Comments for Faith Reflections http://www.blogsmonroe.com/faith Thoughts on spiritual issues by David J. Claassen Sat, 17 May 2008 09:57:03 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 Comment on Delayed Gratification of a Divine Order by Marcena http://www.blogsmonroe.com/faith/2008/04/16/delayed-gratification-of-a-divine-order/#comment-144 Marcena Wed, 16 Apr 2008 17:04:50 +0000 http://www.blogsmonroe.com/faith/?p=112#comment-144 My prayers are with you as you go forward with surgery. God has the surgeon's hands and will guide them. Healing restores our faith in him just as illness causes us to turn towards Him. Hallelujah, Glory to God! My prayers are with you as you go forward
with surgery. God has the surgeon’s hands and will guide them. Healing restores our faith in him just as illness causes us to turn towards Him. Hallelujah, Glory to God!

]]> Comment on Life’s a Journey, a Spiritual Pilgrimage by Marcia http://www.blogsmonroe.com/faith/2008/04/09/lifes-a-journey-a-spiritual-pilgrimage/#comment-135 Marcia Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:34:59 +0000 http://www.blogsmonroe.com/faith/?p=109#comment-135 I’ve never much enjoyed traveling. I like my routines and my comforts, and getting ready for a trip always seems too much trouble. Planning the itinerary and the things we’ll need (passport, clothing, cash, etc.) seems to be a big deal, especially for air travel. As I’m washing clothes and bringing the luggage down from the attic, I’m inclined to say, “Forget it. We’ll stay home where we have a good bed and a good shower and air conditioning and can be in charge of our own schedules.” But when I get beyond the hassles and am willing to follow someone else’s schedule and agenda, we always lean something on a journey. And besides, staying home doesn’t guarantee that we won’t experience changes and challenges! I want to be more open to experiencing what God has to teach me in this journey called life! I’ve never much enjoyed traveling. I like my routines and my comforts, and getting ready for a trip always seems too much trouble. Planning the itinerary and the things we’ll need (passport, clothing, cash, etc.) seems to be a big deal, especially for air travel. As I’m washing clothes and bringing the luggage down from the attic, I’m inclined to say, “Forget it. We’ll stay home where we have a good bed and a good shower and air conditioning and can be in charge of our own schedules.”

But when I get beyond the hassles and am willing to follow someone else’s schedule and agenda, we always lean something on a journey. And besides, staying home doesn’t guarantee that we won’t experience changes and challenges! I want to be more open to experiencing what God has to teach me in this journey called life!

]]> Comment on An Eeyore or Tigger View of Life? by Marcia http://www.blogsmonroe.com/faith/2008/04/06/an-eeyore-or-tigger-view-of-life/#comment-134 Marcia Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:44:50 +0000 http://www.blogsmonroe.com/faith/?p=106#comment-134 From Good Faith, by Jane Smalley Describing his parents, the narrator says: They were strict, but they weren’t gloomy. . . They couldn’t understand anyone who considered God or salvation in the least frightening. Now, sin: that was fearful. But to be fully committed to the Lord’s path, that was source of perennial joy which one was obliged to display as an example of glad service to the Lord, and the sure expectation of everlasting glory. From Good Faith, by Jane Smalley

Describing his parents, the narrator says:
They were strict, but they weren’t gloomy. . . They couldn’t understand anyone who considered God or salvation in the least frightening. Now, sin: that was fearful. But to be fully committed to the Lord’s path, that was source of perennial joy which one was obliged to display as an example of glad service to the Lord, and the sure expectation of everlasting glory.

]]> Comment on An Eeyore or Tigger View of Life? by Rachel http://www.blogsmonroe.com/faith/2008/04/06/an-eeyore-or-tigger-view-of-life/#comment-133 Rachel Mon, 07 Apr 2008 13:41:55 +0000 http://www.blogsmonroe.com/faith/?p=106#comment-133 ".....the most wonderful thing about Tiggers is, I'm the only one." That is the ending of Tigger's theme song that he sings as he bounces around, so he also rejoices in his uniqueness. I want to be a Tigger too, and I rejoice that their is only one "Rachel" just like me. I think that I make God happy about that. “…..the most wonderful thing about Tiggers is, I’m the only one.” That is the ending of Tigger’s theme song that he sings as he bounces around, so he also rejoices in his uniqueness. I want to be a Tigger too, and I rejoice that their is only one “Rachel” just like me. I think that I make God happy about that.

