tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post2548433519370181362..comments2024-01-11T10:58:30.769-05:00Comments on Jesus community: hardTed M. Gossardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10580691315315271791noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post-19887675610683139332007-11-28T20:19:00.000-05:002007-11-28T20:19:00.000-05:00Nancy,"And I is also we." I like that, Nancy. And ...Nancy,<BR/>"And I is also we." I like that, Nancy. And thanks for your most kind words. We all need each other, in Jesus.Ted M. Gossardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580691315315271791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post-66654799290146573272007-11-28T20:07:00.000-05:002007-11-28T20:07:00.000-05:00you not only teach, you cause one to think.you not only teach, you cause one to think.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post-42061515866985733042007-11-28T19:37:00.000-05:002007-11-28T19:37:00.000-05:00also, i think that there is a deep down need to be...also, i think that there is a deep down need to be needed, we are a part of a body that is connected because of the Holy Spirit living in us. and the Holy Spirit living in us connects us to God. and so i is also we. and in our hearts we know this. and our relationship to God is our personal relationship, but, it feeds into the body.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post-25370996583307367032007-11-28T19:30:00.000-05:002007-11-28T19:30:00.000-05:00The Walk,Thanks so much for your very encouraging ...The Walk,<BR/>Thanks so much for your very encouraging words. I am a simple learner myself, and I learn so much from others when blogging myself. I like your blog and sharing on it, as well.Ted M. Gossardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580691315315271791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post-62062687525361221912007-11-28T19:29:00.000-05:002007-11-28T19:29:00.000-05:00Nancy,Yes. We do need to be there for each other, ...Nancy,<BR/>Yes. We do need to be there for each other, whatever our needs are. That is a part of loving each other as God in Christ loves us. We're all in this together as we seek to live out this life in Christ in this world.<BR/><BR/>Thanks!Ted M. Gossardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580691315315271791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post-72420058772400282552007-11-28T19:25:00.000-05:002007-11-28T19:25:00.000-05:00Halfmom, AKA, Susan,Yes, that body analogy is powe...Halfmom, AKA, Susan,<BR/>Yes, that body analogy is powerful. To think that we as God's people are to function like that- together, in sync, and helping each other as needed. This is why we're so lost if we stay to ourselves. We truly need each other, under our Head, Christ.<BR/><BR/>And yes, I was over there!Ted M. Gossardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580691315315271791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post-43514401806433035092007-11-28T19:21:00.000-05:002007-11-28T19:21:00.000-05:00L.L., Great point. And well expressed. Yes, I've t...L.L., <BR/>Great point. And well expressed. Yes, I've thought similarly on this. Faith in Christ is needed for life, but it takes us to a place we would never go or even want to go in and of ourselves.Ted M. Gossardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580691315315271791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post-69432064479842884212007-11-28T19:18:00.000-05:002007-11-28T19:18:00.000-05:00Amen, Real Live Preacher. Thanks for that.Amen, Real Live Preacher. Thanks for that.Ted M. Gossardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580691315315271791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post-80148202899457238792007-11-28T19:17:00.000-05:002007-11-28T19:17:00.000-05:00Charity,We all so much need each other, and especi...Charity,<BR/>We all so much need each other, and especially in our down times and trials like you are going through.<BR/><BR/>Dear sister, I hope this day was a blessing to you, and I continue to pray for God's healing and grace to you.Ted M. Gossardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10580691315315271791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post-61375924020164734772007-11-28T19:12:00.000-05:002007-11-28T19:12:00.000-05:00Man, awesome post. I am so grateful for your blog...Man, awesome post. I am so grateful for your blog. I really am. You teach me a lot.The Walkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570043119276275869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post-17090730411686840482007-11-28T15:26:00.000-05:002007-11-28T15:26:00.000-05:00good post, ted.well, it's "hard" to "say it all" i...good post, ted.<BR/><BR/>well, it's "hard" to "say it all" in one song...hehe.<BR/><BR/>yes, i think that life is hard for every person. everyone has a need.<BR/><BR/>yes, i do agree that we need what God gives to us through others and we need to give to others what God wants for us to give.<BR/><BR/>this i learned after God taught me that i need Him more than anything.<BR/><BR/>i like the focus, of the need for eachother, to actually be on God. and we do need to love one another because God knows that we need it in our life through the Holy Spirit.<BR/><BR/>and in our body of flesh and blood humans often need help when there are physical or mental reasons for being unable to do it.<BR/><BR/>so spiritually, mentally, and physically there is need to show love to oneanother. all to the glory of God.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post-67548137965986578012007-11-28T12:27:00.000-05:002007-11-28T12:27:00.000-05:00Amen and amen! It is, after all, a body that does...Amen and amen! It is, after all, a body that doesn't work well, much less efficiently, if all its parts aren't healthy and working well together!<BR/><BR/>You will find this post interesting!<BR/>http://belovedbeforetime.blogspot.com/Halfmom, AKA, Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03545176965972986964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post-33972051104834088752007-11-28T12:25:00.000-05:002007-11-28T12:25:00.000-05:00To think of growth as being able to run in a more ...To think of growth as being able to run in a more and more challenging race (or sit in a more and more difficult place) is probably the best way to frame the Christian life. In this sense, I've always wondered about those people who accuse Christians of having faith as a "crutch". Real faith is anything but!L.L. Barkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13333960142447144678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post-7732956482090304862007-11-28T09:46:00.000-05:002007-11-28T09:46:00.000-05:00Yes, it is community that helps us get through the...Yes, it is community that helps us get through the hardness of following Christ.Real Live Preacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03757644935379896122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20184070.post-85269952928769742952007-11-28T07:46:00.000-05:002007-11-28T07:46:00.000-05:00Ted -- You have hit my life right on the head with...Ted -- You have hit my life right on the head with this post. The hardness of life seems unbearable unless others help me bear it. And in letting others help me, it gives them confidence that the Lord will bring others to help them when it's time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com