Comments for Connections http://wp.avondale.edu.au/connections Newsletter of Avondale College of Higher Education Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:08:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 Comment on The inadequacy of inadequacy by Bethany Turner http://wp.avondale.edu.au/connections/2011/12/02/the-inadequacy-of-inadequacy/comment-page-1/#comment-244 Bethany Turner Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:08:02 +0000 http://wp.avondale.edu.au/connections/?p=1681#comment-244 Thanks, Rhonda, for the encouragement of being reminded how widely this lesson applies—your comment blessed me. I keep needing to be reminded I can rest all of my incompetency with God. You did that. And I'm so glad, in turn, you were encouraged. May you be richly blessed. Thanks, Rhonda, for the encouragement of being reminded how widely this lesson applies—your comment blessed me. I keep needing to be reminded I can rest all of my incompetency with God. You did that. And I’m so glad, in turn, you were encouraged. May you be richly blessed.

]]> Comment on Hate based on race by Christian Thomas http://wp.avondale.edu.au/connections/2012/04/25/hate-based-on-race/comment-page-1/#comment-243 Christian Thomas Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:26:51 +0000 http://wp.avondale.edu.au/connections/?p=2074#comment-243 Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this sensitive issue. Racism mustn't form part of our characters. As Christ works in us to do His will, we shall be transformed into His image and one day, by His grace, be part of the gathering under the tree of life where "the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations" (Revelation 22:2, NIV). Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this sensitive issue. Racism mustn’t form part of our characters. As Christ works in us to do His will, we shall be transformed into His image and one day, by His grace, be part of the gathering under the tree of life where “the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations” (Revelation 22:2, NIV).

]]> Comment on The inadequacy of inadequacy by Rhonda Waiyo http://wp.avondale.edu.au/connections/2011/12/02/the-inadequacy-of-inadequacy/comment-page-1/#comment-226 Rhonda Waiyo Tue, 13 Mar 2012 21:21:10 +0000 http://wp.avondale.edu.au/connections/?p=1681#comment-226 I'm touched and challenged by your message, Bethany. I've also had feelings of inadequacy in a few of my duties and responsibilities—in church leadership, at work and at home (when the kids are too hard to manage myself). Your words encouraged me. It's not about me, it's about God who knows I can do anything with Him by my side. I’m touched and challenged by your message, Bethany. I’ve also had feelings of inadequacy in a few of my duties and responsibilities—in church leadership, at work and at home (when the kids are too hard to manage myself). Your words encouraged me. It’s not about me, it’s about God who knows I can do anything with Him by my side.

]]> Comment on Beyond baptisms and buildings by Isel Rante http://wp.avondale.edu.au/connections/2012/02/29/beyond-baptisms-and-buildings/comment-page-1/#comment-218 Isel Rante Thu, 01 Mar 2012 00:07:15 +0000 http://wp.avondale.edu.au/connections/?p=1744#comment-218 Amen! Mission trips should definitely be more than just about baptisms and buildings—they're important, but to maintain these, and to even grow from these beginnings, follow up is essential. The long-term success of any mission trip depends on what happens after baptism and building. The activities and programs you and your team implemented in the Solomon Islands are valuable in connecting with people, in building, maintaining and growing relationships. We're relational beings. It's amazing the difference it makes when we know we're not alone, particularly if we're experiencing pain and suffering in our lives. Being a Christian does not guarantee a life free from pain and suffering. Instead, it equips and strengthens us to face pain and suffering and to stop and prevent further pain and suffering. Being a Christian is following Christ's example. His primary mission while on earth: connecting with people, healing and teaching to build, maintain and grow His relationship with others and their relationships with each other. Amen! Mission trips should definitely be more than just about baptisms and buildings—they’re important, but to maintain these, and to even grow from these beginnings, follow up is essential.

The long-term success of any mission trip depends on what happens after baptism and building. The activities and programs you and your team implemented in the Solomon Islands are valuable in connecting with people, in building, maintaining and growing relationships.

We’re relational beings. It’s amazing the difference it makes when we know we’re not alone, particularly if we’re experiencing pain and suffering in our lives.

Being a Christian does not guarantee a life free from pain and suffering. Instead, it equips and strengthens us to face pain and suffering and to stop and prevent further pain and suffering. Being a Christian is following Christ’s example. His primary mission while on earth: connecting with people, healing and teaching to build, maintain and grow His relationship with others and their relationships with each other.

