Roscoe's on duty, better toe the line, in Sharing 469

[Heather]

I just reread that and I'd like to state he has no issues whatsoever with my beliefs and me going to church. If nothin else he encourages me more than most people in my life ever has. But he has a lot of anger toward God and churches stemming from his sisters passing and the way the church they attended treated the family after. That's 9 years of anger, resentment, and mourning his loss.

Also on another note he was talking to Bro Ketron about cars (they had met at Autozone before) and my car came up somehow. So now Bro Ketron is gonna try to find the part I need for my car  God is so good!!

[MsJennJenn]

Jason - are you thinking of Wrap Me in Your Arms? If so, it's not just guys that cringe on that one. I do too. And yes, the Why Men Hate Church book is excellent. There's another great one along the same lines, but I'm blank on the title at the moment.

I don't know anything about the book mentioned, but in general I would say that some of the blame for "men hating church" could be drawn back to the issue of men shirking their duty to spiritually lead.  A lot of the weight of the modern day church has been carried by women, with women making up a larger percentage of congregations, women having to be spiritual leaders in homes that men fail to be in......

Another thing could be that the spirit of Jezebel has been allowed to take over in some instances. 

Anyhoo.....


I took a nap earlier.

I like this post. I agree...just was unsure on how to put into words....
Love it when Sethers surprises me like that.

That's awesome he came tho Heather. Slowly but surely wins the race. Time will tell! And in the mean time all of GP is praying...for him..and you!

[SippinTea]

Jason - are you thinking of Wrap Me in Your Arms? If so, it's not just guys that cringe on that one. I do too. And yes, the Why Men Hate Church book is excellent. There's another great one along the same lines, but I'm blank on the title at the moment.

I don't know anything about the book mentioned, but in general I would say that some of the blame for "men hating church" could be drawn back to the issue of men shirking their duty to spiritually lead.  A lot of the weight of the modern day church has been carried by women, with women making up a larger percentage of congregations, women having to be spiritual leaders in homes that men fail to be in......

Another thing could be that the spirit of Jezebel has been allowed to take over in some instances. 

I wish I could give you a standing ovation for this post. 

Brandon came to church. He's still wary of speaking in tongues and if he believes any of its real but he did say he will come until he figures it out. One of our outreach ministers gave me a bible study to look over and give to him. I know it may not seem like much but just the fact he stepped foot into the building and stayed through the entire service (plus talking for 2.5 hours in the parking lot after) is a GIANT step in his spiritual life. Just keep lifting Brandon Henson up in prayer if you think about it.

I just reread that and I'd like to state he has no issues whatsoever with my beliefs and me going to church. If nothin else he encourages me more than most people in my life ever has. But he has a lot of anger toward God and churches stemming from his sisters passing and the way the church they attended treated the family after. That's 9 years of anger, resentment, and mourning his loss.

Also on another note he was talking to Bro Ketron about cars (they had met at Autozone before) and my car came up somehow. So now Bro Ketron is gonna try to find the part I need for my car  God is so good!!

[MelodyB]

Sometimes Seth actually can surprise us.

And I too rejoice with Heather!

[Lynx]

*is so glad she got to visit with one of the most awesome people in the world today!

Told her I was kidnapping her so she could cook, I'd bake, and Aaron would have to clean up after us.

*grin*

How many miles does she have on that car by now?

[Melody]

Too bad there aren't frequent driver mile deals.

That sounds awesome AJ.  There should a thread or blog about everyone's adventures w/ Chelbertina!  Like Flat Stanley but with hugs.

Tuesday we celebrated our CHELoliday by cooking down pumpkins, visiting big city libraries & making pumpkin foods.  Chel is just one of those Tasmanian angels you're blessed to get to see in real life & are kind if left in awe when she wisks away to her next destination.  I absolutely adore the friends I can talk about the good things of God with or just fun nothings! 

*leaves a hug for Chel*

[Melody]

I don't know anything about the book mentioned, but in general I would say that some of the blame for "men hating church" could be drawn back to the issue of men shirking their duty to spiritually lead.  A lot of the weight of the modern day church has been carried by women, with women making up a larger percentage of congregations, women having to be spiritual leaders in homes that men fail to be in......

Another thing could be that the spirit of Jezebel has been allowed to take over.

Awesome post.  & better coming from a guy.

