tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post5050353345001864511..comments2024-02-02T23:18:20.621-05:00Comments on Baby Bangs: A New Creation?Amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16777762608528843328noreply@blogger.comBlogger85125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-11848761214455877182008-04-29T10:28:00.000-04:002008-04-29T10:28:00.000-04:00This was a beautiful post and just what the Lord w...This was a beautiful post and just what the Lord wanted to say to me today. Thank you for being honest and allowing him to work through you. <BR/><BR/>Blessings, MichelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-35563640419313627072008-04-28T16:29:00.000-04:002008-04-28T16:29:00.000-04:00Amanda, very well put. My 20 year hs reunion is c...Amanda, very well put. My 20 year hs reunion is coming up and in "meeting" everyone again online, the different paths everyone has taken is amazing. And some whom I had nothing in common with before, we now have Jesus! So cool! And there is one guy that is now a preacher that everyone is surprised, but it's cool because everyone has been so excited to see what God has done.Amy Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10142898730112090580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-86745575847571360292008-04-27T19:26:00.000-04:002008-04-27T19:26:00.000-04:00OH great insight! I think...no I KNOW, we have all...OH great insight! I think...no I KNOW, we have all been there and felt that before! So glad we are a new creation....Tracy:https://www.blogger.com/profile/02925339221591122004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-12084944693949493902008-04-26T17:56:00.000-04:002008-04-26T17:56:00.000-04:00AJ, Love you sista! I do know what you are talkin...AJ, Love you sista! I do know what you are talking about here, and the enemy is relentless in trying to make us stumble or feel shame...we are forgiven, redeemed, loved and accepted...blessed, and adopted in the beloved...<BR/><BR/><BR/>hey wondering if you got to bring your new door from your old house?? I know how much you loved it..but I am sure being closer to work and the ones you love makes up for it...haven't been here for a while..geeeezzzz 70 comments!!!Darlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09975291334634522465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-8100424632405994812008-04-24T18:57:00.000-04:002008-04-24T18:57:00.000-04:00AmandaThank you for your beautiful words. I live i...Amanda<BR/>Thank you for your beautiful words. I live in the town I grew up in. My sister still goes to the church I grew up in and I find myself there once or twice a year for various functions. It is always a struggle for me to show that I am a different. But, I feel like I am put in a box as to who I was. This really helped me to see that I can shed all the bad stuff and put on a new coat. Enemy gone!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-83326808864420227882008-04-24T18:38:00.000-04:002008-04-24T18:38:00.000-04:00Oh, I relate to this post more than I wish. It se...Oh, I relate to this post more than I wish. <BR/><BR/>It seems that there are even some people who WANT you to be the person you used to be. Ugh. <BR/><BR/>We just have to cling to the promise that we are new in Christ. <BR/><BR/>Great post.fAiThFuL cHiCkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16206350023112417758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-60974095300847582072008-04-24T17:19:00.001-04:002008-04-24T17:19:00.001-04:00Amen! LOVE that Breakin' Free Scripture- break fr...Amen! LOVE that Breakin' Free Scripture- break free from those thoughts, girl! Amen. May we all stop ourselves in those moments and do the same! <BR/><BR/>(Isn't it hard to STOP and recognize what you're doing and make a choice about it instead of just going into auto-pilot?)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104889977561857064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-69668247796268366382008-04-24T17:19:00.000-04:002008-04-24T17:19:00.000-04:00Amen! LOVE that Breakin' Free Scripture- break fr...Amen! LOVE that Breakin' Free Scripture- break free from those thoughts, girl! Amen. May we all stop ourselves in those moments and do the same! <BR/><BR/>(Isn't it hard to STOP and recognize what you're doing and make a choice about it instead of just going into auto-pilot?)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12104889977561857064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-12644069194058732952008-04-24T14:27:00.000-04:002008-04-24T14:27:00.000-04:00I am so very grateful that the Lord can trade my a...I am so very grateful that the Lord can trade my ashes in for beauty, and then that beauty can be used to bring encouragement and hope for others still in the fire. Thank you for transparently offering your insight to the Word! I love having a clean slate!Ericahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09863543139743814365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-15432630898367220242008-04-24T13:50:00.000-04:002008-04-24T13:50:00.000-04:00That is the most precious thing I have read in a l...That is the most precious thing I have read in a long time. Thanks so much for sharing.