Comments on: Job’s Friends

By: joelmw

joelmw — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 17:41:08 +0000

Um, Lauren, I am so sorry I mashed your name. I hate when that happens. Really. Blasted comments anyway. Can’t be edited. Grumble. Time, space and the whole business is a mess. But I digress. Anyway, sorry, Lauren.

By: joelmw

joelmw — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 17:30:58 +0000

As my own dad was saying Friday, there are few things more comforting to a father than to know that his child is surrounded by the kind of love and support that you have. My words have seemed especially weak for the last couple of weeks, but thank you to everyone who sat in silence and hugged and wept with my daughter, for the care package, the consolation, the plane ticket, for your friendship and love when I could only be a distant voice on the phone. Thank you, Matthias and Loren and Sarah (and Jennifer) for driving down to be with her here in Texas (and, indeed, thank you to all of our Texas friends as well, especially Heather who has stood by her so faithfully). Christine may have told you that I am freaky proud of my little girl. That extends to her wonderful friends. And the favor of the LORD upon her (which, of course, is fundamentally unearned but it is also clear that we choose whether or not to position ourselves to optimally inhale His blessing) is no more evident than in the friendships and the Kingdom family, in particular, the ministry community of the House of Prayer, that He has placed around her. Oy, I meant this to be a short message (know that when Christine rambles she is owning her inheritance ). And I am sure there is much–and many people–that I’m leaving out. You know who you are and that the LORD sees; indeed, you are more interested in loving than in receiving thanks or acknowledgment. But to all who have so beautifully extended the love of Christ to my little girl: thank you so much. And please continue to stand by her.

By: Ron Wangler

Ron Wangler — Tue, 20 Feb 2007 19:21:42 +0000

I never saw Job 2 in this light – the silence of his friends. How powerful an example of humility and friendship!

By: sarah

sarah — Fri, 16 Feb 2007 22:31:16 +0000

I too am honored. By the way, you know I’m never really up for much debate.

By: belovedofgod

belovedofgod — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:26:29 +0000

hi dear one,
I am so sorry to hear this news. I am definitely praying for you and your dad and the rest of your family.
love you lots

By: kaciewatson

kaciewatson — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 13:39:42 +0000

i like you.

you bless me.

that’s all, really…

and you can for sure see the new “no fear in love” artwork. who else knows my heart well enough to really see what i’m drawing? i like informed interpretation. : )

By: Amanda Beattie

Amanda Beattie — Wed, 14 Feb 2007 00:31:06 +0000

Thanks for taking some time to blog. It means a lot to me to see what you’re thinking and hear how you’re doing.

You’re an amazing friend and I’m honored to know you. Love ya.