tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.comments2012-05-22T06:57:18.311-04:00Kevin H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09102309611766046182noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-35532351505417740952011-07-15T10:30:03.687-04:002011-07-15T10:30:03.687-04:00I agree. Thank you for the post.Jessica Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06358199510166060290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-49271927956314761002011-04-23T18:37:32.784-04:002011-04-23T18:37:32.784-04:00Love this! Thanks for shedding light on the day often bypassed (Saturday). Great Word and so true! &#39;When things are silent on earth, oftentime it&#39;s anything but in the unseen world.&#39; God is at work ... always. Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-80449591575676362822011-04-23T17:08:30.574-04:002011-04-23T17:08:30.574-04:00I love this blog on Silent Saturday. Your right it must have been a crazy time in History that has never been spoken about. I wonder if there are any writen accounts of Silent Saturday. <br /><br />I think it&#39;s time to google.......Alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13307367751147946866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-86044656622071422802011-03-18T15:55:38.931-04:002011-03-18T15:55:38.931-04:00Because social media gives off the sense of a comfort zone, people feel like they can truly express themselves in a &quot;no-hold-bars&quot; way. Even though we&#39;re surrounded by our friends and families in these social networks we&#39;re also exposing ourselves to tons of strangers, employers and officials. So while it&#39;s cool to be comfortable and tweet our opinions, we shouldn&#39;t get so comfortable that we forget that it&#39;s the World Wide web. I do think adults should be more aware of our presence and reputations online. Great post!Roxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09531476695086204908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-29017637546364969132011-01-15T01:45:52.610-05:002011-01-15T01:45:52.610-05:00I think it just shows how depraved our world is beComing. I remember 10-15 years ago alot of these things would have been sCandalous and unaCCeptable. Example was when Ellen Degeneres revealed that she was a lesbian. I remember as a young teenager the whole sCandal and how her Career was literally Changed overnight. <br />there are so many other examples but we see Crazy relationships on reality tv, hooking up with multiple people at the same time (The BaChelor, and etC.) and it is Crazy. <br />Plus alot of us in our 30s and 20s not to mention teens are repeating what we see. Classy is underrated. Trashy: getting wasted, wearing barely anything, provaCative danCing, and etC. Is the new norm... the dignity era has ended a long time ago.Jessica Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06358199510166060290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-9453400597574858622011-01-15T01:36:09.643-05:002011-01-15T01:36:09.643-05:00Amen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Jessica Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06358199510166060290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-39671920010874418322010-12-09T14:10:56.896-05:002010-12-09T14:10:56.896-05:00Great post!!<br /><br />I&#39;m glad you broke down God&#39;s definition of humility. I, myself, have had to analyze this passage and the word humility to make sure I don&#39;t take it out of context or believe its something God didn&#39;t really mean for it to be.<br /><br />Jesus is a beautiful example of humility and an example we all should strive to follow.Roxannehttp://roxannestokes.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-57267366866082940572010-11-21T03:03:51.288-05:002010-11-21T03:03:51.288-05:00Definitely. Our impact on other people is what it comes down to. And that is hard to measure. There&#39;s no concrete, tangible way to judge that. I think that&#39;s why we overlook it sometimes. Because in society we&#39;re trained to judged things by numbers, data, milestones, etc. But relationships &amp; people don&#39;t work that way. There&#39;s no hard data. Which is a good thing. It&#39;s a more intrinsic reward.Kevin H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09102309611766046182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-26753622123520676002010-11-19T13:17:15.455-05:002010-11-19T13:17:15.455-05:00Great blog, Kevin! Actually I had this conversation with my sister the other day (our 30th bday is approaching). Both of us, at times, have fallen victim to measuring life by accomplishments...etc. and comparing to other people. But, I&#39;m glad to say, for the most part, I&#39;m quite content. This year alone has been filled with new things (experiences, travels, relationships...etc.), for which I&#39;m grateful. I agree -things could always be better, but I also agree that one&#39;s impact on lives &amp; the bonds formed are most important. I believe I&#39;m right where God wants me to be... and trust that He&#39;ll guide me the right direction if I&#39;m not. Thanks - this was a great read...and I&#39;m subscribed to D.M. as well - he&#39;s a great author!