Comments on: “The church that came to me” http://erika.haub.net/the-church-that-came-to-me/12/ Erika Carney Haub's musings on life and God from South Central, L.A. Mon, 21 May 2012 20:03:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: curtis http://erika.haub.net/the-church-that-came-to-me/12/comment-page-1/#comment-348713 curtis Sat, 13 Dec 2008 00:42:08 +0000 http://erika.haub.net/the-church-that-came-to-me/12/#comment-348713 Who knows what our actions translate to in the supernatural. It is not for me to judge but I'm betting that our normal tendency to assign value based on visible impact is WAY off base. I can't wait to have eyes that see and ears that hear the kingdom of heaven in eternity. You gave life by taking a nap. How ironic is that? Who knows what our actions translate to in the supernatural. It is not for me to judge but I’m betting that our normal tendency to assign value based on visible impact is WAY off base. I can’t wait to have eyes that see and ears that hear the kingdom of heaven in eternity. You gave life by taking a nap. How ironic is that?

]]> By: Robin Brookes (Rev) http://erika.haub.net/the-church-that-came-to-me/12/comment-page-1/#comment-344166 Robin Brookes (Rev) Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:13:36 +0000 http://erika.haub.net/the-church-that-came-to-me/12/#comment-344166 All I can say as I sit here crying is bless you all. It reminds me of similar ministry times in the past and a lot of precious people and sadly church members who could not see what my wife and I were about - "putting the rectory at risk...." All I can say as I sit here crying is bless you all. It reminds me of similar ministry times in the past and a lot of precious people and sadly church members who could not see what my wife and I were about - “putting the rectory at risk….”

]]> By: Kai http://erika.haub.net/the-church-that-came-to-me/12/comment-page-1/#comment-338916 Kai Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:17:06 +0000 http://erika.haub.net/the-church-that-came-to-me/12/#comment-338916 This is a powerful post, full of truth and insight. It makes me wish I had gotten to spend more time with both Doug and you at Fuller. This is a powerful post, full of truth and insight. It makes me wish I had gotten to spend more time with both Doug and you at Fuller.

]]> By: W. Adam Greer http://erika.haub.net/the-church-that-came-to-me/12/comment-page-1/#comment-337920 W. Adam Greer Tue, 09 Dec 2008 17:00:19 +0000 http://erika.haub.net/the-church-that-came-to-me/12/#comment-337920 Wow! Praise God for His love and His desire for us... Redemption brings with it - RESTORATION! Wow! Praise God for His love and His desire for us… Redemption brings with it - RESTORATION!

]]> By: Rahab Klingensmith http://erika.haub.net/the-church-that-came-to-me/12/comment-page-1/#comment-336652 Rahab Klingensmith Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:21:28 +0000 http://erika.haub.net/the-church-that-came-to-me/12/#comment-336652 This is a lovely story.....thanks for sharing this. This as well brought tears to my own eyes today; and a bit of a chuckle as well ...I drive a whole whopppping 2 hours each way-a total of (4 hours) to get to this Blessed Palace--excuse me, fun!!! And gosh...its well worth every bit of it! A small twist of discerning capabilities; as well as Gods hedge of mighty protection....following along foot a mighty brilliant scholar friend as well..a blessed teacher in smallness of words! This man teaches with a humbleness of gesture; and calm and collective posture...one that contains a transparent figure with a mighty stance for a corperate awareness called peace.....peace to the fullest! And , well worth the effort and drive trouncing through the SNOW!!! Hi - Ho -hi-Ho Hi -Ho!!! It's Off to Sir' Hybles Church we Go!!!!Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho....hi-ho!! Rahab This is a lovely story…..thanks for sharing this. This as well brought tears to my own eyes today; and a bit of a chuckle as well …I drive a whole whopppping 2 hours each way-a total of (4 hours) to get to this Blessed Palace–excuse me, fun!!! And gosh…its well worth every bit of it! A small twist of discerning capabilities; as well as Gods hedge of mighty protection….following along foot a mighty brilliant scholar friend as well..a blessed teacher in smallness of words! This man teaches with a humbleness of gesture; and calm and collective posture…one that contains a transparent figure with a mighty stance for a corperate awareness called peace…..peace to the fullest! And , well worth the effort and drive trouncing through the SNOW!!! Hi - Ho -hi-Ho Hi -Ho!!! It’s Off to Sir’ Hybles Church we Go!!!!Hi-Ho, Hi-Ho….hi-ho!! Rahab

]]> By: Masaki http://erika.haub.net/the-church-that-came-to-me/12/comment-page-1/#comment-335940 Masaki Sun, 07 Dec 2008 01:54:11 +0000 http://erika.haub.net/the-church-that-came-to-me/12/#comment-335940 Thank you for this. I thought of the woman with the alabaster flask. The way sometimes we just need somebody to point out the wonderful acts of worship in what may initially seem absurd. Thank you for this.

