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Comment on Contradictions by Jason Stasyszen

Jason Stasyszen — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:28:16 +0000

I’ve had those times on planes of just listening to someone. Some are open to spiritual things and others want nothing to do with it (it always comes up when I tell them I’m a pastor), but it’s not about what we think we can accomplish. Divine appointments are sometimes very subtle. We may only be preparing them for the next encounter with someone. We don’t have to do all the work, we just have to be open and enter in. Good word, Sarah! Thanks.

Comment on Contradictions by Sarah Salter

Sarah Salter — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:50:08 +0000

Frank, thank you for joining me in the “discomfort zone” and reaching out to others. It makes a difference! And thanks for coming by and sharing your thoughts here with us.

Comment on Contradictions by Frank

Frank — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:32:56 +0000

I fly a lot and dread the talkative neighbor. I look at my time on a plane as “me time” with no cell phone to ring to interrupt me, no kids sneaking in asking me to play with them, no chores to finish. But I’ve read too many accounts of people using those opportunities to share the Gospel with someone. So I too stop and listen, despite my lack of comfort. I’ve had some great conversations, and many not so great ones. But hopefully I plant a seed and leave a lasting impression as it sounds like you did.

Comment on Contradictions by Sarah Salter

Sarah Salter — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:33:37 +0000

Dusty, great minds think alike and ours do, too!

Comment on Contradictions by Dusty Rayburn

Dusty Rayburn — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 18:19:07 +0000

Way to enter in!

I used the same quote. Heh.

Comment on I’m Just Here to Love by Jason Stasyszen

Jason Stasyszen — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:01:30 +0000

I have said the same about being a foster parent. I tell the kids “I love you” as much as possible. So many say, “You’re not their real parent so why bother, why get attached” and the simple answer is, we are the only family they have at the moment. Maybe they’ll remember down the line that someone did care, someone did love and that will make a difference in their lives. Totally understand what you mean, Sarah. Thanks so much.

Comment on I’m Just Here to Love by marygems

marygems — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 01:25:35 +0000

This post was so encouraging- like you I earn less than minimum wage and cannot financially make a difference- but I know that offering love to the many students at the high school where I work had made a very real difference to some- who have such harsh lives and know little love. some a love-starved- i feel my job is to offer them unconditional love- and they love receiving it.
Love is not the least we can offer- it is the greatest gift we can offer, I feel.
May I subscribe to this by email please?
Many blessings from down-under, in New Zealand.

Comment on I’m Just Here to Love by Dusty Rayburn

Dusty Rayburn — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 14:32:55 +0000

We are not called to empty the ocean… We are called to follow.
We are not on our own even able to wield the eyedropper… We are empowered by Him.

Our purpose is to follow Him. Our life is to live out His love, just as He loves us.

Comment on Every Life Matters by Sarah Salter

Sarah Salter — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:27:21 +0000

Wow! I imagine that’s true, Jason! I’m so excited that you’re getting ready to meet your son!

Comment on Every Life Matters by Jason Stasyszen

Jason Stasyszen — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:20:34 +0000

Such a wealth of truth here, Sarah. Every life matters because He paid the highest price to have them and we are created in His image.To live with this emphasis is transformational to those around us and just as fundamentally to us. Thank you.

PS It’s easy to teach respect for other races and cultures in your house when you have Caucasian, Native American, Native Alaskan, Mexican, and soon-to-be Japanese people living all together under one roof.