tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341789093792368976.post4695797539459789974..comments2023-10-23T10:05:39.472-07:00Comments on A Convo With God: The Lone RangerClarence Mitchellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01823842879818793992noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341789093792368976.post-2845669658020524572011-05-03T15:03:29.667-07:002011-05-03T15:03:29.667-07:00@Nicole Yep! This especially resonated with me &qu...@Nicole Yep! This especially resonated with me "Giving to one another is usually where we receive our biggest joys. The fun part is unwrapping the gift we find in each other."<br />So true.<br /><br />@Alegria That whole spiritual vs religious thing is an important distinction. It's really interesting how there are folks who strictly play by the rules but really aren't connected to God (modern day Pharisees if you will..) and spiritual folks that the religious would judge for their unorthodox ways who are probably more righteous than us all.<br /><br />But I also agree with you that the opposite applies. There is so much benefit in the structure, teaching and guidance that many brick and mortar churches provide. I learned the hard way that doing it by myself was limited by my frame of mind... we need others to help us grow, especially others who are more mature than us in the spirit. <br /><br />"The Church" is a good place to find them (provided that we are talking about the right kind of church ;).Clarence Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01823842879818793992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341789093792368976.post-59345907645441304322011-05-03T13:56:26.566-07:002011-05-03T13:56:26.566-07:00I like the idea "we are all church." We ...I like the idea "we are all church." We aren't all the same church. That's good. Sometimes though it isn't. <br /><br />People can be "spiritual" vs. religious. It doesn't though make them a person attempting to live a God like life. In some cases, they are far from doing so, according to the law of the bible. But can with great energy share the importance of knowing a higher power, leading a good life, and allowing people to be people. <br /><br />I think it is just as important to check out a person's individual "church" as it is the brick and mortar type. Just cuz someone got some "church" doesn't mean what they're sharing is anything worth adding to your repertoire. Worth listening too, of course. Worth applying, careful consideration would determine that.alegriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12870013149823055071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341789093792368976.post-24211306338928629032011-05-02T20:12:12.945-07:002011-05-02T20:12:12.945-07:00Hello Man of God, I really enjoyed your post. This...Hello Man of God, I really enjoyed your post. This concept is a "key" to successful living. We were created by God to need one another, and not be an island. <br /><br />I honestly believe our happiness is wrapped up inside of one another. Giving to one another is usually where we receive our biggest joys. The fun part is unwrapping the gift we find in each other. <br /><br />More often than not, we will find our answers by taking time to adventure and discover all the hidden treasures God has provided within us. <br /><br />Much LoveNicole Sharpley Paynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01844264525611049404noreply@blogger.com