tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150594952547493086.post845230585818668984..comments2023-10-15T10:28:19.829-05:00Comments on THE MAGOOS NEWS: Giving adviceLorenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02342381156917160229noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150594952547493086.post-84062474380809067622010-02-15T11:08:13.219-06:002010-02-15T11:08:13.219-06:00I've attended large groups of women in the chu...I've attended large groups of women in the church, MOPS for one...even Coordinated the entire group of mothers. I've witnessed conversations between those who hold higher positions within the church and often find that "between friends", they choose to share judgments and opinions rather easily.<br /><br />I've had my moments of speaking out and times where I felt I should bite my tongue. I have always felt that children are a gift - regardless of how they came to be.<br /><br />So many tend to think that being a Christian allows them to judge how another lives, acts, thinks, serves, etc. Being a Christian is loving our Lord, following His Sweet Spirit and allowing Him to flow through us.<br /><br />I could add so much but you really shared it well, Loren.<br /><br />In those times when someone has said something that seems haunting in my mind, I just keep asking The Lord to bring His light to it...allow me to see, think and say what will bring Him Glory.<br /><br />You did good, girl friend :)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04693495698843336789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150594952547493086.post-83785432517244641462010-02-15T06:18:18.721-06:002010-02-15T06:18:18.721-06:00WOW! To be able to speak up like that is powerful....WOW! To be able to speak up like that is powerful.<br />God Bless,<br />GingerGinger~~Enchanting Cottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15930442106195929472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150594952547493086.post-66179104196541165902010-02-15T01:05:00.253-06:002010-02-15T01:05:00.253-06:00Wow Loren, there is a lot to digest in this post. ...Wow Loren, there is a lot to digest in this post. I'm afraid I could right a book in your comments section and it's way too late for that. :)<br /><br />Kudos to you for not sitting by in complacency.<br /><br />Definition of consequence: the effect, result, or outcome of something occurring earlier.<br /><br />You are a beautiful creation of the Most High God. Much love to you!Ediehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11154092288646304188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150594952547493086.post-7082620562661934912010-02-14T20:40:50.208-06:002010-02-14T20:40:50.208-06:00I have dealt will this in my life , or should I sa...I have dealt will this in my life , or should I say my child's life . God has his best for someone , they sin , they don't get God's best. If they repent & ask forgiveness for their sin , they get his redeemed best, People decide when to make love ,God decides when to make Life . The child is a miracle like all children are , two people's disobedience to God in no way reflects on the child .We all sin , no sin is greater than another . Jesus forgives sins . We are all for given if we are his .We need to demonstrate Christian love one to another and not condemn what Christ has redeemed .<br />Blessings,<br />~Myrna❀~Myrna~❀https://www.blogger.com/profile/04501736461558700696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150594952547493086.post-38974653930576618572010-02-14T19:58:35.864-06:002010-02-14T19:58:35.864-06:00Loren, Thank you so much for sharing this! I'm...Loren, Thank you so much for sharing this! I'm sorry that I haven't gotten to comment sooner. Thank you for your comment to me. I thought I was already following you. . .I am, now.<br />Happy Valentine's Day!Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00123811203883434240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150594952547493086.post-72713957538834497522010-02-14T16:46:49.743-06:002010-02-14T16:46:49.743-06:00Wow Loren this was powerful and so right on!