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-66787791937925992872010-11-18T08:05:30.546-05:002010-11-18T08:05:30.546-05:00This is a powerful story and I value you for sharing this story! It is touching and real life proof of the power of our God, and how we can make a real difference in the lives of others!Justin Jones-Fosuhttp://www.justininspires.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-2116421634855303582010-06-23T05:29:03.981-04:002010-06-23T05:29:03.981-04:00nice blog.. have a view of my blog when free.. http://www.lonelyreload.blogspot.com .. do leave me some comment / guide if can.. if interested can follow my blog...Mr Lonelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08251562118337533762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-30904792071619555662010-05-19T18:53:06.205-04:002010-05-19T18:53:06.205-04:00Thanks Jen. It was a powerful movie. I think we all need to appreciate the Bible more because there are countries and areas where it&#39;s illegal or they don&#39;t have it in their language.Kevin H.http://www.blogger.com/profile/09102309611766046182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-585891504555041472010-05-15T22:02:37.282-04:002010-05-15T22:02:37.282-04:00Thanks for this blog! I saw the movie and was moved as well. Isn&#39;t it amazing how we take the bible for granted? What if all bibles were collected and burned? I&#39;m speechless and so moved. <br />Jen TooneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-60149346323286059232009-08-25T11:47:58.042-04:002009-08-25T11:47:58.042-04:00I love it. But I don&#39;t think you should be hard on yourself. Even though you had the concept from 2001, you held on to your dream and I am sure you learned many things along the way that helped you to bring this into realization. <br />I too had a project that the concept came to me in 2006 but I am just now finishing it up in 2009. But one thing I noticed if I had tried to hurry and finish up the project in 2006, the end result would have been much different that the product that I have now. I have learned so much, gained so much insight from experiences that I feel as if that three year gap between the seed and the birth of the dream, really prepared me to have a better and great product. Some dreams and goals can be easily accomplished but some take time. Thanks Kev for this site and Blog.Jessica Martinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-35860604376425348412009-08-05T15:21:37.450-04:002009-08-05T15:21:37.450-04:00Beautifully written and inspirational!!<br /><br />It&#39;s so true that part of life is just looking and leaping without knowing exactly where one is headed. It&#39;s reassuring to realize that no one knows exactly what they&#39;re doing the first time around anything.<br /><br />I also love this saying &quot;a dream is measured by the lives it impacts.&quot;<br /><br />Best wishes on the magazine and your continuation of The Process!Roxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09531476695086204908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-6687805662308011732009-05-14T23:15:00.000-04:002009-05-14T23:15:00.000-04:00I so agree with Cassandra...I do it all the time! It is a struggle, we battle all the time with satan when it comes to our thoughts, associations, focusing on the past, and not forging ahead due to fear. <br />It is a huge struggle, but I thank God that He is taking me, He is taking us through a Spiritual Boot Camp and preparing you and me for walking in His will to the destiny He has called for us. <br /><br />In mistakes, down times, guilt trips and all..I have learned alot. <br /><br />Thank you for such a wonderful Blog!Jessica Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-81522117121172006922009-05-14T22:38:00.000-04:002009-05-14T22:38:00.000-04:00Okay...I have alot of opinions about Miss California. I think it was awesome for her to express her views and opinions; however she was flustered and did not answer the question properly and I guess in the wisest way. <br />I think that she made the wrong decision to support her statement which was a little messy...versus clarifying what she meant. <br /><br />She is making it seem like she is being persecuted for that statement. I don't think she is being persecuted at all. <br /> <br />I am a Christian and I am against gay marriage. I know how it feels to be asked an unexpected question on the spot; especially a question such as that one, which I would have never expected such a controversial question to be asked at a national pageant. So I didn't blame her for being very flustered; however she could have rebounded in a different way. <br /><br />Jesus, our Lord, when faced with pertinent controversial questions of the time in which He set foot on earth...Divorce, Sabbath, Forgiveness of sins, ,etc. He