Comments on: cool guest post: Musings from the brink http://arewestillcool.com/2008/01/cool-guest-post-musings-from-the-brink.html Young parents, mere Christians, trying way too hard to be cool Thu, 09 Sep 2010 01:51:39 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: melyssalaree http://arewestillcool.com/2008/01/cool-guest-post-musings-from-the-brink.html/comment-page-1#comment-378 melyssalaree Sat, 09 Feb 2008 17:31:00 +0000 http://takecarenow.org/?p=114#comment-378 I think movement whether to the brink or away from the brink is one of the only things we will continue to do.<br/>I hope to find out how this brink treats you was you have stepped over into another one. I think movement whether to the brink or away from the brink is one of the only things we will continue to do.
I hope to find out how this brink treats you was you have stepped over into another one.

]]> By: Shannon http://arewestillcool.com/2008/01/cool-guest-post-musings-from-the-brink.html/comment-page-1#comment-373 Shannon Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:37:00 +0000 http://takecarenow.org/?p=114#comment-373 Hi Lauren,<br/>I am just now "meeting you" through CM & CD and I can't presume to understand your feelings or your journey, but I do know that God is faithful. <br/><br/>I think sometimes He would rather us feel our need for Him - just like Paul's thorn. It also seems that no great person from the Bible had an easy life. In my life, easy is me seeing God's call to faith and saying no, I'll stay right here where I'm comfy.<br/><br/>You may have heard this 20 times already, but I don't believe it's trite to point you to Hebrews 11. Read about those who lived by faith. See how often they lived at the brink. They did it because they believed God. If you are at the brink because He called you there, keep your eyes on Him and don't mind your circumstances! Remember, Jericho was safe, Ai was not! God's will and speed to you! Hi Lauren,
I am just now “meeting you” through CM & CD and I can’t presume to understand your feelings or your journey, but I do know that God is faithful.

I think sometimes He would rather us feel our need for Him – just like Paul’s thorn. It also seems that no great person from the Bible had an easy life. In my life, easy is me seeing God’s call to faith and saying no, I’ll stay right here where I’m comfy.

You may have heard this 20 times already, but I don’t believe it’s trite to point you to Hebrews 11. Read about those who lived by faith. See how often they lived at the brink. They did it because they believed God. If you are at the brink because He called you there, keep your eyes on Him and don’t mind your circumstances! Remember, Jericho was safe, Ai was not! God’s will and speed to you!

]]> By: Anonymous http://arewestillcool.com/2008/01/cool-guest-post-musings-from-the-brink.html/comment-page-1#comment-365 Anonymous Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:01:00 +0000 http://takecarenow.org/?p=114#comment-365 Lauren, I have read your blog off and on during the last few months and have been encouraged to hear about your journey. <br/><br/>I am also a single mom who picked up and moved with my son far away from parent's, family and church to strike out on my own because I felt that is what God wanted me to do. What a ride it was and I will never regret the challenge, struggle, growth, memories and bonding with my son. We are now back "home" and we miss our 2 year adventure. Although sometimes it was daunting and I was scared I am absolutely grateful for the experience and was able to see God taking care of each and every need as they arose. <br/><br/>Prayers for you and your son that it will be one of the best experiences of your life! Lauren, I have read your blog off and on during the last few months and have been encouraged to hear about your journey.

I am also a single mom who picked up and moved with my son far away from parent’s, family and church to strike out on my own because I felt that is what God wanted me to do. What a ride it was and I will never regret the challenge, struggle, growth, memories and bonding with my son. We are now back “home” and we miss our 2 year adventure. Although sometimes it was daunting and I was scared I am absolutely grateful for the experience and was able to see God taking care of each and every need as they arose.

Prayers for you and your son that it will be one of the best experiences of your life!

]]> By: cool mum http://arewestillcool.com/2008/01/cool-guest-post-musings-from-the-brink.html/comment-page-1#comment-334 cool mum Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:11:00 +0000 http://takecarenow.org/?p=114#comment-334 Lauren, you rock!<br/><br/>Cool Dad and I both like the idea of brinks...as long as they are low-risk brinks and we can fairly accurately guess the outcomes. ha<br/><br/>I realized while reading your post that I particularly relish any opportunity to think about past brinks. <br/><br/>Tam--glad you could "meet" Lauren! I'll consult with Cool Dad on the cool points. We're getting pretty cool these days... Lauren, you rock!

Cool Dad and I both like the idea of brinks…as long as they are low-risk brinks and we can fairly accurately guess the outcomes. ha

I realized while reading your post that I particularly relish any opportunity to think about past brinks.

Tam–glad you could “meet” Lauren! I’ll consult with Cool Dad on the cool points. We’re getting pretty cool these days…

]]> By: Ulovebeth http://arewestillcool.com/2008/01/cool-guest-post-musings-from-the-brink.html/comment-page-1#comment-333 Ulovebeth Fri, 01 Feb 2008 22:29:00 +0000 http://takecarenow.org/?p=114#comment-333 I've lived on most corners of the US, and the only thing I know about moving is that if God is driving your moving truck, everything is going to be okay.<br/><br/>That just sounded really cheesy. :)<br/><br/>People are pretty much the same, although churches can be easier to find in some places, but your closet will probably go through the biggest change. Living in Texas now and not having a true winter has seriously lowered my number of fleeces & sweaters.<br/><br/>God bless you & little Jackabee. God has you tight. It's gonna be alright.<br/><br/>There's the cheese again!! I’ve lived on most corners of the US, and the only thing I know about moving is that if God is driving your moving truck, everything is going to be okay.

