Comments on: Who’s Needy? Practice Closer Encounters

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 02:47:48 +0000

In reply to Meghan Weyerbacher. Upside Down Spirituality sounds like a great read. So much of Christ's teachings turn things on their heads! Thanks for sharing, Meg!

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 02:46:44 +0000

In reply to Michele Morin. Yes, it's always a good day for both Barbara Brown Taylor AND a trip to the library. :)

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 02:46:11 +0000

In reply to Laurie. 93 and bladder cancer...yet still being a blessing! That's a wonderful example. I'm glad you're able to minister to her and that she is able to minister to you, Laurie.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 02:45:27 +0000

In reply to Anita Ojeda. What a wonderful opportunity you'll have to guide the small trust circle groups! I'll look forward to hearing about the progress you see throughout the school year. You use so many of your gifts with these kids, Anita.

By: Meghan Weyerbacher

Meghan Weyerbacher — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 00:11:21 +0000

All these words. Ah. Painfully direct yet refreshing.
“The assignment is to get over your self.” Yes. It reminds me of the book I am reading by Chad Bird right now, Upside Down Spirituality. This post is my favorite I am pretty sure. Thank you.

By: Michele Morin

Michele Morin — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 12:56:23 +0000

I’ve been thinking that I need a good dose of Barbara Brown Taylor in my life. Maybe a trip to the library today….

By: Laurie

Laurie — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 18:52:04 +0000

I love this post, Lisa. We are all needy. This sounds like a book I must read. I have often had a similar thought when driving for Meals on Wheels. Often the residents who are receiving the meals I deliver wind up helping me far more than I ever help them. One woman in particular, who is 93 and has bladder cancer, is teaching me to live a joyful life without complaints.

By: Anita Ojeda

Anita Ojeda — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 18:37:46 +0000

So true. We’re all needy. This year, we’re starting small trust circle groups with our students (we are to facilitate and guide, not participate). I’m looking forward to seeing how these small groups might change the culture at our school and help us all to realize that we are needy.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 14:32:45 +0000

In reply to ~ linda. Good insight, Linda: "when I realize I walk around hiding those things." We're often not even aware of the baggage we're carrying with us until we look over our shoulder and see the weights that we're not releasing through confession and humility. Daily I need to let Jesus set me free. Thanks for your inspiration, friend.

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Thu, 22 Aug 2019 14:29:50 +0000

In reply to floyd samons.

There are so many places where humility comes in handy. Being vulnerable definitely requires humility. “The broken have found humility” – and “the only position to come to know the Truth.” Wisdom, Floyd. Thanks for passing it along.