tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post1533148420769548286..comments2024-02-14T01:13:37.420-08:00Comments on Sharon Sharing God: MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACKSharonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00840994989201507494noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-82361432577398125522012-02-17T13:27:12.459-08:002012-02-17T13:27:12.459-08:00WOW Sharon, Great feedback on this one and you rea...WOW Sharon, Great feedback on this one and you really do have a great way of making every topic enjoyable and spiritual!!! <br /><br />SUPER lesson on Mon. Morning Quarterback and us being on the best SUPERBOWL team and Super Bowl of Life!<br /><br />Being a true disciple or follower of Christ definitely is not easy, and without a cost!<br />I think you know me well enough to know my answers to your final questions. Not too good at being a "Mon. morning quarterback" and actually I'm kinda the opposite of you in that my "wandering years" leave me with many regrets and not at all easier for me because of being torn, broken and very critical of myself. I think what I read in Renee's Confident Heart (Chap.5) applies to this turning...<i>"a turning point. I wanted to burn the image in my mind. Turning away from the shadow and toward the light..."</i><br /><br /><b>"Turning would be crucial.</b><br /><br /><i>Turning away from self <br />Turning toward God <br />Turning away from doubt <br />Turning toward truth <br />Turning away from darkness <br />Turning toward light"</i><br /><br />I could not stop with just that part above because this speaks volumes to all you have written so well and so beautifully as always<br />(your words are your pictures-and I heard some bloggers reaching a limit and being asked to pay or something, so once again you have choosen the better way...) continuing with Renee's words:<br /><br />"Turning is crucial for us as we learn to live beyond the shadows of our doubts. Turning toward God, so we can listen to what He says about who we are and what we can do. Turning toward truth, so we can know who He is and what He wants to do through our lives as we depend on Him. Turning toward the light of God’s promises for us in every area of our lives—as a woman, a mom, a wife, a friend, a leader, a follower of Jesus—so our life can be about living, loving, and leading others to the light of God’s truth as we walk it out in our everyday lives."<br /><br />Swope, Renee (2011-08-01). Confident Heart, A (Kindle Locations 1291-1294). Revell. Kindle Edition. <br /><br />Really good tie in to my faith journey and current study. Thank you as always for your expertise! Way to go, football fan and feasting on your vast knowledge!!!<br /><br />Love and HUGS,<br />PeggyPeggyhttp://mazmagi.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-57636165612800537682012-02-07T18:15:38.232-08:002012-02-07T18:15:38.232-08:00To has been what the Patriots must have felt like ...To has been what the Patriots must have felt like -- thinking they were doing so well. How does the devil cause the fumbling anyway? I'm thankful you reminded me who the winner is. Sometimes in the heart battle those reminders keep us hanging on. (I was a happy girl when the Giants won -- those sweet Manning boys, ha!)Pamelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14577919062812348914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-35186396784191572202012-02-07T14:18:17.748-08:002012-02-07T14:18:17.748-08:00We watched bits and pieces of the game but like yo...We watched bits and pieces of the game but like you we had no favorites, so not much interest. I have learned to enjoy football because of my son's...they are both big football fans, so a little rubbed off.<br />There is a cost that goes with discipleship, of that there is no doubt but I could not even imagine what my life would be like without Christ...when the storms of life felt like they would swallow me up it Christ was who sustained me and will continue to. No regretsMaryannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05147215921425305908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-71394739495301897742012-02-07T07:29:20.941-08:002012-02-07T07:29:20.941-08:00I love it...The Superbowl of Life"! You have...I love it...The Superbowl of Life"! You have such a way with words, Sharon! But, yes...let's see. As I look back on my journey of faith, there have been some things that I've lost (friends, things, jobs, etc.) However, in the scheme of things the balance falls heavily on the side of Jesus! He has carried me through some challenging times. I know that without Him I would have drowned in the stormy waters that life throws at us sometimes. In Him, I also have hope in a future forever with Him. He fills the emptiness that so often is inside of us...and He fills it with love that is so real, nothing else comes close! So, as I look back, I am not sorry at all about choosing to follow Jesus. With Him, I'll win this "Superbowl of Life!"Joan Davis (Jo)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02305888520649862063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-81567296253197647742012-02-06T19:14:17.256-08:002012-02-06T19:14:17.256-08:00We're on God's football team - right? sand...We're on God's football team - right? sandieChatty Cronehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02232040517217024681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-18320910628867115462012-02-06T19:14:11.635-08:002012-02-06T19:14:11.635-08:00Well, here in Jersey - less than three hours from ...Well, here in Jersey - less than three hours from Giant's territory, we have our Giant's fans and had quite a party at church with the big screen TVs and too much food. My son in is New England though, so I felt bad for all our friends up there.<br /><br />The cost of discipleship - after 27 years - that's too long a story - suffice to say - no regrets, no looking back. So blessed to be His and safe in His arms!<br /><br />Joy!<br />KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-33144497814975094112012-02-06T17:45:57.700-08:002012-02-06T17:45:57.700-08:00Yes to Tim Tebow and Aaron Rogers both! :)
