tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post2216744700512786956..comments2024-03-22T10:51:23.567-05:00Comments on Faith, Fiction, Friends: There's always a costGlynnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10802111972232088511noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-74036379614727766302012-05-23T17:06:29.996-05:002012-05-23T17:06:29.996-05:00The young woman who led the children's choir w...The young woman who led the children's choir when my kids were growing up was a student at Cal Tech with a strong call to missions in the Philippines. She was deeply in love with a fellow student, a good man, a follower of Jesus - but without a call to mission. <br /><br />After nearly 5 years together, they eventually parted ways with many tears. About two years later, she married a man she did not, at the time, love. He too was a good man, a Jesus follower - but with a clear call from God to the same kind of missions my friend had. <br /><br />They married, had 3 girls and began over 20 years of amazingly powerful, loving work. He is now suffering from prostate cancer with a mixed prognosis. She has never regretted her choice to marry him, they have grown together in love and commitment and shared vision. It was an intensely painful journey to come to that place for her - but God has blessed her obedience in beautiful ways. Thank you for this reminder that sometimes even a very good and beautiful thing/relationship is not necessarily the best option for the life God calls us to live.dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11991172981000479793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-36543793044647741382012-05-23T16:39:16.776-05:002012-05-23T16:39:16.776-05:00Her story makes me think of Michael and Sarah in t...Her story makes me think of Michael and Sarah in the Dancing Priest, Glynn.<br /><br />Faced with the similar challenge -- they eventually found a way through.<br /><br />Perhaps that is the challenge -- to find a way through to love without losing everything. <br /><br />I'm pondering this. Good post.Louise Gallagherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13522775693728655487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-91186320009408405852012-05-23T16:01:26.132-05:002012-05-23T16:01:26.132-05:00I've enjoyed watching this process through you...I've enjoyed watching this process through your eyes.S. Etolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847206680320012887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-72388118543206367212012-05-23T12:03:41.088-05:002012-05-23T12:03:41.088-05:00I am thoroughly convinced by scripture and experie...I am thoroughly convinced by scripture and experience that He leads us to the hard, rough, and impossible things and situations so that we can overcome and lead others in overcoming. The trials come, but grace is never in short supply as we lean into His will. Great thoughts, Glynn. Thank you.jasonShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420776820764592085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-22902537890955059792012-05-23T10:57:32.855-05:002012-05-23T10:57:32.855-05:00We learn so much from the stories of others.We learn so much from the stories of others.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-20721804247819083452012-05-23T09:25:06.971-05:002012-05-23T09:25:06.971-05:00Great post! I remember God promised to supply my ...Great post! I remember God promised to supply my needs. But what I need isn't always exactly what I want. Sometimes living with less becomes more. And when people exit our lives, new come along. It's all a part of God's plan. Wonder what will happen next for Katie. <br />: )Karen Kyle Ericsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519939237365240288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-69445798845295823172012-05-23T07:25:33.710-05:002012-05-23T07:25:33.710-05:00Good reflection bro'...Katie is a hero in my b...Good reflection bro'...Katie is a hero in my book.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07866639097998917122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5791261486111154318.post-76128627360838516412012-05-23T06:03:38.986-05:002012-05-23T06:03:38.986-05:00He never says the storms won't come, but promi...He never says the storms won't come, but promises to be there for us when we are in one.<br />Enjoyed this reflection, Glynn.<br />Blessings!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.com