tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.comments2008-10-08T08:55:59.386-05:00Kyla Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06919322828996502446noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-11518933120814747672008-10-08T00:55:00.000-05:002008-10-08T00:55:00.000-05:00Kyla,<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for saying hi and for the words of encouragement on my blog. I really appreciate your taking time to do that! Have a great day!<BR/><BR/>Anngirlfromthenorthcountryhttp://girlfromthenorthcountry.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-60232230620444113172008-10-05T01:54:00.000-05:002008-10-05T01:54:00.000-05:00I agree alsoeric brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-73342265867230165362008-10-02T12:13:00.000-05:002008-10-02T12:13:00.000-05:00I interpret this almost precisely the way the anonymous commenter above does. The truth is often sharp. It most often goes against the grain, which is not comfortable. We want it easy. We want (especially us Americans in our "safe" world) a cushy Christianity that lets us blur the lines between our idols. (nation, materialism, sex, etc) Were Christ here today, I don't believe he would be any more happy with the current reality than he was with the Pharisees 2000 years ago. <BR/><BR/>Christ also embodied political subversion. His existence challenged humanity's tendency toward imperial power. Never will opposing imperial, economic, or religious power bring you the cushy lifestyle we think we want.amoslankahttp://blog.amoslanka.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-88160183901348166542008-10-02T08:34:00.000-05:002008-10-02T08:34:00.000-05:00I like what Erin said. I like that you posted this as I was wondering the same thing! I think as Christians we need to know how to be intellectual with the kind of answers to questions like this.Ruhiyyih Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18344410261436956179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-11770889599606864442008-10-01T13:17:00.000-05:002008-10-01T13:17:00.000-05:00Erin posted this comment on FB.<BR/>"He didn't come to give us a 'cushy, let's everyone get along' view of life. I think sometimes the sword is what I've felt when he is killing my flesh - cutting out the nastiness of sin in my life so I become like him. I think it also goes along with deny yourself and picking up your cross... he wants to be not only the most important person in your life but your life. In v.35, doesn't that happen when someone decides to follow Christ and their family isn't? I've heard a number of stories from the Muslim world that make me know this is true. He didn't come to make us feel good, he came to give us truth. His truth is the sword that causes division. Division because we humans don't want to be told what we are doing is wrong."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-22462382738222297202008-09-24T09:37:00.000-05:002008-09-24T09:37:00.000-05:00Wow that is a great link! Thanks for the info! :)<BR/><BR/>PS. Tomorrow night. The big night. !!!Ruhiyyih Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18344410261436956179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-2875290485770938652008-09-16T08:59:00.000-05:002008-09-16T08:59:00.000-05:00Wow. What a video. Like a bad dream with thoughts running all over the place.Ruhiyyih Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18344410261436956179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-62196677044762553342008-09-13T15:30:00.000-05:002008-09-13T15:30:00.000-05:00i'm blushing :)<BR/><BR/>thank you for the kind words, and thanks to eric as well for the same, and the feelings are quite mutual.amoslankahttp://blog.amoslanka.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-74410694843413973902008-09-12T20:59:00.000-05:002008-09-12T20:59:00.000-05:00Thanks for this, Kyla. I gotta give Ruth props on the quote, though. That post was hers. You are a big encouragement, and yes...Amos has a killer blog.fatdaddyehttp://fatdaddye.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-47264793300428058302008-09-11T16:53:00.000-05:002008-09-11T16:53:00.000-05:00Well, I can't help you much on any of your grad papers...but I'm giving you an 'A' for your excellent geography effort! Job well done!!Ericnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-1571878577020597612008-09-11T08:52:00.000-05:002008-09-11T08:52:00.000-05:00I love this post.<BR/><BR/>Amen sista, Amen. I needed to hear this today :)Ruhiyyih Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18344410261436956179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-18291496286999090282008-09-09T13:10:00.000-05:002008-09-09T13:10:00.000-05:00If you zoom out you can actually see the map...I had a little difficulty putting the map on my blog. :)Kyla Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06919322828996502446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-14222200962627840012008-09-05T15:38:00.000-05:002008-09-05T15:38:00.000-05:00No way! That is awesome! I had no idea. I like the spelling of the original too. <BR/><BR/>Have a great weekend, Kyla girl. Feel like coming up on the 13th for Craft days at Mt. Vernon? Our treat? C'mon....puh lease...Ruhiyyih Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18344410261436956179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-7435716687317343252008-09-04T13:50:00.000-05:002008-09-04T13:50:00.000-05:00I forgot comment here and say that your list made me truly laugh out loud! That last one let me know that you were grinning as you wrote it, not stressing out.<BR/><BR/>#11 should be, when should I visit DC? (Answer, next week. Fo Sho.)Ruhiyyih Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18344410261436956179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-28442612123258098302008-08-29T05:34:00.000-05:002008-08-29T05:34:00.000-05:00Also, there are a lot of personal blogs FROM people who work in Mercy Ships...here at this link<BR/><BR/>http://mercyshipslinks.blogspot.comtyronebcookinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11421708811053630773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-68036191952670973592008-08-20T09:26:00.000-05:002008-08-20T09:26:00.000-05:00Kyla, that is awesome! They are very well respected in social work circles. How exciting! Happy training :)Ruhiyyih Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18344410261436956179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-6610716402028322912008-08-18T09:14:00.000-05:002008-08-18T09:14:00.000-05:00Oh that is some good stuff there Kyla. Great notes and application! Keep on writin'...Ruhiyyih Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18344410261436956179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-64067246619454469402008-08-16T01:09:00.000-05:002008-08-16T01:09:00.000-05:00this is a really great, simple, idea. very nice :)amoslankahttp://blog.amoslanka.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-16760267492492106542008-07-29T09:03:00.000-05:002008-07-29T09:03:00.000-05:00GIRRRRL! I am so envious! What FUN! What adventures...Ruhiyyih Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18344410261436956179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-86238428714979341692008-07-22T08:58:00.000-05:002008-07-22T08:58:00.000-05:00HUGS. We miss you, Kyla Joy!! Way to be an overachiever and takes notes at sermons. I love what you had to write here...Ruhiyyih Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18344410261436956179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-85797203896204750862008-06-29T21:07:00.000-05:002008-06-29T21:07:00.000-05:00Great post Kyla. Praise God for road angels. Sam says he's glad it was just the alternator as that's a relatively easy part to replace. And the new CD player -- oo la la. Wasn't the old CD player the one we found in our truck after it was stolen? Ha!Sackett Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12959631330967238808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-57814750570729238992008-06-26T09:21:00.000-05:002008-06-26T09:21:00.000-05:00Ooh I love this post. Sorry about the broken down car but praises for the CD player goodness!<BR/><BR/>Road trips are FUN!Ruhiyyih Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18344410261436956179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-41430091934654244002008-06-16T09:45:00.000-05:002008-06-16T09:45:00.000-05:00YOU GO GIRL!!! Prayers said :) Welcome to social services! We are so proud of you! And miss you....Ruhiyyih Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18344410261436956179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-17300756003328065872008-06-16T09:42:00.000-05:002008-06-16T09:42:00.000-05:00LOL!! I clicked on the map to enlarge it, and read the whole thing, laughing sorta *nervously* because SO many people interpret it that way (until they get out and travel a bit themselves)!Ruhiyyih Rosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18344410261436956179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7035329732468962637.post-80206775066651070322008-05-05T15:41:00.000-05:002008-05-05T15:41:00.000-05:00hey! awesome shirt. agreed, it definitely fits your personality well. maybe one can find its way to SA? ;)Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07538231240609595616noreply@blogger.com