tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157905786947425443.post5715590917165553196..comments2023-10-29T04:09:42.109-04:00Comments on The Edit Cafe: Does God Care?JoAnnehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16027015583205497259noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157905786947425443.post-40980342776786002552008-11-28T14:57:00.000-05:002008-11-28T14:57:00.000-05:00Thanks again, Mary. Hope everyone had a great day ...Thanks again, Mary. Hope everyone had a great day of Thanksgiving. We are actually having our big meal today.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11161967996164905671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157905786947425443.post-17037097231500366602008-11-28T12:53:00.000-05:002008-11-28T12:53:00.000-05:00I re-read this today and wanted to add something t...I re-read this today and wanted to add something to it.<BR/><BR/>This is actually a very closely, firmly held belief of mine. <BR/>I think of the story of the paralyzed man who was lowered down through the ceiling in front of Jesus to be healed. Jesus looked at the man and said, "Your sins are forgiven."<BR/><BR/>Then, when the man's friends protest that that's not what they came for, they came for healing, Jesus says, (paraphrasing) "Oh, okay, get up and walk."<BR/><BR/>We know Jesus does this to make a point about what's really important, forgiveness, but I read it with a second meaning...so much of the Bible is layered like that, to have many, deeper meanings.<BR/><BR/>I think Jesus really did see that man and respond to what he saw, a SOUL in need of forgiveness. And a man who believed and wanted that forgiveness. <BR/>Jesus saw that first, responded to that first. He performed the greatest miracle FIRST.<BR/><BR/>The second miracle, healing, was an act of compassion, but not nearly as important to Jesus' way of thinking.<BR/><BR/>Every time you read about a miracle in the Bible, that's the time to listen VERY CLOSELY to what Jesus SAYS. He performs the miracle out of His compassionate heart, but the miracle isn't what's important. He does it to get everybody's attention, and to prove He has the RIGHT to His authority. Then once the crowd is riveted on Him, He says something of fundamental importance.Mary Connealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598386111251769803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157905786947425443.post-58479664968308237122008-11-26T21:02:00.000-05:002008-11-26T21:02:00.000-05:00What an inspiring post. I was looking forward to G...What an inspiring post. I was looking forward to GM before now, but after reading this, I'm even more anxious to read it. <BR/><BR/>It sounds like it'd be a great gift to give to people who shy away from God or stand on the fringes of Christianity due to this issue (of why God allows suffering) alone.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, Mary for helping so many people to see parts of His heart. I love when I can see fruits of an author's deep relationship with God coming through the pages without the fiction feeling agenda-driven. <BR/><BR/>Kudos to Barbour for snatching up this wonderfully funny and profoundly insightful author.<BR/><BR/>Cheryl WyattCheryl Wyatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01250649739932615615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157905786947425443.post-77483163262183209792008-11-26T19:21:00.000-05:002008-11-26T19:21:00.000-05:00Wonderful, thought-filled post, Becky. More often...Wonderful, thought-filled post, Becky. More often than not, we're concerned with the temporal rather than the eternal, aren't we? Hard to break that humanly habit.<BR/><BR/>I'm thankful God loves me inside and out. And I'm thankful He never stops reminding me of what is most important : )<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the timely message!<BR/>Happy Thanksgiving!Audra Hardershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17654717451512952428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157905786947425443.post-89135828241556659572008-11-26T18:59:00.000-05:002008-11-26T18:59:00.000-05:00Becky, what a good example of looking beneath the ...Becky, what a good example of looking beneath the surface. <BR/><BR/>And using Mary as a good example?<BR/>Stroke of genius. I mean who in their right mind would have thought of such a thing???<BR/><BR/>;)<BR/><BR/>Have a great Thanksgiving, ladies!<BR/><BR/>RuthyRuth and Laceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15039807521996581349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157905786947425443.post-59544135897930974002008-11-26T17:42:00.000-05:002008-11-26T17:42:00.000-05:00Wonderful post Becky - this really made me think!A...Wonderful post Becky - this really made me think!<BR/>And Mom - that is so not true!!!<BR/>P.S. I can't believe that you have access to a copy of my her book before me!wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05834227049133313144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157905786947425443.post-46947522627533750042008-11-26T17:29:00.000-05:002008-11-26T17:29:00.000-05:00Hey, Becky, you used me as a good example. :) Tha...Hey, Becky, you used me as a good example. :) Thank you<BR/><BR/>I am so much more used ot being used as a horrible warning.....<BR/><BR/>.....mainly by my children.....<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed the change.<BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.Mary Connealyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09598386111251769803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157905786947425443.post-17484851237467542162008-11-26T16:16:00.000-05:002008-11-26T16:16:00.000-05:00What a great post. Thanks Becky and Mary! I strugg...What a great post. Thanks Becky and Mary! I struggle with this, too, sometimes--why God doesn't intervene immediately when helpless people are hurting, abused, etc. This puts a good perspective on it. And knowing that all things will be made right when He returns gives me hope and peace about it all.<BR/><BR/>Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!<BR/><BR/>JoAnneJoAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16027015583205497259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5157905786947425443.post-68814093256634239092008-11-26T11:53:00.000-05:002008-11-26T11:53:00.000-05:00Hi Becky,These are very thought provoking comments...Hi Becky,<BR/>These are very thought provoking comments. I believe God is concerned for both physical needs and spiritual needs. One of the most effective ways to reach people is through meeting physical needs, then hearts are often open to consider their spiritual needs. <BR/><BR/>I thinks this is what Jesus models when he fed the crowds who were hungry and following Him to hear what He was teaching. This is also often the strategy of missionaries who serve the poor around the world. Helping the total person, modeling the love of Christ.<BR/><BR/>Happy Thanksgiving!<BR/>CarrieCarrie Turanskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13866179102754248664noreply@blogger.com