tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post1162876018561548457..comments2023-10-10T09:00:17.772-05:00Comments on Internet Cafe: How does your light shine?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-80889108998666412312008-01-18T14:26:00.000-06:002008-01-18T14:26:00.000-06:00Great post, Cindy, and I thought you handled that ...Great post, Cindy, and I thought you handled that comment well. May the love of Christ permeate everything we say and do.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08601718675860240867noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-54069066976280881112008-01-13T19:53:00.000-06:002008-01-13T19:53:00.000-06:00Cindy... "O Lord, let your light shine on others t...Cindy...<BR/> "O Lord, let your light shine on others through me." <BR/><BR/>What a wonderful message! We never know who is watching or listening...all we can do is live...<BR/>Francis of Assisi wrote once, "Preach the gospel at all times, if necessary use words...."<BR/><BR/>Those words of ours are who we are...and should always reflect that and hopefully someday move someone to want some of what we are so blessed to have found...<BR/><BR/>fabulous!!<BR/>lorilorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17533409277703652869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-43451295574467151302008-01-13T03:32:00.000-06:002008-01-13T03:32:00.000-06:00That's a powerful interchange you've shared here, ...That's a powerful interchange you've shared here, Cindy. It's easy for us to live in our "Christian bubbles," but that's not usually where Jesus was found. He was out and about, engaging with people from all walks of life. Thanks for modeling that for all of us.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02421096422997342700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-81545956836574107172008-01-12T22:33:00.000-06:002008-01-12T22:33:00.000-06:00I think this was a great post and like you, I have...I think this was a great post and like you, I have noticed that many non-Christians actually stop on my blog and read. When I realized this I started purposely posting about things that aren't strictly Christian such as fashion, TV shows, or cooking. I want them to stop. I want them to read. I want them to see that I am just like them *except* I love Jesus and because of that I am free! I have peace! I have joy! I am forgiven!<BR/><BR/>The greatest compliment I have ever received was one person who said, "Even when you aren't talking about God you are still talking about him."<BR/><BR/>To that I replied, "Thank you!"<BR/><BR/>Great post!Amico Diohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00152023093406560360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-66664575375733619882008-01-12T21:36:00.000-06:002008-01-12T21:36:00.000-06:00So true Cindy, thank you for the gentle reminder!I...So true Cindy, thank you for the gentle reminder!<BR/><BR/>I have said that I rather enjoy being a light in a light place, it's the dark places that are a challenge sometime.<BR/><BR/>You are a light!<BR/>SuePraise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-91527659091869879832008-01-12T21:18:00.000-06:002008-01-12T21:18:00.000-06:00Cindy, your post is wonderfully thought-provoking....Cindy, your post is wonderfully thought-provoking. Look at the "discussion" it generated here. Everyone is now taking stock! Excellent, excellent thoughts. Thank you.2nd Cup of Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05478944775613602625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-29924369430353051982008-01-12T21:03:00.000-06:002008-01-12T21:03:00.000-06:00At the end of the day it is just about being authe...At the end of the day it is just about being authentic and living the thing out in front of the world - whether through blogging, work-place or church. <BR/><BR/>I'm glad that your visitor questioned the content of your blog - it shows that you are living out what you believe and that Jesus consumes all aspects of your life.<BR/><BR/>Great post - thank you!Living Beyondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08863282553392196337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-84683865723318795562008-01-12T19:54:00.000-06:002008-01-12T19:54:00.000-06:00Cindy, The question you asked in the title has rea...Cindy, <BR/>The question you asked in the title has really made me think about ways that I am letting my light shine. <BR/>Everything I do and live is revolved around Christianity and like you I make no apologies, but I still ask myself if an unsaved person was to visit my blog or visit me in real life, what would they leave with?Chris @ Come to the Tablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07878659618561017060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-12634916609652209852008-01-12T18:45:00.000-06:002008-01-12T18:45:00.000-06:00Hi Cindy,Your light shines so brightly and you are...Hi Cindy,<BR/><BR/>Your light shines so brightly and you are right to never apologize for that. That is what we all are supposed to do as Christians - let our light shine!!!<BR/><BR/>You handled that situation very nicely. I'm proud of you.Bettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06171725551294603528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-33233608452686756712008-01-12T17:15:00.000-06:002008-01-12T17:15:00.000-06:00I too have recently realized that many non-Christi...I too have recently realized that many non-Christians stumble across my blog. And you know what I thought? Even if they don't like what they see on my blog, God can still use it to plant a seed. So I'm trying to "let my light shine" as often as possible while blogging too!