tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post6756930095459540914..comments2023-05-09T02:16:22.791-07:00Comments on (a modern-day) Margery Raves On: TransparencyKimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10202745403355887348noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-58470355187468786182011-02-16T15:10:59.528-08:002011-02-16T15:10:59.528-08:00There you go again - saying what we all need to he...There you go again - saying what we all need to hear, even when we didn't know we needed to hear it.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17409002512708865245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-17883198693081664442011-02-15T21:22:32.828-08:002011-02-15T21:22:32.828-08:00http://www.amazon.com/Million-Miles-Thousand-Years...http://www.amazon.com/Million-Miles-Thousand-Years-Learned/dp/1400202981/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1297833673&sr=8-1<br /><br />new exciting book- recom. by your fav Ann LamottKaren Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-53180037663632431252011-02-13T16:12:51.647-08:002011-02-13T16:12:51.647-08:00Kim,
Love this post so much. It goes hand in hand ...Kim,<br />Love this post so much. It goes hand in hand with the study that I am doing right now with my small group - Breaking Free. Wow, just awesome to think about the freedom we have in Christ to be known AND loved - No. matter. what.<br />hugs to you! allison guyerallison guyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13483328217396316017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-52235836402420892942011-02-12T13:00:54.843-08:002011-02-12T13:00:54.843-08:00I love the thought of being fully known and - stil...I love the thought of being fully known and - still - fully loved. <br /><br />In The Prodigal God, Keller comments on how BOTH the younger and the older brother are lost, in spite of the Father lavishing grace on each one. Sadly, only the younger brother accepts it, and we're left wondering what the older brother will ultimately choose. The younger brother, who does a whole lot of sinning, and, in the end, not a lot of hiding winds up truly knowing the Father. The other son resorts to anger and bitterness, after a life of measuring and comparing. As the story finishes, he's the one who's alienated from the Father. <br /><br />Oh, that we could understand, bask in and expend His free, marvelous GRACE!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-19835220011584587062011-02-11T17:51:08.366-08:002011-02-11T17:51:08.366-08:00Deep deep breath... this was so powerful to read. ...Deep deep breath... this was so powerful to read. I'm left pondering... and sitting in a puddle of weepy thankfulness.Corinne Cunninghamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07604810312185816792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1252390716871521856.post-35920209697601571342011-02-11T10:49:24.250-08:002011-02-11T10:49:24.250-08:00May favorite translation states this verse this wa...May favorite translation states this verse this way:<br /><br />"Now we see a blurred image in a mirror. Then we will see very clearly. Now my knowledge is incomplete. Then I will have complete knowledge as God has complete knowledge of me."<br /><br />When I read this, it resonated deep within and I continue to unpack all its meaning in my life.<br /><br />To answer your question, for me, I have experienced the sting of rejection and criticism (as we all have). To avoid that, it's easier to "hide" behind the illusion of having it all together. As much as I want transparency in my life, that means risking again, and there are days my heart just can't bear the pain of any further rejection. <br /><br />So much more to consider as I reflect on your insights in this discussion. <br /><br />Blessings,<br />LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com