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Comment on Pastors and Depression by John Lemke

John Lemke — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:13:44 +0000

I agree that grace can get lost – and quickly! Depression was touched on in my seminary training, as well as ways that one can get help if needed. I was grateful for that bit of training! I didn’t realize how large a problem it was among pastors.

Comment on Returning To God by John Lemke

John Lemke — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:10:04 +0000

God never turns from us in the same way that we turn from Him. The “turning” and “returning” that we do (again, they are both the same word) has both an ethical and relational component. So it is not just about how we feel about God, but what we do about it as well; we have to live in a way that is compatible with His demands.

He never turns from us in that same way because His character never changes, thus His actions do not change. That’s why your grandma’s quote is so good.

But God certainly gets angry and wants us to come back to Him. So we cannot live however we want and expect God to just “be there” whenever we want Him to be. Unfortunately, many people I know think just that. They live in a way that is incompatible with God’s call on their lives, then try to get God to do what they want – and they don’t understand when He does not answer.

Comment on Returning To God by Ryan

Ryan — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:48:39 +0000

John, I’m curious about God “turning” more towards us after we turn towards him. Can you take application from the opposite. When we turn from God he turns from us? That might be a tough pill to swallow for many of the “God is Love” crowd. My grandma used to say no matter how many steps you take away from God, it’s only one step back to Him.

Comment on Pastors and Depression by theprayingpastor

theprayingpastor — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:55:46 +0000

Good article. As a pastor, and one who has battled depression due to “unrealistic expectations” grace can get lost. Steve Brown deal with this in his book Scandalous Freedom. Enjoyed reading your post.
I’m new to this blog thing..love Cymbala too.
Daniel P.

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Comment on The Emerging / Missional Church by Jim Somerville

Jim Somerville — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:12:46 +0000

Thanks for the encouragement, Brian!

Comment on Text Exchange With My Son by Ken England

Ken England — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:59:01 +0000

We still tell the older kids we still love them no matter what and our folks to.

Comment on Text Exchange With My Son by Amy O'Keefe

Amy O'Keefe — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:14:19 +0000

That is so cute! Can I say that?!?

Comment on Of Dead Kings and Borders by Andrew Ford

Andrew Ford — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 19:09:22 +0000

It seems that Og was a big larger than life guy as well – probably an ominous figure who had lots of sway and intimidated everyone – makes your point even more so when the big king is just a dead big king.

Comment on Newbigin on Missional Leadership by Reformed Missional Thinking « Triangular Christianity

Reformed Missional Thinking « Triangular Christianity — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 04:08:10 +0000

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