tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22575956.post115334339273895631..comments2023-06-02T05:56:55.748-05:00Comments on Love Each Stone: The Blind Men and the ElephantDavid Rogershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11701934251748260267noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22575956.post-1154172688322169652006-07-29T06:31:00.000-05:002006-07-29T06:31:00.000-05:00David,You were prayed for this week.PaulDavid,<BR/><BR/>You were prayed for this week.<BR/><BR/>PaulPaul Burlesonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17021178307705707423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22575956.post-1153540958294791922006-07-21T23:02:00.000-05:002006-07-21T23:02:00.000-05:00Great story, and a good reminder. I'm afraid I've...Great story, and a good reminder. I'm afraid I've been caught up recently in only considering one small part of the elephant. And it's taken some pretty harsh comments on my blog to help me see it.<BR/><BR/>I've allowed my frustration to come out in my attitude towards the Bible Belt, rather than seeing it as another part of the elephant.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for keeping us in check. As always, I appreciate your posts.Kiki Cherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12645328643005103103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22575956.post-1153446556479052672006-07-20T20:49:00.000-05:002006-07-20T20:49:00.000-05:00David,This post goes along quite well with a comme...David,<BR/><BR/>This post goes along quite well with a comment I made on Wade's blog about how blogging has had a positive effect on our missions work. It is only when we become aware of the various parts of the puzzle that we can see the entire picture. You and other missionaries have described the benefits that come from being able to dialogue and network with other missionaries in different areas of the world. I can attest to the fact that blogging has done much to increase awareness of missions here in the USA. Through blogging I have learned much more about missions in the past 8 months than in my previous 20-plus years as a Southern Baptist.Tim Sweatmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12207080258485611356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22575956.post-1153436752005662592006-07-20T18:05:00.000-05:002006-07-20T18:05:00.000-05:00I'm sure you all can relate to that odd feeling I ...I'm sure you all can relate to that odd feeling I get just before I hit the "publish" button on a post. I always wonder if I should have said something differently or how what I've written will be received by anyone who might read it. It's nice to know that I have co-workers that can add balance, encouragement, and accountability to what I post. Thanks, guys. <BR/><BR/>And thank you, David, for this one.E. Goodmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18074535182590173433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22575956.post-1153366974177035022006-07-19T22:42:00.000-05:002006-07-19T22:42:00.000-05:00David,You are right on! I think I am holding on to...David,<BR/><BR/>You are right on! I think I am holding on to the tail of this missions elephant! It sure smells like it where we live ;-)<BR/><BR/>I look forward to more dialogue. Blogging helps me to better evaluate what we are doing. I tend to have blinders on as I focus on our little corner of the world. Other blogger's perspectives help bring me back to a more balanced understanding and approach.<BR/><BR/>Muchisimas gracias to all you M bloggers.Tim Pattersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10768629404208079229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22575956.post-1153362315392353532006-07-19T21:25:00.000-05:002006-07-19T21:25:00.000-05:00I believe a lot of discussion on world missions, t...<I>I believe a lot of discussion on world missions, though, bears a haunting resemblance to this well-known story...</I> SO TRUE! <BR/><BR/>I agree with you and Ken about the encouragement and invigorating interaction with fellow M's and Stateside blogger brethren. I have found blogging to be informative, edifying and helpful. I have learned much from fellow M and other SBC bloggers. There have been several key ideas and concepts expressed that have reinforced our own beliefs and helped to clarify issues that were cloudy in my own mind. Some of these ideas have had a direct positive impact upon our local ministry. <BR/><BR/>I love the wide array of ideas shared that have challenged my thinking. Many times I have said to myself, "I can't believe they actually came out and said it--YES!" and wishing everyone I know could read it too!<BR/><BR/>It has been refreshing to discover there are others out there much more bold and articulate than myself willing to address the tough questions and deal with them head-on. I have often wished I had the intelligence and guts to come out and say some of the things others are saying. Many of these are things that go through my own mind, but don't have the facility with words to express them properly. You, David, of course, are one of those who do this so well, along with the other M bloggers you mention (I would add <A HREF="http://thecherrypitt.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow">Kiki</A> to your list as well, along with several others that I have benefitted from over the past several months.) <BR/><BR/>I have heard it expressed more than once, but more and more people are getting their missions education from blogs. This is pretty scary, but not surprising in that blogging is an interactive medium and allows the reader to directly dialogue with the writer. <BR/><BR/>Keep doing what you are doing so well. It is having a positive impact on us all.J. Guy Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17751691713410311094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22575956.post-1153360739589979952006-07-19T20:58:00.000-05:002006-07-19T20:58:00.000-05:00Very thoughtful post. We are at the infancy stage...Very thoughtful post. We are at the infancy stages of missions work, but God led me to blogs before I had realized where he was leading me and I can see how it will continue to be a source of wisdom, encouragement and communication/relationship.Bryan Rileyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00788345747841842640noreply@blogger.com