I thought of the woman with the alabaster flask. The way sometimes we just need somebody to point out the wonderful acts of worship in what may initially seem absurd.

]]> By: Andy Rowell http://erika.haub.net/the-church-that-came-to-me/12/comment-page-1/#comment-335653 Andy Rowell Sat, 06 Dec 2008 16:28:11 +0000 http://erika.haub.net/the-church-that-came-to-me/12/#comment-335653 I have made an index of the various comments related to Kimball's post in the blogosphere. Following Dan Kimball's Missional vs. Megachurch conversation http://www.andyrowell.net/andy_rowell/2008/12/following-dan-kimballs-missional-vs-megachurch-conversation.html I have made an index of the various comments related to Kimball’s post in the blogosphere.

Following Dan Kimball’s Missional vs. Megachurch conversation

http://www.andyrowell.net/andy_rowell/2008/12/following-dan-kimballs-missional-vs-megachurch-conversation.html

]]> By: Tom http://erika.haub.net/the-church-that-came-to-me/12/comment-page-1/#comment-335243 Tom Sat, 06 Dec 2008 04:13:52 +0000 http://erika.haub.net/the-church-that-came-to-me/12/#comment-335243 Liked Xochi's comment a lot. Spending some time right now trying to figure out why 'prophetic' churches and organizations sometimes do so little good for poor or otherwise marginalized people. The attractional thing is obviously a gated cul de sac from the point of view of folks seeking new kinds of economic or social justice and a different kind of church. Still, lots to be said for those who think that privileged prophetic communities are often much longer on rhetoric than real service to the people on the margins. Wonder if Xochi has her finger on something. Whose courage and faithfulness and risk taking do we write about and speak about and celebrate most often? Liked Xochi’s comment a lot.

Spending some time right now trying to figure out why ‘prophetic’ churches and organizations sometimes do so little good for poor or otherwise marginalized people.

The attractional thing is obviously a gated cul de sac from the point of view of folks seeking new kinds of economic or social justice and a different kind of church.

Still, lots to be said for those who think that privileged prophetic communities are often much longer on rhetoric than real service to the people on the margins.

Wonder if Xochi has her finger on something.

Whose courage and faithfulness and risk taking do we write about and speak about and celebrate most often?

]]> By: matybigfro http://erika.haub.net/the-church-that-came-to-me/12/comment-page-1/#comment-335136 matybigfro Fri, 05 Dec 2008 22:41:36 +0000 http://erika.haub.net/the-church-that-came-to-me/12/#comment-335136 i commented something similar somewhere else but it just made so much more sense. Organic fruit just tastes better, and we all know it when we bite. i commented something similar somewhere else but it just made so much more sense.

Organic fruit just tastes better, and we all know it when we bite.

]]> By: len http://erika.haub.net/the-church-that-came-to-me/12/comment-page-1/#comment-335011 len Fri, 05 Dec 2008 18:19:55 +0000 http://erika.haub.net/the-church-that-came-to-me/12/#comment-335011 This reminds me very much of some of the stories shared by Stan Hauerwas and Jean Vanier in their new book "Living Gently in a Violent World." But more.. it reminds me of a story we are living in now. A few months ago we helped a middle aged gal with her rent. She had unwisely used some of her income to buy lottery tickets, hoping she coudl avoid asking for help. With her marginal income cleaning homes and as a helper/server at a bake shop, she is just getting by. A couple months later she was evicted for questionable reasons. We helped her put her things in storage and moved her to a transition house. Last month some friends helped her move into a new, more affordable place. She called us the next day so excited, and reminded us of her promise to help us with a big cleaning project in the spring. She works so hard, we don't really want her to help. But family works that way.. we have to let her give back in the way she chooses to maintain her own sense of dignity and to know herself as one who gives and not only receives. And she does give all the time.. with warm smiles and hugs, she always shines with the love of Jesus. This reminds me very much of some of the stories shared by Stan Hauerwas and Jean Vanier in their new book “Living Gently in a Violent World.” But more.. it reminds me of a story we are living in now. A few months ago we helped a middle aged gal with her rent. She had unwisely used some of her income to buy lottery tickets, hoping she coudl avoid asking for help. With her marginal income cleaning homes and as a helper/server at a bake shop, she is just getting by. A couple months later she was evicted for questionable reasons. We helped her put her things in storage and moved her to a transition house. Last month some friends helped her move into a new, more affordable place. She called us the next day so excited, and reminded us of her promise to help us with a big cleaning project in the spring. She works so hard, we don’t really want her to help. But family works that way.. we have to let her give back in the way she chooses to maintain her own sense of dignity and to know herself as one who gives and not only receives. And she does give all the time.. with warm smiles and hugs, she always shines with the love of Jesus.

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