I h...Wow Loren this was powerful and so right on! <br /><br />I have mixed feelings on the lets split up and share part of Bible study. I know and see the benefits but I also know and see how it can do harm as well when someone who is not well learned in the Truth and led by the Spirit of God in their heart and tongue can mislead others with their own wisdom. I have had to ask God to help me with this leading in my own Bible studies myself. I think you are right though. God has you right where you are right now for a season and a reason. :)<br />Hope you have the best Valentine's Day ever!christy rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04576305610780918375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150594952547493086.post-21157839993118253482010-02-14T15:50:46.798-06:002010-02-14T15:50:46.798-06:00We should try to forgive and love rather than judg...We should try to forgive and love rather than judge, so I do agree with you there. Happy Valentine's Day.SmilingSallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10479373067844173653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150594952547493086.post-47532063252772181952010-02-14T15:18:49.246-06:002010-02-14T15:18:49.246-06:00I think maybe it is how you define consequence. It...I think maybe it is how you define consequence. It is a little bit like people who say they were an accident because their mother didn't intend to get pregnant. I think I may fall into that category because my mom said my dad didn't really want children. So they had not really planned for me but I think it was God's plan. My Dad was always devoted to me and I never doubted his love for me for a moment. After I was born he was glad I was here. If you are a consequence and I am an accident, I am totally happy we are both here. I hope you are having a wonderful Valentine's Day.<br />Hugs & blessings,<br />CharlotteCharlottehttp://char72.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150594952547493086.post-91223974317980797872010-02-14T10:13:16.469-06:002010-02-14T10:13:16.469-06:00Thanks for sharing your heart felt feelings. I'...Thanks for sharing your heart felt feelings. I'm going to hold my comments on this because there is so much to consider here. I feel that almost any comment even no comment could be misunderstood. Have a great Lord's Day and Valentine's Day. You are a blessing!Musings of A Ministerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15991359333687288549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150594952547493086.post-23965978429631821762010-02-14T10:01:39.423-06:002010-02-14T10:01:39.423-06:00Well said! i am so glad I stopped by here today.Well said! i am so glad I stopped by here today.LeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16127492252768559849noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150594952547493086.post-28411433166547732352010-02-13T22:30:23.918-06:002010-02-13T22:30:23.918-06:00WOW Loren, this was soo good. And as a young un-w...WOW Loren, this was soo good. And as a young un-wed mother at one point in my life, this is a subject I am VERY passionate on and VERY opininated about. NEVER would I describe my son as a "consequence"...He was the blessing. I was young, vunerable, and oh sooo mis-lead and lied to. And the consequences were many. Both for me and unfornately for my son. To this very day (and he is 37) there are STILL consequences that we both deal with. It is just one of those truths you can't get away from. There is ALWAYS consequences to sin. And sometimes when you were as young as I was (17) you just don't understand the reality of decisions and choices you make having the power to affect the ENTIRE rest of your life. But they do. BUT...to call the child the consequence, is just downright wrong. Joe blesses my life more than I could ever describe. And the things he has accomplished and done with his life could never be discribed as a consequence. Good for you for speaking up and saying what you did. I just think some women speak before really realizing what it is they are really saying, or knowing what "consequences" they might be causing. I honestly could never tell you how much GOOD ended up coming from that difficult situation I found myself in. God used it in a profound way really. Thank goodness I never found myself judged by Him, but only loved. Thank you for posting all this. I ended up getting saved shortly after he was born which changed my life completely. I could write another REALLY long comment about things I have unfornately come across in women's Bible study groups over the years. And some of them VERY MATURE Christians. SIGH...there just always seems to be the self righteous judgemental types. But I have found over the years as well, some of those very self righteous types, are really insecure and weak and missing the point of what as Christians we are really called to do which is of course LOVE ONE ANOTHER...OK, sorry if I got a little carried away, like I said, this is a passionate subject for me. Have a wonderful Valentine's Day Loren...Hugs, DebbieDebbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09836655708421528876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150594952547493086.post-57820506126644455052010-02-13T20:36:26.929-06:002010-02-13T20:36:26.929-06:00get it girl.get it girl.jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09414520866828012055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150594952547493086.post-61552795104585128412010-02-13T19:46:18.799-06:002010-02-13T19:46:18.799-06:00See I always told you that you are a "life co...See I always told you that you are a "life coach". You powerhouse, you!Saleslady371https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962608799409882219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150594952547493086.post-35625885489116972792010-02-13T18:54:27.368-06:002010-02-13T18:54:27.368-06:00Amen, well said my friend.Amen, well said my friend.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150594952547493086.post-22501334551616696142010-02-13T18:38:08.801-06:002010-02-13T18:38:08.801-06:00AMEN. I am in tears. This touches me deeply.
