tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.comments2023-05-22T09:41:18.155-05:00Encouragement & MotivationAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00995111117136276751noreply@blogger.comBlogger159125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-29496344395888059652013-02-07T18:58:54.464-06:002013-02-07T18:58:54.464-06:00I'm thankful that I have three amazing kids, a...I'm thankful that I have three amazing kids, a grandkid on the way, and that I live in America, where we're free to worship our Jesus every day.<br /><br />I'm always looking for a window of opportunity in which to encourage others.<br /><br />Lynn Harehttp://www.lynnhare.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-12405279105159357832013-01-10T17:38:49.260-06:002013-01-10T17:38:49.260-06:00Great post, Jarrod. I was in a conflict with a cow...Great post, Jarrod. I was in a conflict with a coworker. She made crazy accusations and was constantly in a state of agitation. I determined to walk in the opposite spirit. <br /><br />Early each morning, I prayed over the area where we worked. I kept my mind fixed on the calm center of Christ. I encouraged her.<br /><br />She apologized and became more pleasant & respectful. If it were up toLynn Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16574150150464928364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-30457865354479366692013-01-04T00:53:54.079-06:002013-01-04T00:53:54.079-06:00Jenny ~
This is true! I just ministered to a pers...Jenny ~<br /><br />This is true! I just ministered to a person who would also agree with your point, as they exited their relationship quickly as they say it was not going in the direction it should be going.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment and insight!<br /><br />JarrodAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995111117136276751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-86643316260031228032013-01-03T21:20:26.284-06:002013-01-03T21:20:26.284-06:00When it comes to dating, this applies well. Better...When it comes to dating, this applies well. Better to break it off as quickly and early as possible, rather than linger in a relationship that you know from the start won't work out.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11046641822669890457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-22973404844628223382012-12-20T15:36:06.317-06:002012-12-20T15:36:06.317-06:00I plan to be a friend by spending extra time alone...I plan to be a friend by spending extra time alone with my Best Friend, Jesus. From this encounter, I'm so filled with His calm center that it becomes my own. Through me, others sense His peace. Lynn Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16574150150464928364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-632940249874622312012-12-06T21:03:08.892-06:002012-12-06T21:03:08.892-06:00"Forgiveness does not change the past, but it..."Forgiveness does not change the past, but it does enlarge the future." (Paul Boese)<br /><br />I'm working to clear the cobwebs of some conflicts in my marriage. Keeping my eyes fixed on the future. An enlarged future. I need to spend more time in the Word. I sure get grouchy when I skip!<br /><br />LynnLynn Harehttp://www.lynnhare.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-45470106124718297212012-11-20T01:25:34.000-06:002012-11-20T01:25:34.000-06:00Lynn ~
There are a number of Sundays that I will ...Lynn ~<br /><br />There are a number of Sundays that I will leave the church building thinking, "I hope someone could do something with that message." My thoughts are like that because I felt like I "struck out." There are a few times which I feel like I "got on base" and those feel good, but moments like these, I may simply wonder.<br /><br />However, there have Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995111117136276751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-17975176922117670582012-11-15T13:31:47.859-06:002012-11-15T13:31:47.859-06:00Great post, Jarrod! I need to work on my first mes...Great post, Jarrod! I need to work on my first message - which I'll take to many groups. My thoughts go something like, "But what if this message isn't worth listening to? What if nobody likes it? What if it doesn't make sense to anyone but me?"<br /><br />But I'm working at trusting God. If He's called me to share this message about self-forgiveness with others, He&Lynn Harehttp://www.lynnhare.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-921640971950590952012-10-17T14:49:48.696-05:002012-10-17T14:49:48.696-05:00Lynn ~
