Comments on: Tomorrow’s Forecast: Sunny and Warm with a Chance for Faith http://destinyinbloom.com/tomorrows-forecast-sunny-and-warm-with-a-chance-for-faith/ Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:41:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Rémi http://destinyinbloom.com/tomorrows-forecast-sunny-and-warm-with-a-chance-for-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-617 Rémi Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:27:15 +0000 http://destinyinbloom.com/?p=358#comment-617 It was really helpful to read that we must have courage not to put up walls of defense when our feelings are hurt. We are taught for years to have boundaries and not to be 'doormats,' but as you said, these walls can block out love, as well. Trying to dredge up courage from myself would be insufficient anyway; I have neither the courage nor the natural ability to do anything but withdraw as tightly as possible when I feel that I have been deliberately disrespected or rejected. My courage must be motivated by my desire to obey the Lord, and to follow Christ's example. His grace, I trust, will be sufficient. Unlike people, who are fallible, He will not fail or disappoint me. It was really helpful to read that we must have courage not to put up walls of defense when our feelings are hurt. We are taught for years to have boundaries and not to be ‘doormats,’ but as you said, these walls can block out love, as well. Trying to dredge up courage from myself would be insufficient anyway; I have neither the courage nor the natural ability to do anything but withdraw as tightly as possible when I feel that I have been deliberately disrespected or rejected. My courage must be motivated by my desire to obey the Lord, and to follow Christ’s example. His grace, I trust, will be sufficient. Unlike people, who are fallible, He will not fail or disappoint me.

]]> By: Jan Greenwood http://destinyinbloom.com/tomorrows-forecast-sunny-and-warm-with-a-chance-for-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-490 Jan Greenwood Mon, 07 Sep 2009 04:59:28 +0000 http://destinyinbloom.com/?p=358#comment-490 Just getting a chance to stop by and visit your blog. Loved this entry. You are a good mom and a great friend. God is indeed moving mountains on your behalf. Such a joy to see you blossom in this new season! Love running with you. Just getting a chance to stop by and visit your blog. Loved this entry. You are a good mom and a great friend. God is indeed moving mountains on your behalf. Such a joy to see you blossom in this new season! Love running with you.

]]> By: Christy http://destinyinbloom.com/tomorrows-forecast-sunny-and-warm-with-a-chance-for-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-432 Christy Sun, 30 Aug 2009 04:13:42 +0000 http://destinyinbloom.com/?p=358#comment-432 I absolutely loved this! I have had many of these moments with my three little ones and have seen it numerous times in the children's ministry. My youngest daughter has been raised at Gateway so when she started kindergarten I gave her a talk about how we don't lay hands on people and pray without asking their permission. I didn't want to squash her faith but was unsure how the world would receive it. The first week of school at circle time they asked if anyone had anything to say. She stood up and asked the class if there was anyone there who didn't know Jesus. Fortunately, her teacher was a Christian. Over the last several years there have been numerous kids who she has led to the Lord on the playground. We have even sent bibles with her to school after she told us that she prayed and felt she should give one to someone. Oh, if we could have that kind of faith outside of church! Kids are amazing and to see the power of God move through them is an awesome thing! I absolutely loved this! I have had many of these moments with my three little ones and have seen it numerous times in the children’s ministry.

My youngest daughter has been raised at Gateway so when she started kindergarten I gave her a talk about how we don’t lay hands on people and pray without asking their permission. I didn’t want to squash her faith but was unsure how the world would receive it. The first week of school at circle time they asked if anyone had anything to say. She stood up and asked the class if there was anyone there who didn’t know Jesus. Fortunately, her teacher was a Christian.

Over the last several years there have been numerous kids who she has led to the Lord on the playground. We have even sent bibles with her to school after she told us that she prayed and felt she should give one to someone. Oh, if we could have that kind of faith outside of church! Kids are amazing and to see the power of God move through them is an awesome thing!

]]> By: Rebecca Gates http://destinyinbloom.com/tomorrows-forecast-sunny-and-warm-with-a-chance-for-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-422 Rebecca Gates Fri, 28 Aug 2009 22:33:58 +0000 http://destinyinbloom.com/?p=358#comment-422 Let's write a book called Everything I Know I Learned From My Children. ;P God is always teaching me about Himself through my kids. I think that is one way He keeps me humble. :) Loved your blog! Let’s write a book called Everything I Know I Learned From My Children. ;P God is always teaching me about Himself through my kids. I think that is one way He keeps me humble. :) Loved your blog!