]]> Comment on The inadequacy of inadequacy by Bethany Turner http://wp.avondale.edu.au/connections/2011/12/02/the-inadequacy-of-inadequacy/comment-page-1/#comment-210 Bethany Turner Wed, 01 Feb 2012 03:41:53 +0000 http://wp.avondale.edu.au/connections/?p=1681#comment-210 Bob Thank you so much for sharing. Your message warmed my heart. God prompted me to write this devotional at a time when feelings of inadequacy were overwhelming me. The power of the promise of God's presence has helped me so many times, so I'm glad to know He used this same thought to bless you. Bethany Bob

Thank you so much for sharing. Your message warmed my heart. God prompted me to write this devotional at a time when feelings of inadequacy were overwhelming me. The power of the promise of God’s presence has helped me so many times, so I’m glad to know He used this same thought to bless you.

Bethany

]]> Comment on The inadequacy of inadequacy by Bob Dempsey http://wp.avondale.edu.au/connections/2011/12/02/the-inadequacy-of-inadequacy/comment-page-1/#comment-209 Bob Dempsey Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:53:22 +0000 http://wp.avondale.edu.au/connections/?p=1681#comment-209 Bethany My thoughts earlier today matched those in your comment, Moses telling God, "I can't do it." I said the same thing to God today about something I've been asked to do in ministry, and He reminded me about what Moses said. Then I found your comment, a confirmation to me that God will be with me, and that is all I need to know. Thanks. Bob Dempsey (Clayton, Ohio, USA) Bethany

My thoughts earlier today matched those in your comment, Moses telling God, “I can’t do it.” I said the same thing to God today about something I’ve been asked to do in ministry, and He reminded me about what Moses said. Then I found your comment, a confirmation to me that God will be with me, and that is all I need to know.

Thanks.

Bob Dempsey (Clayton, Ohio, USA)

]]> Comment on Yesterday, today, tomorrow by Bethany Turner http://wp.avondale.edu.au/connections/2011/11/18/yesterday-today-tomorrow/comment-page-1/#comment-166 Bethany Turner Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:53:02 +0000 http://wp.avondale.edu.au/connections/?p=1668#comment-166 Bev, thanks so much for the encouragement. Your thoughts stopped me in my tracks and made me think again about the concept of everyday life with God. There is so much that can be said and yet I guess it is just that simple. Bev, thanks so much for the encouragement. Your thoughts stopped me in my tracks and made me think again about the concept of everyday life with God. There is so much that can be said and yet I guess it is just that simple.

]]> Comment on Yesterday, today, tomorrow by Bev Christian http://wp.avondale.edu.au/connections/2011/11/18/yesterday-today-tomorrow/comment-page-1/#comment-165 Bev Christian Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:15:40 +0000 http://wp.avondale.edu.au/connections/?p=1668#comment-165 Bethany, you have captured the essence of what living every day in a relationship with God is about. Thank you for this reminder of God's omnipotence and unfailing love. Bethany, you have captured the essence of what living every day in a relationship with God is about. Thank you for this reminder of God’s omnipotence and unfailing love.

]]> Comment on Stop. Be still. by Hannah http://wp.avondale.edu.au/connections/2011/11/02/stop-be-still/comment-page-1/#comment-158 Hannah Sat, 05 Nov 2011 05:06:24 +0000 http://wp.avondale.edu.au/connections/?p=1592#comment-158 Thanks, Bethany. So great to be reminded to stop, be still and just spend time enjoying the presence of our awesome God. Thanks, Bethany. So great to be reminded to stop, be still and just spend time enjoying the presence of our awesome God.

]]> Comment on Yarn bombing by Leigh http://wp.avondale.edu.au/connections/2011/06/30/yarn-bombing/comment-page-1/#comment-135 Leigh Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:51:02 +0000 http://wp.avondale.edu.au/connections/?p=1275#comment-135 Yarn bombing is happening all over the world—such a cool way to cozy things up. Check out these recent bombs: http://www.dailyartfixx.com/2011/08/28/yarn-bombing-graffiti-knitting/ Yarn bombing is happening all over the world—such a cool way to cozy things up. Check out these recent bombs:
http://www.dailyartfixx.com/2011/08/28/yarn-bombing-graffiti-knitting/

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