tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post981271368718318945..comments2023-10-21T08:10:23.445-04:00Comments on The Heart of a Pastor's Wife: Self-Help vs. PEACE . . .Esthermay Bentley-Goossenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17353385912611151311noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-64942485524900820702009-11-03T12:03:16.857-05:002009-11-03T12:03:16.857-05:00We are to DIE to self, not indulge it!
AMEN!!
Hars...<i>We are to DIE to self, not indulge it!</i><br /><b></b>AMEN!!<br />Harsh?? Offensive??<br />Absolutely not! Biblical Truth is <i>Biblical Truth.</i> Christ was considered harsh and offensive by the Pharisees of His day too. . . .<br />:-)Esthermay Bentley-Goossenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17353385912611151311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-37093881728480627572009-11-03T09:18:32.400-05:002009-11-03T09:18:32.400-05:00What an incredible word Esthermay. I've misse...What an incredible word Esthermay. I've missed you!<br /><br />I find what helps me restore my peace is being grateful for all I do have.<br /><br /><i>"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Phil 4:6-7)</i> <br /><br />I'm with you 100% on spiritual coating things and the whole SELF-help movement.<br /><br />Anything that points to any direction other then Christ, is in gross error.<br /><br />We are to DIE to self, not indulge it!<br /><br />Sorry I hope I wasn't harsh or offended anyone~Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495342741364402414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-30390061482293164182009-11-02T12:59:05.775-05:002009-11-02T12:59:05.775-05:00I love this Estermay. I don't always rest in H...I love this Estermay. I don't always rest in His peace as I should, but I can say that I have often enough that I strive for it. Thanks for a great message.<br /><br />I have been thinking of you quite a bit lately but haven't had much chance to blog visit like I used to. I hope all is well.<br /><br />Much love!Ediehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11154092288646304188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-60108077317004899392009-10-29T14:45:33.226-04:002009-10-29T14:45:33.226-04:00Peace, genuine peace can and does only come from t...Peace, genuine peace can and does only come from the Father above. Oh, that the world could understand the peace that a child of God can have in their heart when turmoil is all. But, only a child of God can understand the peace that only God can give.<br /><br />I am reminded of the hymn by W,D, Cornell "Wonderful Peace".Joan Carrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04098017161191861222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-23482092696094015512009-10-28T12:27:23.151-04:002009-10-28T12:27:23.151-04:00Amen, I just began writing about my deliverance fr...Amen, I just began writing about my deliverance from the pit by "The One and Only" Savior.<br /><br />It was a long journey with Him as my Wonderful Counselor, but He taught me so much on that journey and enables me to now encourage others...I think it is like an "experience-degree" in counseling... ;DKathy Schwankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16575973280157910643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-81398539561588399002009-10-27T23:14:36.287-04:002009-10-27T23:14:36.287-04:00Only Jesus brings real peace. Amen.Only Jesus brings real peace. Amen.Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12344112481831867779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-60212319943405887722009-10-27T17:34:34.074-04:002009-10-27T17:34:34.074-04:00Great message here. I agree with you so much about...Great message here. I agree with you so much about the cultural solution to problems. When our oldest was having some issues, the doctor prescribed an anti-depressant. Side-effects were worse than the depression. She broke a couple of teeth due to clenching in her sleep. Plus she had extremely vivid dreams including one in which she was assaulted and had to endure it as if it was really happening. She still shudders to think of it. She finally took herself off them. Said she refused to live her life medicated to be happy. She'd rather be miserable than drugged.<br /><br />Welcome back. Thanks for posting today.Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05811756366902296711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-84653309429586169562009-10-27T17:28:24.191-04:002009-10-27T17:28:24.191-04:00Amen and amen. Much truth here. And being labele...Amen and amen. Much truth here. And being labeled "judgmental and narrow-minded and other colorful things" is exactly what Jesus encountered with the pharisees. I struggle myself often with the option of saying nothing or saying Truth which almost always offends someone. I love your boldness.<br />Wise words you write. thank youJoanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03356603879020276827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-69088247269768340972009-10-27T17:12:17.936-04:002009-10-27T17:12:17.936-04:00"spirituality-coated social phenomena of our ...<i><b>"spirituality-coated social phenomena of our culture is the self-help movement"</b></i><br />I LOVE this!!!<br />I can't tell you how much I appreciate your blog. <br />Thank you for your wisdom.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471905414831964545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-27217810204692999462009-10-27T16:10:45.996-04:002009-10-27T16:10:45.996-04:00"Peace from Jesus is internal. It is not subj..."Peace from Jesus is internal. It is not subject to anything external." <br />I am so grateful that nothing external can shake a solid foundation built on Christ. His peace is the only true peace. You are so right to identify the way the world tries to offer "peace." Peace in a bottle - prescribed or otherwise - is sinking sand. Thank for sharing such wise words today.Denise J. Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17433836218417931621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-8264176729082359592009-10-27T15:19:18.105-04:002009-10-27T15:19:18.105-04:00Oh my, how you hit the nail on the proverbial head...Oh my, how you hit the nail on the proverbial head everytime you write! AMEN to the self help movement’s lack of anything remotely resembling peace. I agree with Barbara. It is an amazing thing how simple God’s Plan is when compared to the world’s sickly attempts. Yet the world would accuse you (and all who present Scriptural Truth) as being over-simplistic and judgmental of those who are following the way of destruction. Sad.<br /><br />Once again, good writing Esthermay!kalopoieohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17489462462733867086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-38376103234760324602009-10-27T15:05:25.235-04:002009-10-27T15:05:25.235-04:00You've given me much to consider. I do believ...You've given me much to consider. I do believe Jesus is where I will find my peace. Circumstances in life change from season to season. Many things I find out of my control. This is an area where I've been struggling lately because of many situations that are changing my life. And I tend to prefer peace and security. But I agree with what you wrote. Wise words; thank you.<br />DebbieDebbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-9689016734055216292009-10-27T14:09:44.904-04:002009-10-27T14:09:44.904-04:00Amen, amen. Thanks for sharing these wise, and tru...Amen, amen. Thanks for sharing these wise, and truthful words.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-58000846619145324772009-10-27T13:48:23.737-04:002009-10-27T13:48:23.737-04:00AMEN! Truly amazing to me how simple God's wa...AMEN! Truly amazing to me how simple God's ways are and how complicated the world's ways are. Could not agree more with every word of this post.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069046018983952268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-58051791466356245292009-10-27T13:45:34.622-04:002009-10-27T13:45:34.622-04:00Great food for thought. Thanks for sharing. (And...Great food for thought. Thanks for sharing. (And welcome back to IOW...missed you this summer).Miriam Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418972749843611051noreply@blogger.com