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Re: Featured In FNIF Broadcast Regarding AIDS And Substance Abuse In the Gay Community

editorgal — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 14:32:35 -0000

Pity about sound bites, but also very cool because they will start conversation, and perhaps prompt web searches, which may lead people to your site. It's all good.

Your last paragraph is especially powerful because it's easy for anyone to put their "special needs" group in either scenario, or both! Bottom line, we ALL need Jesus. Only He sustains, gives life.

Keep being obedient, being vulnerable. It's working!

Re: Hollywood Is The New Trainer – A Gym Update

editorgal — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:46:56 -0000

Not the bike -- still no batteries but, I walked 30 min. yesterday evening. ::huff, puff:: :D

Body work today :P Have I said lately how much I hate to exercise? Just sayin'.

Re: The Birth of Randog – A Gym Update

editorgal — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:48:26 -0000

Great sermon, Randawg! ::head nodding::

Re: Hollywood Is The New Trainer – A Gym Update

editorgal — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 10:46:00 -0000

Um, no. BUT I did go look at it ::sheepish grin:: and discovered the miles/calories display thing needs batteries. I couldn't ride if I didn't know how long, how far & how many calories burned on the ride. Obviously. Ha. And I did tell my dh to remind me to get in there & ride, even though I will glare, or roll my eyes, at him when he does. I also found my hand weights so I can do strength work, too. I'm going to start with 15 min. on the bike, and then weight work (circuit training style) for another 20. Sigh. I am. Really, I am.
Nag away! Accountability is a good thing! : )

Re: Hollywood Is The New Trainer – A Gym Update

editorgal — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 10:59:56 -0000

Okay, I do fabulous with watching what I eat (portions, protein/carb/fat content, etc.) and despise exercise. I was gonna say struggle with exercise, but that would imply I AM exercising. And I'm not. I have and will again. But right now I'm not. still.

So, I'm going to encourage you to keep making healthy choices (but not the frozen meals with the same name!) about your food, and to celebrate the variety of flavor and texture you can enjoy while eating healthily. . . and you can nag at me to ride my exercise bike and do set/rep work for overall strength/flexibility. Ick.

Congratulations on starting when you're so young! I didn't make the decision to be a healthy old person until I was 50! I'm still not where I want to be, but I am much closer than I was 3.75 yrs. ago! Yay for Randy!

Re: Ex-Gay = Straight?

editorgal — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 07:51:03 -0000

No, sweetness. Not a cop out. St. Francis of Assisi said, "Proclaim the gospel; use words if you must." I will share about salvation and the cross, but first folks must have a reason to ask me. I want to live my life in such a way for people to ask me. To talk with me about my faith. And they do. They ask questions, and I answer. We discuss belief. I leave the results to God. I cannot tell you for certain whether I've had the privilege of aiding someone in a decision for salvation, though I've shared with many the simplicity of the Gospel.

That said, there are those called to a more vocal and, to me, confrontational, style of witness. God gifts us all in this area in different ways. I can confront and challenge when He leads...because He leads. As a Christian of many years, many struggles, many knee callouses . . . Bible-thumpers and button-holers preaching at me make me cringe and squirm.
Just sayin' that's me, and how God made me for use in His kingdom . . . a little softer, perhaps. A little sillier, definitely.

Re: Ex-Gay = Straight?

editorgal — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 20:32:36 -0000

Remember, I am the Secretary of Lost Focus! Besides, ditzy is one of those labels foisted upon me that I've reclaimed for myself...it works. I do have the attention span of a golden retriever...or a gnat. Sometimes translates as ditzy. And comments frequently fly way above my head in verbal conversation...again, translates as ditzy.
I'm kinda lovin' bein' a biker chick...challenges me to re-examine some of the boxes I try to toss folks in sometimes. I'm tryin' to toss off my blinders over here!

Love the dialogue I find here...open and loving ... even when some commenters appear to have an agenda (no, I don't mean Rose!).

