Comments for Trying Less, Trusting More

Comment on In Memoriam: Danette Mossman-Tucker by Tammi

Tammi — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 02:38:16 +0000

I had forgotten about that source of books. When she would make a few trips and come back with not much that was salable, I’d ask her if it was worth the time to continue. She’d say it was for a good cause, whether it benefited her or not.

Comment on In Memoriam, Continued by Connie in South Texas

Connie in South Texas — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:13:45 +0000

Dolly, what a lovely tribute to your aunt! She loved you very much. I remember when she was pregnant with Charissa, and she said she hoped that Charissa would be as wonderful as you are, and that she wanted you and Charissa to be very close. Just remember — love lifts you up, and love lives on forever.

Comment on In Memoriam: Danette Mossman-Tucker by Connie in South Texas

Connie in South Texas — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:09:21 +0000

Danette was special. She never really valued herself the way that we all valued her. I “met” her through the eBay book board when we both were selling on eBay; in fact, we both started selling on the same day, Labor Day 1997. Even before we met face-to-face, I grew to consider her an important friend. Danette was an inspiration; I remember when she was paying to get books from the recycling plant — ones that were tossed out with newsprint, and then were separated into a bin. She paid the battered women’s shelter something for each book she salvaged, and she felt that her contribution to the center was the most important part of what she was doing. And when she would go to the center and find someone taking some of the books for free, instead of complaining, she would say, “Well, maybe that person needed them more than I did.” She taught me a lot about putting others first as part of living one’s faith. I miss her today too! But I am happy to read that little Jake is finally going home from the hospital; I am happy that Danette was part of my life. And I also know that no one could have been better to — or more patient with — Danette than you, Tammi, and Kevin were.

Comment on A Grumpy Post — Church Signs by Tiffany

Tiffany — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 03:20:28 +0000

My church doesn’t have a changeable sign but the new permanent banner that now marks our location so folks can see us says ‘Diversifying, Equipping, Transforming.’

What the heck does ‘diversifying’ mean and how does it fit with the rest of the list? It isn’t particular sanctimonious, judgmental or uneducated it just means nothing.

I get that the goal is equipping people and transforming people but ‘diversifying people?’ – nonsense.

Comment on A Grumpy Post — Church Signs by Anna

Anna — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 03:01:53 +0000

I, too, take issue with a lot that is put on *most* church signs. Especially those that come from the fundamentalist churches. Ugh.

(Must you remind me???)

Comment on 2 Corinthians 12:9 by Kate

Kate — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 01:27:25 +0000

His strength is with you now. The God who parted the seas, held the earth still, and calmed the seas is present, personal, and lives within you. In the middle of the noise and the panic, find that quietness place inside your soul and let Him minister His love to you. I pray that you experience a God-moment that sustains you tonight.

Comment on I cannot “do” this day by Kate

Kate — Sat, 22 May 2010 17:51:43 +0000

You are not alone. Though many miles separate us, I’m praying with you.
God, thank you for upholding my sister. Thank you for walking the toughest miles with her, for enabling her to help those she love with prayer, with her presence, and with practical matters. Thank for for surrounding her with your peace. And for being our ever present help in troubling times.

I love you!

Comment on I cannot “do” this day by Tamara

Tamara — Sat, 22 May 2010 04:40:38 +0000

During our deepest trials we learn how much God really cares and how He truly does carry us through them. He doesn’t generally carry us over or around trials-He simply carries us through them. He never said that life would be easy, in fact, several times He commented precisely the opposite. But trials eventually lead us to a more perfect life lived in faith and exhibiting God’s grace to all who are in our vicinity. There are no platitudes, no rote words that can add any comfort. But remember that God does not call us to go through any trial alone – He is always there “with us in the fire”. I am encouraged knowing that this situation has brought the family together as one cohesive unit, all praying together in unity for the sake of their sibling. Watching and waiting and wondering if there is anything else that could be done is difficult. May God grant the family peace and acceptance, allowing dignity to remain intact. May the love of God and the love of family surround each member so thoroughly that each KNOWS that God is with them – that each can feel His very real presence.

May God give you the physical stamina to endure and the strength that is necessary to help your family through this period of darkness and despair. I know that you are close, and I hurt for you from the depths of my heart.

I’m praying for you and for the family. I love you.

Comment on I cannot “do” this day by Tammi

Tammi — Fri, 21 May 2010 22:41:18 +0000

“Uncreated One”

Comment on I cannot “do” this day by MOM

MOM — Fri, 21 May 2010 18:56:46 +0000

Yes! Amen!
What is the title of the song?