tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35640373.post5233376947996868290..comments2023-09-24T17:39:04.893+05:00Comments on Tales from Middle Earth: Praying in the MidstStriderhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07347436154893544535noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35640373.post-43602655613164102432008-03-21T02:43:00.000+05:002008-03-21T02:43:00.000+05:00Hello. This post is likeable, and your blog is ver...Hello. This post is likeable, and your blog is very interesting, congratulations :-). I will add in my blogroll =). If possible gives a last there on my blog, it is about the <A HREF="http://tv-lcd.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">TV de LCD</A>, I hope you enjoy. The address is http://tv-lcd.blogspot.com. A hug.<A HREF="4181751308" REL="nofollow"></A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35640373.post-20535740397452609542008-03-18T00:11:00.000+05:002008-03-18T00:11:00.000+05:00Thank you - that makes sense. My family and I are ...Thank you - that makes sense. My family and I are going to the Horn of Africa to serve beginning in the fall, so I'm trying to learn all I can. I really enjoy your blog!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35640373.post-24744310206120599332008-03-17T09:42:00.000+05:002008-03-17T09:42:00.000+05:00Cindy- When people are suffering oftentimes they l...Cindy- When people are suffering oftentimes they lash out. They may or may not even mean what they say. Many well-meaning Christians, usually us guys, feel we need to have theological discussion about the nature of God and suffering in the middle of their pain. They can not hear you so what I am saying is to be quiet and listen. Yes, tell them God loves them but more important is to show them He loves them by understanding and listening to their pain. They may also lash out at the Govt or NGO's for slow response etc. Now is not the time to explain the problems of logistics and transportation. Simply acknowledge that they feel betrayed, neglected, or even punished by God. Acknowledging that you hear them is not the same as agreeing with them. Let them vent. When they calm down and begin to recover they will remember that you were the one who really cared for them and they will seek you out to discuss truth. Then you can set them straight about theology or the nature of relief aid. This list of principles is meant to guide you through an initial assessment and prayer. Long term you will want to move people from where they are to a true understanding of God and the gospel.Striderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07347436154893544535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35640373.post-36516324971188831082008-03-17T05:37:00.001+05:002008-03-17T05:37:00.001+05:00Can you explain more of what you mean in point #2 ...Can you explain more of what you mean in point #2 about "do not defend God or anyone else?" I can see that in a disaster many could blame God for the situation. I know that God does not need our defense. However, I'm still having problems putting the two together.<BR/>Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35640373.post-58975264878257199302008-03-17T05:37:00.000+05:002008-03-17T05:37:00.000+05:00Can you explain more of what you mean in point #2 ...Can you explain more of what you mean in point #2 about "do not defend God or anyone else?" I can see that in a disaster many could blame God for the situation. I know that God does not need our defense. However, I'm still having problems putting the two together.<BR/>Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35640373.post-63783517903777161422008-03-10T19:55:00.000+05:002008-03-10T19:55:00.000+05:00Honestly Guy I thought of you when I wrote it. I ...Honestly Guy I thought of you when I wrote it. I know your area is under water and we are praying that God guides you to serve well. If you have any practical questions you have my e-mail, but I trust that God will guide you just fine.Striderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07347436154893544535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35640373.post-47710847186658470412008-03-10T18:18:00.000+05:002008-03-10T18:18:00.000+05:00This is timely practical help coming right when we...This is timely practical help coming right when we need it with the flooding that has 3/4 of the coast under water here in our country. Thanks for taking the time to put these thoughts onto paper.J. Guy Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17751691713410311094noreply@blogger.com