Comments on: Community: The Gift of Words

By: Bonnie Gray

Bonnie Gray — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:22:42 +0000

@Jaime: Yes, eventhough some tear down, thankfully some build up. Nice to meet you.
@Heatherofthe EO: Great to meet you, too!
@Matt: “Community is never going to be pretty because we all bring our own messes to the table.” That is the truth – in our messes, we find comfort and love. Wonderful to meet you here!
@Elaine: Thanks for the encouragement, Elaine!

By: Elaine

Elaine — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:19:42 +0000

An engaging question, an honest open answer. A small yet significant moment that could easily have been missed. You spotted the four-leaf clover in the whole patch of green!

By: Matt

Matt — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:29:54 +0000

‘True community isn’t “pretty” because it’s human. It’s imperfections can hurt, but it opens opportunities to love. God has used community to open my heart, beyond the borders of myself.”

All great thoughts, but that was my favorite. Community is never going to be pretty because we all bring our own messes to the table. Good stuff!

By: Heather of the EO

Heather of the EO — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:22:14 +0000

Hello Bonnie,

katdish stole my comment So DITTO the lovely katdish.

So nice to meet you, lady. I love this bloggy community!

By: Jaime

Jaime — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:00:00 +0000

Nice post!

Altho many of us write for fun or profit, it is easy to forget how important the spoken word can be to build up each other. Thanks for the reminder.

By: Bonnie Gray

Bonnie Gray — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:18:52 +0000

@Glynn: Thanks, Glynn.
@Janet: Welcome, Janet. Happy to meet another faith barista!
@Susan: Great addition to the post from Proverbs, Susan. Thanks!
@Katdish: Well said. That is the hope in sharing, that we can comfort another. Thnx, Kat!
@Mo: Oh, I would LOVE to visit A Kiwi Cafe!! I am crazy about cafe’s, especially such a unique one as this.. and the dessert.. (sigh)..
@Bernadette: Thanks, Bernadette. Welcome! “Imperfections are important, because growth rises form them.” Wonderfully encouraging.
@Bridget: Thanks, Bridget. It’s been great having you in the community.
@Maureen: LOL.!!! I have gotten into a total kiwi kick since then. It’s a super food!
@Jason: That is such great encouragement, Jason. It’s true that is why I sometimes stay silent. Thanks for focusing words to giving God the glory.
@Heather: Thanks, Heather! Your blog does that – affirm.
@Peter: Oh, no — I don’t want to destroy community! I am happy to be in the community, Peter!
@Kathleen: Thanks, Kathleen. Happy to have your visit today!
@Helen: Amen!

By: Helen

Helen — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:44:07 +0000

Words really do carry a lot of power.

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uberVU - social comments — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:00:10 +0000

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By: Kathleen Overby

Kathleen Overby — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:47:59 +0000

“Just as others have slayed me with their words, God has healed me through others.

I wouldn’t be where I am today, if it weren’t for the lifegiving words of some who were generous with their encouragement and friendship.”

These words are so poignant/profound for all of us in some way. Thank you for writing down truth.

By: Peter P

Peter P — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:08:39 +0000

Bonnie,

I love reading your blog but don’t often comment because your writing skill and depth of content make it so that I usually don’t know what to say… because there’s nothing to add!

The problem with that is that it destroys the community of blogging.

This is a great post, Bonnie. I’m glad you’re a part of this community!