Comments on: Debating with God in the Church Pew http://sincerelykristin.wordpress.com/2008/09/15/debating-with-god-in-the-church-pew/ from a woman's heart Thu, 15 Oct 2009 19:51:18 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: racheleva http://sincerelykristin.wordpress.com/2008/09/15/debating-with-god-in-the-church-pew/#comment-1456 racheleva Wed, 09 Sep 2009 18:22:58 +0000 http://sincerelykristin.wordpress.com/?p=434#comment-1456 I think sometimes God has us give something away for the other person's benefit - and sometimes it's for our benefit...reminding us that things in this life won't last forever so not to hold them too tightly. Often, I think it's a mix of the both that happens (they are blessed and we receive a blessing by letting go). Thanks for the post. It was encouraging to me today. I think sometimes God has us give something away for the other person’s benefit – and sometimes it’s for our benefit…reminding us that things in this life won’t last forever so not to hold them too tightly. Often, I think it’s a mix of the both that happens (they are blessed and we receive a blessing by letting go). Thanks for the post. It was encouraging to me today.

]]> By: Lisa http://sincerelykristin.wordpress.com/2008/09/15/debating-with-god-in-the-church-pew/#comment-1298 Lisa Tue, 23 Sep 2008 17:58:36 +0000 http://sincerelykristin.wordpress.com/?p=434#comment-1298 I recently sent a New Testament to a family member who had been on my heart along with the back of a recent church bulletin that said some things I felt God wanted me to share. As of today, I'm not sure how it was rec'd but I know God does. I hope my small twinkling light will cause God's glory to shine in a moment when most needed. I recently sent a New Testament to a family member who had been on my heart along with the back of a recent church bulletin that said some things I felt God wanted me to share. As of today, I’m not sure how it was rec’d but I know God does. I hope my small twinkling light will cause God’s glory to shine in a moment when most needed.

]]> By: debbie http://sincerelykristin.wordpress.com/2008/09/15/debating-with-god-in-the-church-pew/#comment-1295 debbie Mon, 22 Sep 2008 01:09:26 +0000 http://sincerelykristin.wordpress.com/?p=434#comment-1295 As I read your question asking us about the last time we shared a word of Scripture with someone, I thought to myself, "How do I go about sharing a particular word of scripture with a family member that is burning in my heart, while still respecting boundaries and not being over-bearing?" As I was musing about this all day, I of course concluded that I needed to simply talk to God about my issues and desires and anxieties and see what would develop. That very evening a conversation (initiated by the other person) presented the opportunity to share that very scripture. It was such an encouragement to me, in more ways than one. A reminder that God is in control and simply wants me to trust Him for those we love so dearly. Your questions keep me thinking, Kristin:-). As I read your question asking us about the last time we shared a word of Scripture with someone, I thought to myself, “How do I go about sharing a particular word of scripture with a family member that is burning in my heart, while still respecting boundaries and not being over-bearing?” As I was musing about this all day, I of course concluded that I needed to simply talk to God about my issues and desires and anxieties and see what would develop. That very evening a conversation (initiated by the other person) presented the opportunity to share that very scripture. It was such an encouragement to me, in more ways than one. A reminder that God is in control and simply wants me to trust Him for those we love so dearly. Your questions keep me thinking, Kristin:-).

]]> By: katina http://sincerelykristin.wordpress.com/2008/09/15/debating-with-god-in-the-church-pew/#comment-1291 katina Wed, 17 Sep 2008 14:48:29 +0000 http://sincerelykristin.wordpress.com/?p=434#comment-1291 Chad has been witnessing to a couple coworkers. I have become friends with one of the ladies, who is now a "baby Christian". I have shared a Nicol Sponburg cd with her and now she is asking about devotionals. Our families are getting together this weekend and we plan on giving them a couples devotional that we have used, and kid's one for their son. It's so exciting! Chad has been witnessing to a couple coworkers. I have become friends with one of the ladies, who is now a “baby Christian”. I have shared a Nicol Sponburg cd with her and now she is asking about devotionals. Our families are getting together this weekend and we plan on giving them a couples devotional that we have used, and kid’s one for their son. It’s so exciting!

