tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post3371770958341771780..comments2023-09-25T09:45:22.835-07:00Comments on A Word In Edgewise: Are You Ready Yet?Jeff Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10978944708950054312noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-71828704758065615762008-01-25T08:47:00.000-08:002008-01-25T08:47:00.000-08:00That, Jeff, was a great post and could portray and...That, Jeff, was a great post and could portray and or all of us at any given time I think too -the "hurry up and wait" syndrome. Well, all except my older daughter that is. She was a week late arriving into the world and has been late, late, late ever since then!Jenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425701332785470116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-91439285062724446062008-01-25T06:47:00.000-08:002008-01-25T06:47:00.000-08:00he he rings a bell, though not of the church kind....he he rings a bell, though not of the church kind. Outings were often similar!Cheltenhamdailyphotohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00518073757785956012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-36214778563299161812008-01-25T04:48:00.000-08:002008-01-25T04:48:00.000-08:00Another great read. It's unfortunate that more bel...Another great read. It's unfortunate that more believers are unable to tap into the promised peace offered in a life centered in Christ. It isn't at church they will find it, it is in their hearts when they commune with the Prince of Peace. <BR/><BR/>Blessings to you, today!<BR/>TMorneryswifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13702378853361498700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-22658283487943168612008-01-25T04:26:00.000-08:002008-01-25T04:26:00.000-08:00Came from David M.Yep, that sounds pretty typical,...Came from David M.<BR/>Yep, that sounds pretty typical, makes a great post, and story.imachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14533409255215440113noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-30103900940362342342008-01-24T17:00:00.000-08:002008-01-24T17:00:00.000-08:00Teamster- I've heard people arguing on their way b...Teamster- I've heard people arguing on their way back to the car after service. Makes you wonder if their ears were open at all.<BR/><BR/>Real LL- Thanks<BR/><BR/>David- I appreciate that. and the tanks getting refueled.Jeff Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978944708950054312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-66676211883722809582008-01-24T12:09:00.000-08:002008-01-24T12:09:00.000-08:00That last line is a clincher. I kept wondering whe...That last line is a clincher. I kept wondering where they were going!!<BR/><BR/>Mate, you might have an empty gas tank in today's post, but this is great!!david mcmahonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18009095220051075552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-88142766762893456572008-01-22T07:01:00.000-08:002008-01-22T07:01:00.000-08:00One thing that helped me overcome this feeling was...One thing that helped me overcome this feeling was the quote, "Isn't it the sick who seek a doctor?"<BR/><BR/>Well said!Real Live Lesbianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09272384473977144125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-45957778462482965412008-01-21T20:31:00.000-08:002008-01-21T20:31:00.000-08:00what is really interesting is when the exact same ...what is really interesting is when the exact same situation happens right after church instead of on the way to church...<BR/><BR/>I enjoyed the multi-generational uses of the words "fine" and "perfect"...The Teamsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01947924749187677564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-56611703004182194822008-01-21T17:09:00.000-08:002008-01-21T17:09:00.000-08:00Buffalo- I resemble that remark.Jules- We all need...Buffalo- I resemble that remark.<BR/><BR/>Jules- We all need a litle upgrading from time to time.<BR/><BR/>Ron- Ice cream? I'm on my way!Jeff Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978944708950054312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-56241144731984745252008-01-20T23:03:00.000-08:002008-01-20T23:03:00.000-08:00Oh God, Jeff...what a GREAT post!Your last line fr...Oh God, Jeff...what a GREAT post!<BR/><BR/>Your last line freaking KILLED me!<BR/><BR/>You see...this is WHY I don't have a car anymore.<BR/><BR/>(road rage anyone?)<BR/><BR/>Flinging the BIRD!<BR/><BR/>Anyway, when you get a chance, please stop by my blog for a cheery surprise.<BR/><BR/>Oh...suspense...suspense....<BR/><BR/>P.S. It's a pint of peanut butter cup ice cream!Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-33337951539695361202008-01-20T21:14:00.000-08:002008-01-20T21:14:00.000-08:00Jeff, I love this story. It is so truthful of each...Jeff, I love this story. It is so truthful of each and every one of us.We have all been that guy at one...heck...several times or other. I love how you wrapped it all up in the end. He was "looking in the mirror" and realizing his heart and attitude needed work. God says we are all doing the remodling and upgrading as long as we draw breath.<BR/>Thank God He is so patient with me as I stumble each and every day.Jules~https://www.blogger.com/profile/13732679095832415575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-24362285691035407042008-01-20T17:20:00.000-08:002008-01-20T17:20:00.000-08:00I have been that man...Nicely written, Jeff..I have been that man...Nicely written, Jeff..buffalodickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663035745368682736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-11076290459546854112008-01-20T15:29:00.000-08:002008-01-20T15:29:00.000-08:00Roger- Thank you. I have one question for you, "Ar...Roger- Thank you. I have one question for you, "Are you ready for some football!??"<BR/><BR/>Kerri- I thought this one might have a high amount of relatability with some people.<BR/><BR/>Sandee- Most of this story was fiction, but I must admit, there were some aspects based on fact too. Ain't it great being human?