Comments for Losing My Religion http://losingmyreligionblog.com ...and finding life over the fence. Sun, 05 May 2013 18:05:12 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Normally On This Day, I Post a Picture of Dancing Mexicans… by Randi :) http://losingmyreligionblog.com/things-the-mexicans-were-doing-when-i-was-born/day-post-picture-dancing-mexicans/#comment-3857 Randi :) Sun, 05 May 2013 18:05:12 +0000 http://losingmyreligionblog.com/?p=1050#comment-3857 oh geeez groan hehe Happy Birthday!! :) oh geeez groan hehe

Happy Birthday!! :)

]]> Comment on Breathing the Air by Randi :) http://losingmyreligionblog.com/food-for-thought/breathing-air/#comment-3844 Randi :) Sun, 28 Apr 2013 16:27:01 +0000 http://losingmyreligionblog.com/?p=1046#comment-3844 wow, interesting how He links up His children. I just wrote a piece entitled Breathe last weekend! http://seedsinmyheart.blogspot.com/2013/04/breathe.html wow, interesting how He links up His children. I just wrote a piece entitled Breathe last weekend!
http://seedsinmyheart.blogspot.com/2013/04/breathe.html

]]> Comment on Judge Not… by Randi :) http://losingmyreligionblog.com/rantings/judge/#comment-3829 Randi :) Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:17:08 +0000 http://losingmyreligionblog.com/?p=1041#comment-3829 So true. We so quickly close our heart to anybody we disagree with. The most loving people just have open wide hearts to ALL. Why are we so afraid to have open & wide hearts??? Where did we get that from in the Bible? What verses are we using to justify a closed heart? "The thing is, I am aware enough of my own heart before God to know that none of what this person accused me of was actually true–and she had no place of authority in my life to say such things, anyway, because she does not know me, and has never made the effort to do so." That is awesome you are able to acknowledge & stand on that truth. I need to be stronger in this area - I genuinely trust in people and their kindness and I am usually in quite shock & hurt when people are not loving or willing to listen first. Apparently God has a lot of work to do in me before I am in any public arena or position of influence. "The problem is–and this is where I was going with all of this–there is no way to set her straight." ohhh that bothers me so much. I just can't wait for heaven because then I know that people will truly listen to each other and be able to understand each other. This life is so full of such barriers in our communication - it is so frustrating. I try so hard to give people the chance to understand... by doing what I can to communicate truth.... but it's such a fine line between trying to offer the chance to communicate and offer the chance for them to understand, not just totally shut them out...... vs. either being defensive.... or throwing pearls to pigs who are not open to understand. We can't judge who is going to receive what we are saying or not... so I guess it's always a good thing to try in some small way to give people the chance to understand even in their judgement but if they slam the door again and do not receive, then it's okay to walk away. So true. We so quickly close our heart to anybody we disagree with. The most loving people just have open wide hearts to ALL. Why are we so afraid to have open & wide hearts??? Where did we get that from in the Bible? What verses are we using to justify a closed heart?

“The thing is, I am aware enough of my own heart before God to know that none of what this person accused me of was actually true–and she had no place of authority in my life to say such things, anyway, because she does not know me, and has never made the effort to do so.”

That is awesome you are able to acknowledge & stand on that truth. I need to be stronger in this area – I genuinely trust in people and their kindness and I am usually in quite shock & hurt when people are not loving or willing to listen first. Apparently God has a lot of work to do in me before I am in any public arena or position of influence.

“The problem is–and this is where I was going with all of this–there is no way to set her straight.”

ohhh that bothers me so much. I just can’t wait for heaven because then I know that people will truly listen to each other and be able to understand each other. This life is so full of such barriers in our communication – it is so frustrating. I try so hard to give people the chance to understand… by doing what I can to communicate truth…. but it’s such a fine line between trying to offer the chance to communicate and offer the chance for them to understand, not just totally shut them out……

vs. either being defensive…. or throwing pearls to pigs who are not open to understand.

We can’t judge who is going to receive what we are saying or not… so I guess it’s always a good thing to try in some small way to give people the chance to understand even in their judgement but if they slam the door again and do not receive, then it’s okay to walk away.

