Comments on: You Make this so Worthwhile! http://www.beenthinking.org/2008/11/29/you-make-this-so-worthwhile/ with Mart De Haan and Friends Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:18:33 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: LCY http://www.beenthinking.org/2008/11/29/you-make-this-so-worthwhile/#comment-3614 LCY Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:26:00 +0000 http://www.beenthinking.org/?p=2443#comment-3614 I am always too timid (or sel-centered) to share with others, even between brothers and sisters! Your message today encourage me so much Matt. I will try opening my heart...to make things more worthwhile! I am always too timid (or sel-centered) to share with others, even between brothers and sisters! Your message today encourage me so much Matt. I will try opening my heart…to make things more worthwhile!

]]> By: chfranke http://www.beenthinking.org/2008/11/29/you-make-this-so-worthwhile/#comment-3613 chfranke Mon, 01 Dec 2008 04:14:59 +0000 http://www.beenthinking.org/?p=2443#comment-3613 All, WOW! I am blown away by these comments. I really am amazed at the degree of attention many of you are putting into this blog. I too have been enriched by the exchange of personal stories and the conviction that so many of you have expressed about Christ being intimately involved in your lives no matter what happens. I thought I was following this blog closely but I must admit that I'm no where near the level some of you have achieved. I've expressed my love to you all before and the comments here have reinforced that feeling. These comments are very, very comforting. I also said I would pray for each of you daily and I must confess that I have not lived up to that commitment. Forgive me. I cannot remember the last time I prayed for you all before today. But your comments have convicted me to begin again with Christ's help. This a special place with special people. Thank you for being a part of this community. I look forward to meeting you all in heaven if not sooner. Chuck All,
WOW! I am blown away by these comments. I really am amazed at the degree of attention many of you are putting into this blog. I too have been enriched by the exchange of personal stories and the conviction that so many of you have expressed about Christ being intimately involved in your lives no matter what happens. I thought I was following this blog closely but I must admit that I’m no where near the level some of you have achieved.
I’ve expressed my love to you all before and the comments here have reinforced that feeling. These comments are very, very comforting. I also said I would pray for each of you daily and I must confess that I have not lived up to that commitment. Forgive me. I cannot remember the last time I prayed for you all before today. But your comments have convicted me to begin again with Christ’s help.
This a special place with special people. Thank you for being a part of this community. I look forward to meeting you all in heaven if not sooner.
Chuck

]]> By: abalderama http://www.beenthinking.org/2008/11/29/you-make-this-so-worthwhile/#comment-3612 abalderama Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:30:38 +0000 http://www.beenthinking.org/?p=2443#comment-3612 I'd just like to say that I was having a pity party. My relationship is at an end, my vehicle broke down, and I frankly don't know how I'll arrive at work tomorrow but after having read everything this morning it brought me back to being thankful and not to worry because I know our Father is in control and he'll see me through. Thank you and God Bless you all! I’d just like to say that I was having a pity party. My relationship is at an end, my vehicle broke down, and I frankly don’t know how I’ll arrive at work tomorrow but after having read everything this morning it brought me back to being thankful and not to worry because I know our Father is in control and he’ll see me through. Thank you and God Bless you all!

]]> By: daisymarygoldr http://www.beenthinking.org/2008/11/29/you-make-this-so-worthwhile/#comment-3610 daisymarygoldr Sun, 30 Nov 2008 16:05:10 +0000 http://www.beenthinking.org/?p=2443#comment-3610 Just read TODAY'S MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST and was immensely blessed. Thank you RBC! Just read TODAY’S MY UTMOST FOR HIS HIGHEST and was immensely blessed. Thank you RBC!

