Comments for A Brick in the Valley

Comment on "We Have Nothing to Fear But Fear Itself" Yeah right. by Shannon Popkin

Shannon Popkin — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 19:11:17 +0000

Interesting… So true!

Comment on What’s Your Approach to the Lord’s Day? by Inge Lewis

Inge Lewis — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:04:43 +0000

Unfortunately my work schedule does not allow me to attend Sunday services. I really do miss church.

I could go on Wednesdays but most churches in my area are doing away with mid-week services opting for in home bible studies instead.

As a young girl, I could always count on mom’s standard Sunday dinner. Fried chicken, mashed potatoes with gravy, some sort of bean and cornbread. From the above I am sure you have gathered I am a southern girl! I miss that and I thought I would never want chicken on a Sunday again. lol

I have noticed a cavalier attitude towards church among prodigal Christians as well. I often hear the old adage, ” I can worship God anywhere. I don’t have to be in church.” While this is true, I agree with your post. We miss so much by not being in the body. We are to encourage one another, lift one another up, pray for one another. How can we do that if we are not together in God’s house?

Comment on What a Great Song by FieryByDesign

FieryByDesign — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 22:53:47 +0000

By far my favorite song. I’m always excited to see it on the bulletin to sing at church.

Comment on What a Great Song by Pam Daly

Pam Daly — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 20:28:37 +0000

This is indeed a beautiful and familiar song.

Comment on What a Great Song by Patricia (Pollywog Creek)

Patricia (Pollywog Creek) — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 11:27:05 +0000

Yes, it is! One of my favorites. Thank you so much for posting that, Chris. What a fantastic way to begin my day! On Christ alone! I heard Travis Cottrell sing it about a year ago at a conference where Beth Moore was teaching, and here is a link to his version. I love this version by Kristyn Getty just as much.

Comment on When Forgiveness is Wrong by Chris

Chris — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:01:41 +0000

Hannah, thanks for the comment. I think I understand your point there. However, we shouldn’t, nor can we afford, to feel bitter and be consumed by hate. I don’t think that ceasing to feel anger and bitterness is ever wrong.

However, biblically, forgiveness is about much more than that. I build my case in Unpacking Forgiveness.

Comment on When Forgiveness is Wrong by hannah

hannah — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 12:17:38 +0000

i’ve just sat my oxford aptitute test (thinking skill assessment) and my essay question was ‘when, if ever, is forgiveness wrong?’… a tricky question. in my opinion, it’s never wrong if it’s truly heartfelt.

Comment on Mike Wittmer Blog by Andrew Rogers

Andrew Rogers — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:01:04 +0000

If you’re on facebook check out the “Don’t Stop Believing by Michael Wittmer” group. We’re discussing the book there and Dr. Wittmer has even joined.

Comment on When You’re So Right You’re Wrong by inge

inge — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:37:06 +0000

I think you are right about the church thing. We seem to set the bar higher for other members of the congregation than we do for ourselves. But then we get angry when non-believers do the same to us.

I have to keep telling myself in situations like this that they are offending God and not me. That is what keeps me from losing it at times. It has also helped me to see these people more in tune with the way God sees them. I think we tend to forget that without the mercy and grace of God and His forgiveness, we would be those very people we are so angry and bitter towards.

Comment on When You’re So Right You’re Wrong by Chris

Chris — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 12:39:35 +0000

Inge, thanks for that response. I think there is real wisdom in it. You are on to something about how we are with people close to us.

I also wonder if we don’t tend to “hang on” to things more at church because we go in with the premise that everything should be right there of all places.