Comments for My Experience As... http://nickgeek.com A Husband, Father, Youth Pastor, Geek, and Jesus Freak Fri, 11 May 2012 11:17:46 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Sex is Amazing by Benaiah http://nickgeek.com/2009/12/15/sex-is-amazing/#comment-20124 Benaiah Fri, 11 May 2012 11:17:46 +0000 http://nickgeek.com/?p=561#comment-20124 Excellent analogy, particularly considering the bridal imagery that Christ uses in regards to his relation with the church. Sparked some kind of odd thoughts on how we could apply Song of Solomon to evangelism. I totally agree with your main point. Flat-out asking someone to go to church without showing them through your example why Christianity is good is like asking a girl to marry you without courting (dating, wooing, whatever) her first. Our primary witness is our lives. As we build for Christ's kingdom, we show the world how beautiful it is. Excellent analogy, particularly considering the bridal imagery that Christ uses in regards to his relation with the church. Sparked some kind of odd thoughts on how we could apply Song of Solomon to evangelism.

I totally agree with your main point. Flat-out asking someone to go to church without showing them through your example why Christianity is good is like asking a girl to marry you without courting (dating, wooing, whatever) her first. Our primary witness is our lives. As we build for Christ’s kingdom, we show the world how beautiful it is.

]]> Comment on Sick and tired of throwing Jesus under the bus to support my cause by Shannon http://nickgeek.com/2011/09/22/sick-and-tired-of-throwing-jesus-under-the-bus-to-support-my-cause/#comment-20119 Shannon Wed, 21 Mar 2012 16:43:33 +0000 http://nickgeek.com/?p=2303#comment-20119 Well said...and thought out... Well said…and thought out…

]]> Comment on Stalking Jon Acuff by Chris http://nickgeek.com/2012/03/03/stalking-jon-acuff/#comment-20117 Chris Thu, 15 Mar 2012 21:51:51 +0000 http://nickgeek.com/?p=2379#comment-20117 I'm stalking you Nick. :-p. I was looking forward to more excerpts from your writing exercise to edit and provide feedback on, but alas it was not meant to be. But seriously if you ever do decide to explore your writing again, I would be happy to assist in anyway possible. My payment plan is simple - if and when you do get published I would need an autographed copy from the first printing. Take Care, Chris Calgary, Canada I’m stalking you Nick. :-p. I was looking forward to more excerpts from your writing exercise to edit and provide feedback on, but alas it was not meant to be. But seriously if you ever do decide to explore your writing again, I would be happy to assist in anyway possible. My payment plan is simple – if and when you do get published I would need an autographed copy from the first printing.

Take Care,

Chris
Calgary, Canada

]]> Comment on An Excerpt from Meditation XVII by Nick the Geek http://nickgeek.com/2012/02/17/an-excerpt-from-meditation-xvii/#comment-20108 Nick the Geek Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:18:12 +0000 http://nickgeek.com/?p=2373#comment-20108 I'd like to point out that I should have paid more attention in Lit. I had portions of this confused with Hemingway, who probably should have paid more attention to the message herein. For some reason I also though this had something to do with Poe. More importantly I had never read this in it's entirety, only the first few lines from this excerpt. You should follow the link and read the opening paragraph. I, for one, find this to be a very good piece, worthy of much more than the oft poorly quoted and ill remembered history I have with it. I’d like to point out that I should have paid more attention in Lit. I had portions of this confused with Hemingway, who probably should have paid more attention to the message herein. For some reason I also though this had something to do with Poe. More importantly I had never read this in it’s entirety, only the first few lines from this excerpt. You should follow the link and read the opening paragraph. I, for one, find this to be a very good piece, worthy of much more than the oft poorly quoted and ill remembered history I have with it.

