tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365495031332411316.post4331662673416997652..comments2023-12-21T09:49:15.318-05:00Comments on A Moment Cherished: .You may find this Offensive.Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17435587559894367861noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365495031332411316.post-29920713777081762452010-06-17T22:17:25.936-04:002010-06-17T22:17:25.936-04:00I loved that radical video that you posted, and I ...I loved that radical video that you posted, and I loved the statement about just being a Christian version of the American dream. You are so on target with this post! I often ask myself these same questions, especially when I read about what God's prophets, and Jesus himself, and Paul etc. went through in their ministries, and how little we truly sacrifice compared to those!Carriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10702958291049563341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365495031332411316.post-64023791425683630732010-06-13T23:18:17.936-04:002010-06-13T23:18:17.936-04:00Yes, yes, YES!!!! Tiffany, this post was beautiful...Yes, yes, YES!!!! Tiffany, this post was beautiful. I wish I had the time to tell you how much it blessed me, but I don't : (. We're packing for the beach tomorrow, so I need to get off of here. <br /><br />Bless you sweet, friend. You truly have a servant's heart. Keep letting your little light shine brightly!! You and your family are in my prayers, always.<br /><br />Love to you!<br />LauraAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08879561042725723767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365495031332411316.post-56388170820024742482010-06-13T23:16:30.056-04:002010-06-13T23:16:30.056-04:00I am new to your website and have only read the Ju...I am new to your website and have only read the June 13th post so far. I haven't read the book you mentioned so I don't know what all is included in it, but I do know that the "church" in America is definitely ill.<br />God calls us all to different things. Our family has had to learn much about how God is in control and not us. We made our plans, but God directed our steps. We didn't always walk willingly down the path, but we had lessons that couldn't be learned any other way. Birth control. Such a sad term. It shows how much our society hates God's blessings. Owe no man anything except to love him - debt- such an enslaving problem. Teach your children My words... government schools just don't care about teaching our children anything Scriptural. Husbands love your wives, wives reverence your husbands - the church has a divorce rate as high as the world's rate. Let the adorning be of the heart and not outward appearance. The undressing of the people in the church is wretched. Yes, we are a soft, undisciplined, selfish country.<br />I'm glad you are considering adoption. For those who might also be interested in pursuing it, I would like to mention CHASK - Christian Homes and Special Kids. Google the name and you'll get to the website. These people are dedicated to counseling against abortion and providing homes for special needs children.<br />May we all be willing to go down the paths that our Lord leads, even if it is through the valley of the shadow of death. He is able to bear us up and preserve our souls.<br />RhondaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365495031332411316.post-32432791336115467572010-06-13T22:01:57.385-04:002010-06-13T22:01:57.385-04:00Love this post! God has called me to serve Him in ...Love this post! God has called me to serve Him in the mission field. I was sitting on it for awhile. My husband and I also help kids, but haven't gotten to the adoption part yet. It's always been on my heart to do since I was a little girl! <br /><br />I also agree that we are the hands of Christ! If people are starving, it's our fault because we're sitting on a gift that God gave us expecting Him to come down and do whatever for us. {found you through Sarah Mae's blog!}Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365495031332411316.post-66506572138078784312010-06-13T20:22:10.634-04:002010-06-13T20:22:10.634-04:00I am reading the book "Radical" and it i...I am reading the book "Radical" and it is truly convicting and also very encouraging. My husband and I intentionally moved into a poor inner city neighborhood to start a church and were motivated by much of the same things that Platt talks about. Now, 3 + years in we find ourselves easily frustrated when our neighbors are loud, violent, and difficult to get a long with or when "church" just doesn't go quite as planned. It has been such a blessing to read this book and get back to the heart of what our ministry is about: being and making REAL disciples of Jesus!<br /><br />I will be praying for your family as you seek God's will not only in the adoption, but every area of your discipleship!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02422519037739695341noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365495031332411316.post-44220865535242555982010-06-13T19:55:07.258-04:002010-06-13T19:55:07.258-04:00Tiffany,
Thank you so much for this! Thank you for...Tiffany,<br />Thank you so much for this! Thank you for challenging us and for authentically sharing your heart. I think I'll be reading Luke 14 tonight and thinking more about this.<br />AnnieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365495031332411316.post-27474690668951828162010-06-13T17:50:24.415-04:002010-06-13T17:50:24.415-04:00One of my readers said this posted was simiilar to...One of my readers said this posted was simiilar to what I posted today. I read yours, and sounds like we are thinking the same things! <br />Here were my thoughts:<br /><br />http://thefarmerswifetellsall.blogspot.com/2010/06/reason-for-hope.html<br /><br />And, I have Radical sitting on my bookshelf waiting to be read. Maybe I'll start it this week!Larahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13404826828632906792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365495031332411316.post-46920638475811716042010-06-13T16:36:23.732-04:002010-06-13T16:36:23.732-04:00I'm wondering if God is speaking through you, ...I'm wondering if God is speaking through you, to me. I mean, it's no coincidence that I found your blog. It was a God-wink in my direction. Your so inspiring! I have been thinking lately that we need to pack up our belongings and move back to Decatur area to be closer to our church. The church that is our family. So that we can be involved in more. More people, more lives, more decipleship. I just don't know financially how we would ever be able to drive back and forth to our jobs that are both an hour away. That's what keeps me here, and is what's keeping me miserable. I should walk on the water, I should maybe just take a step of faith. I should pray about it more, and listen to God's voice and his direction and see where He's leading me. Thank you so much for this post! I needed it!Firecrackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11087340515521764151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365495031332411316.post-68654197780808953702010-06-13T15:18:37.924-04:002010-06-13T15:18:37.924-04:00Wonderful post.
