tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post9173486160336710421..comments2023-09-12T11:31:20.729-05:00Comments on Straight-Friendly: The Sweet ScrollTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271248501086241494noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-86894496255760910062009-12-08T01:55:36.006-06:002009-12-08T01:55:36.006-06:00Genevieve and Jake, I sincerely apologize for my d...Genevieve and Jake, I sincerely apologize for my delayed response. I've been whammied with computer issues that have me rushing to catch up.<br /><br />Genevieve, your reference to Paul's advice to study to show ourselves approved to God is spot-on. It's essential for all believers, especially GLBT Christians, to know the Word. Paul says it's how we become "workmen who don't need to be ashamed." I honestly believe if more GLBT believers knew the Word better, they'd not be shaken in the least when others try to misuse it against them. What did Jesus say? "You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free."<br /><br />Jake, such kindness! It's so true--those of us who endeavor to share God's Word with others invest a great deal of time and effort. Like anything else in life, it's never as easy as it looks. But its rewards are unlike anything else in life. Regardless how hard it may be at times, telling God's love and goodness always brings unforeseen blessings--like the privilege it's been to get to know you and Genevieve, Mariah and Byron, and everyone else who graces these pages. On that level, laboring in the Word is not hard at all! It's a true pleasure.<br /><br />Joy and peace to you both--and thanks as always for your words.<br />TimTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271248501086241494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-86534498344777085072009-12-05T07:27:57.713-06:002009-12-05T07:27:57.713-06:00I always find myself a little envious of the time ...I always find myself a little envious of the time Pastors and teachers spend gleaning insight from God's Word to share with others. I think we often forget that not every sermon (or post, in your case) rolls right off the tip of the tongue or fingers, and that those who are called to lead us have lives outside of the time we spend with them, and the time they spend preparing their messages.<br /><br />Thanks for being willing to heed God's call to use your gift of teaching and insight to make God's Will and Word for myself and others more clear and joyful, Tim!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-38259882470733960242009-12-04T16:58:40.138-06:002009-12-04T16:58:40.138-06:00Tim, when people throw verses at us to condemn us ...Tim, when people throw verses at us to condemn us it's important to be armed with the truth of the word. I pay that LGBT people will go on the offensive rather than us shrinking under the weight of unworthiness or guilt. <br /><br />I think of the verse 'study to show ourselves approved'. This verse I take seriously because of all the error fomented out there.genevievehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041499205158357183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-60706371172031048092009-12-03T17:49:04.390-06:002009-12-03T17:49:04.390-06:00Mariah/Byron, thank you! It's true, the push c...Mariah/Byron, thank you! It's true, the push comes from knowing the work is worth it. How many times I've been dragging and, just in time, an email or comment would surface to help me spring back to life. It's all part of the goodness, isn't it?<br /><br />Blessings to you both, and keep pressing on!<br />TimTimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271248501086241494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-87769327543329544242009-12-03T10:20:53.216-06:002009-12-03T10:20:53.216-06:00Congrats on your milestone Tim! We hosted Tom Gos...Congrats on your milestone Tim! We hosted Tom Goss for a House Concert last night. We had an opportunity to talk with Tom about why many of us feel the pressing need to push ourselves so. Tom told us, though it's an incredible amount of work, and exhausting at times, he feels he's able to touch people and make a difference in their lives.<br />Connection to others. And so we all persist without exception.<br />Thanks for your blog & continued insights.<br />Mariah/ByronEdgingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14597064540550982614noreply@blogger.com