, then it is obvious that I am not listening.

I put myself in that boat. Lord, please help me to see you working in my life.

]]> Comment on Galatians 2:14 (Darnell Tayleor) by Ben H. http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/06/galatians-214-darnell-tayleor/#comment-88 Ben H. Mon, 16 Jun 2008 19:29:51 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=58#comment-88 Darnell, I got your point: be "yourself" that God has created, good thought!! Just need a little proofreading ;o) Darnell, I got your point: be “yourself” that God has created, good thought!! Just need a little proofreading ;o)

]]> Comment on Galatians 2:2-5 (Quauhtli Olivieri) by Kathryn Carder http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/06/galatians-22-5-quauhtli-olivieri/#comment-87 Kathryn Carder Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:27:20 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=55#comment-87 should be -- remarkably well done -- please! should be — remarkably well done — please!

]]> Comment on Galatians 2:2-5 (Quauhtli Olivieri) by Kathryn Carder http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/06/galatians-22-5-quauhtli-olivieri/#comment-86 Kathryn Carder Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:26:32 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=55#comment-86 Q -- Remarkable insights and remarkable well done. Thank you so much for sharing. Peace, Kathryn Q — Remarkable insights and remarkable well done. Thank you so much for sharing.

Peace,
Kathryn

]]> Comment on Galatians 2:6-8 (Ed Suffern) by valdez ladd http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/06/galatians-26-8-ed-suffern/#comment-85 valdez ladd Sat, 14 Jun 2008 13:43:46 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=56#comment-85 Very good posting Ed - the call of work place ministry is one where God has called me too. However it is now that I feel that there is a new crop of blessings emerging. The rough edges that God has transformed and changed by his grace still amaze me. Blessed be the name of the Lord! Very good posting Ed - the call of work place ministry is one where God has called me too. However it is now that I feel that there is a new crop of blessings emerging.

The rough edges that God has transformed and changed by his grace still amaze me.

Blessed be the name of the Lord!

]]> Comment on Day 30 - Game On (Darnell Tayleor) by Ed Suffern http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/05/day-30-game-on-darnell-tayleor/#comment-83 Ed Suffern Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:50:48 +0000 http://gracelife.com/onemonth/?p=43#comment-83 Darnell, Game On, great term. I can say that I feel like I have been on the sidelines for a while. Oh yes, I do some things at church. But I like the way you expressed the lack of passion, just running through the motions of being a Christian, even a good one. For example someone (like me) could lead a small group and not have the real passion to lead it in the way it is meant to be led. Just running though the motions. Answering the questions, praying the prayers, not getting really excited. Game On with PASSION! I used to tell my sons when they played soccer to get out there and "kick butt". I need to get back in the game. In a lot of ways, I think this blog post has "kicked my butt in gear". Thanks. Darnell, Game On, great term. I can say that I feel like I have been on the sidelines for a while. Oh yes, I do some things at church. But I like the way you expressed the lack of passion, just running through the motions of being a Christian, even a good one. For example someone (like me) could lead a small group and not have the real passion to lead it in the way it is meant to be led. Just running though the motions. Answering the questions, praying the prayers, not getting really excited.

Game On with PASSION! I used to tell my sons when they played soccer to get out there and “kick butt”. I need to get back in the game. In a lot of ways, I think this blog post has “kicked my butt in gear”. Thanks.

]]> Comment on Galatians 2:1-2 (Kathy Riley) by Ben H. http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/06/galatians-21-2-kathy-riley/#comment-81 Ben H. Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:59:40 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=53#comment-81 I've read your last paragraph many times, Kathy. Those words are so encouraging! I’ve read your last paragraph many times, Kathy. Those words are so encouraging!

]]> Comment on Galatians 1:18-24 (Leslie Bitsas) by Ben H. http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/06/galatians-118-24-leslie-bitsas/#comment-79 Ben H. Mon, 09 Jun 2008 17:36:09 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=52#comment-79 I couldn't agree more, great writing!! I couldn’t agree more, great writing!!

]]> Comment on Galatians 1:18-24 (Leslie Bitsas) by kendrick http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/06/galatians-118-24-leslie-bitsas/#comment-78 kendrick Mon, 09 Jun 2008 15:47:32 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=52#comment-78 Excellent thoughts - very true. If we don't seek God first, then we get confused with all the other voices. If we have been with Jesus, then others can confirm, add to, or even tweak what we've already been hearing. Well... I better go pray - catch the Monday noon prayer meeting. :-) Excellent thoughts - very true. If we don’t seek God first, then we get confused with all the other voices. If we have been with Jesus, then others can confirm, add to, or even tweak what we’ve already been hearing. Well… I better go pray - catch the Monday noon prayer meeting. :-)

]]> Comment on Galatians 1:13-17 (Jeremy Hartmann) by admin http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/06/galatians-113-17-jeremy-hartmann/#comment-77 admin Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:50:28 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=51#comment-77 ^fixed ;) ^fixed ;)

]]> Comment on Galatians 1:13-17 (Jeremy Hartmann) by Jeremy Hartmann http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/06/galatians-113-17-jeremy-hartmann/#comment-76 Jeremy Hartmann Fri, 06 Jun 2008 19:45:48 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=51#comment-76 LOL, it's supposed to be "50 in a 45". Thanks for the comment Josh. LOL, it’s supposed to be “50 in a 45″. Thanks for the comment Josh.

]]> Comment on Galatians 1:13-17 (Jeremy Hartmann) by Joshua Chiu http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/2008/06/galatians-113-17-jeremy-hartmann/#comment-75 Joshua Chiu Fri, 06 Jun 2008 12:29:19 +0000 http://gracelife.com/sermonblog/?p=51#comment-75 Thanks for writing this Jeremy. It was an encouraging note to read first thing in the morning! Isn't it great when we can look back on our lives and see His grace so evident throughout?! Lord, give us opportunities to share our stories with others! Give us your heavenly perspective... and when it is shown to us, give us strength to be obedient! AMEN! Thanks for writing this Jeremy. It was an encouraging note to read first thing in the morning! Isn’t it great when we can look back on our lives and see His grace so evident throughout?!

Lord, give us opportunities to share our stories with others! Give us your heavenly perspective… and when it is shown to us, give us strength to be obedient! AMEN!

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