tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post8699759936737288057..comments2023-09-12T11:31:20.729-05:00Comments on Straight-Friendly: Family MattersTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271248501086241494noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-65071945765946974182010-06-06T14:16:41.176-05:002010-06-06T14:16:41.176-05:00Ah, Tom, different gifts, one Body, no?Ah, Tom, different gifts, one Body, no?Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271248501086241494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-62836421128299386372010-06-06T13:11:21.060-05:002010-06-06T13:11:21.060-05:00You're most welcome Tim. I'm not as vocal...You're most welcome Tim. I'm not as vocal about my faith as many are. I try to teach by reflection.TomCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397335545286040472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-1565922775149450292010-06-05T14:43:30.967-05:002010-06-05T14:43:30.967-05:00He not only exemplified it, Tom. He came right out...He not only exemplified it, Tom. He came right out and said as much: "It is the sick who need a physician." All we need to do is open our doors to those in need. The healing they seek will be found in the Presence dwelling within us.<br /><br />Thanks for the comment. It's always a joy to hear from you.<br /><br />Peace,<br />TimTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271248501086241494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-80847269951227947632010-06-05T13:24:52.183-05:002010-06-05T13:24:52.183-05:00Another good one Tim. Jesus' example is meet ...Another good one Tim. Jesus' example is meet the neediest at the point of their need, unlike the inauthentic example of Supply-side Christianity.TomCathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11397335545286040472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-64752966291304890862010-06-03T12:43:27.326-05:002010-06-03T12:43:27.326-05:00Claire and Grant, I apologize for the delayed resp...Claire and Grant, I apologize for the delayed response. I was away from the computer yesterday and am just now catching up.<br /><br />Claire, your observation is both profound and pragmatic. I totally agree, we must work at "making a home" in ourselves, which is a lifelong task for many of us. And I think it's extremely important we realize this is what's happening, so we're always mindful that what we're "building" is for us, but also for others who need to find shelter in us. The insight you've provided here moves me deeply. Thank you.<br /><br />Grant, my great musical compadre, I'll head there pronto. And it blesses me that you, Claire, and I are all "humming the same tune" of self-acceptance as an act of grace!<br /><br />Blessings to you both,<br />TimTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271248501086241494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-63890582120292040352010-06-02T12:40:06.413-05:002010-06-02T12:40:06.413-05:00re: "We are all sinners, saved by grace. Acce...re: "We are all sinners, saved by grace. Accepting God's grace begins with knowing and accepting who we are, and then loving one another..."<br /><br />I wish there was an easy way to share songs across the internet ... for now this will have to do - go to this page and click "Embrace the Mystery" in the Music Player...<br /><br />Behold what you are<br />Become what you receive<br />Take up this bread and wine<br />Embrace the mystery<br />---<br /><br />amen! - thanks Tim, as always<br />Grantgrantnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-49641189105889170882010-06-02T12:28:54.661-05:002010-06-02T12:28:54.661-05:00It's in us that orphans find parents, widows f...<i>It's in us that orphans find parents, widows find care...</i><br /><br />I completely agree with us on several levels. <br /><br />One thing I have discovered working with my friends the homeless is that many of us are homeless, symbolically, because we are not a home for ourselves.<br /><br />In the sense that possibly I do not accept myself as I am and so lives ever somewhat outside of myself -- if this makes any sense.<br /><br />Thus, to welcome people to my home I must have a home to offer, not only a physical home but also an emotional home...<br /><br />Sometimes this takes a lifetime.<br /><br />Blessings. You are an inspiration as always.claire bangasserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12380558962103134334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-55262467496951842852010-06-01T13:43:08.243-05:002010-06-01T13:43:08.243-05:00Lloyd, thanks for your comment--and welcome to Str...Lloyd, thanks for your comment--and welcome to Straight-Friendly. I scanned your blog quickly and admire your faith, kindness, and personal strength. (I love "The Solid Rock," too; one of my favorite hymns. If you've not heard Walter Hawkins and the Love Center Choir's arrangement, I heartily recommend it. It will lift you out of your chair!)<br /><br />I'm grateful for your compassion and concern, and I can empathize with it wholeheartedly, as a similar burden for hurting, disillusioned believers was placed in my heart long ago. I agree, "sin is sin," which is why it's incumbent on all of us striving to follow Christ to walk closely behind Him, study His Word, and live lives of integrity and compassion that please our Maker.<br /><br />It's apparent we differ on our opinions about "sin," but that shouldn't prevent us from loving and uplifting one another, as our opinions are just that, <i>our</i> opinions. The One Who made us sees our hearts. As the Psalmist says, He knew us in the womb, before we were knitted together.<br /><br />Most of all, I believe it's imperative that we walk humbly before our Maker, examining ourselves to ensure we are fulfilling His purpose in shaping us as He has. His wisdom is beyond all understanding, a thing I'm truly grateful for because if grace and mercy were left to me, we'd all be in a terrible fix.<br /><br />So I covet your prayers, even as I pray God's continued strength and guidance for you. We are all sinners, saved by grace. Accepting God's grace begins with knowing and accepting who we are, and then loving one another--in spite of our differences--as Christ commanded us.<br /><br />Blessings, my brother. And thank you for your thoughts.<br />TimTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271248501086241494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-53461018306826321532010-06-01T08:21:52.819-05:002010-06-01T08:21:52.819-05:00Great post. I would like to make it clear to you ...Great post. I would like to make it clear to you that as a believer in our Lord Jesus Christ, I love you as a brother, but you must understand that "sin" is "sin" in God's eyes and we all must ask God's forgiveness when we sin against Him. God's blessings. LloydSolid Rock or Sinking Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04815501572621378327noreply@blogger.com