Comments on: The Post-Christmas Blues http://www.bencotten.net/2007/12/27/the-post-christmas-blues/ living life with eyes wide open Mon, 08 Mar 2010 20:29:07 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Sarah @ Real Life http://www.bencotten.net/2007/12/27/the-post-christmas-blues/comment-page-1/#comment-1092 Sarah @ Real Life Sun, 30 Dec 2007 02:37:30 +0000 http://www.bencotten.net/2007/12/27/the-post-christmas-blues/#comment-1092 It is so hard to communicate that true fulfillment can only come in Jesus. Especially in the US, where we can have every comfort. I felt torn this Christmas. I felt guilty for the sheer amount of stuff the kids received (although most of it came from other family members) but also, I wanted to revel in their joy and lavishly give them all their heart desires. Anyway, great article...Reverend Cotten It is so hard to communicate that true fulfillment can only come in Jesus. Especially in the US, where we can have every comfort. I felt torn this Christmas. I felt guilty for the sheer amount of stuff the kids received (although most of it came from other family members) but also, I wanted to revel in their joy and lavishly give them all their heart desires.

Anyway, great article…Reverend Cotten

]]> By: Ben Cotten http://www.bencotten.net/2007/12/27/the-post-christmas-blues/comment-page-1/#comment-1088 Ben Cotten Thu, 27 Dec 2007 21:59:41 +0000 http://www.bencotten.net/2007/12/27/the-post-christmas-blues/#comment-1088 <blockquote>Just imagine what the bride of Christ would look like and the world around us if we were all on the same page of the same book and for the same purpose.</blockquote> Thanks for that, Terry. I imagine it most every day! Maybe as we all get closer to Jesus, becoming more like Him, we will become more unified in purpose. It's the only way I know of to accomplish that seemingly impossible dream.

Just imagine what the bride of Christ would look like and the world around us if we were all on the same page of the same book and for the same purpose.

Thanks for that, Terry. I imagine it most every day! Maybe as we all get closer to Jesus, becoming more like Him, we will become more unified in purpose. It’s the only way I know of to accomplish that seemingly impossible dream.

]]> By: Terry Henry http://www.bencotten.net/2007/12/27/the-post-christmas-blues/comment-page-1/#comment-1087 Terry Henry Thu, 27 Dec 2007 18:00:41 +0000 http://www.bencotten.net/2007/12/27/the-post-christmas-blues/#comment-1087 Having just read a book by Paula D'Arcy called "The Gift of the Red Bird" I think it is time we all ask ourselves the question "What are we living for?" A simple question with a list of answers long enough to fill several libraries I am afraid. I suspect it is day by day and week for week for most of us. To have a father or mother sit us down at some wee age and begin to show us that seeking first the kingdom of heaven is not beyond our grasp and then give us simple guidelines to begin that journey would be amazing. Not rules and regulations or tips on how to be popular but relational sub-texts for an abundant life. Just imagine what the bride of Christ would look like and the world around us if we were all on the same page of the same book and for the same purpose. Just a thought on this year-end post. Blessings to you a yours. Having just read a book by Paula D’Arcy called “The Gift of the Red Bird” I think it is time we all ask ourselves the question “What are we living for?”

A simple question with a list of answers long enough to fill several libraries I am afraid.

I suspect it is day by day and week for week for most of us.

To have a father or mother sit us down at some wee age and begin to show us that seeking first the kingdom of heaven is not beyond our grasp and then give us simple guidelines to begin that journey would be amazing.

Not rules and regulations or tips on how to be popular but relational sub-texts for an abundant life.

Just imagine what the bride of Christ would look like and the world around us if we were all on the same page of the same book and for the same purpose.

Just a thought on this year-end post.

Blessings to you a yours.

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