tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post2350073103795324571..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: But Is That Love?Lisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-35727643050084815082012-03-30T23:15:19.899-04:002012-03-30T23:15:19.899-04:00Very interesting, Jennifer. It's similar to th...Very interesting, Jennifer. It's similar to the <b>Tough Love</b> program taught in some cities. <br /><br />Thank you for blogging at the Inkwell today.<br /><br />Anita.Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759232889762510956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-61642827554931228872012-03-30T20:58:03.942-04:002012-03-30T20:58:03.942-04:00This has been a great discussion! Thanks for havi...This has been a great discussion! Thanks for having me, ladies!jennifer Slatteryhttp://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-64650212853577372332012-03-30T16:55:21.157-04:002012-03-30T16:55:21.157-04:00Very helpful--we do have to weigh the variables an...Very helpful--we do have to weigh the variables and "backstory" when we face sticky situations. It's not always easy to make these choices! Praise God for His guidance.<br /><br />Thanks for visiting, Jennifer.Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-48211337697434531642012-03-30T16:03:31.673-04:002012-03-30T16:03:31.673-04:00So true, and SO difficult to apply in those day-to...So true, and SO difficult to apply in those day-to-day relationships.<br />As I often say, there is a ditch on either side of the road, even when it comes to walking in love. I suppose that just underscores the importance of being willing to listen to His still, small voice and obey His instructions, no matter what. <br />Great post, thanks for visiting!Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-32050988131187940942012-03-30T15:51:02.579-04:002012-03-30T15:51:02.579-04:00I really agree with you, Dina about thinkers and f...I really agree with you, Dina about thinkers and feelers and how they respond. I also agree with Anna, and I think even for us feelers, there eventually comes a time when (hard as it may be) we have to put the feelings aside and "love with truth."<br /><br />Great post, Jennifer, and it certainly generated good discussion. Thank you for visiting with us today.Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-33865844621543276842012-03-30T15:24:59.978-04:002012-03-30T15:24:59.978-04:00There are so many aspects of Christianity that inv...There are so many aspects of Christianity that involve opposing equally important truths. Freedom and law, justice and mercy, etc... That's why I think it's so important to learn how to listen to God's voice to find that balance.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-49542393657310791402012-03-30T15:14:38.708-04:002012-03-30T15:14:38.708-04:00I think that's a great way of putting it about...I think that's a great way of putting it about people's emotions. I think the best we can do is be true to what we believe rather than trying to please others all the time, because we can never be so.Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-85789543265837377282012-03-30T14:49:43.214-04:002012-03-30T14:49:43.214-04:00Aidyl, That is soooo true! Only God knows the whol...Aidyl, That is soooo true! Only God knows the whole "backstory" into a person's life, along with their weaknesses, and destination, but praise God He promises to give us wisdom to handle any situation we encounter, if we'd but ask. Then listen and obey. :)<br /><br />Anna, I am sorry you have experienced negativity from others. We (as a society) are trained to "own" Jennifer Slatteryhttp://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-90043693947730504142012-03-30T13:23:42.152-04:002012-03-30T13:23:42.152-04:00It's hard to balance love and truth. I wonder ...It's hard to balance love and truth. I wonder if any of us ever get is quite right. I was thinking it probably relates to personality. Feelers probably err towards love and thinkers probably err towards truth.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-8196404841212495392012-03-30T12:26:06.537-04:002012-03-30T12:26:06.537-04:00Jennifer, I cannot thankyou enough for this post! ...Jennifer, I cannot thankyou enough for this post! I have believed for so long that Love cannot be separated from truth, and it has caused much contention for me with some Chritians who believe that we should not tell people the truth, and we should not address thier negative acions because this would be 'unloving' and would offend or upset them and 'drive them away'. <br /><br />Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-46522565190406067352012-03-30T12:06:35.867-04:002012-03-30T12:06:35.867-04:00It’s amazing how there’s always more than one side...It’s amazing how there’s always more than one side to each story. When I hear someone say something, I’m tempted to make up my mind how I feel about it right away, but really, there’s so much under the surface that needs to be thought about. <br />~Aidyl<br />www.aidylewoh.blogspot.comAidyl Ewohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18193031689876630475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-76978649146180275202012-03-30T10:29:04.681-04:002012-03-30T10:29:04.681-04:00Debrah, I can imagine that was exhausting! I'v...Debrah, I can imagine that was exhausting! I've heard it said, "God's got it covered. Sometimes we just need to get out of the way." <br /><br />Have a blessed, truth and love filled day!jennifer Slatteryhttp://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-63294070704802463502012-03-30T10:24:05.403-04:002012-03-30T10:24:05.403-04:00Dina, thanks for having me! God's grace and re...Dina, thanks for having me! God's grace and restoration encompasses every area of our lives--including our relationships. :) It's amazing how He continues to foster emotional health, creating and restoring healthy relationships in a sin-filled world!jennifer Slatteryhttp://jenniferslatterylivesoutloud.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-90325556048699889242012-03-30T10:08:20.941-04:002012-03-30T10:08:20.941-04:00Very well put Jennifer. We certainly play our role...Very well put Jennifer. We certainly play our roles in all our relationships. Like Gary, I was the buffer in my family and its quite exhausting. And I can see those difficult "tough love" decisions even with adult children in their 30s.<br /><br />Thanks Dina!Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-75494351815126998572012-03-30T07:44:03.753-04:002012-03-30T07:44:03.753-04:00I saw this post on Monday on a different blog, and...I saw this post on Monday on a different blog, and it really blessed me. Talk about hitting someone right where they are. I felt like it answered questions that I'd been struggling with. So I hope it blesses our readers today as well.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.com