tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571128560813082732.post150763103243783648..comments2023-10-02T11:30:20.353-04:00Comments on Just 1 Step: Company Girl Coffee 02.27.09Kara @ Just1Stephttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15807231820370637387noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571128560813082732.post-86959422467786546982009-03-01T20:42:00.000-05:002009-03-01T20:42:00.000-05:00I like what the Company Girls had to say...great a...I like what the Company Girls had to say...great advice!<BR/><BR/>I find that giving myself time to "cool off" and think about it really helps me decide if it's worth confronting. Will what I say change this person's behavior/mind? Do I just want to make my own point or is it the Holy Spirit prompting me?<BR/><BR/>Most of the time, I just want to make my own point.....:(<BR/><BR/>But I do believe there is a time and place to confront and it should be in as humble a way as possible. Not easy, esp when something really chaps you!<BR/><BR/>I'm going to say Moses ran from the snake! Didnt' Aaron pick it up?? Now I'm showing my forgetfulness!Rachel Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05893116828546174713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571128560813082732.post-72516884588309629242009-02-28T17:15:00.000-05:002009-02-28T17:15:00.000-05:00Hi Kara, I can really relate to your post. This p...Hi Kara, I can really relate to your post. This past week I was pretty offended by a believer at church. I'm still pretty new to my church and when I asked about the bible study book, she was rather blunt with me, as if I was wasting her time. I walked away asking myself the same questions. Do I just let it go? Should I say something? She's a leader in Women's Minsitry, so what if she had treated a baby Christian that way? I have been praying about it all week so thank you for bringing it up in your post. I am really benefitting from what other Company Girls have to say on the topic.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the coffee! I hope your husband did well in his tryouts. :)<BR/><BR/>-Melissamholgatehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03418317558780973735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571128560813082732.post-45559878520156030712009-02-28T01:02:00.000-05:002009-02-28T01:02:00.000-05:00Yes, you've got me thinking about your question to...Yes, you've got me thinking about your question too. <BR/><BR/>The flight simulator was a bust. I think it's because they were having issues with the air conditioning. Oh well, the boys had fun looking at aircraft.Tracey@Aloha Monkeyshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12794682042984373582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571128560813082732.post-20706265340580006922009-02-27T20:03:00.000-05:002009-02-27T20:03:00.000-05:00Sorry for the late coffee. Am am studying 2nd Cori...Sorry for the late coffee. Am am studying 2nd Corinthians with my Bible study. Today we spent a lot of time covering forgiveness. <BR/>Have a good eveningReesehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232835438041834975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571128560813082732.post-68231259273766535422009-02-27T18:55:00.000-05:002009-02-27T18:55:00.000-05:00I think its important that you are reflecting on w...I think its important that you are reflecting on what it is that "gets" you about behaviors. My husband and I work with a lot of folks in the church and out of it..what we find is how people treat others is no more or less than a sign of where they are with God....those who are close to God, who are hearing him...who are seeking him...cannot for long resist changing their actions to be in line with their beliefs...so often when in the church someone has stomped on feelings or their actions have caused strife...I do quietly ask them if they are aware that it is happening. So many folks are raised in homes where its simply okay to bully, be abrupt, or step on people around them...and some do not care...but by far the majority listen, and at least give thought to what was said....the judgement end of it is hard...we are all imperfect, Christians and non believers alike...so of course the church of believers will all be imperfect as long as we're human! :)Les & Sweetie Berryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08789224319838934913noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571128560813082732.post-11239059757105640312009-02-27T18:37:00.000-05:002009-02-27T18:37:00.000-05:00Thanks for stopping by again!I understand what you...Thanks for stopping by again!<BR/><BR/>I understand what you are saying. I'll have to read the link but Melody is up from her nap. It's something I struggle with too.<BR/><BR/>Good luck to your Hubby on the tryouts. I couldn't get the link for that to work though.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571128560813082732.post-53187552651362985162009-02-27T14:45:00.000-05:002009-02-27T14:45:00.000-05:00Nice to meet you for 'coffee'. I find it tougher ...Nice to meet you for 'coffee'. I find it tougher to forgive a christian brother/sister also. But then I redirect my thoughts and remember how much God has to continually forgive me, many times for the same sins over and over. God bless!Luannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06990959738094575455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571128560813082732.post-25373695710716682762009-02-27T14:33:00.000-05:002009-02-27T14:33:00.000-05:00So maybe my cat will have to answer to God for poo...So maybe my cat will have to answer to God for pooping on the floor? Unfortunately, that doesn't make me feel much better about it... : )onemotherslovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04329761483454659167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571128560813082732.post-13971366317841222372009-02-27T13:05:00.000-05:002009-02-27T13:05:00.000-05:00Thanks for stopping by my post. I'm facing a smil...Thanks for stopping by my post. I'm facing a smilar dilemma in my church right now....it's very difficult especially when you have to work beside one another in ministry. I'm struggling with my feelings now too so I wouldn't be much good to you on what to do. I hope your husband does well.secondofwetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03462115510280650016noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571128560813082732.post-7675869755999024242009-02-27T11:57:00.000-05:002009-02-27T11:57:00.000-05:00Thank you for a thought provoking posting. Good l...Thank you for a thought provoking posting. Good luck to your husband, sounds like fun.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15552896097458144106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2571128560813082732.post-84077100515864061372009-02-27T11:28:00.000-05:002009-02-27T11:28:00.000-05:00Kara, I know how you feel. It is easier to turn t...Kara, I know how you feel. It is easier to turn the other cheek to an unbeliever sometimes. <BR/><BR/>There are two things that came to mind when I read your post. My friend Danielle told me one time that before you speak, you should ask yourself these three questions:<BR/>1. Is it true?<BR/>2. Is it necessary?<BR/>3. Does it glorify God?<BR/>Maybe you could filter your response to this person through those questions. The other thing I thought of is that anger is not a sin. It is how we react in our anger that causes us to sin. Jesus turned over the money tables and yelled in anger because the people were sinning against God. I believe that God doesn't want us to be doormats and accept others mistreatment. But I think He wants us to consider if our anger or feelings of injustice are righteous. Like you said, it is hard to decide if we are responding just to put the other person in place or if we are righteously correcting our brother/sister in Christ. I think it is good to speak up for yourself, but after the anger has cooled and we can speak clear-headedly (is that even a word) and make sure we don't sin ourselves when we talk to that person. Gosh, I rambled. Hope that makes sense...and/or helps. :)<BR/><BR/>Oh, and true...I think, that Moses ran from the snake.Danihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10284465451541216893noreply@blogger.com