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08304258552185464265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-24183323914389818142008-01-12T16:59:00.000-06:002008-01-12T16:59:00.000-06:00Amen! Christianity SHOULD permeate every aspect of...Amen! Christianity SHOULD permeate every aspect of our lives. If it doesn't, that is when one should be concerned, I believe!Christi Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01667980399378358248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-63287182756507770222008-01-12T16:35:00.000-06:002008-01-12T16:35:00.000-06:00Cindy that was so good!! Your blog does refect God...Cindy that was so good!! Your blog does refect God's Love! I was over at your blog and read that you were over here today and I am glad I came on over!! <BR/>I like the way you have with words!! You make us stop and think!! Love and Hugs GramsTalk..to..Gramshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16768557531174157761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-76984374848548723412008-01-12T15:24:00.000-06:002008-01-12T15:24:00.000-06:00I would personally consider it a compliment that i...I would personally consider it a compliment that it was completely obvious yours was a Christian blog. If our lives are completely transformed by the Gospel, our speech seasoned with salt and light, then one shouldn't have to look far in our archives to determine whether we are a believer or not. <BR/><BR/>I think there is a huge difference in being a bulldog or beagle christian. One rips to shreds and leaves one battered and bloody while the other just licks your face off. <BR/><BR/>And isn't that a visual ya'll are glad I left you with? LOL<BR/><BR/>LisaLisa @ The Preacher's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14448791069728897001noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-56790959574252917102008-01-12T15:11:00.000-06:002008-01-12T15:11:00.000-06:00Thank you for helping me keeping my light lit! To ...Thank you for helping me keeping my light lit! To me, there is also a big difference between religion and being spiritual.....Cindi<BR/>jchoppes[at]hotmail[dot]comwindycindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12094662150428102194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-83818868424137868492008-01-12T14:01:00.000-06:002008-01-12T14:01:00.000-06:00"I made no apology for the 'Christian-ness' of my ..."I made no apology for the 'Christian-ness' of my blog." That is a very poignant statement. So many times, Christians fail to take a stand because they don't want to be offensive. Thank you for reminding us that we a called to be light seasoned with love!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07365877790738634422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-72060567800997100572008-01-12T14:00:00.000-06:002008-01-12T14:00:00.000-06:00"I made no apology for the 'Christian-ness' of my ..."I made no apology for the 'Christian-ness' of my blog." That is a very poignant statement. So many times, Christians fail to take a stand because they don't want to be offensive. Thank you for reminding us that we a called to be light seasoned with love!Cherylhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07365877790738634422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-38334215938688720132008-01-12T13:21:00.000-06:002008-01-12T13:21:00.000-06:00Great Post!! Yes we all need to be gracious, and R...Great Post!! Yes we all need to be gracious, and REAL!! We cant win people over to Jesus if we act soooo HOLY just be yourself,after all thats who God called (YOU). Thanks for the reminder. God BlessAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-41114884374139399872008-01-12T11:17:00.000-06:002008-01-12T11:17:00.000-06:00Cindy, Thank you for this very thoughtful content....Cindy, Thank you for this very thoughtful content. You are right. We need to be gracious and kind in our everyday lives so that we model God's love and grace. You have done it very well. Take care, CoryCoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12780628533051096481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-46946835735857669672008-01-12T09:55:00.000-06:002008-01-12T09:55:00.000-06:00Ah, the delicate dance of being in the world . . ....Ah, the delicate dance of being in the world . . . and not of the world.<BR/><BR/>Being separate. . . without being cocooned.<BR/><BR/>Taking a stand. . . without being judgmental.<BR/><BR/>This is a great post. Thanks for sharing.Mocha with Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16387717261200678465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-46263636057622688442008-01-12T08:02:00.000-06:002008-01-12T08:02:00.000-06:00Our motto here is "Shine for Jesus" no matter wher...Our motto here is "Shine for Jesus" no matter where we are, or what we're doing. Thank you your sweet insight.<BR/>Lisa<BR/>www.homeschoolblogger.com/TNLisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-64267077147219944842008-01-12T06:33:00.000-06:002008-01-12T06:33:00.000-06:00Cindy, I agree with you about reading Chrisian fic...Cindy, I agree with you about reading Chrisian fiction. I find it uplifts me and confirms and reaffirms my beliefs.....We are the only Bible that some people will ever read and that does need to make us be more viligiant in how we act and what we say and do everywhere....When your beliefs are a way of life they are part of everything you do all day long. The longer i live the more convicted I am of this fact. May your light continue to shine brightly for Him. (dlowran1(at)comcast(dot)netMary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14828003644053286026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-87411484504386907172008-01-12T06:05:00.000-06:002008-01-12T06:05:00.000-06:00You handled that so well. It is a teaching for me...You handled that so well. It is a teaching for me. So many times my first reaction is to get defensive and I really dislike that about my own tendancies. Thank you for sharing this with us. May we all learn from your gracious example of love and truth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3027179631891898735.post-47759871717146887662008-01-11T23:38:00.000-06:002008-01-11T23:38:00.000-06:00Keep letting your light shine brightly.Keep letting your light shine brightly.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.com