Isn't it amazing how badly wanting to ...Lynn ~<br /><br />Isn't it amazing how badly wanting to be "in" a group can hurt when you are rejected, to whatever degree?<br /><br />Doesn't it make you empathize a bit for our Savior, who was rejected by His own Dad for OUR sake, while on the cross?<br /><br />What child wants to have their friend (or enemy) chosen over themselves?<br /><br />Thanks for your comment! I am Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995111117136276751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-12587198315639276042012-10-15T17:02:18.690-05:002012-10-15T17:02:18.690-05:00My most painful rejections were being thrust "...My most painful rejections were being thrust "out" by the "in crowd." For years, I felt miserable. <br />But when I learned to practice the presence of God, I felt His calm center become mine. What the others did was no longer central to me experiencing happiness. God and I were best friends. I try to keep this memory fresh so I remember to accept those who are new to a group,Lynn Harehttp://www.lynnhare.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-71940874853220077182012-10-07T23:47:31.115-05:002012-10-07T23:47:31.115-05:00Lynn ~
Thanks for sharing! I wasn't as bold a...Lynn ~<br /><br />Thanks for sharing! I wasn't as bold as you are with my faith. Actually, I think my faith constricted my ability to be bold. My faith, at that time, was concerned with being the "right" religious group.<br /><br />I liked the quote from Cecil!<br /><br />JarrodAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995111117136276751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-46883323539499216232012-10-05T00:38:24.733-05:002012-10-05T00:38:24.733-05:00I wasn't too popular in public schools. I open...I wasn't too popular in public schools. I openly hung around with Christians & shared that I was a follower of Christ. I was kind of pushed aside by schools that openly rejected my faith.<br /><br />Over time, I felt that God was proud of me. I stood up for what I believed in. As Cecil Murphey says, "I'd rather be rejected for what I am, than accepted for what I am not."Lynn Harehttp://www.lynnhare.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-86726961329110785202012-09-14T14:45:18.420-05:002012-09-14T14:45:18.420-05:00I like to spend time with friends who inspire me. ...I like to spend time with friends who inspire me. God sometimes takes individual words from friends, and provides a supernatural repetition of words there, like "trust." When God puts them together in an amazing way, I sense His wisdom.Lynn Harehttp://www.lynnhare.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-4650593133222982702012-09-03T17:53:04.181-05:002012-09-03T17:53:04.181-05:00Speaking of civil wars, I think friendly fire hold...Speaking of civil wars, I think friendly fire holds the most dangerous shrapnel of all. When I've taken a stand for Jesus in public schools, I've seen Believers ridicule me along with the rest of the crowd. When I kindly expressed truth, they made fun of me.<br /><br />But God is for us, so who can be against? I figure the Father, the Son, the Spirit + me = a majority. <br /><br />Lynn Harehttp://www.lynnhare.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-35511146806577833882012-09-03T17:49:27.965-05:002012-09-03T17:49:27.965-05:00As I've gotten started in my free-lance writin...As I've gotten started in my free-lance writing for Christian publications in the last year, it's been a privilege to see 12 or 13 pieces accepted. But for every piece accepted, there are easily 4 or 5 that got rejected. <br /><br />I kept (and am keeping) my shoulder to the wheel, knowing that the Word is God's, - and rejection is part of the path to the destination, giving glory to Lynn Harehttp://www.lynnhare.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-29207973713159502222012-08-21T23:47:16.337-05:002012-08-21T23:47:16.337-05:00Jenny ~
Thank you for your comment! I appreciate ...Jenny ~<br /><br />Thank you for your comment! I appreciate your candidness.<br /><br />As I introduced the blog with a situation that happened 25 years ago (1987), in some CofCs things probably haven't changed, unfortunately.<br /><br />My wife and I enjoyed (found humor in) your quotation regarding how some people view a situation like this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995111117136276751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-76116607756270199642012-08-21T21:22:14.196-05:002012-08-21T21:22:14.196-05:00Ah, the great wedding music controversy. Been deal...Ah, the great wedding music controversy. Been dealing with that recently myself. I think the strangest thing is how many CofCers, prohibiting instruments in their own buildings and denouncing those who allow them, are quite willing to use instruments in the buildings of those they denounce. Essentially that's like saying, "I refuse to sin. I'll criticize you for sinning. But I'm Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11046641822669890457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-55038421416665779922012-08-10T00:24:07.452-05:002012-08-10T00:24:07.452-05:00Lynn ~
