tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post1058673779109829716..comments2023-09-23T03:23:06.597-06:00Comments on Banku, Pho and Fried Spiders: Is being "radical" always best?A. Gillispiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05867049082571384585noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post-37457820719115319192012-01-10T19:38:23.724-06:002012-01-10T19:38:23.724-06:00It's your favorite Lutheran! One of the thing...It's your favorite Lutheran! One of the things that Lutherans teach is the doctrine of vocation. The post you linked to actually described it pretty.<br /><br />To quote one of my favorite radio hosts, Pastor Todd Wilken:<br /><br />"God shows you His will every day in a hundred ways. His will is right there under your nose. His will is as close as your spouse, your kids, your family, your friends and your co-workers. His will is right there, where you are and where they are."<br /><br />(http://wittenbergmedia.org/audio/Locus_and_Focus.pdf)Mary Ellynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14664486683390595886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post-70265198627980988032012-01-09T19:43:16.421-06:002012-01-09T19:43:16.421-06:00I agree that we shouldn't try to be radical ju...I agree that we shouldn't try to be radical just to be radical. Our goal is to do the Lord's will in our lives each day. Some days that may be something more radical and many times it is just serving your family with joy, smiling at the cashier in the store, babysitting for another mom friend, etc. <br /><br />The tricky part for me is finding a balance when I read about/talk to, etc. other Christians. On the one hand iron sharpens iron and there are many things I can learn from others. I am often challenged by more "radical" testimonies I read/hear. That is a GOOD thing and challenges me to be in the Word, praying, asking the Lord "what do you want me to do today?" <br /><br />On the other hand I may not be called to the same things as those people. And that is ok. It is ok if God wants me in this season of life to be wiping noses, potty training, etc. while someone else is selling everything and moving overseas. It is ok if our family adopts 4 children (or 2 or 1) and stops there even though another family adopts 10 children. <br /><br />Anyone else find this balance hard? Being challenged/inspired by others w/o letting myself get jealous or feel guilty comparing my faith walk to theirs?<br /><br />Carrie T. - mom to 4 from KoreaCarrieThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06806625193810087841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post-4671198749491168402012-01-09T19:38:54.252-06:002012-01-09T19:38:54.252-06:00Thanks, Anita.
I read.
I was convicted.
::ahe...Thanks, Anita. <br /><br />I read.<br /><br />I was convicted.<br /><br />::ahem::<br /><br />:DTerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08560241385075740578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post-39906161101132280872012-01-09T03:35:45.191-06:002012-01-09T03:35:45.191-06:00I have to admit that as much as I wanted to disagr...I have to admit that as much as I wanted to disagree with that article, for the most part it did speak to the quiet part of my soul that really agrees with the sentiment. <br /><br />I've not read the book she talks about and in general we aren't trying to live radically, just trying to follow what God has planned for us. But there is a part of me that wonders if part of our following is a desire to be radical. And a bigger part of me needed to hear that I can be obedient by being a good mom to the kids I have instead of wondering if there is another kid/kids out there that are supposed to be here. <br /><br />It gave me a lot to ponder.Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04073684392781079255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post-60783986035984503912012-01-08T22:04:56.398-06:002012-01-08T22:04:56.398-06:00Sorry about that! It should be fixed now! =-)Sorry about that! It should be fixed now! =-)A. Gillispiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867049082571384585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23254997.post-29838285312629284682012-01-08T21:48:39.142-06:002012-01-08T21:48:39.142-06:00404 error. My spirit said, NOOOO! as I really wan...404 error. My spirit said, NOOOO! as I really wanted to read the article.<br /><br />Please try linking again? Thanks!Terihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08560241385075740578noreply@blogger.com