Comments on: Catalyst, Lalala, and My Whistle http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/10/3-things-that-fill-me-up-right-now/ Carlos Whittaker's Weblog Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:05:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: The Truth http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/10/3-things-that-fill-me-up-right-now/#comment-307478 The Truth Thu, 29 Oct 2009 03:30:02 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=8852#comment-307478 I'll bite: jux·ta·pose (jkst-pz) tr.v. jux·ta·posed, jux·ta·pos·ing, jux·ta·pos·es To place side by side, especially for comparison or contrast. You don't think that using coarse language in the same breath that you speak of a season with the Savior is a contrasting comparison? I may not be the Truth, but I read the Truth, and somehow I don't think the Truth thinks that we need to express ourselves in less than salty and light manners. WWJD may be a corny gimmick for a lot of people, but I see some value in wondering what Jesus would really do in a given situation. Would Jesus curse? Or would he take that whole "holiness" thing seriously? Does He let me off the hook since I'm human (and not really the Truth) or do his expectations transcend my puny beliefs about what I am and the price that was paid for my soul? Does his demand that we give him our absolute best put the bar out of reach, or right where it needs to be. You are probably right...just going to disagree, but I have enough to deal with in trying to be disciplined. So, I'll disagree elsewhere, being as how it's your blog and all. But I hope you see some value in my beliefs, even if they are offensive. I’ll bite:

jux·ta·pose (jkst-pz)
tr.v. jux·ta·posed, jux·ta·pos·ing, jux·ta·pos·es
To place side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.

You don’t think that using coarse language in the same breath that you speak of a season with the Savior is a contrasting comparison?

I may not be the Truth, but I read the Truth, and somehow I don’t think the Truth thinks that we need to express ourselves in less than salty and light manners. WWJD may be a corny gimmick for a lot of people, but I see some value in wondering what Jesus would really do in a given situation. Would Jesus curse? Or would he take that whole “holiness” thing seriously? Does He let me off the hook since I’m human (and not really the Truth) or do his expectations transcend my puny beliefs about what I am and the price that was paid for my soul? Does his demand that we give him our absolute best put the bar out of reach, or right where it needs to be.

You are probably right…just going to disagree, but I have enough to deal with in trying to be disciplined. So, I’ll disagree elsewhere, being as how it’s your blog and all. But I hope you see some value in my beliefs, even if they are offensive.

]]> By: Adam Kolosik http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/10/3-things-that-fill-me-up-right-now/#comment-307355 Adam Kolosik Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:39:12 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=8852#comment-307355 I am currently being filled up by a church that is constantly changing, a pastor with an amazing heart, and by people like you. Your blog, and other people's blogs help me to grow, and see that there are others that want to see this world radically changed for the cause of Christ. Thank you for doing what you do, it is very encouraging to someone who is just getting into ministry. I really look up to your creativity, and realness in all you do. Thank you again. I am currently being filled up by a church that is constantly changing, a pastor with an amazing heart, and by people like you. Your blog, and other people’s blogs help me to grow, and see that there are others that want to see this world radically changed for the cause of Christ. Thank you for doing what you do, it is very encouraging to someone who is just getting into ministry. I really look up to your creativity, and realness in all you do. Thank you again.

]]> By: Jae http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/10/3-things-that-fill-me-up-right-now/#comment-307331 Jae Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:12:09 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=8852#comment-307331 Jeff's blog link doesnt work.... Jeff’s blog link doesnt work….

]]> By: Brad http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/10/3-things-that-fill-me-up-right-now/#comment-307195 Brad Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:01:26 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=8852#comment-307195 working with u.... working with u….

]]> By: Lora http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/10/3-things-that-fill-me-up-right-now/#comment-307137 Lora Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:07:42 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=8852#comment-307137 A new church full of new opportunities to serve and affect those around me. Filled to overflowing with thoughts, earnest prayers, dreams of change, sincere hope and deep love for the people and leaders that make up my old church. A new church full of new opportunities to serve and affect those around me. Filled to overflowing with thoughts, earnest prayers, dreams of change, sincere hope and deep love for the people and leaders that make up my old church.

]]> By: anonymous... http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/10/3-things-that-fill-me-up-right-now/#comment-306966 anonymous... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:58:12 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=8852#comment-306966 Today I had plans to meet a friend at the ASU design south building. She forgot something in her dorm and my class was running late, so we made the decision to cancel. At the exact time we were planning on meeting, a male student walked on the campus with a gun and committed suicide. Today, I am filled with the thought of how blessed I am to have a God who has a hand in my life and heart -- A God who protects me and looks out for me day to day. I am filled with the memories of how I myself felt at my most depressed, and that in turn fills me with gratefulness that i was able to find which way was up. I am filled with gratefulness that I am now in a committed, healthy relationship, an A-student, and spending my days teaching and learning in the word of my great God. Today I had plans to meet a friend at the ASU design south building. She forgot something in her dorm and my class was running late, so we made the decision to cancel. At the exact time we were planning on meeting, a male student walked on the campus with a gun and committed suicide.