Thank you! I enjoy how your humility comes...Lynn ~<br /><br />Thank you! I enjoy how your humility comes forth in your passion to live out the extraordinary!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995111117136276751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-37084354065781306712012-08-09T21:13:16.304-05:002012-08-09T21:13:16.304-05:00I'm an ordinary person passionate about the ex...I'm an ordinary person passionate about the extraordinary power of God. I'm an ordinary wife excited about the extraordinary forgiveness of God expressed by my husband, Tim. I'm an ordinary mother heaping extraordinary praise on 3 ordinary sons & daughters who are growing into leaders in Christ.<br /><br />Jarrod, I love how you inspire us to greatness in Him!Lynn Harehttp://www.lynnhare.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-55275723459858251222012-07-09T17:07:52.204-05:002012-07-09T17:07:52.204-05:00Obstacle: I don't have time. It's not on m...Obstacle: I don't have time. It's not on my agenda.<br />Success: I allow spontaneous time to flow with God and share with those in my path.<br /><br />Saturday we had a Soul-Winning Marathon in Portland & Eugene, Oregon. We saw 92 people come to Christ! My small group saw 0. But I keep my eyes on how important it was that we sowed seeds. God will provide the increase.Lynn Harehttp://www.lynnhare.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-37314886538587387112012-07-05T21:55:43.727-05:002012-07-05T21:55:43.727-05:00I think the primary obstacle is our culture embrac...I think the primary obstacle is our culture embracing some people above others. Hollywood actors and pro line backers get paid millions, while pastors have to hold a bake sale to get funds for a missions trip. <br /><br />But with God, it's a level playing field. I frequently do "heart checks" to make sure I'm not judging others. I pray I will get better with that in time.Lynn Harehttp://www.lynnhare.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-41362389386904871562012-06-14T23:13:50.922-05:002012-06-14T23:13:50.922-05:00The day I got married, I was so nervous, as the dr...The day I got married, I was so nervous, as the driver dropped me off at the church, I freaked out that I couldn't find my bouquet. Boy was I embarrassed when I looked down and found it in my fist! It was there all along.<br /><br />Bill Johnson of Bethel Church in Redding, CA says, "God gives us permission to exaggerate reports of His goodness."<br /><br />I appreciate that God&#Lynn Harenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-56481588792101296582012-03-05T15:35:48.345-06:002012-03-05T15:35:48.345-06:00Sharla ~
Thanks so much on the compliment!
That ...Sharla ~<br /><br />Thanks so much on the compliment!<br /><br />That is a good attitude and direction to take with lists.<br /><br />We never know how God will use our lists to do something that is on His list. We just have to be open!<br /><br />Have a great week!<br />JarrodAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995111117136276751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-58450746532210313042012-03-02T09:26:56.995-06:002012-03-02T09:26:56.995-06:00Jarrod, love this post! I am also a list person an...Jarrod, love this post! I am also a list person and generally hate interruptions. One thing that has helped me is to make the list, but then ask God what He wants me to do next. It might be something on the list, it might be something else.Sharla Fritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156374060603138279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7072547133252027631.post-43185508742288306402012-02-16T20:23:00.003-06:002012-02-16T20:23:00.003-06:00Lynn ~
I will have to check into those books.
Lo...Lynn ~<br /><br />I will have to check into those books.<br /><br />Love is definitely work!<br /><br />I didn't quite catch the joke of being "Facebook official," can you elaborate?<br /><br />JarrodAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995111117136276751noreply@blogger.com