Comments for Steven's Scribbles http://stevengaines.wordpress.com thoughts and experiences of my faith journey Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:08:39 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Prayer: Beginning Again by Er'elah http://stevengaines.wordpress.com/2009/11/14/prayer-beginning-again/#comment-183 Er'elah Sat, 14 Nov 2009 23:08:39 +0000 http://stevengaines.wordpress.com/?p=134#comment-183 One thing you could also suggest is The Jesus Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me (the) sinner. Based on the Prayer of the Publican (Lord, have mercy upon me) and the Blind Man (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God - have mercy!) I love it for its simplicity and how it does greatly assist in fulfilling the command to pray without ceasing. As I go about quieting my mind or find my mind filling with thoughts that are far from charitable - I'm getting better at jumping to this prayer so my mind will be closer to where it needs to be by God's grace. Blessings to you! One thing you could also suggest is The Jesus Prayer: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy upon me (the) sinner.

Based on the Prayer of the Publican (Lord, have mercy upon me) and the Blind Man (Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God – have mercy!) I love it for its simplicity and how it does greatly assist in fulfilling the command to pray without ceasing. As I go about quieting my mind or find my mind filling with thoughts that are far from charitable – I’m getting better at jumping to this prayer so my mind will be closer to where it needs to be by God’s grace.

Blessings to you!

]]> Comment on Gosselin, Sanford, and Marriage by Don Morrison http://stevengaines.wordpress.com/2009/06/25/gosselin-sanford-and-marriage/#comment-157 Don Morrison Thu, 25 Jun 2009 21:23:27 +0000 http://stevengaines.wordpress.com/?p=118#comment-157 Steve, This August 12, Donna will have been stuck with me for 26 years. I don't know how she has made it this long, but I am hoping she keeps on bearing with me. I can say that marriage throws unexpected things at you when you are not prepared. Enduring through the failures and the worst moments is a re-creation of what had existed before. Those unexpected things, failures, etc. often come from within oneself, rather than your partner. Even when not from within, our reaction to them is still our own. So enduring beyond those crises is essential to personal growth. Jon and Kate have made a choice not to grow beyond. But for all those who chose to use their crisis as an opportunity to grow also have the opportunity for richer blessings. Steve,

This August 12, Donna will have been stuck with me for 26 years. I don’t know how she has made it this long, but I am hoping she keeps on bearing with me.

I can say that marriage throws unexpected things at you when you are not prepared. Enduring through the failures and the worst moments is a re-creation of what had existed before. Those unexpected things, failures, etc. often come from within oneself, rather than your partner. Even when not from within, our reaction to them is still our own. So enduring beyond those crises is essential to personal growth.

Jon and Kate have made a choice not to grow beyond. But for all those who chose to use their crisis as an opportunity to grow also have the opportunity for richer blessings.

]]> Comment on Papa’s Funeral by Pam Vetter http://stevengaines.wordpress.com/2009/02/15/papas-funeral/#comment-149 Pam Vetter Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:45:35 +0000 http://stevengaines.wordpress.com/?p=95#comment-149 Bravo! How beautiful! Thank you for sharing this. Oftentimes the life that we live is our sermon and our message. Thank you for this lovely tribute to a beautiful life. All my best, Pam Vetter Bravo! How beautiful! Thank you for sharing this. Oftentimes the life that we live is our sermon and our message. Thank you for this lovely tribute to a beautiful life. All my best, Pam Vetter

]]> Comment on Papa’s Funeral by Ingenius Idiot » Blog Archive » Papa’s Funeral http://stevengaines.wordpress.com/2009/02/15/papas-funeral/#comment-146 Ingenius Idiot » Blog Archive » Papa’s Funeral Sun, 15 Feb 2009 04:32:09 +0000 http://stevengaines.wordpress.com/?p=95#comment-146 [...] See the rest here: Papa’s Funeral [...] [...] See the rest here: Papa’s Funeral [...]