]]> Comment on WHY by Dave T http://nickgeek.com/2012/02/08/why/#comment-20094 Dave T Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:37:24 +0000 http://nickgeek.com/?p=2367#comment-20094 Hi Nick, I guess as parents one of the big "Why?!!" moments is when your child is injured or gets sick. I found reading this post by the Mum of a really sick young lad heartening :) http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/life/Facing_The_Giant_Of_Losing_Your_Child/47108/p1/ Dave Hi Nick,

I guess as parents one of the big “Why?!!” moments is when your child is injured or gets sick. I found reading this post by the Mum of a really sick young lad heartening :)

http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/life/Facing_The_Giant_Of_Losing_Your_Child/47108/p1/

Dave

]]> Comment on WHY by Nick the Geek http://nickgeek.com/2012/02/08/why/#comment-20090 Nick the Geek Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:28:15 +0000 http://nickgeek.com/?p=2367#comment-20090 Ryan, wow, that is great. I'm totally putting that last paragraph in one of my sermon slides :) Ryan, wow, that is great. I’m totally putting that last paragraph in one of my sermon slides :)

]]> Comment on WHY by Ryan Tate http://nickgeek.com/2012/02/08/why/#comment-20088 Ryan Tate Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:32:27 +0000 http://nickgeek.com/?p=2367#comment-20088 I think God wants us to ask questions. He was us to inquire about His will and His plan. But he also obsessed with trust. He wants us to trust Him. I've cried out, "Why?" before but I try to never seperate that question from my trust in Him. I feel that even when I ask God that question His answer is always, "Trust me, I'm preparing you for something." I think God wants us to ask questions. He was us to inquire about His will and His plan. But he also obsessed with trust. He wants us to trust Him.

I’ve cried out, “Why?” before but I try to never seperate that question from my trust in Him. I feel that even when I ask God that question His answer is always, “Trust me, I’m preparing you for something.”

]]> Comment on WHY by Nick the Geek http://nickgeek.com/2012/02/08/why/#comment-20087 Nick the Geek Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:27:25 +0000 http://nickgeek.com/?p=2367#comment-20087 Sarah, Thanks for sharing. Some really good thoughts. I especially like the last point that knowing doesn't really lessen the pain. Sarah, Thanks for sharing. Some really good thoughts. I especially like the last point that knowing doesn’t really lessen the pain.

]]> Comment on WHY by Sarah Salter http://nickgeek.com/2012/02/08/why/#comment-20086 Sarah Salter Wed, 08 Feb 2012 16:13:10 +0000 http://nickgeek.com/?p=2367#comment-20086 I used to refuse to allow myself to ask the question... Because even as I'd think, "Why?" I'd hear the echo of "Why not?" I think the most common "Why?" for me is "Why do bad things happen to me?" or "Why do certain people mistreat me?" And sadly, the answer that I keep coming back to is that I deserve it and that I'm not worthy of anything better. Most days, I know that's not true, but it is what I keep coming back to. I know all of the "good" answers, like, "People have free will to mistreat you." or "One day, you'll be able to bless people that have been in the same places you've been." or "It's not your fault. It's their problem." But honestly, knowing those things doesn't actually lessen the pain. I used to refuse to allow myself to ask the question… Because even as I’d think, “Why?” I’d hear the echo of “Why not?”

I think the most common “Why?” for me is “Why do bad things happen to me?” or “Why do certain people mistreat me?” And sadly, the answer that I keep coming back to is that I deserve it and that I’m not worthy of anything better. Most days, I know that’s not true, but it is what I keep coming back to. I know all of the “good” answers, like, “People have free will to mistreat you.” or “One day, you’ll be able to bless people that have been in the same places you’ve been.” or “It’s not your fault. It’s their problem.” But honestly, knowing those things doesn’t actually lessen the pain.

]]> Comment on Day 1 of 21: Fasting and Prayer — Importance of Twenty-One by Ligsè http://nickgeek.com/2011/01/24/day-1-of-21-fasting-and-prayer-importance-of-twenty-one/#comment-20083 Ligsè Sun, 29 Jan 2012 10:51:24 +0000 http://nickgeek.com/?p=1043#comment-20083 Hi, thanks for putting this blog up & sharing your journey! I've just started a 21 day juice fast. It was really helpful to see what the significance of 21 was! Its also good to see other people fasting also! I definatly believe God desires His bride to be closer to him! God bless you! Hi, thanks for putting this blog up & sharing your journey! I’ve just started a 21 day juice fast. It was really helpful to see what the significance of 21 was! Its also good to see other people fasting also! I definatly believe God desires His bride to be closer to him! God bless you!

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