]]> Comment on Make Up YOUR Own Spiritual Application to This! by Dave Dierenfeld http://www.blogsmonroe.com/faith/2007/11/17/make-up-your-own-spiritual-application-to-this/#comment-127 Dave Dierenfeld Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:35:40 +0000 http://www.blogsmonroe.com/faith/?p=8#comment-127 Dave See "Horton Hatches the Egg" by Dr. Suess. Dave Dave See “Horton Hatches the Egg” by Dr. Suess. Dave

]]> Comment on The Lighter Side of Easter by Dave Dierenfeld http://www.blogsmonroe.com/faith/2008/02/29/the-lighter-side-of-easter/#comment-126 Dave Dierenfeld Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:30:29 +0000 http://www.blogsmonroe.com/faith/?p=84#comment-126 Dave: She took a couple bites, but didn't like the stickiness...shook her head a lot...then lost interest. Dave Dave: She took a couple bites, but didn’t like the stickiness…shook her head a lot…then lost interest. Dave

]]> Comment on Dreaming of Spring by Dave Dierenfeld http://www.blogsmonroe.com/faith/2008/01/26/dreaming-of-spring/#comment-125 Dave Dierenfeld Mon, 31 Mar 2008 02:24:59 +0000 http://www.blogsmonroe.com/faith/?p=56#comment-125 Dave: thanks for the best belly laugh I've had in days. I can feel the little endorphins swimming faster..... Dave Dave: thanks for the best belly laugh I’ve had in days. I can feel the little endorphins swimming faster….. Dave

]]> Comment on Maundy Thursday by Dave Claassen http://www.blogsmonroe.com/faith/2008/03/16/maundy-thursday/#comment-91 Dave Claassen Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:22:48 +0000 http://www.blogsmonroe.com/faith/?p=91#comment-91 Relief, gratitude, incredulous joy -- they all describe the true experience of Easter, don't they? Yes, He is risen in deed! Thanks for writing, Dave Relief, gratitude, incredulous joy — they all describe the true experience of Easter, don’t they? Yes, He is risen in deed!
Thanks for writing,
Dave

]]> Comment on Maundy Thursday by Marcia http://www.blogsmonroe.com/faith/2008/03/16/maundy-thursday/#comment-77 Marcia Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:09:43 +0000 http://www.blogsmonroe.com/faith/?p=91#comment-77 My niece’s husband disappeared last Friday, leaving behind a suicide note. Over the weekend there was no news, and the family had resigned themselves that David was dead and that they might never find his body. On Sunday my sister called me in joy, relief, and a touch of astonishment, saying, “They’ve found David—and he’s alive!” Along with relief and gratitude about this situation, I realized that this must be what the disciples felt after the three days following Christ’s crucifixion: the same incredulous joy that ”He’s alive!” and the knowledge that though difficulties lie ahead, there’s hope as long as “He’s alive!” Happy Easter! My niece’s husband disappeared last Friday, leaving behind a suicide note. Over the weekend there was no news, and the family had resigned themselves that David was dead and that they might never find his body. On Sunday my sister called me in joy, relief, and a touch of astonishment, saying, “They’ve found David—and he’s alive!” Along with relief and gratitude about this situation, I realized that this must be what the disciples felt after the three days following Christ’s crucifixion: the same incredulous joy that ”He’s alive!” and the knowledge that though difficulties lie ahead, there’s hope as long as “He’s alive!” Happy Easter!

]]> Comment on Horizon of Heaven by Julie http://www.blogsmonroe.com/faith/2008/02/17/horizon-of-heaven/#comment-68 Julie Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:28:49 +0000 http://www.blogsmonroe.com/faith/?p=74#comment-68 Wow! What a way to put death in perspective. After my sister died all I focused on was that she was gone. What comfort it gives me to realize that God is at the other side saying "Here She Is". What a calming effect this has had on me. Wow! What a way to put death in perspective. After my sister died all I focused on was that she was gone. What comfort it gives me to realize that God is at the other side saying “Here She Is”. What a calming effect this has had on me.

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