Re: Ex-Gay = Straight?

editorgal — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 18:22:05 -0000

Coupla things...Joe's correct...somebody's got a book here! Collaborate amongst yourselves and get it to a publisher.
Big sigh...stretching making wall angels...big sigh. Okay, labels bite. Some are more hurtful than others, but they all bite. I'm now a biker chic...and boy do I get looks. Suddenly I'm png and a threat to women and children who cross the street to avoid me. No...no tats, no leather...just biker boots and a stretchy band for my hair. This conservative, old, mom and wife is a biker chic ::run::
And the other thing: ya just can't argue someone into the kingdom. No way, no how. I'm not making light of apologetics and exegetical study...I'm just sayin' it's not my job to convince anyone of scriptural truth. It's God's. Maybe that sounds naive...I'm frequently accused of naivete. Still, for me, it all comes down to this: I'm a sinner saved by grace. I can't defend biblical Truth. I don't need to...He does that. Sigh. And I really don't want people looking at me and judging Christianity by my example. I'm flawed and imperfect...a constant work in progress. Anything good, it's all Him. I try to stay out of His way, and let Him be seen and working in my life. And still...at church I'm drawn to others like me who do not fit into pre-designated boxes. I'm certain I have boxes ... I try let Him live outside them.
Oh no...I've gone and gotten serious. Sigh. I don't do serious well. Perhaps I made some sense...perhaps not.
Oh...my point: I'm called to love others. Love them, not judge them. I'm not going to argue point of law, scriptural foundations, etc. I'm gonna bring you supper. Send you books. Mail you cards. Be glad to see you. And I'm going to tell you about the freedom being His child brought me.
Truly...ditzy and easily distracted here. Hope you can read between the lines and see what my heart is trying to say.

Re: Unfriendly Bloggeristas Agenda … for Me

editorgal — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:19:51 -0000

Hellllloooo ... exactly! This is Randy's blog, not so-and-so's, not mine (I don't even have a blog!). He gets to choose. If we don't like his choice, we don't have to read it...or we can leave snarky comments ... ;D. Just sayin' . . . TGIF!

Re: Orlando Weather Forecast - Do You See Something Wrong With This Picture?

editorgal — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 15:11:04 -0000

I'll trade...it's 50's here today during the day and 30's tonight. No rain in the forecast and we're in a critical drought. I'm thankful for the cold because it kills some of the icky summer bugs. I'm thankful for being given this day and all it holds. I'm still jealous that ya'll may get rain. Praying it rains here soon. Praying your snazzy sweater keeps you warm on Friday!

Re: After Jail Thoughts On Grace

editorgal — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 10:16:50 -0000

Cool, God showed up BIG! I'm thrilled for the direction of your visit. More prayer! Yay! Being something of a smart a** myself, I identify with your statements in that regard. I can also say "Amen!" with you about keeping the mouth closed and the ears open. One of my wise mentors used to tell me, "God gave us 2 ears and one mouth; use them in that order!" Used to make me nuts when she'd say it ad nauseum...but I finally got it! (I'm just a wee bit hard-headed!)

Re: Friday, I Am Going To Visit A Jail

editorgal — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:47:21 -0000

Praying. Sending God instead of you...well, I hope you know what I mean. Today I'm present...but not sure where my brain went.

Re: What Ted Haggard Can Still Teach The Church

editorgal — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 15:33:25 -0000

Wow. I read the article, and while I don't struggle with homosexuality...I do have struggles, sin struggles, of my very own. I can relate, even though my struggles are not the same...I'm imperfect, saved by grace, lover of Jesus, gracefully redeemed...totally undeserving...that's grace, ya'll. Winning hearts and minds isn't my job, and it isn't Randy's. We tell what we know of God's love, because we want others to share in it, too. That's the good news, right? My goal this year is to spend more time being thankful, praying for others, and encouraging folks when led. The church is full of hurting people, broken people...just like me. Bless my heart. ; )

Re: Homemade Christmas Montage Video Just for You!

editorgal — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:42:36 -0000

Wonderful...great song, cool video...nice montage!

Re: Photo Christmas Cards Vs. Traditional Christmas Cards

editorgal — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:16:07 -0000

I've loved the photo cards, photo-as-card, and any card anyone want to send me. I admire the spunk and discipline required to get any cards in the mail at all! I love hearing from everyone, especially those we only hear from at Christmas...and if they send a photo...BONUS! So, I'm grateful for anyone who keeps in touch, in whatever form they choose. And freely confess, they're likely to get New Years' cards from me...I'm a wee bit behind getting all my cards done. BUT this year, I got the packages out on time...no more Christmas box as Valentine's surprise!! Sigh.

