Comments on: “The Widow’s Might” http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might Sniffing out the work of God in the world... Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:57:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Dori Egan http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-72010 Dori Egan Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:34:39 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-72010 After reading that great article "the Widow's Might I have been writing my own account. This has been theraputic for me. I too have been deserted by my church family, that is hard to take, and difficult to understand. While I may sit in the back of the church, I have not gone out the back door. God has given me Isaiah 54, and the wonderful promises in tht chapter. I am a bible teach, and now use my gifting at a faith based transitional home for women. How wonderful to see those lives changed as they submit their lives to Jesus. Dori After reading that great article “the Widow’s Might I have been writing my own account. This has been theraputic for me. I too have been deserted by my church family, that is hard to take, and difficult to understand. While I may sit in the back of the church, I have not gone out the back door. God has given me Isaiah 54, and the wonderful promises in tht chapter. I am a bible teach, and now use my gifting at a faith based transitional home for women. How wonderful to see those lives changed as they submit their lives to Jesus. Dori

]]> By: Vox Bloguli » Mark Elrod’s Lame-O Weblog http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71805 Vox Bloguli » Mark Elrod’s Lame-O Weblog Fri, 04 Apr 2008 12:02:41 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71805 [...] Preacher Mike: The Widow’s Might [...] [...] Preacher Mike: The Widow’s Might [...]

]]> By: James Dvorak http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71783 James Dvorak Thu, 03 Apr 2008 19:37:26 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71783 Mike, While I was studying at TEDS in Chicago, my wife and I lived in Bob and Miriam Neff's basement. Miriam is a fantastic Christian woman, and I would recommend reading her other books or even inviting her to come speak to your church. Incidentally, she has a Web site devoted to helping widows: http://www.widowconnection.com. Mike,
While I was studying at TEDS in Chicago, my wife and I lived in Bob and Miriam Neff’s basement. Miriam is a fantastic Christian woman, and I would recommend reading her other books or even inviting her to come speak to your church.

Incidentally, she has a Web site devoted to helping widows: http://www.widowconnection.com.

]]> By: Being a Friend to the Widowed | Clif's Notes http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71777 Being a Friend to the Widowed | Clif's Notes Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:11:11 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71777 [...] tip to my friend, Mike Cope, for this [...] [...] tip to my friend, Mike Cope, for this [...]

]]> By: Deanna http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71699 Deanna Tue, 01 Apr 2008 13:30:05 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71699 One more suggestion: Please do not assume that if a widow has family in town or nearby that all her needs are met. She needs other people, because she needs to know they care. Also, sometimes the in-town family members have crisis situations they are dealing with. There was a time when I was taking care of not only Mother but my in-laws 60 miles away...also, my husband was going through serious medical problems which meant 12 to 20 trips a month to a medical facility 60 miles away for tests and treatment. If it had not been for several close friends (including one who is also a professional counselor) who were keeping a watch on ME, I probably would have "crashed." I didn't have to call them...they called me. It takes more than physical family at times, and this is where God's family is such a wonderful blessing. I would come in after long days out of town with doctors to find my lawn mowed, a Dixie Cafe or Ryan's gift certificate on the door, a note saying to call and they would bring over supper...often that they had already taken supper to Mother. These wonderful people didn't call and say, "Call me if you need anything"...they went ahead and did something, and often it was anonymous, so I will never know who some of them were. One more suggestion: Please do not assume that if a widow has family in town or nearby that all her needs are met. She needs other people, because she needs to know they care. Also, sometimes the in-town family members have crisis situations they are dealing with.

There was a time when I was taking care of not only Mother but my in-laws 60 miles away…also, my husband was going through serious medical problems which meant 12 to 20 trips a month to a medical facility 60 miles away for tests and treatment.

If it had not been for several close friends (including one who is also a professional counselor) who were keeping a watch on ME, I probably would have “crashed.” I didn’t have to call them…they called me.