]]> By: Nadelle Payne http://destinyinbloom.com/tomorrows-forecast-sunny-and-warm-with-a-chance-for-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-394 Nadelle Payne Wed, 26 Aug 2009 04:15:31 +0000 http://destinyinbloom.com/?p=358#comment-394 This is the kind of prayer my 4 year old would say-they are so innocent with the stuff they say---I love your writing-and your heart-you are such an inspiration to me. This is the kind of prayer my 4 year old would say-they are so innocent with the stuff they say—I love your writing-and your heart-you are such an inspiration to me.

]]> By: Celeste Barnard http://destinyinbloom.com/tomorrows-forecast-sunny-and-warm-with-a-chance-for-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-392 Celeste Barnard Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:05:19 +0000 http://destinyinbloom.com/?p=358#comment-392 Enjoyed your blog. I, being in childrens ministry, Love what I can learn from a child. Their faith is so pure and untainted. They just believe! We on the other hand tend to bring our experiences with all our baggage and unbelief at times. I want to have faith like a child's. :} Enjoyed your blog. I, being in childrens ministry, Love what I can learn from a child. Their faith is so pure and untainted. They just believe! We on the other hand tend to bring our experiences with all our baggage and unbelief at times. I want to have faith like a child’s. :}

]]> By: Coli J http://destinyinbloom.com/tomorrows-forecast-sunny-and-warm-with-a-chance-for-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-390 Coli J Tue, 25 Aug 2009 12:29:49 +0000 http://destinyinbloom.com/?p=358#comment-390 After reading this, I realize why reality shows are the big thing right now. People are hungry for someone to offer them an inside view of their life. But this, right here, is really why! We need to know the parts of God that those around us know. The enemy has distorted that. But every time you share a testimony here, trust you are restoring God's intentions for being known. I found this post to be so tenderizing to my heart. Like the lightest, gentlest clever - making room for my King. And for the faith that the Holy Spirit provides. After reading this, I realize why reality shows are the big thing right now. People are hungry for someone to offer them an inside view of their life. But this, right here, is really why! We need to know the parts of God that those around us know. The enemy has distorted that. But every time you share a testimony here, trust you are restoring God’s intentions for being known.

I found this post to be so tenderizing to my heart. Like the lightest, gentlest clever – making room for my King. And for the faith that the Holy Spirit provides.

]]> By: Marissa Star http://destinyinbloom.com/tomorrows-forecast-sunny-and-warm-with-a-chance-for-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-388 Marissa Star Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:14:27 +0000 http://destinyinbloom.com/?p=358#comment-388 I too have learned some great back to the basics lessons from my lil' peeps. Recently Colsen told a Hindu lady at ROSS, "Jesus loves me and Jesus loves you." I looked at him and I could tell he could sense my uncomfortableness and really not knowing what to do ... I usually mentally prep for these things. Colsen says, "Caleb told me to tell her; he was scared!" Caleb looks straight at me, choleric as can be and says, "Well she looked like she didn't know Jesus ... someone had to tell her." I had a humbled I wish I was MORE like my son moment ... just like what you shared. We can always be learning even from our wee ones! I love your youngster's prayer and love how soft your heart is to find God in it and make it your own prayer as well! So glad God brought you into my life! Love, ~Ris I too have learned some great back to the basics lessons from my lil’ peeps. Recently Colsen told a Hindu lady at ROSS, “Jesus loves me and Jesus loves you.” I looked at him and I could tell he could sense my uncomfortableness and really not knowing what to do … I usually mentally prep for these things. Colsen says, “Caleb told me to tell her; he was scared!” Caleb looks straight at me, choleric as can be and says, “Well she looked like she didn’t know Jesus … someone had to tell her.” I had a humbled I wish I was MORE like my son moment … just like what you shared. We can always be learning even from our wee ones! I love your youngster’s prayer and love how soft your heart is to find God in it and make it your own prayer as well! So glad God brought you into my life!
Love,
~Ris

]]> By: Lisa http://destinyinbloom.com/tomorrows-forecast-sunny-and-warm-with-a-chance-for-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-387 Lisa Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:03:17 +0000 http://destinyinbloom.com/?p=358#comment-387 Very Sweet. I loved your story. Love hearing what's on your heart. Very Sweet. I loved your story. Love hearing what’s on your heart.

]]> By: Tobey Van Wormer http://destinyinbloom.com/tomorrows-forecast-sunny-and-warm-with-a-chance-for-faith/comment-page-1/#comment-386 Tobey Van Wormer Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:50:03 +0000 http://destinyinbloom.com/?p=358#comment-386 A great take on faith baby! I love how you tell stories thru your writing.. A great take on faith baby! I love how you tell stories thru your writing..

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