tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045108118597416877.comments2023-07-03T06:31:22.780-07:00The 'Crazy Love' ExperimentDeirdrehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11486983742622984130noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045108118597416877.post-36442401156951496442010-09-29T12:03:16.576-07:002010-09-29T12:03:16.576-07:00I was recently reading an expert of a new book &qu...I was recently reading an expert of a new book "Here's Looking at Euclid". It’s actually a really interesting look at numbers. It starts with a tribe in South America. Their language has no plurals and no words for numbers over five. <br /><br />Excerpt: What if you asked a Munduruku who had six children: “How many kids do you have?”...He will say ‘I don’t know.’ It is impossible to express (or even contemplate). (Chapter 1)<br /><br />Well, I really like numbers so this is fascinating to me. But what I really LOVE about it is that it gives me hope. Maybe that sounds strange, but when I get examples of how some of us think and process information that is so foreign to me, I humbly liken it in a tiny way to the difference between God's vast capability in thinking / love and our own. Silly, but it helps me. In this case I have been praying for Jesus to draw me closer and sometimes it’s hard for me to figure how being in love with Him will feel and how I will be. After I read a bit of the numbers book, I was able to see myself as a member of the tribe not even understanding what it meant to count my kids and Jesus thinking the number of hairs on my head, the stars in the sky and the unifying “string theory” as elementary calculations . In love, I must trust that his ways are far, far superior to mine.Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18294702813668026635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045108118597416877.post-44127741378768662252010-09-22T05:24:02.795-07:002010-09-22T05:24:02.795-07:00I am blessed and a bit giddy by your perspective o...I am blessed and a bit giddy by your perspective on heaven and Christ. I remember sitting on the plane and reading this chapter. It was like my breath left me. I looked around - was anyone else as blown away as me? Well, of course not. I was alone in reading this but craved a friend to share my "wow". For me this was a bit of liberation. Heaven for me had been a bit of a conundrum. Sounded splendid, being with loved ones in a place of joy and beauty but in my heart I truly wondered at the excitement - those things that provide wonder and motivation. Jesus wants us in love with him and for me at least one of the reasons is abundantly clear - what could be more exciting than living in God's home, surrounded by the holy spirit, and in love with the Savior. <br />'Dear Lord, I cry out to you, help me to give up the things that are inhibiting my relationship with you and help me fall in LOVE with you'.Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18294702813668026635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045108118597416877.post-56838226198080906692010-06-24T06:18:53.514-07:002010-06-24T06:18:53.514-07:00It is amazing what cheerful giving will do! You m...It is amazing what cheerful giving will do! You may want to visit www.cheerfulgivers.org to learn about the Cheerful Givers organization which provides toy-filled birthday gift bags for kids living in poverty -- and a great place to donate!cheerfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07874759785178737250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045108118597416877.post-9774799515362804672010-06-21T12:15:57.168-07:002010-06-21T12:15:57.168-07:00Thanks, Kelly! Love you, too!Thanks, Kelly! Love you, too!Deirdrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486983742622984130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045108118597416877.post-47321341727677452132010-06-21T08:50:49.667-07:002010-06-21T08:50:49.667-07:00Deirdre, thank you for your blog today. Reading C...Deirdre, thank you for your blog today. Reading Chan's book has sometimes made me feel that "I am not worthy", but reading your blogs really gives me comfort and I know the Lord and Savior is working through me everyday to become a better Christian. I love you!Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10605246968137662546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045108118597416877.post-40882654759247159562010-06-21T07:02:09.079-07:002010-06-21T07:02:09.079-07:00Thanks, Rob! For anyone that's interested, I ...Thanks, Rob! For anyone that's interested, I found a great synopsis for the movie. What an AMAZING story! Can't wait to see it.<br /><br />http://www.purposedriven.com/article.html?c=201724&l=1Deirdrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486983742622984130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045108118597416877.post-72082329205865159552010-06-20T19:01:21.944-07:002010-06-20T19:01:21.944-07:00Deirdre,
I too strive to keep my soil good.
