Comments for Driven to Wonder

Comment on Weary of me all the time by Loretta

Loretta — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:26:26 +0000

I have also had the same thoughts. I agree that these songs can be useful, but in a more personal time with God sort of way.
In corporate worship, in the church service setting, it’s the best time to come together as a church body.

Thinking this way- have you ever been in a large crowd (say, like a live concert, or at a large sporting event) and one person yells something out? The people on the stage or in the field aren’t going to hear them, right? But now have everyone say something together or cheer all at once, and then you’ve got something!

It doesn’t mean “God can’t hear us.” No, certainly not. But we are together as a body at services. We have a chance to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. Let’s do it as one in the body of Christ.

Comment on Through Ben’s Eyes by Aunt Gloria

Aunt Gloria — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:51:51 +0000

Ahh, I believe you will ‘grow into’ a beautiful spiritual woman KrisAnne. How blessed . . .a fine spiritual director and you had a fine spiritual mother. I so looked forward to long talks with Joyce. She helped me during my very difficult time. I loved her dearly and miss her ability to understand other’s pain. And now you have your children to help show you the way of compassion. I have always tried to keep my eyes and ears opened around my children, too; Kris, like you are doing. God has taught me a lot that way.

Comment on Through Ben’s Eyes by Loretta

Loretta — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 19:11:54 +0000

Kris,

What a blessing to have such a wonderful spiritual director. She appears to be a woman of great wisdom

Comment on a small attempt at missional by Aunt Gloria

Aunt Gloria — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:31:55 +0000

A gracious letter to write, KrisAnne.

Love you, Gloria

Comment on Struggling with mission by Ashley

Ashley — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 12:09:48 +0000

Krisanne!

I really enjoyed reading your blog! I woke up this morning, crawled out of bed, and realized going to church was not happening for this grad-student for many reasons a student struggles to find time and energy to do things! Soo, I found some worship VIA other avenues and your blog was one of them I really like this post and I often feel extremely frustrated with the church and the community we build within. To some degree, I have never seen or felt anything more beautiful than the community I have experienced at my home church; it is a place I KNOW I am loved, cared for, and deeply a part of, which is a rare thing to be sure of these days. Despite this amazing beauty I have been blessed to be a part of, I have always felt such deep sorrow for those who do not find themselves in this situation and, in some ways, an even greater sorrow for those stuck IN the bubble, never finding the outside. It has been my time and experience outside of this bubble that has given me so much appreciation for community. It has been through meeting other people, different people, bringing and offering new perspectives that has grown my faith and stretched me as a person to really think about my life and faith, having to make my own decisions and not feel trapped and defined by the rules and parameters of the bubble.

Well these are just some incoherent ramblings of my Sunday morning. Thanks so much for your blog, it clearly resonated with me! I hope the fam is well and the kiddo’s are enjoying school once again!

Comment on beauty and pain by Loretta

Loretta — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:39:14 +0000

What a thought provoking/well written article.

Thank you

Comment on Struggling with mission by Aunt Gloria

Aunt Gloria — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:09:50 +0000

Only 20% doing the work!! Oh, KrisAnne, I knew the amount was small in a congregation but THAT is a struggle for the leaders of all churches. So for the leaders of our churches my prayer will be to keep you uplifted that you may have words of encouragement for others.

From my quote book; a good one for all you, me and all people:

“The seeker embarks on a journey to find what he wants and discovers, along the way, what he needs.”

Comment on beauty and pain by Aunt Gloria

Aunt Gloria — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 19:34:54 +0000

Thank you for introducing me to this website. I agree it was very well writen. She wrote from her heart.

Comment on Struggling with mission by Robert Martin

Robert Martin — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 18:20:54 +0000

I feel your struggle. Our congregation is not incredibly big, either, so our resources are limited. As a congregation, we have recognized the need to be more involved in the community around us. The problem is resource. The same people who agree with this are the same people that are in that 20% doing all the work so are the same people who end up getting burnt out. So, out of personal defense, so we don’t have to burn out, those of us doing the 20% say “We’re not getting anywhere” and fall back to the baseline…

Is it the eternal struggle of a church leader to try and get the 100% of people doing 100% of the work? Probably.

Comment on A conversation with my unchurched neighbor by Rob

Rob — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:37:57 +0000

wow KA, what a post. Sometimes wisdom comes from the places we least expect. An open heart to every one of God’s creatures is what I’m learning to have.