It takes more than physical family at times, and this is where God’s family is such a wonderful blessing. I would come in after long days out of town with doctors to find my lawn mowed, a Dixie Cafe or Ryan’s gift certificate on the door, a note saying to call and they would bring over supper…often that they had already taken supper to Mother.

These wonderful people didn’t call and say, “Call me if you need anything”…they went ahead and did something, and often it was anonymous, so I will never know who some of them were.

]]> By: Cheryl Russell http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71693 Cheryl Russell Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:00:24 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71693 Thanks! I never know what to say in these types of situations and everything sounds dumb. This is helpful. Blessings! Thanks! I never know what to say in these types of situations and everything sounds dumb. This is helpful.

Blessings!

]]> By: Dottie http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71692 Dottie Mon, 31 Mar 2008 21:49:25 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71692 I actually had a young man come by after a hail storm to see if I needed help. He found a tarp and covered my broken skylight. There are people who walk out of church with me to the parking lot every now and then to make sure my tires are okay and all the lights working. Another young man asks me what needs fixing at my house? Other people have asked me to join them on a camping trip or to go with them to the mountains or would I join them to go to Disney World. The dinner invitations are nice, but so is the invitation to watch a movie from Blockbuster's. God has been really good to surround this widow with a lot of good people. I actually had a young man come by after a hail storm to see if I needed help. He found a tarp and covered my broken skylight. There are people who walk out of church with me to the parking lot every now and then to make sure my tires are okay and all the lights working. Another young man asks me what needs fixing at my house? Other people have asked me to join them on a camping trip or to go with them to the mountains or would I join them to go to Disney World. The dinner invitations are nice, but so is the invitation to watch a movie from Blockbuster’s. God has been really good to surround this widow with a lot of good people.

]]> By: Judy Thomas http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71691 Judy Thomas Mon, 31 Mar 2008 20:49:29 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71691 I like the list. I would say that the items do not have a time limit. Even after 17 years of widowhood,they still hold true. Judy Thomas I like the list. I would say that the items do not have a time limit. Even after 17 years of widowhood,they still hold true. Judy Thomas

]]> By: Jenni http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71688 Jenni Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:23:11 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71688 I echo what Kathy said about much of this applying to singles as well..... I echo what Kathy said about much of this applying to singles as well…..

]]> By: Terry http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71687 Terry Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:11:24 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71687 These are very true words--and I have lived it. These are very true words–and I have lived it.

]]> By: Fluid Faith » Blog Archive » Comfort in the midst of grief http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71686 Fluid Faith » Blog Archive » Comfort in the midst of grief Mon, 31 Mar 2008 17:09:56 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71686 [...] immense surprise, I came home a few minutes after pondering these things and found that my friend PreacherMike had posted some helpful reflections from a Christianity Today article entitled “The [...] [...] immense surprise, I came home a few minutes after pondering these things and found that my friend PreacherMike had posted some helpful reflections from a Christianity Today article entitled “The [...]

]]> By: Mike http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71684 Mike Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:31:19 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71684 The title was hers. And yes, I liked it too. The title was hers. And yes, I liked it too.

]]> By: Kathy http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71683 Kathy Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:06:56 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71683 Much on this list serves the single again, as well as the long-term widow or single. Being a non-couple can be one of the loneliest places to be in a church family. I'd suggest everyone one pick one or two non-marrieds [be they women OR men,] observing them for a few weeks as they leave church on Sunday's - or where they are during "all church" activities. Then do something about it, would be my suggestion. Much on this list serves the single again, as well as the long-term widow or single. Being a non-couple can be one of the loneliest places to be in a church family.

I’d suggest everyone one pick one or two non-marrieds [be they women OR men,] observing them for a few weeks as they leave church on Sunday’s - or where they are during “all church” activities. Then do something about it, would be my suggestion.

]]> By: clint http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71682 clint Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:03:56 +0000 http://preachermike.com/2008/03/31/the-widows-might#comment-71682 This list is a prime example of how important a check list is to the church. post script. love the title of your post This list is a prime example of how important a check list is to the church.
post script. love the title of your post

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