Re: Amsterdam’s Government Funded Gay Christmas Features Mary in Drag

editorgal — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:10:59 -0000

Ooops. I thought I did...I meant to...mea culpa!

Re: Amsterdam’s Government Funded Gay Christmas Features Mary in Drag

editorgal — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 18:24:57 -0000

Thank you, Rose.

Re: The Gospel According to Newsweek … Not Much Better than Jack’s Version

editorgal — Mon, 08 Dec 2008 14:55:55 -0000

'In other words, when the argument is failing, change the subject and just declare victory. " Ruh roh. Is the emperor wearing new clothes again? Happening more and more...truth being redefined.
Absolutely dependent on Jesus here...!

Re: New Art - Corpuscle

editorgal — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:50:08 -0000

See the heart...liked it. I see a dragon! You've gotta squinch your eyes, or close one, or tilt your head to one side...but c'mon...it's there. And there's a shield/swords in the lower right corner.
I also liked one I saw the other day, but it wasn't named...it's one those you put up sometimes where you also put pictures.

Re: iPhone Blogging, Cultural Christianity and Jesus

editorgal — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:20:17 -0000

Well, watch out for the size 43ZZZZ that'll be headed your way if you're a little slow on the uptake. He does have a way of getting our attention! Me, my prayer is not to miss His voice...the 43ZZZZ packs a wallop (I can all too readily affirm!).

Just a thought, for some the blessing of liberty that comes with salvation scares them. The *rules* seem too loose...not rigid enough. So, the comfort for them is legalism and rigid adherence to *rules* rather than a loving relationship with Him who is our LIFE! Really, His life frees us completely and for me the call is to abide and rest more in Him, not *do* more for Him. Faugh. He doesn't need me to do anything *for* Him! He blesses me when He uses me for His purpose, but believe you me, it's Him...not me. I'm merely the tool in the Master's hands.

Re: Who Made You Judge? - Ask It Basket

editorgal — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:06:52 -0000

Oh, how I love your last sentence! We have so much liberty, true freedom, if we allow ourselves to fully see that it's all HIM, nothing of us! You sound like a precious and true friend.

Re: Chased, Caught - My New Article On Boundless Webzine for Young Adults

editorgal — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 15:57:18 -0000

What a story, and what a testimony. Thanks for sharing, and thank you, too, for your continued transparency.

Re: Witnessing Unconditional Love And Conviction - Ask It Basket

editorgal — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 09:13:30 -0000

Ya know, when I lived rebelliously for more years than I care to admit, I did not look, act, talk, or in any way resemble a Christian. I surprised my friends of that time by identifying myself as a Christian. And yet I was, I am, forever.

And in those years, God blessed me with 3 friends who totally got and lived unconditional love for me. The rest of my friends scorned and judged, and abandoned me to my ways. I got that, but it still hurt.

The faithful friends didn't *not* say hard truths if they needed saying, but above all made visible their love for me, no matter what. God further blessed me by allowing me, later!, to thank those 3 friends for their faithfulness, their obedience and their transparent love. They taught me much by their living example of what a friend looks like.

One of these dear souls has had my back for over 36 years now...faithfully praying for me. Wow. I need to send him another "thank you", and thank God, again, for this amazing friend.

Re: One of The Most Oddly Insprired Posts You Will Ever Be Asked To Participate In

editorgal — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:11:55 -0000

The Rockies would be my number one destination. Aspen/Snowmass area. Then the Tetons. Wow. Fabulous, Jackson, WY. Cold is my friend, I live in hot. wah

Re: One of The Most Oddly Insprired Posts You Will Ever Be Asked To Participate In

editorgal — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 10:10:03 -0000

Oooh. "East of the Sun and West of the Moon" was my all time, absolute favorite book from third grade on. I still love it, and now you've reminded me I need to HAVE a copy for my very own! George MacDonald is a treasure, if you can read in the original, they're amazing.