I sh...Deirdre,<br /><br />I too strive to keep my soil good.<br /><br />I shared a video with my Small Group last evening that speaks directly to the idea of Crazy Love called "The Heart of Texas." If you have not seen it, I highly recommend that you view it.<br /><br />Peace,<br /><br />RobAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17522091233398750254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045108118597416877.post-88846109005408960712010-06-10T05:39:30.687-07:002010-06-10T05:39:30.687-07:00I think there's truth to that... as long as we...I think there's truth to that... as long as we don't COMPLETELY focus on fearing God's wrath. Obviously, it's worthy of fear... but what kind of relationship can we have with our Father if we are always fearing His wrath? From my own experience, that type love inhibits growth and knowledge of all God is. Fearing God has many layers... many components. <br /><br />Let me know if you go to see Chan. I'm curious to hear if he has any more updates on his future plans.Deirdrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486983742622984130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045108118597416877.post-85462150423242793152010-06-10T04:06:05.983-07:002010-06-10T04:06:05.983-07:00I have found Chan's take on the fear of God to...I have found Chan's take on the fear of God to be somewhat enlightening. I have always understood it to be a reverant fear but Chan takes the position of an almost absolute fear. I am not certain that I agreee with this idea, however, I have been in the book of Exodus and as the nation of Israel continued to ignore the miracles that God was allowing to happen through Moses, that very well may have been the fear that God was trying to convey. <br /><br />Chan is schedule to speak at the NACC in Indianapolis the week of the 4th of July. I think that I may have to make the drive over and hear what he has to say.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17522091233398750254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045108118597416877.post-89914908314182046882010-06-02T13:25:57.778-07:002010-06-02T13:25:57.778-07:00Rob, I think it's great that you're leadin...Rob, I think it's great that you're leading a study on the book. Obviously, I love it enough to blog about it, but the main reason I love it is because it starts a GREAT dialog. As a church, we need to start addressing these areas of our faith... collectively and individually. I recommend the book and the blog to anyone and everyone that I know is interested in living a more authentic life in Christ. I'm looking forward to diving into Chapter 4! I really think it will open the eyes of many...especially the homework I have planned! <br /><br />By the way, really glad to have Ohio in the loop! Take care my friend!<br /><br />DeirdreDeirdrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486983742622984130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045108118597416877.post-46885051084374161632010-06-01T18:26:41.134-07:002010-06-01T18:26:41.134-07:00I lead a small group and we too are working throug...I lead a small group and we too are working through Crazy Love. I like the book as it is cutting edge and really asks one to consider the points that Frances is trying to make. This past Saturday we spent a good 75 minutes discussing the lukewarm Christian. As a group, I think that we were unable to come to any consensus other then to agree that the church in the USA is indeed a lukewarm church. Some of us thought that many were starting to awaken while others were not so certain.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17522091233398750254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045108118597416877.post-70282589518875326862010-04-26T08:44:47.708-07:002010-04-26T08:44:47.708-07:00My "Bucket List for Faith"
1. Be a bet...My "Bucket List for Faith"<br /><br />1. Be a better example of Christ to my family.<br />2. Go on a missions trip with my family.<br />3. Spend 1/3 of our year overseas working on Youth Mission Challenge.<br />4. Teach a book study (maybe Crazy Love!) at my church...something meant to push, as well as teach, about living an authentic life for Christ.Deirdrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486983742622984130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045108118597416877.post-44672714157963847892010-04-26T08:41:18.093-07:002010-04-26T08:41:18.093-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Deirdrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486983742622984130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045108118597416877.post-32497323608990892772010-04-14T12:27:29.987-07:002010-04-14T12:27:29.987-07:00UPDATE...well, I went through the clothes for the ...UPDATE...well, I went through the clothes for the first time. However, I only managaed to discard 65 items...not even half. So now, it's time for round two!Deirdrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486983742622984130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045108118597416877.post-57631331858936398142010-04-14T09:48:10.785-07:002010-04-14T09:48:10.785-07:00Well...I've started the process. I just count...Well...I've started the process. I just counted all the clothes in my closet. I'm embarrassed to say that I have 314 articles of clothing! So, now I'm starting to purge. I plan on having 157 pieces of clothing eliminated by the end of the day. I'll let you know how it does....Deirdrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486983742622984130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045108118597416877.post-62631018663436982072010-04-13T16:34:13.103-07:002010-04-13T16:34:13.103-07:00Wonderful video! I can just keep bouncing around t...Wonderful video! I can just keep bouncing around that website checking out all the resources.... ThanksBrucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17817165344263351308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045108118597416877.post-2131950926487015352010-04-03T20:53:46.066-07:002010-04-03T20:53:46.066-07:00The past 48 hours have been very interesting. I t...The past 48 hours have been very interesting. I think I did a fairly good job encouraging my daughter. My husband did have to remind me once this morning, but besides that, I was pretty good. The interesting thing, however, was the correlation I found between my daughter's behavior and my impatience. About 95% of the time...it was COMPLETELY MY FAULT. I was either distracted, 'multitasking', or just completely frazzled (which is pretty much everyday between 5:00 and whenever my husband comes home!) When I took the time to sit down and devote 100% of my attention to her, our interaction was enjoyable. Multi-tasking is very beneficial, but it can also be distracting. I need to be present for my kids. This was a great reminder!Deirdrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486983742622984130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4045108118597416877.post-91867646435100741722010-03-28T20:25:18.806-07:002010-03-28T20:25:18.806-07:00Deirdre, I want to take you up on this challenge! ...Deirdre, I want to take you up on this challenge! I call myself a Christian yet I really have no idea what that TRULY means or even how to live my life every day in a way that honors the sacrifice Jesus Christ made for me or that shows my love for God and even for myself. I haven't read this book but I will buy it this week. My life needs spiritual discomfort - desperately. You know that as well as I do. I love you so much for being the woman you are and for always challenging me to live better. I can't wait to read your posts and to share with you what I am learning and how my life is hopefully changing through your powerful challenge!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com