tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540836636573399097.post122713650993339004..comments2023-10-06T01:42:29.046-06:00Comments on Coffeegirl's Community: Coffeegirl Book ClubUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540836636573399097.post-8000608863501403482009-02-02T17:21:00.000-07:002009-02-02T17:21:00.000-07:00So many things spoke to me in this chapter. I'll ...So many things spoke to me in this chapter. I'll keep it to a couple though! :) <BR/>The first is just how peace and eternity speak from creation, even to the pagan (Rom 1:20). So many times God has ministered to me by the song of a bird, or a lovely sunset but I find that at this season in my life I am much to often inside! I'd like to remedy that in the weeks to come! <BR/>The second is what Van calls the "classical conviction of sin". I found it interesting to think about how I personally often experience this conviction of sin and while changed by the experience (like Davy), don't take it to the next step, confession of sin and growth. Of course, we are saved and she was not at this point and did not have God's spirit living in her, but still, how much I miss between the time God first deals with me on an issue and the time I actually respond in obedience. How thankful I am that the Hound of Heaven is still after us, even after salvation. Wonderful, gracious Hound of Heaven.Shilohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00685484529067710610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540836636573399097.post-18406085333702630612009-02-01T04:23:00.000-07:002009-02-01T04:23:00.000-07:00Hi again :), sorry for the late-ish post. I am at ...Hi again :), sorry for the late-ish post. I am at a conference (due to semester break and Chinese New Year) and finally had some time today to read the chapter and reflect a bit. CG, as you pointed out, it is ironic that even after all Van and Davy have done to keep the Shining Barrier in place and well tended, God begins to challenge the 'one-ness' by using different timing as he makes himself known. One of the things that struck me was about three years into their marriage (I might be off on the timing), they spent a considerable amount of time -- three days I believe-- reviewing how they were doing. Were they still on course? Were there things that they needed to adjust or alter? I find that I'm fairly good about making plans but not as disciplined about reviewing them after a period of time as gone by. I have set up two goals for this semester, one a weekly goal and one an end of the semester goal; I am now challenged to put on my calendar a few intentional times to sit down and see how my plans are working out. Am I still on track? Are there areas God wants me to alter the way I'm implementing them? Becky, enjoy getting caught up! Amyamyinbjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17198418140832642834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3540836636573399097.post-57326249407671516062009-01-29T11:00:00.000-07:002009-01-29T11:00:00.000-07:00I just received my book this week and as of today,...I just received my book this week and as of today, I'm 3 chapters behind! Ack! Well, I will try to catch up with you here...and then be back to comment. :)Rebecca Conduff Aguirrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328658355319045462noreply@blogger.com