]]> Comment on The Cost Of Creativity by Randi :) http://losingmyreligionblog.com/meanderings-look-it-up/cost-creativity/#comment-3826 Randi :) Sun, 21 Apr 2013 16:58:11 +0000 http://losingmyreligionblog.com/?p=1038#comment-3826 no prob if u can't ever comment back, I just appreciate the place to process out my thoughts. And I appreciate ur comment here, thanks! I pray that God does reveal a fresh way to express what He has placed inside of me. Thanks for that nudge. Now that I think about it, one thing that happened this week is that I did feel the Lord asking me to share some words with a sister in Christ so I typed up a page of thoughts that I've been dwelling on and was able to pass it to her. I think it's a great first step in practicing my writing. It made me be concise, really take the time to think/write vs. just type type typing away (I type 100++++ words a minute so can just type as I think) and really made me read scripture to look for God's voice. Giving my words out to others when I feel lead and using it for the good of those around me vs. just typing randomly away on a blog really makes a lot of sense! We will see what God does with that. thanks again! no prob if u can’t ever comment back, I just appreciate the place to process out my thoughts. And I appreciate ur comment here, thanks!

I pray that God does reveal a fresh way to express what He has placed inside of me. Thanks for that nudge.

Now that I think about it, one thing that happened this week is that I did feel the Lord asking me to share some words with a sister in Christ so I typed up a page of thoughts that I’ve been dwelling on and was able to pass it to her. I think it’s a great first step in practicing my writing. It made me be concise, really take the time to think/write vs. just type type typing away (I type 100++++ words a minute so can just type as I think) and really made me read scripture to look for God’s voice.

Giving my words out to others when I feel lead and using it for the good of those around me vs. just typing randomly away on a blog really makes a lot of sense! We will see what God does with that.

thanks again!

]]> Comment on The Cost Of Creativity by Wayward Son http://losingmyreligionblog.com/meanderings-look-it-up/cost-creativity/#comment-3825 Wayward Son Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:54:14 +0000 http://losingmyreligionblog.com/?p=1038#comment-3825 Thank you for checking in, Shannon. Always good to find a kindred spirit in these times. :) Thank you for checking in, Shannon. Always good to find a kindred spirit in these times. :)

]]> Comment on The Cost Of Creativity by Wayward Son http://losingmyreligionblog.com/meanderings-look-it-up/cost-creativity/#comment-3824 Wayward Son Sun, 21 Apr 2013 13:53:40 +0000 http://losingmyreligionblog.com/?p=1038#comment-3824 Randi, The part I didn't get to (and might even save for the other blog, if it emerges) is that I believe we are all creative in some way. Creativity comes from the right side of the brain, and all of us have that side as well as the left. :) We are also created in the image of a Being Who created all we see around us, so I believe creativity is inbred in all of us. Many allow their creativity to be stifled in some way by their environment and the world around them, or whatever, and so come to believe they are not creative. I personally don't believe that. Not everyone will be dominated by the right brain (nor should we all), but I think we have have it in us to be creative. All that to say, your "rambling" probably makes more sense than you realize, and perhaps God will reveal to you some fresh ways to express that which He has placed inside you. BTW, due to time constraints I don't always get around to responding to comments, but it's good to have you back around. :) Randi,
The part I didn’t get to (and might even save for the other blog, if it emerges) is that I believe we are all creative in some way. Creativity comes from the right side of the brain, and all of us have that side as well as the left. :) We are also created in the image of a Being Who created all we see around us, so I believe creativity is inbred in all of us. Many allow their creativity to be stifled in some way by their environment and the world around them, or whatever, and so come to believe they are not creative. I personally don’t believe that. Not everyone will be dominated by the right brain (nor should we all), but I think we have have it in us to be creative. All that to say, your “rambling” probably makes more sense than you realize, and perhaps God will reveal to you some fresh ways to express that which He has placed inside you.

BTW, due to time constraints I don’t always get around to responding to comments, but it’s good to have you back around. :)

]]> Comment on The Cost Of Creativity by Shannon http://losingmyreligionblog.com/meanderings-look-it-up/cost-creativity/#comment-3817 Shannon Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:15:37 +0000 http://losingmyreligionblog.com/?p=1038#comment-3817 I stumbled on your blog today and just wanted to say I enjoyed some of your writings and I wish you the best in growing your creative community. I am part of a missional community that does creative projects together in London.... and reading your writings made me feel like you guys are probably kindred spirits, fellow travelers! Be blessed. I stumbled on your blog today and just wanted to say I enjoyed some of your writings and I wish you the best in growing your creative community. I am part of a missional community that does creative projects together in London…. and reading your writings made me feel like you guys are probably kindred spirits, fellow travelers! Be blessed.

