Comments on: Ordinary Is Underrated – The Ministry of Ordinary Places

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 19:56:51 +0000

In reply to Lynn D. Morrissey. Never hesitate, Lynn! I'm always glad to hear from you. You have such wisdom to share from your own life experiences.

By: Lynn D. Morrissey

Lynn D. Morrissey — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 19:41:38 +0000

In reply to LisaNotes.

Very grateful for your compassion and support. Especially hesitated to post this b/c you are talking about ordinary places, but the one-on-one really spoke to me. You are a blessing, Lisa.
Love
Lynn

By: LisaNotes

LisaNotes — Sun, 03 Feb 2019 14:36:47 +0000

In reply to Lynn D. Morrissey. This is so ON the mark, Lynn. Wow. I appreciate you sharing this with me! Such a powerful testimony you have, in three ways: in the moment when you gave it, in the video moment with the young woman deciding to keep her baby to be born on your birthday (!), and now in sharing all that here. And who knows how many other moments that we don't know about??? Yes, God does work significantly one by one. He never ceases to amaze me too. Just wow. Love you too, friend!

By: bluecottonmemory

bluecottonmemory — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 02:55:24 +0000

I am so glad I got out of the mindset trying to achieve “great” things – I am finding so much more fullness in life in the “ordinary” everyday. It reminds me of the story of the talents – you first have to be responsible with the little before you can be responsible with the big. It’s like opposite day mentality – we think big leads to a richer (not talking financial) life – but really – the little things lead to a richer life. I so enjoyed your post!

By: Lesley

Lesley — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 18:18:40 +0000

I love this: “When we step out to love someone in our imperfect ways, God’s perfect love can step in and take over.” It’s amazing how God can use our small and faltering actions to make an impact if we are willing to take the risk. This sounds like a great book!

By: Mary Geisen

Mary Geisen — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:01:33 +0000

The Ministry of Ordinary Places was one of my favorite reads in 2018. I love how Shannan not only writes a message but also lives it out. After meeting her, I can also say she is the real deal.

By: Jean Wise

Jean Wise — Mon, 28 Jan 2019 00:50:11 +0000

I have this book but haven’t read it yet – so glad you reminded me to get it out. Your compassion is inspirational too. You are so a blessing.

By: Barbara Harper

Barbara Harper — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 21:08:38 +0000

I remember Michele’s review of this book as well. Sounds like a great one. I love your idea of finding just one person who needs a little kindness, and ministering to them.

By: Cheryl Gerou

Cheryl Gerou — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 18:36:08 +0000

This sounds like a great book. “To love right where you are,” isn’t that the real challenge? Don’t we always look for something that will really matter? Yet, there are those right around us who desperately need love and we overlook them as we look for a ministry. Thanks so much for sharing this. Another book to read!

By: Lynn D. Morrissey

Lynn D. Morrissey — Fri, 25 Jan 2019 18:06:11 +0000

I’ve heard this book repeatedly recommended; need to ck it out. Lisa, I always sooo appreciate your book reviews! I will share here something maybe off the mark in what you are saying, but it speaks to my heart about reaching the “one.” About two and a half years ago my pastor asked me to share my abortion testimony (which attests to true healing after confessing my heinous sin) to our entire congregation at two Sunday-morning services. Though a number of people at church knew about it, this felt far different to me (to speak to the whole church w/ men and children present). I had but three days to pray for God’s direction, was really scared, and yet He overwhelmingly led me to do this. I obeyed, hestitantly. Days later, a women told me she would share my video testimony w/ a loved one considering abortion. Though the testimony seemed to move the young woman, she went through w/ the abortion. I was devastated, thinking I didn’t speak “well enough.” That was so me-centered! I didn’t mean to have that attitude, but in retrospect, I realized it was self-serving. Now, I have learned that another young woman, unmarried and w/ an abortion appointment, saw the video and it moved her. She has chosen to have her baby, due on my upcoming birthday! If we can reach but one person with an act of kindness, w/ an act of obedience, then we realize how God works significantly one by one, and I am overwhelmed by His goodness and His extraordinary power to use us clay vessels, working *through* us to do His good work in the world. Thank you for sharing, and I’ll put this on my to-read list!
Love
Lynn