tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981481.post113263858797908690..comments2023-05-22T02:35:59.114-05:00Comments on A man and his log...: The Deep EndAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14010266120109721804noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981481.post-1133209382813034662005-11-28T15:23:00.000-05:002005-11-28T15:23:00.000-05:00What an awesome entry. Some challenging things ar...What an awesome entry. Some challenging things are definitely going on in your heart.<BR/><BR/>You said that the church today doesn't have a "real" look or feel to it. I've thought alot lately about people being able to be genuine. Why is it that we feel we need to be a certain way, not have struggles, etc. to be accepted. On the flipside, a more introspective thought..what is it about me that makes people feel that they can't be genuine because they feel I won't accept them.<BR/><BR/>By not being able to be real and open about our own lives we are cheating relationships and our own growth, as well as growth of people around us.<BR/><BR/>Defintely alot to think about...<BR/>A side note...the chapters on love in Blue Like Jazz have great things to say about all this as well...Camihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10271101854359871397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981481.post-1132808814216468652005-11-24T00:06:00.000-05:002005-11-24T00:06:00.000-05:00Incredible post and summary of everything Wolfgang...Incredible post and summary of everything Wolfgang said this weekend and how it touched your life. <BR/><BR/>I'm currently struggling to grasp the concept of how it's all going to look in the future. Where our group will go? How a split will be? Will it remain Christ-centered? Where will "teaching" come from? I could go on and on....but as much as I question my own understanding of it....I know that God is in control. So it doesn't really matter if I'm prepared for where He will take us or understand the structure of His plan...He is aware of everything and more than prepared for anything.<BR/><BR/>It's just awesome to see God move all around us and within us. Inspite of us, along with us, in the midst of us...however it is...it's cool to know He's active. Thanks for that post, and I had a blast this weekend.Jasonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13451879459894578670noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981481.post-1132771122085205732005-11-23T13:38:00.000-05:002005-11-23T13:38:00.000-05:00I kind of stumbled onto your site but I really enj...I kind of stumbled onto your site but I really enjoyed reading this post. I've had a hard time lately with what the church should be. As well as walking away completely empty from most 3 point, fill in the blanks sermons. I see people coming and only getting to a certain point in their walk and then stay stagnant and complacent. Anyway, I just really enjoyed what you had to say since the same thoughts have crossed my mind alot lately as well.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16021234004589496229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981481.post-1132759715991758812005-11-23T10:28:00.000-05:002005-11-23T10:28:00.000-05:00i bet you were that kid that peed in the pool huh?...i bet you were that kid that peed in the pool huh? it is always encouraging to see God working in you...keep yourself out of the way..it's one of the hardest things to do and keep seeking and letting God refine you. thanks for sharing.erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12719463304065370220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981481.post-1132680410791431732005-11-22T12:26:00.000-05:002005-11-22T12:26:00.000-05:00JT. Great thoughts, I think you are leagues above ...JT. Great thoughts, I think you are leagues above many of us when it comes to what the church is supposed to look like. I know there have been times when the building becomes more than the people. Great insight into the need to return to loving our neighbor through small groups, impact groups, or whatever else allows us the opportunity to share the gospel and our lives. The Message is not, but we all know the methods are fairgame. Pray for you!!michael sapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01684017398361799472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6981481.post-1132669346467422692005-11-22T09:22:00.000-05:002005-11-22T09:22:00.000-05:00Another great post! I'm not sure how much feedbac...Another great post! I'm not sure how much feedback you really want but... Justin, you're a great guy and don't have to worry about people judging you. You've always been a great friend and know just how to make each person you're around feel special. You have this automatic trust factor about you that lets people know that you're not a judging person, that you're open to new friends and open to hear people. Just wanted to share that with you. Again, great post!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08729765671761993473noreply@blogger.com