]]> Comment on I’m Still Here by Loana http://stevengaines.wordpress.com/2009/01/25/im-still-here/#comment-144 Loana Mon, 26 Jan 2009 13:41:04 +0000 http://stevengaines.wordpress.com/?p=88#comment-144 Hey, good to see you back! I'm glad to see your post. Sorry about your losses- ya'll had a tough year! Sorry I missed you guys at Christmas... the kids and I were in SC when you guys were here. Next time you come to Fayetteville, let me know-- maybe we can do lunch. I'm working in Fayetteville now. Give Tamara hugs for me. Hey, good to see you back!

I’m glad to see your post.

Sorry about your losses- ya’ll had a tough year!

Sorry I missed you guys at Christmas… the kids and I were in SC when you guys were here.

Next time you come to Fayetteville, let me know– maybe we can do lunch. I’m working in Fayetteville now.

Give Tamara hugs for me.

]]> Comment on What Churches of Christ Believe by Cary McCall http://stevengaines.wordpress.com/2008/11/05/what-churches-of-christ-believe/#comment-137 Cary McCall Tue, 04 Nov 2008 21:35:48 +0000 http://stevengaines.wordpress.com/?p=69#comment-137 This is good. I may want to use this. This is good. I may want to use this.

]]> Comment on About Steven by wyffnews4 http://stevengaines.wordpress.com/about/#comment-136 wyffnews4 Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:15:39 +0000 #comment-136 Dear Blogger, The team here at SoundOffSouth.com likes what you do. We have added your blog to SouthOffSouth.com which is the “one stop shop” for local blogs in Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina. We picked your blog because of the connection to the area, your regular blog updates and because you always do your blog in good taste. Obviously we reserve the right to remove your blog from the site if this changes. SoundOffSouth.com is home to blogs about everything. There are blogs about parenting, photography, music, books, dieting, politics, art and so much more. This site is a way for folks to connect with local bloggers, for bloggers to find a wider audience and give everyone a fun place to “sound off!” Congratulations on being a part of SoundOffSouth.com! Log on and let us know what you think. Send your comments or questions to SoundOffSouth@Gmail.com. The SouthOffSouth.com Staff Dear Blogger,
The team here at SoundOffSouth.com likes what you do. We have added your blog to SouthOffSouth.com which is the “one stop shop” for local blogs in Upstate South Carolina and Western North Carolina.
We picked your blog because of the connection to the area, your regular blog updates and because you always do your blog in good taste. Obviously we reserve the right to remove your blog from the site if this changes.
SoundOffSouth.com is home to blogs about everything. There are blogs about parenting, photography, music, books, dieting, politics, art and so much more. This site is a way for folks to connect with local bloggers, for bloggers to find a wider audience and give everyone a fun place to “sound off!”
Congratulations on being a part of SoundOffSouth.com! Log on and let us know what you think. Send your comments or questions to SoundOffSouth@Gmail.com.
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]]> Comment on Concern About Abuse by Steven Tramel Gaines http://stevengaines.wordpress.com/2008/06/13/concern-about-abuse/#comment-119 Steven Tramel Gaines Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:29:27 +0000 http://stevengaines.wordpress.com/?p=64#comment-119 Thank you, Matt. I look forward to seeing you in a few weeks. Thank you, Matt. I look forward to seeing you in a few weeks.

]]> Comment on Concern About Abuse by Matt http://stevengaines.wordpress.com/2008/06/13/concern-about-abuse/#comment-118 Matt Tue, 17 Jun 2008 21:06:06 +0000 http://stevengaines.wordpress.com/?p=64#comment-118 Amen, and God bless you with continued healing, my brother. Amen, and God bless you with continued healing, my brother.

]]> Comment on Christians and The Da Vinci Code by Steven Tramel Gaines http://stevengaines.wordpress.com/2008/02/23/christians-and-the-da-vinci-code/#comment-112 Steven Tramel Gaines Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:54:07 +0000 http://stevengaines.wordpress.com/?p=50#comment-112 Heather, thanks for your comment. Please explain where the Bible "warns us to avoid things such as this." I am interested in reading your perspective. Heather, thanks for your comment. Please explain where the Bible “warns us to avoid things such as this.” I am interested in reading your perspective.

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