[Roscoe]

I don't know anything about the book mentioned, but in general I would say that some of the blame for "men hating church" could be drawn back to the issue of men shirking their duty to spiritually lead.  A lot of the weight of the modern day church has been carried by women, with women making up a larger percentage of congregations, women having to be spiritual leaders in homes that men fail to be in......

Another thing could be that the spirit of Jezebel has been allowed to take over.

Awesome post.  & better coming from a guy.

I 100% agree... and I'll even bless you for that post, Cheesy, old boy. Of course I'll balance it with a smite, but hey,a blessing is a blessing. 

[Roscoe]

And good morning all. It is my Friday.  I've got some tree limbs to haul off this weekend, and general maitanence around the house I need to do, but nothing major. I was talking with my sister yesterday morning about needing to buy a chain saw, and she told me to borrow theirs instead. Apparently the Lord heard me and decided to help- one of the limbs I'd planned on trimming was laying on the front lawn when I got home yesterday. Wish He'd been a little cleaner with His cut though..

[MelodyB]

Dr pepper and some mini crunchy donuts.

Breakfast.

[kmymbir]

My breakfast is oreos. It's the little happies in life that jump start a day. Thanks for this goodie bag Mel.

[The Purple Fuzzy]

Morning.

[MelodyB]

It's Kimbers Birfday today!

And I just gotta say that last night I was in the smack middle of a very bad moment, and my phone rang...it was Kimber, just calling cause she felt to. I'm glad that God used her in that moment to help me thru it. I cried on her shoulder, and then we talked for two hours and laughed ourselves silly.

It was just what I needed! Thanks, Friend!

[MsJennJenn]

I'm having toast for breakfast!! Melbs!~!

[Chseeads]

You may all line up to bless me in an orderly fashion for my stroke of genius.

Tended fowl, fixing to go to work.....

[kkay]

Hope everyone has a good day 

SLOWLY getting a grip on things.

[mini]

You may all line up to bless me in an orderly fashion for my stroke of genius.

Looks like they did:

Blessing Meter +31/-175

[kmymbir]

It's Kimbers Birfday today!

And I just gotta say that last night I was in the smack middle of a very bad moment, and my phone rang...it was Kimber, just calling cause she felt to. I'm glad that God used her in that moment to help me thru it. I cried on her shoulder, and then we talked for two hours and laughed ourselves silly.

It was just what I needed! Thanks, Friend!

You are so crazy. I'm glad I didn't trip out with you crying, it scared me I didn't know if I should pat you gently or smack some sense into you, lol but we made it through.
I'm glad I could help.
I love you friend.

[The Purple Fuzzy]

[SippinTea]

*giggle*

[RainbowJingles]

Brandon came to church. He's still wary of speaking in tongues and if he believes any of its real but he did say he will come until he figures it out. One of our outreach ministers gave me a bible study to look over and give to him. I know it may not seem like much but just the fact he stepped foot into the building and stayed through the entire service (plus talking for 2.5 hours in the parking lot after) is a GIANT step in his spiritual life. Just keep lifting Brandon Henson up in prayer if you think about it.

           
Praying, too, but...  that's SO COOL! 

[kkay]

Finishing up one chapter just to open another, related chapter.

Hoping this doesn't last a lifetime.

[RainbowJingles]

blah.  just blah.

That's just how I feel today.  *sigh*

[The Purple Fuzzy]

I DESPISE having to re-do things because someone gave you bad information and they didn't check their work in a report I had to use!  Something that I have been working on ALL week and have to do it over again.  GRRRRRRRRR!

[MelodyB]

I fell today. I was walking into our storage unit with a box of some of my things, and I tripped up the step, and fell into a stack of boxes that were already stacked there, and a glass giraffe picture frame that was in my box shattered and cut my hand. Ugh. Now my body is sore. Then I went back out to the house with Granny, and we cleaned some more again. It's beginning to get to me though. We have been out there and out there and out there, and worked real hard each time, but I feel like I've gotten nowhere at all. It's all too much stuff to handle. I feel overwhelmed right now.

But we are plugging along. Day by day. That's all we can do I guess.

Anyway. I came home, took a hot shower and took a nap. I feel better but my feet HURT! My brother will be here tomorrow and saturday, but my oldest brother just called and said he isn't coming to help. I won't get started on that. I'll be thankful for the one brother that is willing to come.