Today, I am filled with the thought of how blessed I am to have a God who has a hand in my life and heart — A God who protects me and looks out for me day to day. I am filled with the memories of how I myself felt at my most depressed, and that in turn fills me with gratefulness that i was able to find which way was up. I am filled with gratefulness that I am now in a committed, healthy relationship, an A-student, and spending my days teaching and learning in the word of my great God.

]]> By: Los http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/10/3-things-that-fill-me-up-right-now/#comment-306827 Los Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:22:41 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=8852#comment-306827 The Truth... Your not a downer. And you're most certainly not the Truth. And I don't think those are juxtaposed at all. In fact you're comment subject is one of the main focuses of one of the choruses. But I get where you are coming from. Just disagree. Los The Truth…
Your not a downer.
And you’re most certainly not the Truth.
And I don’t think those are juxtaposed at all.
In fact you’re comment subject is one of the main focuses of one of the choruses.
But I get where you are coming from.
Just disagree.
Los

]]> By: The Truth http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/10/3-things-that-fill-me-up-right-now/#comment-306824 The Truth Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:06:49 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=8852#comment-306824 "beat the hell out of him" and "the current season I am in with Jesus and the church" are oddly juxtaposed, wouldn't you say? Your choice of language is your own, but it's not exactly encouraging to other people. Sorry to be the downer. “beat the hell out of him” and “the current season I am in with Jesus and the church” are oddly juxtaposed, wouldn’t you say?

Your choice of language is your own, but it’s not exactly encouraging to other people. Sorry to be the downer.

]]> By: Joan Ball http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/10/3-things-that-fill-me-up-right-now/#comment-306823 Joan Ball Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:06:20 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=8852#comment-306823 I sat in a meeting at the Harvard Club in New York City on Friday with 200+ business executives and entrepreneurs discussing trust (or that lack of it) in American business and the impact this has had on our ailing economy. Chris Brogan and Julien Smith (authors of Trust Agents) and David Maister and Charlie Green (authors of The Trusted Advisor) discussed their impression that American business has "lost its way" over the past 50 years as key b-schools have taught "soul-less" business models where characteristics such as "humility, trustworthiness, sincerity" and other character traits have given way to competition, winning and profit over relationships and providing value. I had the opportunity to address the group in the Q&A, identified myself as both a college professor and a writer on matters of spirituality. My comment/question was this: As I listened to the panel discuss the needs of American business, I could not help but notice that we are talking about matters of human character rather than issues that can easily be "trained in" to people. Do you have any thoughts or suggestions, I asked, for the organizational leader that finds him or herself at the helm of one of these organizations that has "lost its way?" Asked another way, "How does an organization encourage humility, trustworthiness, etc. in employees in order to return ethics to the workplace?" Pulling apart these kinds of huge questions - that's what fills me up these days... Hmmm....guess that kinda makes me a geek, huh? I sat in a meeting at the Harvard Club in New York City on Friday with 200+ business executives and entrepreneurs discussing trust (or that lack of it) in American business and the impact this has had on our ailing economy. Chris Brogan and Julien Smith (authors of Trust Agents) and David Maister and Charlie Green (authors of The Trusted Advisor) discussed their impression that American business has “lost its way” over the past 50 years as key b-schools have taught “soul-less” business models where characteristics such as “humility, trustworthiness, sincerity” and other character traits have given way to competition, winning and profit over relationships and providing value. I had the opportunity to address the group in the Q&A, identified myself as both a college professor and a writer on matters of spirituality. My comment/question was this: As I listened to the panel discuss the needs of American business, I could not help but notice that we are talking about matters of human character rather than issues that can easily be “trained in” to people. Do you have any thoughts or suggestions, I asked, for the organizational leader that finds him or herself at the helm of one of these organizations that has “lost its way?” Asked another way, “How does an organization encourage humility, trustworthiness, etc. in employees in order to return ethics to the workplace?”

Pulling apart these kinds of huge questions – that’s what fills me up these days…

Hmmm….guess that kinda makes me a geek, huh?

]]> By: emma http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/10/3-things-that-fill-me-up-right-now/#comment-306788 emma Mon, 26 Oct 2009 18:08:19 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/?p=8852#comment-306788 The change of pace & place: a trip Stateside again, the chance to attend a couple of highly-anticipated conferences (Cultivate & Story), and the opportunity to just wander & explore new places. The change of pace & place: a trip Stateside again, the chance to attend a couple of highly-anticipated conferences (Cultivate & Story), and the opportunity to just wander & explore new places.

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