How about this, instead of calling it a prayer group (which could attract the lakeland-ish claiming of miracles, and other such stuff) why don't we instead go for what it already is? Namely a support group.
I mean, we say we are gonna pray and that is great, but often what we really need right here and right now is simply someone to say, "Okay, now I know about this. You are not alone. I care. This is important to me."
I mean, I think with us it is a foregone conclusion that we are all gonna pray when one of us has a problem, right? I think what we need is just a place we can go and suck up love and empathy when we need it most.
or maybe I am wrong :D But the idea of a prayer group (as we have all known it in the past) doesn't appeal to me as much as does a big kitchen where we can come and go and share hurts and concerns and also great stuff. cause that's what we do now, it would be nice to have it in a different place.
Tyler, I like the idea of a kitchen to come and just encourage each other - share - be real and feel safe. Hmm... maybe we could call it 'Rehab's place.' ;-)
Tyler - That is FREAKIN' awesome! Thanks so much. I love your description of it.
(See I refrained from using fuck-n-stuff, so I can be more like you. Oh Lord, make me more like Tyler and help me avoid the grievous offenses of profanity. ;-)
obviously i'm coming in late on something that has a prior beginning. so i have a question for clarification...
is there someone here who thinks "bad words" exist? a blogger who believes in bad words. i didn't know they were still making that model. :-)
but good for you, tyler. you're obviously willing to stand up for your convictions. and i respect that from anyone regardless of whether or not we share the same views.
Actually, Jon, you are missing the connection fron my blog. I don't mind swearing, as long as they are not being hurled in order to hurt someone. This is all pretty tongue in cheek because of the nasty Pharisee prayer I prayed on my blog.
Oh Father, please forgive Sue and erin for their grievous offenses for not being more like me. And please bless me as I continue to treat them with the grace and forbearance that makes me a light unto the world
This was after jokingly referring to Erin and Sue as "naughty little potty mouths" so it is purely a joke :) Sorry for the confusion.
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Everyone take a look at jON's comment from September 20th on "yucky". I think that he has come up with a really good idea.
Jon, that is a terrible answer.... ;)
Andy Rooney
me, in the morning, when my wife asks me to do something that interrupts my meticulously timed routine.
I didn't know that unpredictable was part of the def of cranky ... cool
lol
Oscar the Grouch
but he is pretty predictable
Grumpy Old Men
How about this, instead of calling it a prayer group (which could attract the lakeland-ish claiming of miracles, and other such stuff) why don't we instead go for what it already is? Namely a support group.
I mean, we say we are gonna pray and that is great, but often what we really need right here and right now is simply someone to say, "Okay, now I know about this. You are not alone. I care. This is important to me."
I mean, I think with us it is a foregone conclusion that we are all gonna pray when one of us has a problem, right? I think what we need is just a place we can go and suck up love and empathy when we need it most.
or maybe I am wrong :D But the idea of a prayer group (as we have all known it in the past) doesn't appeal to me as much as does a big kitchen where we can come and go and share hurts and concerns and also great stuff. cause that's what we do now, it would be nice to have it in a different place.
The Grinch
Hmm... my mother.
Tyler, I like the idea of a kitchen to come and just encourage each other - share - be real and feel safe. Hmm... maybe we could call it 'Rehab's place.' ;-)
I LOVE the idea of a kitchen, where we can drink coffee and unload. Wonderful. Who's bringing the lasagna?
Okay, we can change this to something else later. I hope no one minds I went ahead and did this really quick.
Rahab's Kitchen
Sorry Katherine, I forgot what you had called it and I went from memory!
Tyler - That is FREAKIN' awesome! Thanks so much. I love your description of it.
(See I refrained from using fuck-n-stuff, so I can be more like you. Oh Lord, make me more like Tyler and help me avoid the grievous offenses of profanity. ;-)
Oh I deserved that I know roflmao
Tyler - You're rolling on the floor laughing your WHAT off? That would be "appendage" or "appetite", right?
LOL!
ankles.... isn't that what the "a" stands for?
I couldn't think of anything else it could possibly be... holy, sweet, virtuous thing that I am. ;)
Aorta? Abdomen? Arm?
Tyler~
The name is fine, The site is great. Thanks you.
Erin - Tyler, now I'M roflmfao!
obviously i'm coming in late on something that has a prior beginning. so i have a question for clarification...
is there someone here who thinks "bad words" exist? a blogger who believes in bad words. i didn't know they were still making that model. :-)
but good for you, tyler. you're obviously willing to stand up for your convictions. and i respect that from anyone regardless of whether or not we share the same views.
word.
Actually, Jon, you are missing the connection fron my blog. I don't mind swearing, as long as they are not being hurled in order to hurt someone. This is all pretty tongue in cheek because of the nasty Pharisee prayer I prayed on my blog.
Oh Father, please forgive Sue and erin for their grievous offenses for not being more like me. And please bless me as I continue to treat them with the grace and forbearance that makes me a light unto the world
This was after jokingly referring to Erin and Sue as "naughty little potty mouths" so it is purely a joke :) Sorry for the confusion.
Lady Dalila gets this round! Congrats.
I love The Grinch.
"you're a mean one Mr. Grinch.
you really are a heel"...
ROFL
Yea the Grinch takes in ALL those defn's cool :-)
Wow! Thanks! :D
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