tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post3068746668416445491..comments2022-12-08T08:55:26.122-08:00Comments on sixinthesticks: Walking with Christ Online :: thoughts on faith, calling and diversityNacolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00895935638466741365noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-6867335624353242962014-04-04T17:23:38.991-07:002014-04-04T17:23:38.991-07:00Pretty cool huh...Pretty cool huh...Lisha Eppersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-49587663355235346372014-04-04T17:22:28.023-07:002014-04-04T17:22:28.023-07:00So now I want to gather with all of you and just h...So now I want to gather with all of you and just hug it out because what we have here is so beautiful. I'm delighted to meet you Joy! I love this...."gentles us forward". This expresses my hope for the future...that heart change would be gentle and complete. Compelling us into His "right now" promise of love and grace for all.Lisha Eppersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-78488985176578138942014-04-04T13:48:20.077-07:002014-04-04T13:48:20.077-07:00Hi Lisha. It's an honour and privilege to meet...Hi Lisha. It's an honour and privilege to meet with you on this hallowed ground gathering at Nacole's place. Your words and the expression of them are pure beauty. New blogger? Not in God's or anyone else's eyes. You write soul deep, heart hopeful, rock steady glued to God's grace and wrapped up in His wisdom. These things take years of developing and we're seeing the fruit here.<br />As an over 50 (gulp!! ~ did I just confess that?) blogger who is pretty new to the online community too, it has been a roller-coaster ride with thrills, spills and great dips. But I gain energy and inspiration from the younger ones, learn so much from all I read, and dearly hope to have some God-given insight of my own to impart. <br />In writing out spirit, we crave nothing less than to magnify God's name and be faithful listeners of the holy words as He whispers them close and gentles us forward. And we crave to be in community where we are welcomed and accepted for who we are. Keep on speaking out. You're not a wilderness volce. You are the brave and free and we salute you, friend! Blessings to you and Nacole for this lovely offering. :) xJoy Lentonhttp://www.wordsofjoy75.blogspot.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-87952791534700058522014-04-04T11:50:37.854-07:002014-04-04T11:50:37.854-07:00Amy and I met inrl y'all. She came to NYC and ...Amy and I met inrl y'all. She came to NYC and we ate huge chocolate chip cookies together. I'm all about posting pictures on FB but didn't take any photos of us.that day. It didn't feel right. Everything was just happening and we were connecting and doing the holy work of being together. I'm so glad we've connected Amy..you have a light and voice..a heart that screams loud for Jesus. So excited for all God is doing in your life and blessed to walk with you. Amen and amen and amen.Lisha Eppersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-56685673314104841242014-04-04T11:46:02.972-07:002014-04-04T11:46:02.972-07:00Jillie ...so simple right. We have to do better. T...Jillie ...so simple right. We have to do better. This string of comments encourages me. I BELEIVE fully in the hearts of women who say YES to change. It's already happening.Lisha Eppersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-30783607710777912742014-04-04T06:47:51.929-07:002014-04-04T06:47:51.929-07:00Dear Lisha...I thoroughly enjoyed your guest-post ...Dear Lisha...I thoroughly enjoyed your guest-post here. Love what you had to say and so glad you summoned the courage to say it! I receive other blogs from "people of colour" in my inbox, so I am familiar with the voices who raise this issue. "Others will know we are Christians by our love", is all I keep thinking. Unity in the Body, no differences, all the True Church--THAT'S what we're 'supposed' to be. I hear you. I love YOUR voice. I encourage you to press on. And may God bless and prosper your message.Jillienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-28072513986002741752014-04-04T06:14:09.574-07:002014-04-04T06:14:09.574-07:00LISHA! Wowzer, girl! THIS. Just this. Holy work, r...LISHA! Wowzer, girl! THIS. Just this. Holy work, right here. You carry a voice that we need to cultivate. We NEED to cultivate. I'm so incredibly blessed to be under your tent. I'm so blessed to learn from the heart cry of your heart and the roar of His spirit within you. I'm so blessed to have my eyes open. <br /><br />(And, writing in the spirit is my thing, too. It grows our capacity to trust and keeps Him as the center, through and through. I'm with you and praying you keep on. Amen.)Amy Huntnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-77423092715564315012014-04-03T21:01:39.436-07:002014-04-03T21:01:39.436-07:00We've got good stuff in us friend. God wants t...We've got good stuff in us friend. God wants to use it. He pours for a purpose and its up to us to stay out there and not do the middle aged disappearing act. So happy you've found encouragement. Let's do the brave thing and keep growing.Lisha Eppersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-9434142819431389862014-04-03T20:11:33.175-07:002014-04-03T20:11:33.175-07:00Love it!! For us over forty crowd. You give me e...Love it!! For us over forty crowd. You give me encouragement.Monica Bentonhttp://monicabentonreflections.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-79609861673498541292014-04-03T19:27:14.729-07:002014-04-03T19:27:14.729-07:00Nacole,
