Comments for Mudshot Eyes http://mudshoteyes.wordpress.com in search of the pool of Siloam Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:30:33 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on The “Why” of Discipline by Michael E http://mudshoteyes.wordpress.com/2007/12/10/the-why-of-discipline/#comment-340 Michael E Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:30:33 +0000 http://mudshoteyes.wordpress.com/2007/12/10/the-why-of-discipline/#comment-340 I'm doing it. I registered yesterday for the full CMM. I ran for the first time this morning in a long time. I'm looking forward to this. I’m doing it. I registered yesterday for the full CMM. I ran for the first time this morning in a long time. I’m looking forward to this.

]]> Comment on Stealing Christmas from the Rich by Krista http://mudshoteyes.wordpress.com/2007/12/16/stealing-christmas-from-the-rich/#comment-333 Krista Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:34:17 +0000 http://mudshoteyes.wordpress.com/2007/12/16/stealing-christmas-from-the-rich/#comment-333 While I believe we are called to seek justice, do mercy, and give generously, especially during the Christmas season; and while I also believe we in America could stand to go a Christmas or two without nary a gift under our tree in order to pour our resources into those in much need; I want to add one point to this brilliant post. As someone whose main love language is gifts (gift giving and receiving), I find a great value in giving someone a gift, even someone who supposedly doesn't need another DVD, CD or pair of socks. Unless we have flippantly regifted an ugly sweater or taken less than two seconds to pop someone an iTunes gift card via email, we have put some level of thought, care and time into gift-giving. And that is an act of valuing someone. It shows them that we care...and that we KNOW them. That we hear them when they mention their likes, their dislikes, what their heart beats for. I'm all for cutting back on the trappings that move us further from the core of Christmas. And I'm definitely for making donations in a family member's name, since that's what Jason and I did this year with each person on our list. But I'm also all for the act of gift giving. Because the people I walk with on my day-to-day journey need to know I care about them just as much the thirsty AIDS victim on another continent. While I believe we are called to seek justice, do mercy, and give generously, especially during the Christmas season; and while I also believe we in America could stand to go a Christmas or two without nary a gift under our tree in order to pour our resources into those in much need; I want to add one point to this brilliant post.

As someone whose main love language is gifts (gift giving and receiving), I find a great value in giving someone a gift, even someone who supposedly doesn’t need another DVD, CD or pair of socks.

Unless we have flippantly regifted an ugly sweater or taken less than two seconds to pop someone an iTunes gift card via email, we have put some level of thought, care and time into gift-giving. And that is an act of valuing someone. It shows them that we care…and that we KNOW them. That we hear them when they mention their likes, their dislikes, what their heart beats for.

I’m all for cutting back on the trappings that move us further from the core of Christmas. And I’m definitely for making donations in a family member’s name, since that’s what Jason and I did this year with each person on our list. But I’m also all for the act of gift giving. Because the people I walk with on my day-to-day journey need to know I care about them just as much the thirsty AIDS victim on another continent.

]]> Comment on Stealing Christmas from the Rich by Vicky http://mudshoteyes.wordpress.com/2007/12/16/stealing-christmas-from-the-rich/#comment-332 Vicky Mon, 17 Dec 2007 20:42:36 +0000 http://mudshoteyes.wordpress.com/2007/12/16/stealing-christmas-from-the-rich/#comment-332 I decided to take part in a Christmas Challenge to match all gift giving with giving to those in need and spending less. In an effort to do that I decided not to draw names with the family but instead give to someone in need...some other family members followed suit...but there were some grinchy ones that threw a wee temper tantrum....seems like the subject of giving isn't as friendly as I thought it was. Sad! I decided to take part in a Christmas Challenge to match all gift giving with giving to those in need and spending less. In an effort to do that I decided not to draw names with the family but instead give to someone in need…some other family members followed suit…but there were some grinchy ones that threw a wee temper tantrum….seems like the subject of giving isn’t as friendly as I thought it was. Sad!

]]> Comment on Stealing Christmas from the Rich by johnnypeepers http://mudshoteyes.wordpress.com/2007/12/16/stealing-christmas-from-the-rich/#comment-331 johnnypeepers Mon, 17 Dec 2007 10:52:36 +0000 http://mudshoteyes.wordpress.com/2007/12/16/stealing-christmas-from-the-rich/#comment-331 That is an awesome idea. That is an awesome idea.

