Comments on: Steve’s July 2009 Congregational Letter http://treadinggrain.com/2009/july-letter/ Running with theological scissors Wed, 23 May 2012 13:24:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: JoeS http://treadinggrain.com/2009/july-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-52 JoeS Mon, 06 Jul 2009 20:41:31 +0000 http://treadinggrain.com/?p=45#comment-52 Sad what is happening, but Steve, what a joy and honor it must be to serve the Lord in this honored capacity. Count it all joy my friend. God is with you as are the prayers of the Saints. Feel His heartbeat as He holds you tight. Sad what is happening, but Steve, what a joy and honor it must be to serve the Lord in this honored capacity. Count it all joy my friend. God is with you as are the prayers of the Saints. Feel His heartbeat as He holds you tight.

]]> By: Edy http://treadinggrain.com/2009/july-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-47 Edy Mon, 06 Jul 2009 14:12:00 +0000 http://treadinggrain.com/?p=45#comment-47 Just wanted you to know that Chuck and I are praying for you. Just wanted you to know that Chuck and I are praying for you.

]]> By: Marilyn http://treadinggrain.com/2009/july-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-43 Marilyn Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:29:30 +0000 http://treadinggrain.com/?p=45#comment-43 You are not alone! Peace be on you. You are not alone! Peace be on you.

]]> By: Imogene http://treadinggrain.com/2009/july-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-42 Imogene Sun, 05 Jul 2009 21:10:32 +0000 http://treadinggrain.com/?p=45#comment-42 Hi Steve, What a tragedy and how God must be grieving for the Episcopal Church! It was the liturgy which first convicted me of my sin, and drew me into closer communion with Him. How could the ECUSA have strayed so far from the truth? Never mind, you've told us and reminded us that we are capable of the same waywardness and need to renew our commitment daily. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Hi Steve,
What a tragedy and how God must be grieving for the Episcopal Church! It was the liturgy which first convicted me of my sin, and drew me into closer communion with Him. How could the ECUSA have strayed so far from the truth? Never mind, you’ve told us and reminded us that we are capable of the same waywardness and need to renew our commitment daily. Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

]]> By: Spencer http://treadinggrain.com/2009/july-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-39 Spencer Sun, 05 Jul 2009 14:21:30 +0000 http://treadinggrain.com/?p=45#comment-39 Steve, My Prayers are with you. You carry the love of all of us as you travel into hostile territory. His Grace and Peace be with you. Steve,
My Prayers are with you. You carry the love of all of us as you travel into hostile territory. His Grace and Peace be with you.

]]> By: juanitaorvin@bellsouth.net http://treadinggrain.com/2009/july-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-38 juanitaorvin@bellsouth.net Fri, 03 Jul 2009 23:10:41 +0000 http://treadinggrain.com/?p=45#comment-38 Steve, What you have written is so true. In 2006 before the convention, I felt the Lord revealed to me the state of ECUSA in Jer.8:4-12. It is about them being in a perpetual state of backsliding. They refused to listen and to repent. I will also be praying for the Lord to give you His grace, wisdom and peace for the days ahead. Juanita orvin Steve,
What you have written is so true. In 2006 before the convention, I felt the Lord revealed to me the state of ECUSA in Jer.8:4-12. It is about them being in a perpetual state of backsliding. They refused to listen and to repent. I will also be praying for the Lord to give you His grace, wisdom and peace for the days ahead.
Juanita orvin

]]> By: Shawn Robinson http://treadinggrain.com/2009/july-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-37 Shawn Robinson Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:50:35 +0000 http://treadinggrain.com/?p=45#comment-37 Steve, we all love your words and writing...you are certainly gifted. What struck me was your ability show such compassion and empathy. I think that comes from your honest recognition and public admission of your own sinful nature. In doing so we see truly into your heart and, to me, that is "the stuff." We share in your grief for the church you love so much. Steve, we all love your words and writing…you are certainly gifted. What struck me was your ability show such compassion and empathy. I think that comes from your honest recognition and public admission of your own sinful nature. In doing so we see truly into your heart and, to me, that is “the stuff.” We share in your grief for the church you love so much.

]]> By: Brian http://treadinggrain.com/2009/july-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-36 Brian Fri, 03 Jul 2009 18:48:46 +0000 http://treadinggrain.com/?p=45#comment-36 Steve, Thank you, may God bless you. Please keep fighting the good fight, stay strong in your faith, you make us proud. Steve,

Thank you, may God bless you. Please keep fighting the good fight, stay strong in your faith, you make us proud.

]]> By: Steve http://treadinggrain.com/2009/july-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-31 Steve Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:12:48 +0000 http://treadinggrain.com/?p=45#comment-31 bsJC: I don't go happily. It is personally painful to see an organization I love - and which was formed to announce the good news of the the Kingdom - abandon the King in favor of other kings, and therefore other "gospels." bsJC: I don’t go happily. It is personally painful to see an organization I love – and which was formed to announce the good news of the the Kingdom – abandon the King in favor of other kings, and therefore other “gospels.”

]]> By: Frannie http://treadinggrain.com/2009/july-letter/comment-page-1/#comment-29 Frannie Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:55:09 +0000 http://treadinggrain.com/?p=45#comment-29 Dear Steve, After reading your letter last night about going to the Convention, I awoke early with this song playing over and over in my head- I hope it is meant to help you in the days to come. Onward Christian Soldiers,marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before. Christ the royal Master,leads against the foe;forward into battle see his banners go! Crowns and thorns may perish, kingdoms rise and wane,but the church of Jesus constant will remain. Gates of hell can never gainst that church prevail; We have Christ's own promise, and that cannot fail. Steve, put on the full armour of God each morning,and especially tighten the Helmet to protect your mind, and hold tight to the sword of the Spirit, and know the love and prayers of your church family go with you. "Do not be discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God's." 2Chronicles 20:15 Dear Steve, After reading your letter last night about going to the Convention, I awoke early with this song playing over and over in my head- I hope it is meant to help you in the days to come. Onward Christian Soldiers,marching as to war, with the cross of Jesus going on before. Christ the royal Master,leads against the foe;forward into battle see his banners go! Crowns and thorns may perish, kingdoms rise and wane,but the church of Jesus constant will remain. Gates of hell can never gainst that church prevail; We have Christ’s own promise, and that cannot fail. Steve, put on the full armour of God each morning,and especially tighten the Helmet to protect your mind, and hold tight to the sword of the Spirit, and know the love and prayers of your church family go with you. “Do not be discouraged because of this vast army. For the battle is not yours, but God’s.” 2Chronicles 20:15

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