answered in such a way that critics and unbelievers had to find ways to comeback at Him. <br /><br />As a Christian I am disappointed by the way she chose to react to the backlash that she received. I believe she should have clarified and made clear the root of her beliefs a little bit more. Instead of just making it a moral issue. <br /><br />Because look at what happen now...they found explicit photos of her...now secular people are scoffing and stating..."Look at her morals". <br /><br />We as Christians are not perfect at all, and many times when we mess up, but thank God we can look forward. However, we need to make sure when dealing with unbelievers we need to be a great light, wise, and shrewd. Miss California failed to do it. <br /><br />I am not sure what type of cause she is campaigning for...I am still trying to figure it out. <br /><br /><br />I am not sure if she is a Christian; but she did state that her response is based on morality.Jessica M.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-69972389907986374532009-03-12T00:45:00.000-04:002009-03-12T00:45:00.000-04:00Yes, I have dealt with the same thing. In my case, I will go to God and ask forgiveness, but will wallow in guilt because I haven't forgiven myself. So I beat myself up for days rather than really be released from the sin and the shame that goes along with it.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for being transparent and sharing...<BR/>-cCassandranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-75644790014306025292008-10-24T04:30:00.000-04:002008-10-24T04:30:00.000-04:00Great post! I have a feeling that creative Christians will find a way to use those bus signs as springboards for good conversations about God. I love how God so often turns around what someone intends for evil and uses it for good.Carol Van Atta, Princess Warriorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01481252426992974873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-35955051012989559702008-08-16T00:36:00.000-04:002008-08-16T00:36:00.000-04:00Wow I'd never really thought of it that way. I love the quote you included: "This method of interaction, however, seems odd to me because if I want to hang out with my friend Tuck, I don’t stomp my foot three times, turn around and say his name over and over like a mantra, lighting candles and getting myself in a certain mood. I just call him," that really hit home for me.Roxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17287998463673517506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-1507034534868890752008-08-16T00:26:00.000-04:002008-08-16T00:26:00.000-04:00Wow, very insightful. <BR/><BR/>It always intrigues me to see this at awards shows and other events this acknowledgement of God's existence with a lack of depth. <BR/><BR/>You made a lot of great points that make me think about my faith and that because God is so much, there is always more to know, more to seek and find out about Him, the learning never stops. It makes me think about focusing more on seeking Him and growing closer to Him rather than simply acknowledging His existence.Roxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17287998463673517506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-45399405803320253852008-08-06T22:14:00.000-04:002008-08-06T22:14:00.000-04:00Thought-provoking post, my brother. I couldn't have said it better myself. I struggle with my relationship with God, daily. But it's worth the struggle.Donhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02904024507867487521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-72653821124278285722008-04-14T22:30:00.000-04:002008-04-14T22:30:00.000-04:00Every man dies. But not every man lives. How true. We must learn to enjoy the journey. This was very inspiring to me. Keep writing Kevin. You are a blessing to the Body of Christ.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-33683515708613944172008-02-21T00:27:00.000-05:002008-02-21T00:27:00.000-05:00Great post bro. Yea, I'm learning the same thing. I'm learning (in the words of Pastor Mark Driscoll of Mars Hill Church - Seattle), "I'm a proud man in pursuit of humility." None of us can report: "And I am proud to announce that I am humble!" When we think about it, the only one who is truly humble is Jesus. And He is the only one worthy of teaching us about humility, since He is the only one qualified to do so by His coming into human history to be crucified on account of us: proud sinners. How great is our God indeed!Mark Anthony Ferrerwww.myspace.com/markanthonyferrernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8268342745435999059.post-17263141270364600452008-01-26T01:32:00.000-05:002008-01-26T01:32:00.000-05:00Speaking for myself, I know the Lord is my guide.I believe we must have the courage to step out on Faith and do the seemingly impossible.2 Timothy 1:7 "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear;but of power,and of Love,and of a sound mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com