I love it that you question the a...Wonderful post.<br /><br />I love it that you question the authenticity of the American dream. It's better to be awake then asleep...<br /><br />As far as the rash, watch it closely. My little guy had scarlet fever last year (a complication of strep) and it was this weird fine rash all over his body. If you want, you could send me some pictures...just email me and I'll let you know. My Brennan had strep pretty bad last year and then because he's severely allergic to penicillin (and to 3 out of the 5 drugs used to treat strep and then his case was one that was resistant to Zithromax leaving us with one antibiotic that is terribly hard on one's system) he ended up having his tonsils removed.<br /><br />Praying for you.<br /><br />And congrats on the added money. Praying the Lord continues to provide and knocks your socks off with abundance!!Rachel @ Finding Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06217317211649327419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365495031332411316.post-3754069016263994922010-06-13T14:47:55.645-04:002010-06-13T14:47:55.645-04:00I think it is only normal to have those kinds of q...I think it is only normal to have those kinds of questions. If we didn't then we would just be complacent and doing things for the sheer purpose of doing them without conviction and passion. I don't have all the answers either, but I applaud your questions.aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17480317559165842413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365495031332411316.post-68839224030742928032010-06-13T14:40:16.493-04:002010-06-13T14:40:16.493-04:00Assuming you own the book, "Radical" as ...Assuming you own the book, "Radical" as well? If not - want one?! I have one (with a teeny tiny scribble on the cover courtesy of Ava) that you are welcome to. I can mail it.Mandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02263984809341462691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365495031332411316.post-76900923681412519912010-06-13T14:32:01.189-04:002010-06-13T14:32:01.189-04:00My Alyssa has always had strange rashes-we never r...My Alyssa has always had strange rashes-we never really figure out why it seems. Our allergy Dr told us though that it is very common for kids with a viral illness to break out in a rash-that some kids will react that way every time others will not-she tends to be our rash girl. My son had one recently for no real reason either. I would say it is a virus though and if the fever came first and then rash keep an I out for strep-if he complains of a sore throat or tummy ache.<br />So sorry to hear he isn't feeling well.<br />So glad to hear things are still going well toward the option.<br />I will be praying for you.<br />JillAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02032814616544851463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365495031332411316.post-24242616560681275392010-06-13T13:50:26.773-04:002010-06-13T13:50:26.773-04:00thanks tiffy. a few years ago, I read a book call...thanks tiffy. a few years ago, I read a book called "Follow Me" by Jan Hettinga. it's changed my life and my church. i'd recommend it to anybody who wants to know what it means to be a true Christ follower.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07910073537485271665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365495031332411316.post-39078741369303452772010-06-13T12:59:42.410-04:002010-06-13T12:59:42.410-04:00Great post, Tiffany!
This is definitely something ...Great post, Tiffany!<br />This is definitely something I need to look into my own heart about. Remembering that this world is not our home is hard sometimes. We are so geared in our culture to think about today and how to make our lives better, without thinking about the future and other lives.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02602391401030887183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1365495031332411316.post-30964001338629302022010-06-13T12:10:21.493-04:002010-06-13T12:10:21.493-04:00What a convicting post. Thanks for asking those qu...What a convicting post. Thanks for asking those questions, they are some that I need to find answers for as well. <br /><br />About Scotty's rash...is it bothering him? My son gets a rash like that sometimes when he's got a fever. It spreads all over, but is not raised and doesn't hurt or itch. My pediatrician told me that it is a side effect that comes with fevers for some kids. Benadryl makes it go a way for us.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10815407223291687972noreply@blogger.com