tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213977381458736343.post7508872826011265252..comments2024-01-06T10:36:03.652-05:00Comments on The Word Guild: The Gift Refused - Eleanor ShepherdGlynishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15621548333351709607noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213977381458736343.post-10420461044234523402015-06-04T01:02:02.439-04:002015-06-04T01:02:02.439-04:00Thanks Rose for your encouraging comments.Thanks Rose for your encouraging comments.Eleanor Shepherdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03817601012607775874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213977381458736343.post-71650426081588404582015-06-03T14:25:15.426-04:002015-06-03T14:25:15.426-04:00Eleanor - I like how you wove the stories of Bertr...Eleanor - I like how you wove the stories of Bertrand Russell and your vision in France into this parable. A well-written reminder to not focus on the burdens but on Jesus. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213977381458736343.post-5712816561428791142015-06-01T13:35:38.916-04:002015-06-01T13:35:38.916-04:00Thank you Eleanor. I think you describe well an as...Thank you Eleanor. I think you describe well an aspect of the human condition of which we all need to beware as Christian believers, illustrated in your reference to your French Salvationist friends (and as Pam has encapsulated). <br />Bertrand Russell's eventual course - along with that of others who've turned their back on God and Christ - has long left a pang of sadness in my heart. And yet, how joy-inspiring are testimonies of those, such as C.S. Lewis, who having pursued other paths and explored issues of life and philosophy/ies, come to deep and settled faith in the love and grace of God through Jesus Christ. I'm sure that his experience "Surprised by Joy" still takes place more often than we are aware. ~~+~~Peter Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15529992196266271463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6213977381458736343.post-13651856928704341042015-06-01T13:10:45.647-04:002015-06-01T13:10:45.647-04:00We are so forgetful and distracted, aren't we?...We are so forgetful and distracted, aren't we? Turning away from God's love to focus on our own rusty treasures. Good reminder. Thank you Eleanor.<br />Pamela Mytroen fudge4everhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16295705620837466292noreply@blogger.com