hello, sis. If Lisha loves you, you are my...Nacole,<br />hello, sis. If Lisha loves you, you are my tribe. We should be connected, right? We're already family.<br />I love your words and the heart from which they spring.<br />Blessings upon you, and those you love, in Jesus' name.<br />PeaceThandiweWnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-83073669886274166112014-04-03T19:08:20.611-07:002014-04-03T19:08:20.611-07:00I don't pretend it isn't an uphill battle...I don't pretend it isn't an uphill battle...all this truth telling and words and hearts poured out... but I'm beyond encouraged. I know God will have his way. Love wins. Every. Time.Lisha Eppersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-23739217763869658442014-04-03T19:04:35.277-07:002014-04-03T19:04:35.277-07:00When I went to bed last night I didn't know ho...When I went to bed last night I didn't know how this day would end. The truth is even with prayer I thought I might lose all my friends, hurt someone's feelings. LOVE is my theme. Always will be. Your support here is a gift Ashley. I receive it.Lisha Eppersonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-34402317202359145922014-04-03T18:46:05.107-07:002014-04-03T18:46:05.107-07:00Ashley, yes! I loved that paragraph too! Beautiful...Ashley, yes! I loved that paragraph too! Beautiful imagery and bold declaration of faith and confidence. Love it. And, thank you for your graciousness --and in reply, I'd like to say it was my honor to have her here today, and to have all of the loving comments left by y'all here for her. I love you, friend. xo.Nacole Simmonshttp://sixinthehickorysticks.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-90553552428714747832014-04-03T18:44:18.208-07:002014-04-03T18:44:18.208-07:00Thank you so much for being here amongst the discu...Thank you so much for being here amongst the discussion, Dolly. As always, you are so gracious.Nacole Simmonshttp://sixinthehickorysticks.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-19636864851010142762014-04-03T18:42:20.960-07:002014-04-03T18:42:20.960-07:00Chelle, wow. I feel kindred by the words you write...Chelle, wow. I feel kindred by the words you write here. Halleluyer! Love the way you say that. Yes, those truths weren't taken well, then were they? And now, it's no different. I am glad Lisha is one who is willing. So thankful. My heart is full today.Nacole Simmonshttp://sixinthehickorysticks.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-53335466334078866522014-04-03T18:37:59.889-07:002014-04-03T18:37:59.889-07:00Yes, Alison, we won't make it without authenti...Yes, Alison, we won't make it without authenticity--YES! Aren't those words powerful?! I absolutely love this comment. I am frustrated by the walls, too. "It's about to get real!" Yes.Nacole Simmonshttp://sixinthehickorysticks.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-87289325255901557742014-04-03T18:36:07.611-07:002014-04-03T18:36:07.611-07:00Lisha, you make me blush. (((Beautiful you)))... Y...Lisha, you make me blush. (((Beautiful you)))... You *are* at home here, know that. Thank you so much for honoring this little place with such brave, God-breathed words. It feels like some of the ache and pain has lifted from my shoulders, in this authenticity and connecting. I love the beauty of this sisterhood and I love the treasure that is your beautiful heart.Nacole Simmonshttp://sixinthehickorysticks.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-54900002914958088252014-04-03T18:33:34.435-07:002014-04-03T18:33:34.435-07:00Tams, I love you. That. is. all.Tams, I love you. That. is. all.Nacole Simmonshttp://sixinthehickorysticks.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-32669104745669544352014-04-03T18:32:33.003-07:002014-04-03T18:32:33.003-07:00Thank you so much for being here, Michelle. She do...Thank you so much for being here, Michelle. She does tell it with beauty and grace, doesn't she? That's what I kept thinking.Nacole Simmonshttp://sixinthehickorysticks.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-14284726363220423992014-04-03T18:31:46.567-07:002014-04-03T18:31:46.567-07:00Thank you for joining in the discussion, Lori. I s...Thank you for joining in the discussion, Lori. I sure would hate for it to be only *crickets* around here after such a vulnerable, tender post. I am so proud of Lisha's bravery.Nacole Simmonshttp://sixinthehickorysticks.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-20602427267245729302014-04-03T18:30:27.625-07:002014-04-03T18:30:27.625-07:00Ro, I absolutely love everything about this commen...Ro, I absolutely love everything about this comment. You *are* so needed. I look up to you, admire you. We all need one another--I love the way you said that. Much love. xo.Nacole Simmonshttp://sixinthehickorysticks.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-47543772127405119372014-04-03T17:05:44.275-07:002014-04-03T17:05:44.275-07:00And swimming, too. (Thank you, Nacole, for hosting...And swimming, too. (Thank you, Nacole, for hosting Lisha and her words today.)Ashley Tolins Larkinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-37209738814270320032014-04-03T17:05:04.270-07:002014-04-03T17:05:04.270-07:00I love you and am honored to walk this journey wit...I love you and am honored to walk this journey with you. Thank you for being you so unabashedly, shining so gloriously. This right here: "I can’t sit back and let this wave of goodness wash over without engaging in the beauty of its baptism. I should be in the water. I can show you what it looks like to believe because faith taught me to swim." -- Oh sister, how you hit my heart. Praying with you. Walking with you.Ashley Tolins Larkinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-5878867196499503822014-04-03T16:50:29.260-07:002014-04-03T16:50:29.260-07:00Lisha,
It is wonderful to read your words here...I...Lisha,<br />It is wonderful to read your words here...I can relate on several counts in your honest and tender words...seeking God with you, my friend :) Thanks, Nacole, for hosting Lisha.soulstopsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4108147564771067205.post-15831604439824981712014-04-03T15:53:43.091-07:002014-04-03T15:53:43.091-07:00Y'all Chelle prayed with me over this post - s...Y'all Chelle prayed with me over this post - so shout out to our sister for holding it down in the spirit. All day I've had this phrase running through my head..."do the dirty work of diversity". God has called me to this community..guess it's time to roll up our sleeves and dig in...palms open..unafraid. Love you for being my person on this one.Lisha Eppersonnoreply@blogger.com