]]> By: BruceC http://www.beenthinking.org/2008/11/29/you-make-this-so-worthwhile/#comment-3609 BruceC Sun, 30 Nov 2008 11:48:09 +0000 http://www.beenthinking.org/?p=2443#comment-3609 I truly enjoy coming here. The people are great and RBC is a class act in what it does. Many of the other Christian blogs/forums I've been on were more like gladiator school as far as what I saw. I am totally amazed at how the Lord works. He never ceases to amaze me. The "little" things and the "big" things are all brought together for His glory and for His purpose. From the uncountable number of folks who give out of their need to the wealthy individual that was touched deeply enough to give $50 million to Wycliffe USA to finish translating the Word in the last 2,400 known remaining dialects; God just amazes me. We ARE all part of the same body. The Body of Christ. Folks like Mart and others at RBC know that and work extremely hard to serve God and others in the body and I for one am grateful. Not enough room here to tell how many times the Lord has touched me through RBC. Truly God makes all things work together for good and for His purpose; and the ground before His cross is level. His Name be praised! I truly enjoy coming here. The people are great and RBC is a class act in what it does. Many of the other Christian blogs/forums I’ve been on were more like gladiator school as far as what I saw. I am totally amazed at how the Lord works. He never ceases to amaze me. The “little” things and the “big” things are all brought together for His glory and for His purpose. From the uncountable number of folks who give out of their need to the wealthy individual that was touched deeply enough to give $50 million to Wycliffe USA to finish translating the Word in the last 2,400 known remaining dialects; God just amazes me. We ARE all part of the same body. The Body of Christ. Folks like Mart and others at RBC know that and work extremely hard to serve God and others in the body and I for one am grateful. Not enough room here to tell how many times the Lord has touched me through RBC. Truly God makes all things work together for good and for His purpose; and the ground before His cross is level. His Name be praised!

]]> By: alexdizon http://www.beenthinking.org/2008/11/29/you-make-this-so-worthwhile/#comment-3608 alexdizon Sun, 30 Nov 2008 08:53:37 +0000 http://www.beenthinking.org/?p=2443#comment-3608 May God be praised for the love He sows among us through Christ Jesus! This blog, the other devotional guides, ChristianCourses.com and other Bible study media here in RBC really help many in their walk with Christ. May God continue to unite His people and make them fruitful in preparation for that glorious day when Christ returns. The recent Mumbai attack, the flood in Brazil, the financial crisis and our own personal struggles can be overwhelming but in Christ, all these hardships become a leverage for all of us to draw closer to Him and to support one another. It is only in Christ that this fellowship can thrive and be fruitful. Thank you all so much for just taking your time to be here and sharing yourselves. These Bible passages remind me of this community: "Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ." GAL 6:2 NIV "The one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers." GAL 6:8-10 NIV "Finally, brothers, what is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me - put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you." COL 4:8-9 NIV "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. " HEB 10-24-26 NIV GOD BLESS YOU ALL! May God be praised for the love He sows among us through Christ Jesus! This blog, the other devotional guides, ChristianCourses.com and other Bible study media here in RBC really help many in their walk with Christ. May God continue to unite His people and make them fruitful in preparation for that glorious day when Christ returns.

The recent Mumbai attack, the flood in Brazil, the financial crisis and our own personal struggles can be overwhelming but in Christ, all these hardships become a leverage for all of us to draw closer to Him and to support one another. It is only in Christ that this fellowship can thrive and be fruitful. Thank you all so much for just taking your time to be here and sharing yourselves.

These Bible passages remind me of this community:

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” GAL 6:2 NIV

“The one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers.” GAL 6:8-10 NIV

“Finally, brothers, what is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me – put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” COL 4:8-9 NIV

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds. Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. ” HEB 10-24-26 NIV

GOD BLESS YOU ALL!

]]> By: gr8grannyjacobs http://www.beenthinking.org/2008/11/29/you-make-this-so-worthwhile/#comment-3607 gr8grannyjacobs Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:33:21 +0000 http://www.beenthinking.org/?p=2443#comment-3607 I don't usually comment but do hope this blog continues as it is such a joy. I read it daily and its wonderful to hear how God is working in each persons life. I don’t usually comment but do hope this blog continues as it is such a joy. I read it daily and its wonderful to hear how God is working in each persons life.