<BR/><BR/>Mimi- Why thank you. Glad you enjoyed it.Jeff Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978944708950054312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-15290828001311874152008-01-20T14:25:00.000-08:002008-01-20T14:25:00.000-08:00Nice ending. Unexpected.....as all nice endings ar...Nice ending. Unexpected.....as all nice endings are.Mimi Lenoxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01616635898420835541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-33005964016014372662008-01-20T14:15:00.000-08:002008-01-20T14:15:00.000-08:00Okay, who told you to write about my father? Huh?...Okay, who told you to write about my father? Huh? This was my father to a tee. Very well done. :)Sandeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06785788498697004273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-42805046807350957302008-01-20T10:02:00.000-08:002008-01-20T10:02:00.000-08:00I can't tell you how many times this SAME EXACT th...I can't tell you how many times this SAME EXACT thing has happened to me. Not the freeway part...but the part about getting everyone ready and out the door on time to go to Church! I guess I didn't realize that it is pretty common.<BR/><BR/>Whew...this one hit home!Kerri Farleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07617128767655910810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-12336097035460240032008-01-20T07:51:00.000-08:002008-01-20T07:51:00.000-08:00Nice Jeff! A fun read!!Nice Jeff! A fun read!!RWhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15349292631566372999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-21899824940345653972008-01-20T07:43:00.000-08:002008-01-20T07:43:00.000-08:00Christinker- The first part of the story certainly...Christinker- The first part of the story certainly could be a scene from our house, like so many others I suppose. Parenting requires patience, a lot of patience. <BR/><BR/>Teach- Thanks, It was a fun little story to write.<BR/><BR/>Matt- That's at least part of the equation. I think our heart and attitude play a huge part in who we are or can be too.<BR/><BR/>Songbird- Hypocrisy doesn't come from trying, it shows through when we know better and choose not to give a rip about it.<BR/><BR/>Anytime I think I've "arrived", I know I'm in trouble.Jeff Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978944708950054312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-14984297708060419482008-01-20T06:18:00.000-08:002008-01-20T06:18:00.000-08:00I think any number of families could substitute th...I think any number of families could substitute themselves into this story. We are all too human.<BR/><BR/>As Katherine says, we aren't perfect. We strive to be Christ-like, and we hope to live our lives Christ-centered, but as humans we have weaknesses. I don't think there is hypocrisy in trying.<BR/><BR/>Good study.Desert Songbirdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14320552900816326120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-55606367152900730502008-01-20T05:59:00.000-08:002008-01-20T05:59:00.000-08:00See? See Dennis? Let the light of the Holy Baby ...See? See Dennis? Let the light of the Holy Baby Jeebus into your heart and you'll be better off. Great story as always Jeff. Pax Vobiscum and Cheers!!Schmoophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01758200133537951854noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-67433435725139060482008-01-20T04:08:00.000-08:002008-01-20T04:08:00.000-08:00Funny, jeff, I knew they were going to church and ...Funny, jeff, I knew they were going to church and the guy was going to be pulled up short...good story! I liked it! :)maryt/theteachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17516961981692076719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-28827990207545206812008-01-19T22:31:00.000-08:002008-01-19T22:31:00.000-08:00You should really lighten up on your family, Jeff....You should really lighten up on your family, Jeff. If Anthony's hungry, then give the poor kid a pop-tart without the attitude.<BR/><BR/>I'm just playing!! Good story though. We all just need a little more patience in everything we do.Christinkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437070525366127957noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-37695350861411091782008-01-19T21:13:00.000-08:002008-01-19T21:13:00.000-08:00Real LL- I think it's safe to say this story can b...Real LL- I think it's safe to say this story can be viewed at least two different ways. The hypocrisy is unfortunately very real and it does indeed turn many people off. The other view point is that there is a realization that something has got to change for the better.<BR/><BR/>Sometimes these dividing lines are very hard to distinguish between.<BR/><BR/>I used to drink a lot. I started going to church and really felt like a hypocrite then. One thing that helped me overcome this feeling was the quote, "Isn't it the sick who seek a doctor?"<BR/><BR/>Anndi- Thank you darling.<BR/><BR/>Katherine- There really is a double standard when it comes to church goers as viewed from outside. I go because I realize I'm a broken person. I have aspects of my life that aren't always considered pleasent. So I seek to get better in these areas.<BR/><BR/>I think it's easy for others looking in to question when we slip up. As Real LL eluded to, that can be construed as hypocrisy, and sometimes it really is, but I think you point out something very important. We are still human, and try as we might we're going to keep screwing up.<BR/><BR/>Mel- Definitely a step in the right direction.Jeff Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10978944708950054312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-81224113956209092302008-01-19T20:44:00.000-08:002008-01-19T20:44:00.000-08:00Well, ya know......they say you can get a true mea...Well, ya know......they say you can get a true measure of a person's serenity level when you put 'em behind the wheel.<BR/><BR/><BR/><BR/>Sounds to me like the fella was headed in the perfect direction for help.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14408403855260279799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-843897062921901090.post-84457719974868659792008-01-19T20:39:00.000-08:002008-01-19T20:39:00.000-08:00we were just talking about couples that are lovey ...we were just talking about couples that are lovey dovey in church and yelling at each other in the parking lot....but ya know...to be all cliche...<BR/><BR/>Christians aren't perfect....not holy...not saintly....just cause you believe doesn't mean you become any less human....<BR/><BR/>I use to say a whole lot worse trying to get my kids out of the house on Sunday morns....katherine.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06000676644051958330noreply@blogger.com