Wednesday, February 1, 2006
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This isn't something I learned, necessarily, but it's something that stuck with me. "Christians are the tabasco sauce of the world." Yes, it's humorous but it stuck. :-) I'll have to think of something "deep" later.
Posted by sunshine2316 on 01/31/2006 11:14:02 PM
I've learned that not only do I have to start looking at myself differently, but at EVERYBODY differently, including God. It seems like I started out as a Christian with some of the very ideas I'm hearing now and lost them somewhere along the way. Probably because 13 years ago, I had no Christian "boxes." It's refreshing to discover that I am not responsible for the entire world (where did I ever get such a dumb idea anyway?) and I'm not called to fix it; I'm called to be available. If this makes any sense, I'm discovering I'm both more responsible and less responsible in God's Kingdom than I thought. I also like thinking of people who are not yet Christians as "missing." It DOES give hope. I've learned that I am not too old to learn AGAIN! I've learned that Shane's parents must have been and still must be the most PATIENT people in the world! :-)
Posted by Laurie on 02/01/2006 12:10:15 AM
Something little that Dan Mayes said he learned from Josh...to enjoy people. I am trying to focus on the positives and overlook other parts. Also, bored for Jesus...I really like that one.
Posted by Angie on 02/08/2006 09:31:05 PM
I am learning, AGAIN (this could be the 10,000th time) that my tongue is still my worst enemy...and in my case since I tend to be a prolific writer (I know no one has noticed), my words on paper are an extension of that because they speak for me. I want "God be in my mouth and in my understanding." to become part of me without even thinking. Here's my image of that and it has helped. You can laugh at this, it's okay....I laugh at it! I picture a huge weight on my tongue, making it hard to speak without thinking first. I picture a computer monitor screen in my head sort of filtering what the effect of my words might be should I speak/write them. I have a ferocious sense of humor (I know I hide it well) and it can be a blessing or a curse. If anyone ever finds it a curse, would you please let me know? I want to know if this imagery is really working!
Posted by Laurie the Mouth on 02/09/2006 04:56:58 PM
I hadn't realized it until recently, but I'm learning a lot from Josh. Now, don't go getting all excited, Josh and think you're teaching an old lady new tricks. First of all, I'm not an old lady; I just started living this life sooner than you did okay? You are teaching me that I can worship God with music without all the other voices and choirs, etc., and I still enjoy it! I hope God does, too. I'm learning some new songs; although I could use a few of the hymns once in a while, OK? I like Josh because I don't see a lot of pretense about him; what you see is what you get. I don't know him well, yet, but we seem to share the same dry wit. I like the fact that he brings new people in to sing.
Posted by Laurie on 02/16/2006 04:17:08 PM
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