tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315921425588478095.post5648706108136178880..comments2023-04-11T05:18:21.182-04:00Comments on The Queen of Perseverance: Big Dog, Small DogUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315921425588478095.post-87456244649441296142007-08-01T05:33:00.000-04:002007-08-01T05:33:00.000-04:00It's also good to remember that each of us in God'...It's also good to remember that each of us in God's family is a unique creation- each with our own strengths and weaknesses. That's something I've been dealing with lately, having to be around a lot of people at school who do not understand Christianity, who think it takes away all the wonder, excitement, and uniqueness of life. While it's true that each of us must surrender to Christ, and hopefully He will grow more in us and we will grow less, we are still that unique creation that God made, and as we turn our lives over to God more fully, we truly realize who we are supposed to be. The Christian life is filled with wonder, laughter, and sometimes almost too much excitement- without all the cruelty and evil associated with the excitement of the world.<BR/><BR/>God also showed me that even in His own Person, there is diversity in unity- I think I heard Ravi Zacharius descibe the Trinity that way. Thank God for showing me that!<BR/><BR/><BR/>The question then becomes, why is it so important for us to hang onto that individuality, and is it wrong to try to cling to that? Does that go against what God says about dying to ourselves? I'm not sure. Just some thoughts I was having lately. Probably no one will read this because I'm so late posting it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315921425588478095.post-41837409677476561182007-07-17T11:13:00.000-04:002007-07-17T11:13:00.000-04:00Lacy, What an astute comment! I believe you're rig...Lacy, What an astute comment! I believe you're right. I've heard published authors who had immediate success who seem to fold the first time they face criticism or lower sales. <BR/> <BR/>So maybe all this perseverance training will pay off!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08392156184716928339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315921425588478095.post-12968465696575162342007-07-17T10:19:00.000-04:002007-07-17T10:19:00.000-04:00I know how the dog walker was feeling - last weeke...I know how the dog walker was feeling - last weekend I "babysat" for a friend who has two labradoodles (both about 60 pounds). I went on a walk with those two plus my two (Cavalier King Charles Spaniels) by myself and felt very lopsided. <BR/><BR/>But you know who tired out first? The doodles.<BR/><BR/>Why?<BR/><BR/>My guys are used to going at least 1.5 miles (usually 2 or more), even in the heat. They are prepared for it because of the training we've done. <BR/><BR/>My take-away? Even if you're a small fry, you might have more endurance than the big boys. It's the training and preparation that counts. :)<BR/><BR/>Have a great one!Lacy J. Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12789440587387262384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315921425588478095.post-32815264694134749422007-07-17T09:39:00.000-04:002007-07-17T09:39:00.000-04:00What a nice thought, and so encouraging. Thanks fo...What a nice thought, and so encouraging. Thanks for sharing.Tina Helmuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02210602508259810567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315921425588478095.post-66280715200544213532007-07-17T09:33:00.000-04:002007-07-17T09:33:00.000-04:00Thanks for that, Robin. So encouraging and just wh...Thanks for that, Robin. So encouraging and just what I needed today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315921425588478095.post-13877556071391516282007-07-16T18:59:00.000-04:002007-07-16T18:59:00.000-04:00Robin,Have you been visiting the Interpreter's hou...Robin,<BR/>Have you been visiting the Interpreter's house from Pilgrim's Progress? You come up with such great object lessons from everyday life. Thanks for the encouraging words, once again!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6315921425588478095.post-19712167455234030892007-07-16T11:42:00.000-04:002007-07-16T11:42:00.000-04:00Aw, that's sweet, Robin. You sure do come up with ...Aw, that's sweet, Robin. You sure do come up with a lot of great comparisons and analogies. I'll bet you have a lot of great ones in your books, too. :-)<BR/>Just remember, Stephen King had to write 4 or 5 books before he finally wrote one that was accepted. And you should go to Harvest House's website and read the interview with George Bryan Polivka, author of The Legend of the Firefish, which is sooo good. He wrote ELEVEN, yes eleven books, before he was finally published.Melanie Dickersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752176517296691824noreply@blogger.com