]]> By: Carissa http://sincerelykristin.wordpress.com/2008/09/15/debating-with-god-in-the-church-pew/#comment-1290 Carissa Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:45:19 +0000 http://sincerelykristin.wordpress.com/?p=434#comment-1290 I have been able to share the good news with the Pre-K children at Northgate. I will tie it in with EVERY lesson that I teach now, so that it is not just a story to them, but the wonderful message of eternal life at the same time. I worry sometimes and hope that I have worded things right so that they will understand. It's amazing what the children know though because their hearts are so open. Chad and I are praying that our son Troy will come to know the Lord this year. He is 5 and in Kindergarten. He just started kidsjam and is loving it! Chad and I are trying to work on our own spiritual lives so that we can be an example to our children. Thank you for sharing this story! I have been able to share the good news with the Pre-K children at Northgate. I will tie it in with EVERY lesson that I teach now, so that it is not just a story to them, but the wonderful message of eternal life at the same time.
I worry sometimes and hope that I have worded things right so that they will understand. It’s amazing what the children know though because their hearts are so open.
Chad and I are praying that our son Troy will come to know the Lord this year. He is 5 and in Kindergarten. He just started kidsjam and is loving it! Chad and I are trying to work on our own spiritual lives so that we can be an example to our children. Thank you for sharing this story!

]]> By: Patti Chadwick http://sincerelykristin.wordpress.com/2008/09/15/debating-with-god-in-the-church-pew/#comment-1289 Patti Chadwick Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:16:03 +0000 http://sincerelykristin.wordpress.com/?p=434#comment-1289 Kristen: Thanks for the reminder that it is God who provides the memories, not "things". I've had my share of fighting with God, but in the end, there's no peace unless you heed his voice...that I've learned. We often view our possessions are just that...ours. And they are not really ours, but on loan from God. This can include our children. I'm learning how to let go as they enter adulthood...and I'm not always too good at it! Kristen:

Thanks for the reminder that it is God who provides the memories, not “things”. I’ve had my share of fighting with God, but in the end, there’s no peace unless you heed his voice…that I’ve learned. We often view our possessions are just that…ours. And they are not really ours, but on loan from God. This can include our children. I’m learning how to let go as they enter adulthood…and I’m not always too good at it!

]]> By: Lynn http://sincerelykristin.wordpress.com/2008/09/15/debating-with-god-in-the-church-pew/#comment-1288 Lynn Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:10:38 +0000 http://sincerelykristin.wordpress.com/?p=434#comment-1288 I don't have a story right this minute, but wanted to at least say that your struggle with giving the Bible away happens often in our lives and you do feel the nudge of The Lord. You end up feeling worse if you don't listen to that nudge! God Bless! Miss You! Lynn =) I don’t have a story right this minute, but wanted to at least say that your struggle with giving the Bible away happens often in our lives and you do feel the nudge of The Lord. You end up feeling worse if you don’t listen to that nudge! God Bless! Miss You! Lynn =)

]]> By: Char http://sincerelykristin.wordpress.com/2008/09/15/debating-with-god-in-the-church-pew/#comment-1287 Char Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:01:54 +0000 http://sincerelykristin.wordpress.com/?p=434#comment-1287 I feel the burdon a lot at work especially when the angel of death is in the room. I always ask if the family knows where the person is going and suprisingly, they say yes, they were saved. I always tell them that hearing is the last sense to go and that they should tell them it is ok to go on to see Jesus face. I have had patients hang on for days waiting for a family member to assure them that whatever their worry is will be taken care of. Sometimes I have to be firm with the family and tell them that they had better go in there and tell that loved one they WILL take care of it. Usually it is over another lost son or daughter, that that mother has fretted over for years. Usually they pass within the hour when they know their time here on earth is complete and will be carried on by another. The angel usually waits the goodbyes. I try and comfort the family after and assure them that when you know that you will see them again it can comfort them. I have never been used to pray with anyone yet at work, however I know I have planted seeds. I love Hospice work. I am not a hospice nurse but would love to be. It is not easy to let a loved one pass, especailly when you aare unsure of their eternity. I alswo work with a Jewish woman who does not belive In Jesus Christ. I have been praying for her and have tried to be a testimony to her. Char I feel the burdon a lot at work especially when the angel of death is in the room. I always ask if the family knows where the person is going and suprisingly, they say yes, they were saved. I always tell them that hearing is the last sense to go and that they should tell them it is ok to go on to see Jesus face. I have had patients hang on for days waiting for a family member to assure them that whatever their worry is will be taken care of. Sometimes I have to be firm with the family and tell them that they had better go in there and tell that loved one they WILL take care of it. Usually it is over another lost son or daughter, that that mother has fretted over for years. Usually they pass within the hour when they know their time here on earth is complete and will be carried on by another. The angel usually waits the goodbyes. I try and comfort the family after and assure them that when you know that you will see them again it can comfort them. I have never been used to pray with anyone yet at work, however I know I have planted seeds. I love Hospice work. I am not a hospice nurse but would love to be. It is not easy to let a loved one pass, especailly when you aare unsure of their eternity. I alswo work with a Jewish woman who does not belive In Jesus Christ. I have been praying for her and have tried to be a testimony to her. Char

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