<BR/><BR/>Long timer lurker,<BR/>Lisa KayLisa Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09599623957799013575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-74886567164196088672008-04-23T23:31:00.000-04:002008-04-23T23:31:00.000-04:00I have just started trying to get "really real" wi...I have just started trying to get "really real" with myself and others on my blog and at first I was even scared to do that in case someone would think I was trying to sound like I am a "goody goody" which is the farthest from the truth. Isn't is just awful how the devil can snag us while we are having the best intentions! Anyway, thanks for the encouragement....it is great to get a word! Tenille Rauls, http:\\tenille.blogplot.com<BR/>Is it ok for me to post where my family blog is? I read along the way in comments I needed your permission...Tenille Raulshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12447667357462730996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-77565564236617443612008-04-23T22:37:00.000-04:002008-04-23T22:37:00.000-04:00Amanda,How wonderfully spoken. So often that not b...Amanda,<BR/>How wonderfully spoken. So often that not being good enough can really hit you right in between the eyes. That is Satan's thing. He wants to destroy us, take us down but we are his forver. But that sometimes he doesn't give up there. He will distract us with thoughts about us and I might not measure up. <BR/>I am his child forever and NO ONE can ever take me out of his hand. <BR/>Love,<BR/>LauraLaurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06439961064667800561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-75489137047561299982008-04-23T18:13:00.000-04:002008-04-23T18:13:00.000-04:00Oh how I can relate! GREAT post! SunshineOh how I can relate! GREAT post! SunshineSunshinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11698291094595913599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-54350445869481722462008-04-23T18:06:00.000-04:002008-04-23T18:06:00.000-04:00Your post hit a nerve with me. I've felt the same...Your post hit a nerve with me. I've felt the same way. And I only go back to my hometown once in a blue moon because my family doesn't even live there anymore. We're a military family and I've found that I actually enjoy moving sometimes because I get a do-over. <BR/>I know you posted it, but your verse said it perfectly, you are a new creation in Christ, old things have past away. Sometimes we are our own worst enemy. Don't let the Devil get a foothold in God's victory. I keep thinking of that song, "He who the son sets free, is free indeed." You are so far from your past Amanda, no matter where you live, because of what you've allowed Christ to do in your life. And just think what a blessing it will be to those who new you to see how you've changed. My husband always tells the kids not to brag about anything, because if you're good at something people will figure it out by watching you and there's no need to be arrogant. It's the same way in our daily Christian life....those people who knew you before will see your different just by watching you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-14853257443679675412008-04-23T17:19:00.000-04:002008-04-23T17:19:00.000-04:00We are all unworthy! Thank God he is still working...We are all unworthy! Thank God he is still working on me!Rita Locahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09961929692808138092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-4447261212329355252008-04-23T14:39:00.000-04:002008-04-23T14:39:00.000-04:00So true. Memories of my past failings can be so d...So true. Memories of my past failings can be so difficult to deal with. But I've found that the one good thing about remembering my failures is that it reminds me that I'm no better than anybody else. I need just as much help and grace as anybody. And then it doesn't bother me so much.Leslie Maddoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17145299190035316728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-27015356587599980262008-04-23T14:36:00.000-04:002008-04-23T14:36:00.000-04:00Beautifully said Amanda, and a poignant reminder t...Beautifully said Amanda, and a poignant reminder that we must get up and put on our new identity everday, no matter who we might encounter - friends old or new.<BR/><BR/>Blessings.