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Comment on I See You. by melissafed

melissafed — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:09:55 +0000

Thanks so much for reading Sarah!

Comment on I See You. by Sarah Bessey (@sarahbessey)

Sarah Bessey (@sarahbessey) — Mon, 06 May 2013 23:42:06 +0000

Beautiful and powerful, Melissa.

Comment on How to be a Clanging Symbol: In 3 Acts by Kate

Kate — Thu, 02 May 2013 00:35:51 +0000

I have been in those situations…thank you for the gentle reminder…I crave the intimacy with God, but yet struggle to find the time. Waiting for the perfect time. There is no perfect time. I just need to make time.
Your writing is beautiful, touching the heart strings and making me think.
I thought that your boy being welcomed on stage was awesome!

Comment on How to be a Clanging Symbol: In 3 Acts by Kerri

Kerri — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 03:16:02 +0000

ahh Melissa – as always you write so vividly and beautifully and I can see your heart a little bit – what a priveledge!

Comment on How to be a Clanging Symbol: In 3 Acts by Amanda @wandering

Amanda @wandering — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 02:25:42 +0000

“But we’ve made the conscious choice to invite our children into ministry with us.” We are not in ministry, but this sentence and its implications stand out to me. Each day I choose to do life with my kids, with my family. And that can be so exhausting, and sometimes I totally screw it up. But I hope I am honoring Him and them as I do my best to influence the lives around me.
(The second scenario also gave me some more to think about – we recently switched churches where kids are in service with parents – and so trying to figure out how to handle our three year old in a way that shows him grace, but also helps others to not be distracted.)

Comment on How to be a Clanging Symbol: In 3 Acts by JoAnn

JoAnn — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 22:39:23 +0000

shhh I’m a bit mystical myself

Comment on How to be a Clanging Symbol: In 3 Acts by wynnegraceappears

wynnegraceappears — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:23:05 +0000

I AM SPEECHLESS AND ….convicted in the gentle way of the spirit. How this wraps me in love, grace, and yes conviction. I am a rusty gate.

Comment on I See You. by Emily Wierenga

Emily Wierenga — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 02:57:44 +0000

yes. that last line. yes.

Comment on I See You. by wynnegraceappears

wynnegraceappears — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:29:33 +0000

Melissa, when you write I listen. And I have missed reading the overflow of your heart and life. This stirs me and I am meditating on the tension here and in this world. I must read again. There is a richness and power here that needs a second read.

Comment on I See You. by amypboyd

amypboyd — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 03:23:45 +0000

I love your writing. You so beautifully described the feelings so many of have in this one line “I see you tying that legalism noose of religion tight on your neck, hanging yourself on the belief that nothing that looks like passion can be part of Gods plan.” I pray we can learn to focus more on God’s opinion of us more that others thoughts. Thanks for sharing