]]> By: rdrcomp http://www.beenthinking.org/2008/11/29/you-make-this-so-worthwhile/#comment-3606 rdrcomp Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:11:11 +0000 http://www.beenthinking.org/?p=2443#comment-3606 Don't normally check the blog on weekends, but am glad I did tonight. Church tomorrow, and look forward to brothers and sisters in Christ, and worshipping our wonderful Lord. It really is a delight to get on this blog, and ususally first thing in the morning. This along with My Utmost For His Highest (on the RBC site)gets my day going. Mart, you have really made me think, and the comments from others let me know how much we need each other, and especially how much we need Christ. I love to be prodded into reflecting on the grace of God and how He solved my sin problem at Calvary. The cross and all that it means keeps me going, and never becomes stale. I fit the description of that verse in "I Love To Tell The Story" that goes, I love to tell the story, for those who know it best, seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest. I love the old old story (maybe because I'm old), but "twill be my theme in glory" and maybe that isn't so long off. Don’t normally check the blog on weekends, but am glad I did tonight. Church tomorrow, and look forward to brothers and sisters in Christ, and worshipping our wonderful Lord.

It really is a delight to get on this blog, and ususally first thing in the morning. This along with My Utmost For His Highest (on the RBC site)gets my day going. Mart, you have really made me think, and the comments from others let me know how much we need each other, and especially how much we need Christ. I love to be prodded into reflecting on the grace of God and how He solved my sin problem at Calvary. The cross and all that it means keeps me going, and never becomes stale. I fit the description of that verse in “I Love To Tell The Story” that goes, I love to tell the story, for those who know it best, seem hungering and thirsting to hear it like the rest. I love the old old story (maybe because I’m old), but “twill be my theme in glory” and maybe that isn’t so long off.

]]> By: sitsathisfeet http://www.beenthinking.org/2008/11/29/you-make-this-so-worthwhile/#comment-3605 sitsathisfeet Sun, 30 Nov 2008 02:34:34 +0000 http://www.beenthinking.org/?p=2443#comment-3605 The Lord is so loving, gracious, and compassionate. I discovered this blog about six months ago when I didn't get my Our Daily Bread forwarded in the mail. Usually they have copies at church, but couldn't find one, so I went on line and looked around the RBC website. I had ordered some topical booklets, and picked some up at church - I read and studied them everyday for quite sometime, too. At the suggestion of my Pastor, over a year ago I began to keep a journal, kind of a prayer journal where I reflect on scripture I've read, write some prayers, answers to prayers, or revelations - or just events of the day. It is also mingled together with my Bible studies. I take notes on Sunday, and wed nights and Tues and Thurs twice a month! It sounds like a lot but I have been hungry and needing the Word. My church prays for me practically every Monday morning faithfully. However, this blog has been invaluable to me also. Your prayers, your thoughtful responses to everything. When I first read the bloggers thoughts, I said now these are real people working out their faith daily with fear and trembling! It is at once intimate and anonymous - which is very freeing. Makes me less afraid to share - (like much afraid in Hindsfeet in High Places) Over the past year I wouldn't give up any of these things the Lord has so faithfully provided. Thanks to Mart and all of you faithfilled bloggers for helping me to live out my faith everyday. God Bless You All. Still sitting at his feet. The Lord is so loving, gracious, and compassionate. I discovered this blog about six months ago when I didn’t get my Our Daily Bread forwarded in the mail. Usually they have copies at church, but couldn’t find one, so I went on line and looked around the RBC website. I had ordered some topical booklets, and picked some up at church – I read and studied them everyday for quite sometime, too. At the suggestion of my Pastor, over a year ago I began to keep a journal, kind of a prayer journal where I reflect on scripture I’ve read, write some prayers, answers to prayers, or revelations – or just events of the day. It is also mingled together with my Bible studies. I take notes on Sunday, and wed nights and Tues and Thurs twice a month! It sounds like a lot but I have been hungry and needing the Word. My church prays for me practically every Monday morning faithfully. However, this blog has been invaluable to me also. Your prayers, your thoughtful responses to everything. When I first read the bloggers thoughts, I said now these are real people working out their faith daily with fear and trembling! It is at once intimate and anonymous – which is very freeing. Makes me less afraid to share – (like much afraid in Hindsfeet in High Places) Over the past year I wouldn’t give up any of these things the Lord has so faithfully provided. Thanks to Mart and all of you faithfilled bloggers for helping me to live out my faith everyday. God Bless You All. Still sitting at his feet.

