tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post6968710741945263939..comments2023-07-04T12:07:08.503-04:00Comments on The Modesty Writers Guild: anti-advocacy! pro-action!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-71988680804227795342009-10-02T14:02:45.286-04:002009-10-02T14:02:45.286-04:00i just love how soemone in the public eye has fina...i just love how soemone in the public eye has finally thrown out a challenge to the world to put words into action. it's just like the great commision we are given, it doesn't say talk about how we should be, but to "go and make." stephen, i've always been not just an advocate for your writing, but a doer as well. telling others about your book, blog, and music. mathimushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13241525753001717907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-5166982881096586642009-07-02T12:13:42.952-04:002009-07-02T12:13:42.952-04:00Have you done many blogs for Relevant? Is it going...Have you done many blogs for Relevant? Is it going to be a regular thing?<br /><br />I ought to have you write a column for Black Velvet each issue.<br /><br />I agree that more people should do things. As I've mentioned before I'm into animal rights and I hate when a big national protest is happening that I will tell friends about it and see if they will come on the march and even thoughBlack Velvet Magazinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05389264318044977514noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-8216526474693754062009-06-16T14:04:18.792-04:002009-06-16T14:04:18.792-04:00STEPHEN! I'M A RATIONAL!!!
The Keirsey test f...STEPHEN! I'M A RATIONAL!!!<br /><br />The Keirsey test finally worked, and I'm actually a rational. I don't know if you care, but yeah, that's what I got. Hey, they're pretty good too! I noticed it yesterday when I was sitting in front of the TV thinking of nothing but my little project. Haha, cool.iwanttoplayguitarlikejoeymilliganhttp://youtube.com/distortionxoverdrivenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-16752431437469668452009-06-02T14:10:55.526-04:002009-06-02T14:10:55.526-04:00and just to add to my last post, i think 2 of the ...and just to add to my last post, i think 2 of the biggest problems regarding this are (1) the "it's-not-my-problem factor" and (2) people don't know how to get involved. how do you help someone half a world away without the money? how do you help out in the community when you can't find out where it's all going on?<br /><br />as to the first factor, it is our problem (though that's a very selfishtednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-85947693294517783172009-06-02T13:54:17.364-04:002009-06-02T13:54:17.364-04:00so incredibly true. if all those groups actually e...so incredibly true. if all those groups actually exhausted their efforts into DOING something they'd change the world more than just "raising awareness." knowledge is power but it's just the first step. <br /><br />i know you're usually the one to suggest the books but "the hole in our gospel" absolutely bleeds this entry and talks about our sins of omission (what we DON'T do but should) whereas tednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-47581797812899731682009-06-01T13:25:44.284-04:002009-06-01T13:25:44.284-04:00Your post reminded me of the Franciscan Benedictio...Your post reminded me of the Franciscan Benediction:<br /><br />A Franciscan Benediction <br />May God bless you with discomfort<br /><br />At easy answers, half-truths, and superficial relationships<br /><br />So that you may live deep within your heart<br /><br /><br />May God bless you with anger<br /><br />At injustice, oppression, and exploitation of people,<br /><br />So that you may work Anthonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06261068793496739879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-13915191893806084302009-05-31T23:32:51.288-04:002009-05-31T23:32:51.288-04:00so good stephen.
i've been involved with invisibl...so good stephen.<br /><br />i've been involved with invisible children for quite some time, and truly i didn't do that much in the 'field' to help them, but my friend lived in uganda and when i talked to her she proved to me that invisible children was really doing what they said they do. that reassurance made me glad that they were legitimate about their intentions and willingness to really get Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-76145442834722230882009-05-31T22:45:14.728-04:002009-05-31T22:45:14.728-04:00Wow. *stunned* YES!! Thank you for that stirring c...Wow. *stunned* YES!! Thank you for that stirring call to arms! As the next generation, I hereby vow to carry this torch until the day I die so help me God! Life isn't about the money you make or the success you have...but about how many lives you touch!! What good are words?! What words have saved a soul save those that proclaim that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and ruler of their heart? EnoughThe Seeker.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18323059125493154982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-21843731627588240352009-05-31T15:50:56.114-04:002009-05-31T15:50:56.114-04:00I feel if I comment I'll be doing exactly what thi...I feel if I comment I'll be doing exactly what this post is against.<br /><br />If I read this agree with it, and walk away...what have I accomplished?<br /><br />You make a very good point in this post...now I just need to find a way to get involved in what I want to change...even if it only involves prayer or supporting others (for now).<br />Thanks for the convicting words.Rachhttp://www.rachisnolongeraslavetosin.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-56809209754656726372009-05-30T18:49:48.810-04:002009-05-30T18:49:48.810-04:00i entirely agree. i've become so disappointed with...i entirely agree. i've become so disappointed with everyone talking with such passion and care but doing so little about it. awareness is a noble thing, but it is only step one of two. what bothers me is the way people don't want to take the time out of their lives due to the “inconvenience“, and actually get their hands dirty. they would just much rather write a check and have someone else do vada southhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10172488053964394835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-88532245528169699592009-05-30T11:36:31.651-04:002009-05-30T11:36:31.651-04:00Great stuff--congratulations too! I like how you s...Great stuff--congratulations too! I like how you said, "i am growing weary of ‘advocacy groups’ whose primary purpose is to raise awareness and then stop there!" I'm glad you said "growing weary" because I would have said "sick and tired." LOL :Piwanttoplayguitarlikejoeymilliganhttp://youtube.com/distortionxoverdrivenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-72712278873768681712009-05-29T16:53:28.926-04:002009-05-29T16:53:28.926-04:00Agreed.
