Comments on: How to Encourage a Weary Church http://preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church Sniffing out the work of God in the world... Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:43:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Kay G http://preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-64028 Kay G Thu, 10 May 2007 20:53:40 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-64028 I believe in the ministry of encouragement because it worked for me. I believe we need to be in community with each other on this earth. You sound like you need some healing words of encouragement... God Bless. www.howtoencourage.com I believe in the ministry of encouragement because it worked for me. I believe we need to be in community with each other on this earth. You sound like you need some healing words of encouragement…
God Bless.
http://www.howtoencourage.com

]]> By: Andrew Battistelli http://preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61956 Andrew Battistelli Fri, 20 Apr 2007 04:38:49 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61956 I'm glad I came and read this... Because it's all I can think about the last 10 days. How weary our church is, how sometime hopeless we seem and how we are hungry for God... possibly more than ever.. Thank you for sharing. I’m glad I came and read this… Because it’s all I can think about the last 10 days. How weary our church is, how sometime hopeless we seem and how we are hungry for God… possibly more than ever..

Thank you for sharing.

]]> By: Cathy Messecar http://preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61943 Cathy Messecar Fri, 20 Apr 2007 02:58:56 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61943 God can tailor even a presentation that a speaker feels is lacking zeal. Sometimes the miracle of communication occurs on the airwaves, after one person speaks and before it reaches another's ears. Supposed dull words from the speaker help to heal a hearer. Because of everyday chaos, clutter, noise, this has been one of my breath prayers for over a year: "Come find me" (Psalm 119:176, NLT). God can tailor even a presentation that a speaker feels is lacking zeal. Sometimes the miracle of communication occurs on the airwaves, after one person speaks and before it reaches another’s ears. Supposed dull words from the speaker help to heal a hearer.

Because of everyday chaos, clutter, noise, this has been one of my breath prayers for over a year: “Come find me” (Psalm 119:176, NLT).

]]> By: Alex Howard http://preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61930 Alex Howard Fri, 20 Apr 2007 01:06:22 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61930 you like regina spektor. that's very cool. you like regina spektor. that’s very cool.

]]> By: Calvin (G'ampa C) http://preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61897 Calvin (G'ampa C) Thu, 19 Apr 2007 16:47:21 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61897 Mike- When you give and give and give, sometimes you run low on supplies. I was filled last night at our daughter's Senior Huddle Blessing, and I wish I could share a cupful with you. Is that possible? I, too, love the journey of Hebrews. Maybe most of all the realization that Jesus removed my sins, past, present AND FUTURE when he accomplished in one day what the priests had to repeat daily and yearly. It is such a great part of Grace to know I am forgiven tomorrow because of my faith in Him. Mike-
When you give and give and give, sometimes you run low on supplies. I was filled last night at our daughter’s Senior Huddle Blessing, and I wish I could share a cupful with you. Is that possible?
I, too, love the journey of Hebrews. Maybe most of all the realization that Jesus removed my sins, past, present AND FUTURE when he accomplished in one day what the priests had to repeat daily and yearly. It is such a great part of Grace to know I am forgiven tomorrow because of my faith in Him.

]]> By: Mike the Eyeguy http://preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61889 Mike the Eyeguy Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:23:40 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61889 "Aligning our lives with the rhythms of the universal church might be a good way to roll through the troughs in the swells of life, knowing that there is another crest coming." I heartily agree with you GKB (not so rare an event as you may think). Lectionary and liturgy rock. “Aligning our lives with the rhythms of the universal church might be a good way to roll through the troughs in the swells of life, knowing that there is another crest coming.”

I heartily agree with you GKB (not so rare an event as you may think).

Lectionary and liturgy rock.

]]> By: Joshua Alkire http://preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61861 Joshua Alkire Thu, 19 Apr 2007 04:43:48 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61861 For someone who is brian-dead, you sure did give a lot of information to us on Tuesday. If you know all that stuff on auto-pilot, I'm jealous. I keep a healthy list of annoyingly unanswerable questions on my mirror to look at when I'm brain-dead. It's interesting how new insights often come when I am to my limit with other kinds of stress, or when I have a piece of lettuce between my teeth, or when I haven't thought about it for 3 months. I want to applaud you for "strategizing" ways to help the suffering. As terribly academic as the term may sound to some, I am encouraged to know that my preacher is preparing himself for the dark times. Thank you for teaching me how to find meaning in the psalms on Tuesday. I am slowly learning that every part of the Bible has value (and Shakespeare, too). For someone who is brian-dead, you sure did give a lot of information to us on Tuesday. If you know all that stuff on auto-pilot, I’m jealous.

I keep a healthy list of annoyingly unanswerable questions on my mirror to look at when I’m brain-dead. It’s interesting how new insights often come when I am to my limit with other kinds of stress, or when I have a piece of lettuce between my teeth, or when I haven’t thought about it for 3 months.

I want to applaud you for “strategizing” ways to help the suffering. As terribly academic as the term may sound to some, I am encouraged to know that my preacher is preparing himself for the dark times.

