Comments for The Illiterate Scribe

Comment on A Billion Stories to Tell by sarah

sarah — Sat, 26 May 2012 02:32:03 +0000

YES! The world DOES want to hear your story…this one in the world does anyway…

Comment on My Wife by carling

carling — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:20:23 +0000

what a lovely post. thanks for sharing!

Comment on My Wife by Steve Tulloch

Steve Tulloch — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:44:24 +0000

I like this post very much! And, I like you and I like your wife! What are the chances we’ll get another visit sometime soon? It was too long between previous ones.

Comment on My Wife by kathils

kathils — Fri, 04 May 2012 10:07:55 +0000

Beautiful.

Comment on He Who Loves by redeemed1995

redeemed1995 — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 14:55:15 +0000

We only love Him because He first loved us. I love these words in Ephesians: “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God.” 3:14-19
I think that all of us start our relationship with God with good intentions. We want to please Him, and be a “good” and “successful” Christian. In my case, I think much of my zeal was (still too often is) ultimately self centred; likely the reason for many of my own “dark days”. When I left the “institutional” church four years ago, I experienced a release from the bondage of many perceived standards and expectations that came with following Christ. (Seems we love to take the principles in scripture and carve them into practices that rival the Ten Commandments in our estimation of importance). I have been overly-dogmatic about many of my personal convictions, both in and out of “church”. Much of my trouble has stemmed, I believe, from latching onto a certain doctrine or teacher/preacher as though it/they were the anchor of my faith. Again, this is only too common amongst us serious Jesus followers.
Soon after I stopped church attendance I made an observation that was disturbing. Many of those who had, like myself, “left the building” had also left their bibles behind in the pew. The seemed to have abandoned the written word in their efforts to find the Living One. This is, in my opinion, spiritual suicide. The two, written and living, are inseparable. God’s word is meant to, along with His Spirit, renew our minds and lead us into truth that will set us free. I continue to seek truth/Truth, and thank God for the grace that He gives as I stumble along, sometimes two steps forward and three steps back. Currently I do “attend” church, and a small group meeting through the week. I try not to judge how others interpret the command to not stop meeting together, but I would always caution anyone to rely on the scriptures, in tandem with His Spirit, in their efforts to live a joy filled and God honoring life on this earth.
I rejoice with you Matt if you have found the true Christ centered joy and peace
that only He can give. Blessings to you and Ruth and your beautiful children!
Maureen http://www.onedayatatime-melanie.blogspot.ca/

Comment on He Who Loves by leif

leif — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:19:42 +0000

Why either or? Why not both and?

Comment on He Who Loves by dbmibsen

dbmibsen — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:44:33 +0000

Simplicity of heart is to love one thing – Soren Kirkegaard. Love God – he’ll lead us to love people & all other lovely things.

Comment on Review: The Pillars of the Earth by fatmomskinnymom

fatmomskinnymom — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 22:48:40 +0000

I just finished this book last night. I listen to audio books on my iPod while I commute, I exercise, I run errands, etc. I have to agree. I do not care one iota about the subject matter and the book was mammoth in size. 32 discs in the audio world! However, the characters were so well developed, so intricate, I found myself cheering aloud at their triumphs and nearly in tears at their sorrows. I must look like a freak driving down the road cheering and clapping my hands. Their stories were all so compelling. I am feeling a little bereft trying to decide what to listen to next. Although I cannot say I loved it, I did not hate it either but it was a good read non the less.

Comment on Thoughts on Thirty by AJ Daltorio (@AJDaltorio)

AJ Daltorio (@AJDaltorio) — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 19:56:10 +0000

Great post man. Thirty is only a couple of years away from me, and I’m already having anxiety. This helped a little. Take care!

Comment on An Open Letter to the Makers of The Lorax by KDar

KDar — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 23:17:03 +0000

We love what was said, we loved the show too – we found it inspiring and thought, wow! who knew? But what about all of the thneed-ish-like stuff that will surely be made for our kids to snap up? It remains to be seen if the ones with the dough will take their own message and let the trees grow…

We talked about this as we walked home from the film – it’s a great message but how does it align with the ideals of the companies who put out the film?