tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post6232541272117886553..comments2023-10-03T06:25:41.357-05:00Comments on Grace Roots Blog: Works - Part 4 of 4Joel Bruesekehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10395847887953875757noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-55460914909650786292008-10-18T06:47:00.000-05:002008-10-18T06:47:00.000-05:00Yep, Leonard, it's by no means been instantaneous,...Yep, Leonard, it's by no means been instantaneous, and I even look forward to discovering more and more of it. In my case it's involved several times of trying to 'compromise' who I really believe I am with what others expect of me, and discovering that it just doesn't fit. I've stayed with the scriptures as best as I've understood them, and with the Father's leading in my life, and over time I've seen how I've walked in His unique 'plan' for my life, and even through some of the hard times it's emerged as something very sweet.Joel Bruesekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395847887953875757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-30703965368488451092008-10-17T20:40:00.000-05:002008-10-17T20:40:00.000-05:00Great series Joel thanks. I like this part>>...Great series Joel thanks. I like this part>>><BR/><BR/>"It's been a struggle to truly discover that, but I think I'm finally free in that respect."<BR/><BR/>Something for me to look forward to.<BR/>Best<BR/>LeonardLeonardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13127809388107620419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-18363846255020494122008-10-17T18:58:00.000-05:002008-10-17T18:58:00.000-05:00RJW,Right on... It's moving "from duty to delight,...RJW,<BR/><BR/>Right on... It's moving "from duty to delight," as Steve McVey says in Grace Walk. =DJoel Bruesekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395847887953875757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-88504350831709581212008-10-17T16:53:00.000-05:002008-10-17T16:53:00.000-05:00A matter of desire over duty. It's a love thang. ;...A matter of desire over duty. It's a love thang. ;)Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16376340819465748862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-20153982251356284762008-10-17T12:04:00.000-05:002008-10-17T12:04:00.000-05:00Getting there,I can relate to all of that! I thin...Getting there,<BR/><BR/>I can relate to all of that! I think many people are coming to the same realization and it's great that in this wonderful world of blogging is helping to connect people in such a way as to provide relief, and help in being who we were truly created to be.<BR/><BR/>Findservelove,<BR/><BR/>God's grace as the foundation - that's what it's all about! How wonderful that your church is experiencing those amazing things as a result. Yeah, that bible belt choke hold... I know it well... LOL... here in my own city and state and experience. So glad to be free!<BR/><BR/>Bino,<BR/><BR/>So true! Even when it came to various words about what 'church' looked like in regards to everyone being the 'member of the body' that they were, it wasn't about fear or manipulation to walk a certain way, or hype or motivational speeches. It wasn't about becoming frenzied in a flurry of church activities. It was a matter of loving one another as they, as you say, depended upon the Holy Spirit.Joel Bruesekehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10395847887953875757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-61479447409234648112008-10-17T09:13:00.000-05:002008-10-17T09:13:00.000-05:00I think one of the important point you made was ab...I think one of the important point you made was about the way the people lived right after the day of Pentecost.<BR/><BR/><I>Heck, look at the work Paul and the apostles did! Look at what the people of the early church did.</I><BR/><BR/>They did not have any NT instructions in any written form. They literally followed the Spirit. They did this in every aspect of their lives - coming together, communion, sharing, giving, hospitality etc. I don't think they were motivated and manipulated by emotion-hiking sermons. They were told the truth and they depended on the Holy Spirit to reveal the truth of New Covenant living. And they lived a life of freedom.Bino M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02303467552834533436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-29704387969960752162008-10-17T08:52:00.000-05:002008-10-17T08:52:00.000-05:00As the pastor of a large church, we are experienci...As the pastor of a large church, we are experiencing some amazing things in the lives of people who are growing in His love. Fortunately, we started the church from scratch a few years ago with God's grace (not our works) as the foundation. It is SO refreshing, especially for those of us teachers who were able to escape the California Bible Belt that had choked us for years. <BR/><BR/>Thanks for your thoughts!findservelovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389459211608428845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29606082.post-30124401767114367112008-10-17T07:50:00.000-05:002008-10-17T07:50:00.000-05:00I was consumed with activities within the church.....I was consumed with activities within the church.. always on duty that it became a burden and I lost sight of what was most important.. You have put some very good points to your blog1getting therehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16130016276289922604noreply@blogger.com