Comments on: tough subjects

By: Cookie Lady

Cookie Lady — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 11:38:24 +0000

Jesus was crucified, yet he did not accuse… He said, “Father, forgive them…” Terrible events can be talked about, where others played a part, without laying blame, if you hold on to the fact that God ultimately sees all, knows all, and will deal with all in His own good way. But you can’t write about those situations while you’re IN them. You must wait until God has brought you out. Then and only then, looking back at it all through His love and forgiveness, can you discuss what happened.

By: Faye Bryant

Faye Bryant — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:51:01 +0000

Thank you so much, Mandy.

By: Faye Bryant

Faye Bryant — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:49:56 +0000

Thanks, Rich. I’m hoping to be able to get it to the publisher at the end of this month. This act of tying it up into a final package is really difficult!
I think your idea of expanding on the posts is a great one. Having the backstory for the emotions will be compelling, and you have an amazing way with words!

By: Rich

Rich — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 05:32:07 +0000

I like the idea of writing a book. A lot of friends suggest compiling all of the posts I’ve made about my experiences with my forced hobby, cancer. I hope Michelle will take me up on my suggestion that she write it for me, instead. A conversation with her tonight started me thinking about expanding the material to describe what was happening in my life as I wrote all of those posts. Now that I have reviewed a few of them, and have had a chance to remember the circumstances, I think I’ll just read a new book, rather than write one.
I look forward to yours, though, eagerly.

By: mandythompson

mandythompson — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:46:14 +0000

On second thought, I’m giving her the link to this post.

By: mandythompson

mandythompson — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 21:45:51 +0000

I have a friend who’s also writing about her past – involving abortions and other issues…
check out her stuff, she’s an amazing woman of God:
kassota.wordpress.com
Tell her I sent ya!

By: Faye Bryant

Faye Bryant — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:56:31 +0000

I heard Paul share at Catalyst last October, but I will definitely listen. Hearing his heart was wonderful. Not sure I’m prepared to go through all the stuff he’s been through, but then, I don’t think I’m going to the top of Amazon’s best seller list, either. Maybe middle ways….
Thanks!

By: Faye Bryant

Faye Bryant — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:55:15 +0000

Thanks, Tori. I needed to hear that. I’m not naming names, but anyone who knows me will be able to tell who I’m talking about. Guess I should give the ones involved a heads up…

By: Tal Prince

Tal Prince — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 14:44:47 +0000

You sure can- that’s the story of The Shack. Paul is a friend of mine, and that’s what The Shack is all about. Have you heard his story? If not, follow this link and listen to him tell it on The Drew Marshall Show. You’ll be glad you did!
http://www.drewmarshall.ca/listen2008.html#080426
You’ll enjoy the other interviews too, but listen to the one from April 26. He tells his story, which is the truth behind the fiction of The Shack.

By: BabyBloomr

BabyBloomr — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 18:11:11 +0000

I say if you’re going to err, err on the side of truth. Truth with compassion, but TRUTH.