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Comment on Do You See Any Hope in the Church? by Diane Nikfar

Diane Nikfar — Sun, 10 Mar 2013 06:20:45 +0000

Bev, this was a remarkable blog to read!Thank you for your sincere words!
I am not sure what prompted me to get to this site
but I started out tonight, reading one of Galen Peterson’s printed messages on the Brit Hadasha website, and then for some reason, googled David Eckman’s name …and ended up here.
Long story short,after reading your blog, I am relieved to know that there are others who long for the kind of heart-involvement / authentic Christian community that one hopes to find in church…..especially if one is involved in a busy, large congregation that ministers to many needs but seems to neglect the relational aspect of building “family in Christ” among the congregants. I have found it difficult to be content with the hurry/hi-and -bye , the overburdened staff that wants to minister but is drowning in paperwork, the call to come and be involved……..I love to serve in church, in the community, in ministries overseas,etc. but in this season, my heart longs for relationship with my brothers and sisters! Less “doing” and more worship/ quality of community may best be found with a few, rather than in a mega-church. Large churches have the advantage of large resources,many good programs and outreach venues,yet pastoral care can often go begging and congregants suffer lack when there are no available,dedicated persons to do occasional,follow-up care for the members or even meet for coffee. Lord, have mercy! We need to care for one another. There are many in the Body of Christ who would benefit from a warm smile, a hug, an invitation to lunch or a walk. How can we become more open and more authentic? How can we move from myopia to chesed?

Comment on Ministering to those Diamonds in the Rough by Discipling an Unusual, Special Needs Child | Gospel Grace

Discipling an Unusual, Special Needs Child | Gospel Grace — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:36:32 +0000

[...] But guidance from a Christian perspective was not out there, at least not in written form. This article was possibly the first I found on ministering to a special needs child, especially one on the [...]

Comment on Where is my capital “M?” by Bob Schilling

Bob Schilling — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:27:54 +0000

Very encouraging article, thank you Cathy.

Comment on Leadership Core: Personality by Top 200 Leadership Resources | HeadHeartHand Blog

Top 200 Leadership Resources | HeadHeartHand Blog — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 13:00:10 +0000

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Comment on Leadership Core: Experience and Education by Top 200 Leadership Resources | HeadHeartHand Blog

Top 200 Leadership Resources | HeadHeartHand Blog — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 12:03:53 +0000

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Comment on Carol, I do see hope in the church! by Carol, I, as a member of Christ’s body, apologize to you | Shepherding Women

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 20:11:25 +0000

[...] grief and remorse for Carol and many like her, I asked what would our ministry to women like Carol (see previous 3 blogs) look like if we were to set as our objectives those the LORD uses in Ezekiel [...]

Comment on Carol, I, as a Member of Christ’s Body, Apologize to You by Julie Holt

Julie Holt — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:03:03 +0000

Bev, thank you so much for your insights into a new type of women’s ministry. As you know, I am one of the women that has not always felt compassion from “the church.” I appreciate your heart for ministering to the real needs of women and to provide compassionate care.

Comment on Carol, I do see hope in the church! by Carol, I, as a Member of Christ’s Body, Apologize to You

Carol, I, as a Member of Christ’s Body, Apologize to You — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:00:57 +0000

Comment on Invest Grieving Energies? by Jeanne Rodriguez

Jeanne Rodriguez — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:11:13 +0000

Bev – your friend Janet described the loss of a child so well when she said, ” we find ourselves at a place of utter emptiness. It is, for many, that place of greatest pain. This emptiness is not simply a static void, but a dry, lifeless hole that seems to actively suck all potential for life into its darkness.”
When our daughter (in-law) Crystal died on her honeymoon I never thought I would feel joy again. The pain was so deep, the loss was so huge. But I discovered how close The Lord is to the broken hearted & how much He dearly loved our family. As I grappled with Crystal’s death; I never heard God more clearly & I found myself loving God more than I have ever loved Him.

Comment on Dealing With Habits by Mike

Mike — Sun, 24 Feb 2013 00:15:22 +0000

I’m now listening to the audio book version (in chapter 3 now) and love it! Thank you for introducing it.