tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post3561761625694011074..comments2023-09-12T11:31:20.729-05:00Comments on Straight-Friendly: The Faithful ServantTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271248501086241494noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-47990029735803273152010-08-14T20:53:55.181-05:002010-08-14T20:53:55.181-05:00Claire, I truly believe we all can be captains of ...Claire, I truly believe we all can be captains of little "movements" (remember the video I posted on FB) that can contribute to reversing this tide. I think of the great non-violent, peaceful resistance heroes--Gandhi, MLK, et al.--and remember they were <i>taught</i> these things by parents and people who did rally thousands. We never know whose life we're affecting when we respond to hate, violence, and ugliness as faithful servants.<br /><br />Sherry, an upward gaze is not easy to maintain. We keep bumping into temptations to be downcast. Perhaps it's like any other muscular/reflexive training; we keep working at it until it becomes easier and easier...<br /><br />Thank you both for your comments. I count you both as dear, invaluable friends!<br /><br />Blessings and joy,<br />TimTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271248501086241494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-46176911586830135112010-08-14T11:11:11.950-05:002010-08-14T11:11:11.950-05:00Oh Tim, you continually buoy me up and give me hop...Oh Tim, you continually buoy me up and give me hope. There are days I approach my reader with a sigh, only to find more insane stories about the usual nonsense. I'm sure some of my weariness comes from the summer itself and how difficult it is being cut off from life so much. But there are precious few good stories out there being reported.<br /><br />Thank you as always for renewing me if only briefly. I keep working at keeping my gaze upward and not downward. It is a work in progress. <br /><br />Blessings,Sherry Peytonhttp://afeatheradrift.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-2236549238264086002010-08-14T10:22:05.528-05:002010-08-14T10:22:05.528-05:00I find that I get so bleak when I look around and ...I find that I get so bleak when I look around and listen to what is being said that the only solution I see is that nonviolent action, peaceful disobedience...<br /><br />I am not sure yet how I will be able to do this. But I must. I am done with outrage and wringing my hands. I am looking for quiet action that will be louder than words.<br /><br />I'll gladly accept suggestions :-)claire bangasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12380558962103134334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-28175619451357530982010-08-14T06:38:00.631-05:002010-08-14T06:38:00.631-05:00Jake, I'm sensing the same thing. I don't ...Jake, I'm sensing the same thing. I don't believe a nation run on relentless hostility is what the vast majority of Americans want their country to be. I'm eager to respect anyone's political ideology, provided it leads to a positive end. But very little, if any, good comes from one party's stubbornness stalling the other's efforts. And I find any party whose agenda is undoing the work of the other reprehensible.<br /><br />The people spoke in 2008 and the opposition has done everything it can to deny their wishes. Thankfully, we've succeeded remarkably well despite them. But why anyone would trust them to honor their word if given control of Congress after such a blatant dismissal of majority mandate baffles me.<br /><br />I pray you're right. This constant bickering has caused us to lose our way. In the meantime, we who know what will please our Maker must persist in our efforts. We can't sink to their level of foolishness. As a late friend of mine always said, "God don't like ugly!"<br /><br />Blessings, my friend. It's great seeing you here!<br />TimTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271248501086241494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-9747057686327494362010-08-14T05:39:48.106-05:002010-08-14T05:39:48.106-05:00I would so love to pass this on to a few individua...I would so love to pass this on to a few individuals in particular. <br /><br /> Thankfully, I see people on the "other side of the aisle" starting to grow weary of it all as well. They haven't given up on the ideology, per se, but the tactics being used are starting to wear the patience of the average citizen.<br /><br /> It's my hope and prayer that as more and more people wake up to see what has been going on, it will give them pause to reconsider not just the means, but the end.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com