I agre...Yes to Tim Tebow and Aaron Rogers both! :)<br /><br />I agree... complacency can be easier, but the thing for all of us that sin is just no fun anymore! None of would want to go back to any of those days. He has changed our hearts and our desires, so we might as well get off of that couch and quit being Monday morning quarterbacks, whenever the temptation arises! :)http://bitsandpieces-sonja.blogspot.com/https://www.blogger.com/profile/09254831447887637714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-1818491971108247862012-02-06T15:28:55.417-08:002012-02-06T15:28:55.417-08:00Interesting post again, Sharon. Love how you broug...Interesting post again, Sharon. Love how you brought it all together. I have a very happy hubby as he is a huge Giants fan, being a New Yorker and all. I am not into sports at all but I love Tim Tebow.<br />Blessings~Sandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10888547092318964711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-86026046606345566002012-02-06T14:30:49.908-08:002012-02-06T14:30:49.908-08:00Hi Sharon,
As always you have put this so well. ...Hi Sharon,<br /><br />As always you have put this so well. You often seem to manage to put some of what I have been thinking and feeling. i.e. "A little scared about some of the requirements – not sure what's coming – afraid of the battles and worried about the attacks.<br /><br />However, in the Super Bowl of Life, I know the Winner.<br /><br />And He leads my team – He's the quarterback.<br /><br />I'll let Him call the plays."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02205365191840035777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-13224837924962030292012-02-06T13:09:57.308-08:002012-02-06T13:09:57.308-08:00Interesting post. I watched some of the game. I li...Interesting post. I watched some of the game. I like football better than I used to because I used to not like it at all. I like Tim Tibow too though, and I'm old enough to be his grandmother. I like the quarterback analogy. If the team didn't pay attention to the quarterback they wouldn't win many games. I think there is a lesson there for us. As for pictures, I like 'em. Of course photography has been one of my hobbies for many years. <br />Blessings,<br />CharlotteCharlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533075034458645148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-24277787888808666972012-02-06T12:24:00.098-08:002012-02-06T12:24:00.098-08:00Was life easier in the period when I wasn't fo...Was life easier in the period when I wasn't following after God? Yes<br />But it wasn't better ... it absolutely wasn't better.<br />It's so simple to equate "easy" with "good", to make "easy" enviable (ESPECIALLY in times when thing's aren't so easy). But the time of my life that I spent without God was so empty ... It wasn't hard, but it wasn't fulfilling either. Nothing I did, nothing I achieved was able to satisfy me. <br /><br />Living without God was like trying to live off of baby food and formula. Was it easier to digest, sure ... but it was never enough.A Peculiar Personhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754215933325247678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-5529257338429144212012-02-06T06:25:07.458-08:002012-02-06T06:25:07.458-08:00As for football..I have learned to enjoy the playe...As for football..I have learned to enjoy the players...my favorite Colt McCoy and Tebow...those that stand for their faith. As a mom of five boys who play sports, well I had to learn. So I am into the players lives, not the ball, but can get excited when they are successful in both.<br /><br />The ugly truth is this – there is some safety in complacency.<br /><br />This is so true. I seem to have always stepped out of the norm..and with it paid the price. I am the only one of the four in our family that walks with the Lord, even though we were all raised in a Christian household. At times that stand has cost a lot, but I have never thought of walking away for my relationship, but I have counted the cost at times and to be honest had a pity party.<br /><br />Great post...as always.Janettessage.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01262598732466380229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-89556736180607280262012-02-06T05:00:58.273-08:002012-02-06T05:00:58.273-08:00Excellent way to tie the morning after to the Pilg...Excellent way to tie the morning after to the Pilgrim's Path. I love it, and I stand with you. I know the road ahead is not necessarily easy by the world's standards, but I would not go back for anything. I don't look back at my Egypt as being anything but what it was and is. BONDAGE.<br /><br />And get your cougar paws off of Tim Tebow. He's my future son-in-law. Did I forget to tell you that?Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05671482394424988047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-90659163114334000492012-02-06T04:54:40.080-08:002012-02-06T04:54:40.080-08:00Sharon, I had not ever heard the term Monday morni...Sharon, I had not ever heard the term Monday morning quarterback but I could claim that title for myself. I have had so many episodes of changing my mind or simply rehearsing a decision over and over again in my mind.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438544740170524813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3168946904182381428.post-87641490053737288612012-02-06T04:08:20.829-08:002012-02-06T04:08:20.829-08:00Well Sharon, I'm like you...I think a lot abou...Well Sharon, I'm like you...I think a lot about things and sometimes change my mind. But i don't watch much football, not even our own Aaron Rodgers. I do most of my rethinking at night or when i take my walk in the morning. I wanted only photos on my blog, but sometimes words seemed necessary...I worked that out one night. Rethinking things reminds me of Thomas, the doubter. He thought about things, but didn't get stuck there...he moved from doubt to belief. I think about my relationship with Christ...I rethink doors that were open and closed, but like you, I never look back on that decision to follow Him. I certainly don't understand God totally, but I keep working on it. And like you said, it's the only choice. There is no turning back, and I am eternally grateful.Anita Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06581280313136512145noreply@blogger.com