tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990998456213507715.post4705649935451193675..comments2023-04-09T03:38:25.779-07:00Comments on Chronic Illness, Christian Faith, and Other Laments: Not ReadingDouglas Groothuis, Ph.D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08766692378954258034noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990998456213507715.post-89241566843486639132009-01-26T22:23:00.000-08:002009-01-26T22:23:00.000-08:00We are not our own. We were bought with a price. H...We are not our own. We were bought with a price. He that gains his life will lose. He who loses his life for Christ's sake (and serving Christ in "the least of these") will gain it.<BR/><BR/>It is so hard to learn and live these basic truths of God! Thank you for sharing your struggles, my friend.Douglas Groothuis, Ph.D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08766692378954258034noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990998456213507715.post-38607733968944903572009-01-26T18:07:00.000-08:002009-01-26T18:07:00.000-08:00It is likely that development of and growth in the...It is likely that development of and growth in the Christian virtues do not come through reading nor studying but through washing feet, bearing crosses. I spent this past weekend cleaning my brother-in-law's home because his advanced Parkinson's does not allow him to hardly get out of bed some days, much less clean his home. Indeed, just bending down to tie his shoes causes him to pass out frequently due to poor circulation and respiratory concerns. Yet, I failed in my attitude when vacuuming and dusting because I did not want to be there. I would much rather be enjoying the winter Arizona sun reading a book or Scripture. Though not spoken it was oozing from my emotional pores! I know that I failed because he insisted on paying me. Shame on me! I must get past the smug, dualistic notion that pursuing knowledge is far superior to washing feet! "What good is it if I develop a knowledgeable Christian mind but lose my Christ-like soul?" Both/and, not either/or.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5990998456213507715.post-66055750504641846172009-01-25T22:09:00.000-08:002009-01-25T22:09:00.000-08:00God will grant you the desire of your heart, for t...God will grant you the desire of your heart, for that desire comes from Him indeed (Ps 37:3-6).Peter Malikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14300775057549530008noreply@blogger.com