But yet another issue is raised. What dif...Agreed.<br />But yet another issue is raised. What difference does it make if we're leading people to broken cisterns and not Living Water? If we eradicate poverty, cure AIDS, and stop murder, and still no one is believing in a Savior, then they're living a lie and we've worked in vain. Sometimes I think a lot of advocacy groups in Christian circles seek to bring Heaven on earth, and that is Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481188427913589990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-23425918742572187752009-05-29T03:35:08.101-04:002009-05-29T03:35:08.101-04:00(continued)
Once the prosecution is finished pres...(continued)<br /><br />Once the prosecution is finished presenting their case the judge proceeds to ask if you have anything to add, but you remain silent, resolute, terrified that if you open your mouth, even for a moment, you might deny the charges made against you. Like Christ, you remain silent before your accusers. In response you are led outside to wait as the judge ponders your case.<br />Lady of the Forestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-6324466301919138972009-05-29T03:33:34.964-04:002009-05-29T03:33:34.964-04:00Reminds me of this, an excerpt from the book "The ...Reminds me of this, an excerpt from the book "The Orthodox Heretic and Other Impossible Tales," by Peter Rollins. (I found the excerpt on another blog I like to read...)<br /><br />No Conviction<br /><br />In a world where following Christ is decreed to be a subversive and illegal activity you have been accused of being a believer, arrested, and dragged before a court.<br /><br />You have been Lady of the Forestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-68772991722247786662009-05-29T03:31:50.288-04:002009-05-29T03:31:50.288-04:00Ah, Stephen...
this blog post is a thorn in my fo...Ah, Stephen...<br /><br />this blog post is a thorn in my foot. <br /><br />And that is a good thing. ;)<br /><br /><br />"With the help of the thorn in my foot, I spring higher than anyone with sound feet."<br />-Soren Kierkegaard<br /><br />So often am I the "talker" and not the "do-er." I think we are all guilty of this. We are all human and therefore imperfect.<br /><br />Sometimes I feel Lady of the Forestnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-16452084543724609202009-05-28T22:21:58.066-04:002009-05-28T22:21:58.066-04:00Hear hear! As a big supporter of To Write Love On ...Hear hear! As a big supporter of To Write Love On Her arms, I often find myself thinking, talking or writing about people and how we should just take notice of our fellow human beings and be more caring. Then I realize that I need to put it into action and actually do what I am urging others to remember. So often we forget to actually do the things we want to do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-86618938977476445512009-05-28T19:37:35.289-04:002009-05-28T19:37:35.289-04:00Mad kudos for this blog. Nothing will ever happen...Mad kudos for this blog. Nothing will ever happen if no one takes action. We're all capable of something amazing, we just have to find it within ourselves.rachelogisyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11049182046957832276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-17784680771562594762009-05-28T18:13:12.686-04:002009-05-28T18:13:12.686-04:00Stephen, another brilliant post. I work at United ...Stephen, another brilliant post. I work at United Way, and so many times we have to work hard to gather research to present to state legislation to get them on our side to start a new project, but even with the facts in front of them they don't want to help!! Why did they get elected to office? Why did they run if not to do something proactive to make the world a better place? Its not like UnitedAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02379513974336272671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5700584.post-15433742774635210532009-05-28T16:06:29.823-04:002009-05-28T16:06:29.823-04:00In Proverbs 27:17 it tells us:
as iron sharpens ir...In Proverbs 27:17 it tells us:<br />as iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.<br /><br />If you have ever gotten the chance to watch a blacksmith you know that this sharpening is a full contact event. The iron needs to literally smash into each other, setting off sparks, leaving each piece marked and changed forever. If you think talking could possibly do this..well then tell me how.<brEvehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06651929147028672363noreply@blogger.com