]]> Comment on eugene peterson by jason b http://mudshoteyes.wordpress.com/2007/05/27/eugene-peterson/#comment-329 jason b Mon, 17 Dec 2007 03:40:29 +0000 http://mudshoteyes.wordpress.com/2007/05/27/eugene-peterson/#comment-329 Man, I have no idea where to point you with regard to how others view John MacArthur. A Google search may give you a few web sites for consideration. Personally, I haven't read anything by John MacArthur in quite a while. In times past, I found that I didn't enjoy his writings much. With so much out there to read, I try not to spend a lot of time with the authors who I don't connect with real well. Point of clarification... that's not to say that I don't read stuff from people I disagree with. I think that is an important thing to do. Thanks for stopping by! Man, I have no idea where to point you with regard to how others view John MacArthur. A Google search may give you a few web sites for consideration.

Personally, I haven’t read anything by John MacArthur in quite a while. In times past, I found that I didn’t enjoy his writings much. With so much out there to read, I try not to spend a lot of time with the authors who I don’t connect with real well.

Point of clarification… that’s not to say that I don’t read stuff from people I disagree with. I think that is an important thing to do.

Thanks for stopping by!

]]> Comment on eugene peterson by Jin http://mudshoteyes.wordpress.com/2007/05/27/eugene-peterson/#comment-324 Jin Sun, 16 Dec 2007 00:00:32 +0000 http://mudshoteyes.wordpress.com/2007/05/27/eugene-peterson/#comment-324 [Of late, I have tired of hearing the ultra-fundamentalists undermining every and any attempt of the “emerging”, “comtemporary”, “Driscoll afiliation”, or “seeker sensitive” movements. If I left any out, pardon me. Not everyone agrees with John MacArthur on everything. He is a dear brother.] I would like to know, simply because I have read it elsewhere about him -- why is John MacArthur propped up as the representative of the fundamentalist, or in this quote from above, an "ultra-fundamentalist?" Can you show me a website, perhaps, where I can read more about this discussion? Thanks. [Of late, I have tired of hearing the ultra-fundamentalists undermining every and any attempt of the “emerging”, “comtemporary”, “Driscoll afiliation”, or “seeker sensitive” movements. If I left any out, pardon me. Not everyone agrees with John MacArthur on everything. He is a dear brother.]

I would like to know, simply because I have read it elsewhere about him — why is John MacArthur propped up as the representative of the fundamentalist, or in this quote from above, an “ultra-fundamentalist?” Can you show me a website, perhaps, where I can read more about this discussion? Thanks.

]]> Comment on The “Why” of Discipline by jason b http://mudshoteyes.wordpress.com/2007/12/10/the-why-of-discipline/#comment-317 jason b Thu, 13 Dec 2007 15:24:04 +0000 http://mudshoteyes.wordpress.com/2007/12/10/the-why-of-discipline/#comment-317 Thanks, Susan! Thanks, Susan!

]]> Comment on The “Why” of Discipline by Susan http://mudshoteyes.wordpress.com/2007/12/10/the-why-of-discipline/#comment-316 Susan Thu, 13 Dec 2007 14:05:13 +0000 http://mudshoteyes.wordpress.com/2007/12/10/the-why-of-discipline/#comment-316 Thanks for the reminder and best wishes on fulfilling your goal! Thanks for the reminder and best wishes on fulfilling your goal!

]]> Comment on Weakly Prayer – for Humility by Matthew http://mudshoteyes.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/weakly-prayer-for-humility/#comment-312 Matthew Tue, 11 Dec 2007 04:21:43 +0000 http://mudshoteyes.wordpress.com/2007/09/13/weakly-prayer-for-humility/#comment-312 Hey Jas, Don't know if you know that The Prayers of Kierkegaard have been put to classical chorale by Samuel Barber. It is very beautiful. Hey Jas,

Don’t know if you know that The Prayers of Kierkegaard have been put to classical chorale by Samuel Barber. It is very beautiful.

]]> Comment on Pullman Needs a New Compass by jason b http://mudshoteyes.wordpress.com/2007/12/02/pullman-needs-a-new-compass/#comment-306 jason b Thu, 06 Dec 2007 04:07:56 +0000 http://mudshoteyes.wordpress.com/2007/12/02/pullman-needs-a-new-compass/#comment-306 Indeed, 'tis a common theme in certain parts of these circles. Indeed, ’tis a common theme in certain parts of these circles.

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