Thank you for teaching me how to find meaning in the psalms on Tuesday. I am slowly learning that every part of the Bible has value (and Shakespeare, too).

]]> By: Don http://preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61853 Don Thu, 19 Apr 2007 02:15:52 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61853 Today in Iraq well over 166 people died in bombings in one 2 hour period. It is almost normal for them as they walk among the rubble. We weep for the 30 plus precious students and professors in Virginia. But I would think as the new normal comes to America the terror we will feel will exhaust us as Americans. I am concerned how we will make it as a nation. Our strength must be in the Lord as the persecution arrives. May God bless us all. Don Today in Iraq well over 166 people died in bombings in one 2 hour period. It is almost normal for them as they walk among the rubble. We weep for the 30 plus precious students and professors in Virginia. But I would think as the new normal comes to America the terror we will feel will exhaust us as Americans. I am concerned how we will make it as a nation. Our strength must be in the Lord as the persecution arrives. May God bless us all. Don

]]> By: preacher man http://preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61850 preacher man Thu, 19 Apr 2007 01:49:29 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61850 Mike, As Bush would say, "Sounds like a great Strategery!" :-) Mike,
As Bush would say, “Sounds like a great Strategery!” :-)

]]> By: Leland http://preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61839 Leland Wed, 18 Apr 2007 23:28:13 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61839 "...and sometimes the greatest comfort I have is knowing that when I call He comes." Don't see it. People have called continously and God has failed to show up in tangible ways (ie The morning of April 16 in Virginia) Mikes version"...and trust that heaven is breaking into this world — often in silent, hidden ways." makes the most sense, especially the silent and hidden part. “…and sometimes the greatest comfort I have is knowing that when I call He comes.”

Don’t see it. People have called continously and God has failed to show up in tangible ways (ie The morning of April 16 in Virginia)

Mikes version”…and trust that heaven is breaking into this world — often in silent, hidden ways.” makes the most sense, especially the silent and hidden part.

]]> By: Josh http://preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61825 Josh Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:50:23 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61825 Mike, Could it be possible that a silent prayer is eactly what God wanted you to have? I'm working through healing/coping as are countless others, and sometimes the greatest comfort I have is knowing that when I call He comes. Speaking of community, there was an AMAZING picture of thousands of students gathered on the VT campus holding candles and each other. It was posted yesterday on the ESPN website...hope you saw it. There was no words needed there either. "Intense Community"...its a great strategy. Thanks for sharing your heart. Blessings to you as you lead and model. Mike,

Could it be possible that a silent prayer is eactly what God wanted you to have? I’m working through healing/coping as are countless others, and sometimes the greatest comfort I have is knowing that when I call He comes.

Speaking of community, there was an AMAZING picture of thousands of students gathered on the VT campus holding candles and each other. It was posted yesterday on the ESPN website…hope you saw it. There was no words needed there either. “Intense Community”…its a great strategy.

Thanks for sharing your heart. Blessings to you as you lead and model.

]]> By: Joel Maners http://preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61820 Joel Maners Wed, 18 Apr 2007 19:32:59 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61820 Steve, I'm teaching Luke now. Check out Luke for Everyone by NTWright. Awesome book. Blessings. -Joel Steve,

I’m teaching Luke now. Check out Luke for Everyone by NTWright. Awesome book.

Blessings.

-Joel

]]> By: Joel Maners http://preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61819 Joel Maners Wed, 18 Apr 2007 19:31:48 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61819 Ditto Greg. A college administrator here in my hometown once said,"In the Fall, there's enough energy on campus to change the world and by the end of the Spring semester, there's barely enough energy to get to class on-time." Ditto Greg.

A college administrator here in my hometown once said,”In the Fall, there’s enough energy on campus to change the world and by the end of the Spring semester, there’s barely enough energy to get to class on-time.”

]]> By: Hub http://preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61818 Hub Wed, 18 Apr 2007 19:17:51 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61818 Mike, I am studying Luke 24 for this sunday, and it strikes me that there is a huge connection with the moves of Hebrews and what Jesus does with his disciples on the road to Emmaus. They come with shattered hopes, walk with Jesus, Jesus takes them through scripture, and then they come to communion and community. Mike,
I am studying Luke 24 for this sunday, and it strikes me that there is a huge connection with the moves of Hebrews and what Jesus does with his disciples on the road to Emmaus. They come with shattered hopes, walk with Jesus, Jesus takes them through scripture, and then they come to communion and community.

]]> By: GKB http://preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61815 GKB Wed, 18 Apr 2007 17:56:00 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/2007/04/18/how-to-encourage-a-weary-church#comment-61815 Perhaps there is some richness in celebrating the Christian calendar that we've traditionally missed out on. Aligning our lives with the rhythms of the universal church might be a good way to roll through the troughs in the swells of life, knowing that there is another crest coming. Perhaps there is some richness in celebrating the Christian calendar that we’ve traditionally missed out on. Aligning our lives with the rhythms of the universal church might be a good way to roll through the troughs in the swells of life, knowing that there is another crest coming.

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