tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post5465375595751623127..comments2024-03-22T10:51:23.567-05:00Comments on Faith, Fiction, Friends: Confessing the Sin of EnvyGlynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10802111972232088511noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-41920703281548133052012-09-20T07:52:53.143-05:002012-09-20T07:52:53.143-05:00You're a tweditor!
I can relate. I spend a lo...You're a tweditor!<br /><br />I can relate. I spend a lot of time *in* words, but that doesn't make me a writer. I've gone to writers' conferences and though I started with great zeal, I have since cooled. Blogging is a release, but that really isn't what I'm after either. I guess I'm still trying to figure it all out.<br /><br />As to the point of imagination versus faith, I actually wish we had a third week on this chapter because I want to dig into that more. I think that's an interesting dichotomy and something we take for granted.<br /><br />Anyway, good honest thoughts, Glynn. Appreciate you regardless of your calling.Fatha Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763574263631576373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-59584756491417085422012-09-20T06:44:27.762-05:002012-09-20T06:44:27.762-05:00Diana - I checked the comments section to see if i...Diana - I checked the comments section to see if if might have landed in spam - but I can't find it. So sorry for the mix-up.Glynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10802111972232088511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-69257074529837968272012-09-20T00:28:42.919-05:002012-09-20T00:28:42.919-05:00I left a long comment earlier today - no sign of i...I left a long comment earlier today - no sign of it. I don't think it was offensive in any way...Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11778701909628887403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-3978146542282842512012-09-19T19:07:07.063-05:002012-09-19T19:07:07.063-05:00I admire anyone who knows what he is called to do....I admire anyone who knows what he is called to do.<br /><br />You're a beautiful, eloquent writer -- and regardless of whether you were called, you bless us readers and bring glory to Him.<br /><br />:-)H. Gillhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16866823621648796335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-21610056435020897142012-09-19T18:31:09.158-05:002012-09-19T18:31:09.158-05:00I don't know if I agree with Tozer. The Bible ...I don't know if I agree with Tozer. The Bible is filled with poetic language, as well as metaphor describing God all of which should not be taken literally. This language forces us to use our imagination to delve deeper in the relational aspects of God. At least that is what I do. I for one am content with the Mystery that is required of faith, though I forget that when I get involved in debates with people who are more literal-minded about God. I don't take most of the Bible literally except for Jesus' ethics which are pretty clear on how we should treat one another (with love, respect, etc.) and view life with gratitude. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14364906866089387629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-44757804511918569232012-09-19T16:52:02.768-05:002012-09-19T16:52:02.768-05:00This has been my story too, Glynn. Though, I guess...This has been my story too, Glynn. Though, I guess it depends on how we define "call". I like what Jason S. says. I think the way you write definitely gives God glory. Not because you do a lot of "God talk" but because of the excellence in which you pursue the task.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263995875732832349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-18752715469546028462012-09-19T13:11:15.494-05:002012-09-19T13:11:15.494-05:00I don't know. I think recognizing your gift th...I don't know. I think recognizing your gift then developing and using it for His glory is a pretty great thing--calling or not. Sadly, there are plenty who have a "calling" but never do a thing with it. Thanks so much, Glynn.jasonShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420776820764592085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-37689510271014892622012-09-19T09:49:33.354-05:002012-09-19T09:49:33.354-05:00Sir Glynn, I think your imagination is sparked by ...Sir Glynn, I think your imagination is sparked by fire flames of your faith. How can it not be?<br /><br />My friends (& maybe me, too) are getting unruly whilst they wait for your next book...<br /><br />Blessings.SimplyDarlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11716840701917741674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-67985967016086362612012-09-19T08:32:07.324-05:002012-09-19T08:32:07.324-05:00I'm with you, Glynn. I don't feel called t...I'm with you, Glynn. I don't feel called to write either. I do it because I love it and--for whatever reason--I'm better at this than at most things. Maybe it's because although you and I are people of faith, our jobs don't have us writing about faith. I know that I don't feel that God has given me a message for the world. A talent? Maybe. This month that talent is being used to write about the revitalization of downtown Waco and what happens when Halloween, Homecoming, and the eve of deer-hunting season collide. Not exactly Scriptural stuff, but fun.Megan Willomehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11494508400178014999noreply@blogger.com