tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post5176764813150507400..comments2023-11-28T21:28:17.116-06:00Comments on THE OWL'S SONG: The Church versus the church, Part VI -- Those Pesky "One Another's"Dorcas (aka SingingOwl)http://www.blogger.com/profile/15626748280614018533noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-34967419392950793962007-07-04T15:36:00.000-05:002007-07-04T15:36:00.000-05:00There is power in community, but also the inevitab...There is power in community, but also the inevitable discomfort--conflict, disappointment, disagreement. Still, I think that God formed us to be part of a body. When it functions well, it can move mountains.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-54955938321653806962007-07-04T12:34:00.000-05:002007-07-04T12:34:00.000-05:00I hope this Sunday finds you in church. I'd be so ...I hope this Sunday finds you in church. I'd be so happy to see you!<BR/><BR/>Sadly I won't be.<BR/>though I'd love to be visiting yoursAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-73903245381680437832007-07-03T11:23:00.000-05:002007-07-03T11:23:00.000-05:00beautiful pictures- a sermon in themselves :-)beautiful pictures- a sermon in themselves :-)Sallyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01759963926280667938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-82158000070101058972007-07-03T09:09:00.000-05:002007-07-03T09:09:00.000-05:00NM, I agree about choosing our battles carefully! ...NM, I agree about choosing our battles carefully! I do that one too...a lot more than I used to. I sent you an I.M. Give me a call if you can, or an email.Dorcas (aka SingingOwl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15626748280614018533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-85607948499807379652007-07-02T18:24:00.000-05:002007-07-02T18:24:00.000-05:00I can accept smiles. My last couple encounters wi...I can accept smiles. My last couple encounters with the 'church' left a bad taste in my mouth. I see a lot of people in Church doing a world of good, so I know it's possible. Can't see myself ever giving up, but I'm a lot more selective about the battles I choose now.<BR/><BR/>Nightmare<BR/> <BR/>P.S. Thank you Singing Owl and Maggie Rose, and I hope you both have a great 4th.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-29529451488124334112007-07-02T08:19:00.000-05:002007-07-02T08:19:00.000-05:00I like that "standing in the margins" thing...and ...I like that "standing in the margins" thing...and accepting smiles...etc. Thanks, MR. Hey Nightmare (who is not a nightmare at all, but a wonderful man) can you accept those smiles? I hope to see you soon. May be in TC a bit this week.Dorcas (aka SingingOwl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15626748280614018533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-89597653794365300462007-07-02T03:07:00.000-05:002007-07-02T03:07:00.000-05:00the agony-and-the-ecstasy of community. oh. yeah. ...the agony-and-the-ecstasy of community. oh. yeah. quite a gift of the Holy Spirit (said both sincerely and with a touch of cynicism) still in all: it's the preferred way.<BR/><BR/>and <B>Nightmare</B> I don't know you; we've never been introduced but let me say that standing in the margins of community IS permitted. just keep the community in sight, accept the smiles that are sent your way, and contribute as you feel comfortable doing. your way counts. give as you can not as you "must" if that makes sense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-75394750028334085912007-07-01T02:39:00.000-05:002007-07-01T02:39:00.000-05:00It's my cynical nature. Harder to stab me in the b...It's my cynical nature. Harder to stab me in the back if I never take my eyes off someone. Rule #1 is "don't trust anyone". If I expect the worst, it's a pleasant surprise when it doesn't happen.<BR/><BR/>NightmareAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-22713108449554727632007-06-30T22:30:00.000-05:002007-06-30T22:30:00.000-05:00This is lovely.Why have we not met yet in person?This is lovely.<BR/><BR/>Why have we not met yet in person?Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18324456402703897094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-60574303121045512132007-06-30T11:33:00.000-05:002007-06-30T11:33:00.000-05:00I have to modify that last comment. IF you are st...I have to modify that last comment. IF you are standing alone because you are doing what is right and no one is with you, then stand alone. But that is another issue.Dorcas (aka SingingOwl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15626748280614018533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-8927588470073250472007-06-30T11:31:00.000-05:002007-06-30T11:31:00.000-05:00Hmmmm...Nightmare, my friend, you might have to po...Hmmmm...Nightmare, my friend, you might have to ponder whether you are going to heed Jesus or Godsmack.... :-) I know you are kind of a loner guy. There are lots of loners out there. But Jesus never once said, "Stand alone." There is a place for you too, and it is not only for your good. It is for the good of the rest as well. (((((P.E.))))))Dorcas (aka SingingOwl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15626748280614018533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-35815053189831355642007-06-30T02:29:00.000-05:002007-06-30T02:29:00.000-05:00Bummer. One of the themes that resonates most deep...Bummer. One of the themes that resonates most deeply in me is "I stand alone". The Godsmack song even became a personal call to arms. I simply work better that way.<BR/><BR/>NightmareAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-80061560781338835482007-06-29T15:49:00.000-05:002007-06-29T15:49:00.000-05:00Oh, this is a beautiful entry!Oh, this is a beautiful entry!Gannet Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16374279595560691174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-42459579554395974502007-06-29T08:02:00.000-05:002007-06-29T08:02:00.000-05:00What a lovely photo essay, SO. Those pictures real...What a lovely photo essay, SO. Those pictures really emphasize your point!Jody Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08031378214797420014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13173725.post-82563017526101693332007-06-29T07:24:00.000-05:002007-06-29T07:24:00.000-05:00If you are alone you lose SO much. You lose the jo...If you are alone you lose SO much. You lose the joy of seeing others laugh. You lose the connection of crying together. You lose the wonder of watching someone grow and mature. You lose out the chance to help someone in a way only you can. <BR/>Yes it hurts a LOT to be hurt, but the pain is worth the loveAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com