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Comment on All I Need by amy lundy

amy lundy — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 03:20:22 +0000

Just before I checked my email, I kept singing to myself ‘Where the Spirit of the Lord Is,’ the part where it says, “You’re all that we want, all that we need….” Just a confirmation, for me, that really, God is All.

Thank you for putting this blog out. It’s been wonderful to follow.

Comment on Taking Church Home by Sherry Woods

Sherry Woods — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 01:02:08 +0000

Well said. Good way to put it, yes we must take what we hear on Sunday morning into the market place. Great challenge.

Comment on One Little Word by Jack

Jack — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 05:21:24 +0000

I’m reminded of this “quality” story I heard one day:

The facilitator talked about reaching a 99.999999% success or approval rate. Most people find 99.99% success seems like a high quality product. Applied to airline flights (30000 flights per day, 365 days per year = 10,000,000+ flights), 99.99% success means .01% failure, or 1,095 plane crashes per year, or 3 crashes PER DAY.

We may not be crashing planes be being “pretty good” and mostly obedient, but we do not know what we’ve missed or how far off course we’ve driven ourselves by not giving “all”.

Fortunately, God allows for course corrections. In fact, given our nature to fall off course (sin), constant course corrections are mandatory.

Comment on Contrasts by Lisa Gertz

Lisa Gertz — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:47:36 +0000

I remember the absolute joy of worshiping with those folks in the evening, after a long day of work. We danced around a big fire, singing in languages we didn't know and clapping in cool rhythms. Seeing the gratitude of people in developing countries is life-changing. Thanks for writing about it!

Comment on Childlike Faith by Lisa Gertz

Lisa Gertz — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:23:29 +0000

I felt so similarly when I returned to Nigeria as an adult, particularly once I'd had kids and saw things through a parent's eyes. I love the comparison you make to trusting God as a child. Something for me to chew on…

Comment on You are Extraordinary by Lisa Gertz

Lisa Gertz — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 23:22:13 +0000

This is great, Michelle! Thanks for sharing your insightful thoughts…

Comment on Childlike Faith by Stephanie's Mommy Brain

Stephanie's Mommy Brain — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:56:38 +0000

God is really speaking to me about my lack of faith. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!!

Comment on You are Extraordinary by Lori B.

Lori B. — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:56:57 +0000

Thanks so much for this encouraging post! It's just what I needed to hear!BTW, I'm Lisa Gertz's sister-in-law; that's how I found your blog.

Comment on You are Extraordinary by Mindy Dillingham

Mindy Dillingham — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:36:03 +0000

Thank you, Michelle! Very well said.

Comment on While I Was Out by Lisa Blyth Gertz

Lisa Blyth Gertz — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 17:02:00 +0000

I love it, Michelle!!! What a thoughtful and sacrificial gift! You have special friends indeed, and I’m glad you got to enjoy their love in this way.