That just sounded really cheesy. :)

People are pretty much the same, although churches can be easier to find in some places, but your closet will probably go through the biggest change. Living in Texas now and not having a true winter has seriously lowered my number of fleeces & sweaters.

God bless you & little Jackabee. God has you tight. It’s gonna be alright.

There’s the cheese again!!

]]> By: Tam http://arewestillcool.com/2008/01/cool-guest-post-musings-from-the-brink.html/comment-page-1#comment-332 Tam Fri, 01 Feb 2008 21:32:00 +0000 http://takecarenow.org/?p=114#comment-332 Wow! Read the guest post then the about page! And wow! Read your article here first and moved with laughter and wonder. Read your about page and was moved to tears!<br/><br/>The Lord goes before you Lauren. He'll lead you wherever it is you need to be. Even if it feels like a blind limbo process, He's moving with you!<br/><br/>CD and CM, what are the most points you can get for having Lauren post? Okay...give yourself that then =) Wow! Read the guest post then the about page! And wow! Read your article here first and moved with laughter and wonder. Read your about page and was moved to tears!

The Lord goes before you Lauren. He’ll lead you wherever it is you need to be. Even if it feels like a blind limbo process, He’s moving with you!

CD and CM, what are the most points you can get for having Lauren post? Okay…give yourself that then =)

]]> By: Anonymous http://arewestillcool.com/2008/01/cool-guest-post-musings-from-the-brink.html/comment-page-1#comment-331 Anonymous Fri, 01 Feb 2008 15:20:00 +0000 http://takecarenow.org/?p=114#comment-331 i am about to move across the country as well. i continually ask myself if it is the right thing to do and how and what and where and everything. I remember a few years ago when I was debating whether to move to a distant place, God answered me in my thoughts...i don't work by sending my angels and then you going, but rather you going in faith that my angels are there waiting. it dawned on me that his priority was faith in him, details and bigtails. i am about to move across the country as well. i continually ask myself if it is the right thing to do and how and what and where and everything. I remember a few years ago when I was debating whether to move to a distant place, God answered me in my thoughts…i don’t work by sending my angels and then you going, but rather you going in faith that my angels are there waiting. it dawned on me that his priority was faith in him, details and bigtails.

]]> By: mackenzie http://arewestillcool.com/2008/01/cool-guest-post-musings-from-the-brink.html/comment-page-1#comment-328 mackenzie Fri, 01 Feb 2008 07:41:00 +0000 http://takecarenow.org/?p=114#comment-328 hey bub.<br/><br/>i find that we're on these brinks a lot together. pre-marriage. marriage. bus driving/survival mode. relationship endings. crowning moments (or heads). new life. the end of a beautiful one. bosnia. tension. tears in hvar. seattle.<br/><br/>i'm thankful for all we've gone through before, after and during the brinks.<br/><br/>more to come. i'm glad i don't have to do it alone.<br/><br/>i love you bub. hey bub.

i find that we’re on these brinks a lot together. pre-marriage. marriage. bus driving/survival mode. relationship endings. crowning moments (or heads). new life. the end of a beautiful one. bosnia. tension. tears in hvar. seattle.

i’m thankful for all we’ve gone through before, after and during the brinks.

more to come. i’m glad i don’t have to do it alone.

i love you bub.

]]> By: RC http://arewestillcool.com/2008/01/cool-guest-post-musings-from-the-brink.html/comment-page-1#comment-327 RC Fri, 01 Feb 2008 05:35:00 +0000 http://takecarenow.org/?p=114#comment-327 best of luck! and a very lovely drawing as well!<br/><br/>moving can often be a very unique growing experience. best of luck! and a very lovely drawing as well!

moving can often be a very unique growing experience.

]]> By: Mandi http://arewestillcool.com/2008/01/cool-guest-post-musings-from-the-brink.html/comment-page-1#comment-326 Mandi Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:55:00 +0000 http://takecarenow.org/?p=114#comment-326 I happen to dislike living on the brink . . . SO WHY THE HECK DID I MARRY A TAYLOR!!! Maybe because somewhere deep down I really DO crave living on the brink, or maybe God wants me to depend on Him and not changeless circumstances (which is a dumb thought in the first place) and therefore placed me on a constant brink when I married Tim. Hmm. I love you and can't wait to see you in 2 weeks!!! I happen to dislike living on the brink . . . SO WHY THE HECK DID I MARRY A TAYLOR!!! Maybe because somewhere deep down I really DO crave living on the brink, or maybe God wants me to depend on Him and not changeless circumstances (which is a dumb thought in the first place) and therefore placed me on a constant brink when I married Tim. Hmm. I love you and can’t wait to see you in 2 weeks!!!

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