tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9353755.post4585608567532482687..comments2023-12-19T09:45:31.556-05:00Comments on Pilgrim Scribblings: Chickening Out?David Warren Fisherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03449996644124276644noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9353755.post-31467380677976574452010-07-30T13:32:59.845-04:002010-07-30T13:32:59.845-04:00I just want to thank you for sharing your story wi...I just want to thank you for sharing your story with us. I understand the hesitation to not say to much, but what you have shared has helped me so much. Being real and vulnerable is sometimes costly and not everyone is kind, but to those whose hearts are hurting and struggling it sometimes helps to know that others have been there before you, and maybe, it helps us to bind our own wounds, or at least come before the Lord and receive His help and give us the tiniest bit of courage to share what is going on in our own lives as well. I think many hearts are mended that way, so thank you for sharing and I hope that you continue to do so.<br /><br />LoriLorihttp://www.itsallintheheart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9353755.post-72382490732301189732010-07-11T11:48:28.089-04:002010-07-11T11:48:28.089-04:00I have found that one thing I do not like in some ...I have found that one thing I do not like in some churches is the pretense that all things are perfect...and that all things must be perfect, because we are Christians and we have our faith. <br /><br />I realize that sometimes a "how are you?" is just a greeting and its not the time, circumstance or person to whom you should bare your soul and troubles to. But I also come to realize if things look too perfect....I'm probably not seeing the whole picture. <br /><br />When I hate having depression and I hated admitting to it. And I don't want anyone feeling sorry for me, because I am very blessed in so many ways. But it is a part of who I am. If you want to get to know me....that is a part of it. <br /><br />I think our society likes to whitewash so much of life. We hide our troubles, we don't like to cry, we abhor getting old, we sterilize death and dying and we pretend we are perfect. (we will SAY we are not perfect, but rarely share our imperfections). No wonder relationships are hard. <br /><br />So, I for one am glad to find a REAL person in your David Fisher!janetnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9353755.post-60135765124256325102010-07-11T10:24:47.840-04:002010-07-11T10:24:47.840-04:00P.S. I also hopped over to your other site, The Ba...P.S. I also hopped over to your other site, The Barnabas Blog, and was so uplifted by some of the posts there. But I noticed that the last post was done in 2009...how I wish you would consider adding some new posts to it.<br /><br />Blessing,<br />LidjCrown of Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993686012020045284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9353755.post-28872945417791783542010-07-11T10:15:38.414-04:002010-07-11T10:15:38.414-04:00This is my first time on your blog, having hopped ...This is my first time on your blog, having hopped over from Terry's who posted your testimony on her recent post. I was so struck by it that I just had to come over to personally tell you.<br /><br />I browsed around a bit as well and found your posts to be interesting, and honest, and clean.<br /><br />There is something that heals the soul to read a fellow blogger's transparent sharing of what he is going through. It helps us all to know that we are not alone, and that victory and breakthrough is available for all, especially those who are humble enough to acknowledge their need of it.<br /><br />Blessings,<br />LidjCrown of Beautyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08993686012020045284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9353755.post-29476264138095763802010-07-07T19:01:41.926-04:002010-07-07T19:01:41.926-04:00The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth ...The truth, the whole truth, nothing but the truth ...Cliff Who?https://www.blogger.com/profile/05036948493367138870noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9353755.post-39231474548666411932010-07-04T17:07:40.538-04:002010-07-04T17:07:40.538-04:00David,
I've found that when we share from the...David,<br /><br />I've found that when we share from the pain, hurt and dark times of the soul, there are a lot more people who are experiencing similar difficulties. It's often helpful from them to hear a fellow brother or sister in Christ and how they deal with things. That's not to say you should share that which you don't feel the Lord leading you to share. But feel free to be open and transparent. <br /><br />When I've gone through times of depression...I found myself putting on a mask for the outside world to see. That never brought me healing or wholeness. Neither did wallowing in my pain. For me it was trying to be open and transparent, but not absorbed by my own struggles? <br /><br />You share what you need to and feel lead to. It will minister to others and hopefully be a release for you.susanwalkergirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03101345350398403328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9353755.post-6795670411445103272010-07-03T23:02:39.910-04:002010-07-03T23:02:39.910-04:00God's Word For Today: The LORD is far from th...God's Word For Today: The LORD is far from the wicked, but he hears the prayer of the righteous. (Proverbs 15:29, ESV) <br /><br />This is posted today on your blog on the top right side. Keep on keepin'on brother! The journey has just begun......Beatriz Farquhar-Guzmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02807250140618257592noreply@blogger.com