]]> By: daisymarygoldr http://www.beenthinking.org/2008/11/29/you-make-this-so-worthwhile/#comment-3604 daisymarygoldr Sun, 30 Nov 2008 01:30:05 +0000 http://www.beenthinking.org/?p=2443#comment-3604 Personally, to me this is a small sample of His universal Church. The members are different and our needs are not the same, hence we may not be able to relate to each other’s specific life experiences. What encourages me most is to see His Story that adds flavor to every individual’s life story …one day the Book of Life will be opened, and all our hidden life-stories in Christ will be read aloud for His ultimate glory… to make the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus, really-really worthwhile! What did I benefit from this blog? So-o-o much, that has made me indebted to each one of you for the rest of my life. plumbape’s plumb-crazy efforts, poohpity’s never-say-die spirit, SFDBWV’s encouraging words, pegramsdell’s practical insights, drkennyg’s spiritual input, wretch-like-me’s gracious insights, BruceC’s wise discernment, rdrcomp’s optimistic outlook, rokdude5’s rocking statements, desert rose’s gentle demeanor, chfranke’s scriptural observations, phillip’s balanced perceptions, macsisson22’s love for His Word. DarleneJoy’s Christ-like thoughts and sitsathisfeet is one of my faith heroes of this blog ….just to name a familiar few. Also, learn from others who visit but do not say much- “speech is silver, silence is golden”. Thank you all… and please forgive me for intentionally overlooking someone here …don’t worry, I will never forget to thank Mart De Haan for the extremely excruciating task of effortlessly moderating this blog…it is God’s unique gift to you, which I hope and pray will greatly profit His Kingdom. Most importantly, I thank God for enabling this daily fellowship along with His blood-bought ones! Personally, to me this is a small sample of His universal Church. The members are different and our needs are not the same, hence we may not be able to relate to each other’s specific life experiences. What encourages me most is to see His Story that adds flavor to every individual’s life story …one day the Book of Life will be opened, and all our hidden life-stories in Christ will be read aloud for His ultimate glory… to make the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus, really-really worthwhile!

What did I benefit from this blog? So-o-o much, that has made me indebted to each one of you for the rest of my life. plumbape’s plumb-crazy efforts, poohpity’s never-say-die spirit, SFDBWV’s encouraging words, pegramsdell’s practical insights, drkennyg’s spiritual input, wretch-like-me’s gracious insights, BruceC’s wise discernment, rdrcomp’s optimistic outlook, rokdude5’s rocking statements, desert rose’s gentle demeanor, chfranke’s scriptural observations, phillip’s balanced perceptions, macsisson22’s love for His Word. DarleneJoy’s Christ-like thoughts and sitsathisfeet is one of my faith heroes of this blog ….just to name a familiar few.

Also, learn from others who visit but do not say much- “speech is silver, silence is golden”. Thank you all… and please forgive me for intentionally overlooking someone here …don’t worry, I will never forget to thank Mart De Haan for the extremely excruciating task of effortlessly moderating this blog…it is God’s unique gift to you, which I hope and pray will greatly profit His Kingdom. Most importantly, I thank God for enabling this daily fellowship along with His blood-bought ones!

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