]]> Comment on The Cost Of Creativity by Randi :) http://losingmyreligionblog.com/meanderings-look-it-up/cost-creativity/#comment-3816 Randi :) Sun, 14 Apr 2013 17:00:24 +0000 http://losingmyreligionblog.com/?p=1038#comment-3816 I think all of us were made to create like you said. It's in our nature. How it pours out is different from person to person, though. Can a person be "creative" and not have a physical product????? I think so, but I can't figure all that out. I LOVE music, words, paintings, nature and ALL things art... but I wouldn't say I'm gifted in it. Yet I so inside of me feel like I'm creative, or want to be. But it doesn't look anything like what "creative" people look like. I guess creativity can look and feel so different person to person like everything else in life. I guess that in any role/job/position we have, we can be creative.... or is that wrong? I'd like to think we can always be creating/creative. Even as a mom, there are ways God allows me to be "creative" -- what is interesting to me is that most people would not consider me creative because I really am not gifted in art, music - geez... I don't know. I do like to think I'm creative in the way I live my life... but wow maybe I've changed my mind as I ramble. In many ways, my life doesn't feel creative... it feels like I'm being created. It doesn't feel like I'm doing the creating in my life..... and I think that's exactly where God wants me right now. I don't know. Thanks for letting me ramble. I think all of us were made to create like you said. It’s in our nature. How it pours out is different from person to person, though. Can a person be “creative” and not have a physical product????? I think so, but I can’t figure all that out. I LOVE music, words, paintings, nature and ALL things art… but I wouldn’t say I’m gifted in it. Yet I so inside of me feel like I’m creative, or want to be. But it doesn’t look anything like what “creative” people look like. I guess creativity can look and feel so different person to person like everything else in life. I guess that in any role/job/position we have, we can be creative…. or is that wrong? I’d like to think we can always be creating/creative. Even as a mom, there are ways God allows me to be “creative” — what is interesting to me is that most people would not consider me creative because I really am not gifted in art, music – geez… I don’t know. I do like to think I’m creative in the way I live my life… but wow maybe I’ve changed my mind as I ramble. In many ways, my life doesn’t feel creative… it feels like I’m being created. It doesn’t feel like I’m doing the creating in my life….. and I think that’s exactly where God wants me right now. I don’t know. Thanks for letting me ramble.

]]> Comment on Guided By Desire by Heartspeak http://losingmyreligionblog.com/food-for-thought/guided-desire/#comment-3810 Heartspeak Tue, 09 Apr 2013 14:12:13 +0000 http://losingmyreligionblog.com/?p=1035#comment-3810 Psalm 37:4 speaks of the God giving us the desires of our heart. All to often, we figure that I have this desire so God will give it to me. A few years ago I began to understood that it wasn't simply that I'd get what I desired, but that the very desire was something that God had placed in me. Sure, I might 'desire' a new car, but that's not what we're talking about. My desires and passions that cause me to yearn to do or be something or someone is part of what God has 'given' me and it's also in line with the gifts and abilities He's given me. It might be safe to say that these 'desires' are not desires for things. I'll leave it to others to further elaborate on the concept... In short, I agree wholeheartedly with you and like you, I've come to the place where I'm far less dogmatic. When I chat with others about these types of things I tend to lead off with this intro, "I'm suspicious that...." (in a good way!) Psalm 37:4 speaks of the God giving us the desires of our heart. All to often, we figure that I have this desire so God will give it to me. A few years ago I began to understood that it wasn’t simply that I’d get what I desired, but that the very desire was something that God had placed in me.

Sure, I might ‘desire’ a new car, but that’s not what we’re talking about. My desires and passions that cause me to yearn to do or be something or someone is part of what God has ‘given’ me and it’s also in line with the gifts and abilities He’s given me.

It might be safe to say that these ‘desires’ are not desires for things. I’ll leave it to others to further elaborate on the concept…

In short, I agree wholeheartedly with you and like you, I’ve come to the place where I’m far less dogmatic. When I chat with others about these types of things I tend to lead off with this intro, “I’m suspicious that….” (in a good way!)

]]> Comment on He Is Risen… by Fred http://losingmyreligionblog.com/meanderings-look-it-up/risen/#comment-3801 Fred Fri, 05 Apr 2013 02:57:33 +0000 http://losingmyreligionblog.com/?p=1032#comment-3801 I've been through some things the past few years that would seem hopeless without belief in the Resurrection. Like you said, things don't always turn out the way we expect. But there is hope none the less. I’ve been through some things the past few years that would seem hopeless without belief in the Resurrection. Like you said, things don’t always turn out the way we expect. But there is hope none the less.

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