<BR/><BR/>I'm giving away a cd over at my blog for anyone who is interested:<BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://michellebentham.blogspot.com/2008/04/because-i-am-in-giving-mood.html" REL="nofollow">My Free Give-Away Post</A>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16192231917797056935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-80183763970643489432008-04-23T11:43:00.000-04:002008-04-23T11:43:00.000-04:00My heart so resonates with this, Sister! After mo...My heart so resonates with this, Sister! After moving so much my whole life, I know what you are saying. And yes, the enemy wants to play the game with us. I am so proud of you for claiming what is yours! Love you!McClure Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16396331735471728881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-31555645000657512272008-04-23T11:11:00.000-04:002008-04-23T11:11:00.000-04:00Thank you for sharing. I like what someone once t...Thank you for sharing. I like what someone once told me... When Satan brings up your past, remind him of his future!jengoodehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15500852610183678788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-22421996109557905672008-04-23T09:19:00.000-04:002008-04-23T09:19:00.000-04:00"I am all about getting my plunder from the enemy ..."I am all about getting my plunder from the enemy and giving God glory from what had been my shame."<BR/>....i have been trying to do this but not really grasping what it meant..<BR/>and then last night at church our pastor did a lesson on Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead and explained to us (in a good Baptist "point" sermon haha) that not only did Jesus call Lazarus to be raised from the dead, but when Lazarus walked out from the tomb, Jesus insisted that he take off his grave clothes. because Jesus is not only the resurrection, but also the LIFE. and you can't LIVE bound in the same clothes that you were once buried in.<BR/> <BR/>for years i've just been a dead girl walking...raised from the dead out of my sin, but not fully alive because i never took off my grave clothes--things that still had me bound to that previous life. <BR/>thanks for this amanda...your wisdom never ceases to amaze me...and i'm honored to be in the good fight with youUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626964679951415063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-12348799762455279582008-04-23T08:03:00.000-04:002008-04-23T08:03:00.000-04:00What a powerful post...I've struggled with this on...What a powerful post...I've struggled with this one at times, too. Wishing I could somehow speed up the time it will take them to see and know the newer, much different me. You are wise to bring this struggle to light and claim the promises of Christ, our only remedy...PRAISE GOD! Thanks for being so real.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/>TracyTracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02158977330746847962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-52880008409860569772008-04-23T00:30:00.000-04:002008-04-23T00:30:00.000-04:00Wow, Amanda. This is a powerful post. I also retur...Wow, Amanda. This is a powerful post. I also returned to the church I grew up in and now serve in a ministry there that takes me into the elementary school I attended and later taught in. So, there's a lot of running into people who knew me "when." I find it hard to relate differently to some of them, even though I know how much God has changed me. Those old patterns kind of creep in and take over before I realize it. <BR/><BR/>Your classmate will no doubt see glimpses of what God has done in your life in time. But, what's important is that you keep pressing ahead in Truth with the Lord. He'll take you far beyond where you are even now! Your post is a great reminder for all of us.<BR/><BR/>I love your transparency and wholeheartedly echo that word to younger ladies and girls. Oh, to be able to go back and do some things differently... Thank God that He redeems it all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-6827403077413449122008-04-23T00:16:00.000-04:002008-04-23T00:16:00.000-04:00That was awesome! Thank you so much!That was awesome! Thank you so much!Natashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14846354211343453871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-39595084012128541232008-04-22T23:33:00.000-04:002008-04-22T23:33:00.000-04:00I guess you know that post qualifies as an "epistl...I guess you know that post qualifies as an "epistle!" It was so powerful!<BR/>Listen, I don't do this very often but I would really like your input on a MEME on my blog. I think you would bless us all with your thoughts...so I'm tagging you! Come visit and see!twinklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03522192646526647165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24028336.post-24093956069619188142008-04-22T20:58:00.000-04:002008-04-22T20:58:00.000-04:00You know I just read on BooMama's site that she we...You know I just read on BooMama's site that she went to bed with this post on her mind. You know what? So did I.<BR/><BR/>In fact, I was thinking aboout how hard it HAD been for us living in our home town for nearly ten years after we had been away for about 6 in college. It was hard. And we often would quote Jesus saying, "A prophet in his hometown is without honor."<BR/><BR/>It wasn't a bad thing, though. It was really very good!<BR/><BR/>Still chewing on your post today, Amanda.Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00794673914973256109noreply@blogger.com