Comments on: There will be rocks.

By: Lyla

Lyla — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 02:04:58 +0000

I read the book and laughed an awful lot in embarrassing public situations. Thanks For that and this post; this is so true.

By: Saskia

Saskia — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 09:49:44 +0000

I usually don't read SCL for the Serious Wednesday posts (I prefer the silliness) but this one got to me.
Thanks.

By: Joseph Houk

Joseph Houk — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 01:53:19 +0000

This is a great statement on how we as Christians should view those who "troll" against us when we share what we believe, especially on the Internet.

By: Dwayne Ghant

Dwayne Ghant — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:10:30 +0000

There's a scripture that Jesus made reference to casting stones in the New Testament. Folks that cast stones are usually people that have the inability to see their own sins. So they perceive people's sin as an offence to a collective standard that exist only in their brains (lol). Most importantly the accuser took other people sins personally. There is a three step rule that I try to focus on:

1. Acceptance
2. Embracement
3. Servitude

If someone has a character flaw or does something you don’t expect them to do we first have to accept that character just the way they are. Second we learn to embrace their personal sin(s) (with the love of Christ); rather it be against someone else or against ourselves. Third we serve that person they still have the condition until they are will to grow out of their condition.

Blessings.

By: Rebeccamh

Rebeccamh — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:02:59 +0000

Wow I really like this – you have great analogies Jon. This is a great way to put it. Thanks for this – I really needed to hear this today.

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:13:05 +0000

awesome post!

i read your blog, because i think you are really funny. and when one is part of a pastor's family, trust me, laughing becomes a survival skill! so i apreciate your humor.

and then you hit me with this. and it is so true. and even though i already kind of know this concept, the picture of people holding rocks will stick with me and help me in dealing with people and their rocks. so thank you!

again, awesome post!

By: hoogirl

hoogirl — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:29:08 +0000

great post! One good rock…On Christ, the Solid Rock, I stand! All other ground is sinking sand!

By: @jackalopekid

@jackalopekid — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:24:18 +0000

Good word man. Needed that after today. He can move some stuff

By: absolutegrace

absolutegrace — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:46:12 +0000

Wow! There will be rocks. This is true, too, when we share the Lord with unbelievers–we have to be patient, kind enough to not ignore the rocks, and address (or accept) them as appropriate. Rocks, such as abuse by a "believer", rejection by "Christian" family members, and many more, keep people from understanding the Love of Christ. If we ignore those rocks, what will they do with them? Thanks from one who avoids rocks at all costs..but shouldn't.

By: anjreux

anjreux — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:42:05 +0000

Absolutely. this was an accurate and insightful reminder. Interesting how the simple entries can sometimes hold such profound meaning. We live in a fragile world that we have built of stained glass, that we gaze at through rose colored lenses… or at least we strive to build up some sense of security that is just that fragile when all is said and done. Because of our fear of instability we are often quick to throw our rocks at others, forgetting that we have built up our own house of glass. We are then surprised when our own world comes crashing down in a painful and brilliant collapse. Sometimes a collapse isn't a bad thing though. It can allow for things to be built on a solid foundation. Now what if after we tear down our houses of glass and lies, we identify the rocks we have been holding onto and release them so that we can place them under our feet and they no longer become a weapon, but are reconciled and actually become a part of our foundation. That is redemption and grace. What a God we serve. He takes what has potential to harm and turns it into soemthing we can stand over in victory.