I a...AMEN. I am in tears. This touches me deeply. <br /><br />I am not a consequence and neither is my granddaughter. Heaven help the person who has the guts to call my precious Savannah a consequence to my face. I am NOT sure I will be as graceful and dignified as you were with these ladies. <br /><br />Now you know one reason I am BIG on not judging other people or their actions. We rarely know enough to make a godly judgment. I do NOT condone sin, but I also do NOT judge someone who has made a mistake. I prefer to LOVE THEM TO THE LORD! <br /><br />Much love, hugs, and prayers, <br />andreaAndreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03082891172963869545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150594952547493086.post-29190829704935987192010-02-13T18:37:29.998-06:002010-02-13T18:37:29.998-06:00I've lived long enough to know some of the mos...I've lived long enough to know some of the most hurtful words are formed in the heart of believers. I say "heart" because that's where the scriptures tell us our thoughts & words, and ultimately our actions, form -- out of the overflow of our hearts (Matt 12:34).<br /><br />This is a great reminder to all of us. Besides, it's the gentle & quiet spirit of the woman that garners the Lord's favor.<br /><br />Hugs, <br />Kathleen<br /><br />P.S. You are one wise lady to "own" your heritage. It's rich & worthy; and, as my pastor is often heard to say: "There's no such thing as an illegitimate child." Not in God's eyes!Kathleen https://www.blogger.com/profile/05245926913888212148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150594952547493086.post-90589453621433724692010-02-13T18:18:10.970-06:002010-02-13T18:18:10.970-06:00You are very brave to speak up, and your bible stu...You are very brave to speak up, and your bible study group should be a safe forum to do so.<br />Know you are loved, especially by God. Happy Valentine's Day!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150594952547493086.post-22799074052096075762010-02-13T17:33:18.228-06:002010-02-13T17:33:18.228-06:00This is powerful, my friend! I'm so proud of y...This is powerful, my friend! I'm so proud of you for stating the truth in love. I'm thankful you were there~ you helped more people than you even realize, I'm sure of that.<br /><br />Love you! You, Godly, lovely woman, you!!!Girly Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11259284292718911356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150594952547493086.post-30402070971512496412010-02-13T16:31:43.208-06:002010-02-13T16:31:43.208-06:00Loren-
God Bless you for for putting into...Loren-<br /> God Bless you for for putting into words what I have felt. I too attended a all womens Bible Study and have had harsh judgement put upon me. I went to that Bible Study to attend a Beth Moore Study not to have women I do not even know passing their opinions onto me. Some "christians" can be very hurtful in their words. Am glad to have someone else that is able to voice this situation. God Bless You! KarylAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2150594952547493086.post-53275763136232814832010-02-13T16:06:13.643-06:002010-02-13T16:06:13.643-06:00Well stated sister Loren. Honestly, I haven't ...Well stated sister Loren. Honestly, I haven't been going to our fellowship because of my work. It was a struggle for me when the Lord did answer my DH and I's prayer to work part-time. It meant working on the weekends. <br /><br />We went to a home fellowship when we were new at this church and just was so saddened by the prayer of one of the women, thanking the Lord for bringing "nice people" to the church. I had felt something was wrong right away with that prayer though I was a baby in the faith. When I got home, I sought the Lord and I prayed that may we grow to be more like Him, to accept anyone who comes to the church, not just "nice people"...That had gotten stuck in my mind because it served as a reminder for me to not easily say anything. Because we might not mean any harm but it might be hurtful to others. <br />I know I need the fellowship with others in order for me to grow and as the Lord wanted, but He also brought me to this ministry [my work]. I pray that I am pleasing Him as I seek Him first.<br /><br />May people be careful to say "this is what the Lord told me" or "this is what the Lord willed" and truly seek Him first if that's what He really is trying to convey through us. Like what you said, it's better to just be quiet at times.<br /><br />Thank you for your honesty. God bless and may He continue to give us discernment and protect us.rcubeshttp://offthebeatentrek.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com