tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post3813875247734434200..comments2024-03-18T08:33:25.907-04:00Comments on Inkwell Inspirations: Spies and Undercover ChristiansLisa Karon Richardsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-80291278891721686902011-06-24T09:26:36.600-04:002011-06-24T09:26:36.600-04:00I want to be better at it, too, Lisa. Sometimes it...I want to be better at it, too, Lisa. Sometimes it's hard, especially if you've been rejected for your faith before. I belonged to a critique group for years, but when I started writing Christian fiction, suddenly I lost four friends. In fact one of them stood in the elevator with me at RWA San Francisco, and didn't speak to me, didn't answer when I said hi. It was one of those Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-55317918533198999122011-06-24T06:50:06.243-04:002011-06-24T06:50:06.243-04:00Suzie Jo, I think it was the backing away from rea...Suzie Jo, I think it was the backing away from real dialogue due to fear of rejection or fear of confrontation when I wrote the post. <br /><br />I mean, people know I'm a Christian. And I know they are at times scrutinizing my life. But I don't always speak up when I should, and I want to be better about that.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-76618561241533850072011-06-23T23:07:39.421-04:002011-06-23T23:07:39.421-04:00I think I'm more reserved. People who know me,...I think I'm more reserved. People who know me, know who I am, and I don't have a problem talking about my faith with them.<br /><br />But people I don't know very well, who are antagonistic about Christians (lumping us all together as crazy, deluded, or hypocritical) - I have a hard time talking to them about my faith because I tend to shy away from confrontation. I'd like to get Suzie Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06296203324088418271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-6447990006101225512011-06-23T21:25:14.559-04:002011-06-23T21:25:14.559-04:00I've never heard of Librivox, Deb. I'm goi...I've never heard of Librivox, Deb. I'm going to check that out! I have heard of The Man from UNCLE. I didn't know Ducky played in it. Now I have to check out netflix and see if they have it available!Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-27268845107636221262011-06-23T21:23:42.275-04:002011-06-23T21:23:42.275-04:00Susie, that's great and very helpful for a pas...Susie, that's great and very helpful for a pastor's wife. You have to be pretty transparent I think!Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-17461706583412864142011-06-23T21:15:32.352-04:002011-06-23T21:15:32.352-04:00Gee Liss. Thanks for calling me out!
OH- I'm ...Gee Liss. Thanks for calling me out!<br /><br />OH- I'm listening to the Scarlett Pimpernel at work. Nice, huh? I downloaded from Librivox and play it on the speakers. Two chapters a day.<br /><br />A lot of us remember The Man from UNCLE who is not the eccentric doctor on NCIS. There was also another spy show with another debonair Englishman. I'll have to look that one up to get the Debra E. Marvinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17853387871623424853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-20694675790990425882011-06-23T20:14:13.986-04:002011-06-23T20:14:13.986-04:00Fun post, Lisa. Good food for thought. I'm pre...Fun post, Lisa. Good food for thought. I'm pretty much an open book with my relationship with God. I don't whack people over the head, but like Anita said, I am myself and sometimes "praise God" etc will come out of my mouth. Hopefully I have the actions to match.Susanne Dietzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09710634601407161821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-26823593280968320082011-06-23T16:45:45.689-04:002011-06-23T16:45:45.689-04:00Good thoughts, Anita Mae. I think fellow Christian...Good thoughts, Anita Mae. I think fellow Christians do recognize one another. There's no secret handshake (that I know of!) but I think our spirits testify to the power of Christ dwelling in the other person. We can since a kindredness.<br /><br />Or maybe it's all pass phrases and covert signals.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-76455684695629617142011-06-23T15:52:18.615-04:002011-06-23T15:52:18.615-04:00Undercover Christian - hey, that's good! Sound...Undercover Christian - hey, that's good! Sounds like a great title.<br /><br />I can't say I've been operating undercover lately because I'm about the same as I've always been... I don't walk up to strangers and ask if they know where they'll go when they die. But I do say "Praise God" in public if the situation warrants. <br />Many times that's opened Anita Mae Draperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16618699900826731377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-2546620742999032962011-06-23T11:03:55.604-04:002011-06-23T11:03:55.604-04:00Dina, I'm sure people pick up on your faith pr...Dina, I'm sure people pick up on your faith pretty quickly!Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-46351144094063237652011-06-23T11:02:34.122-04:002011-06-23T11:02:34.122-04:00I think you're right, Niki. Some people are ju...I think you're right, Niki. Some people are just not in the frame of mind to be receptive. I just don't want to hesitate to speak and lose out on opportunities due to fear.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-12208296834660558712011-06-23T11:00:54.151-04:002011-06-23T11:00:54.151-04:00Diane, thank for stopping by and commenting. I thi...Diane, thank for stopping by and commenting. I think you're right that more people are searching and asking questions. Funny how that happens when times get tough.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-85273665933137120902011-06-23T10:59:22.091-04:002011-06-23T10:59:22.091-04:00I'm pretty open about sharing my faith in the ...I'm pretty open about sharing my faith in the natural course of things. My problem is, I'm just not around many non-Christians. My area is highly Christian anyway. And once people realize I'm sort of a spiritual person, some of them choose to put distance. <br /><br />I have had opportunity to start witnessing to some of my kids' friends recently.Dina Sleimanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05214446103057806111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-15803176500194237812011-06-23T10:56:24.505-04:002011-06-23T10:56:24.505-04:00I think there's a need for both undercover Chr...I think there's a need for both undercover Christians and ... out(?) Christians, depending on the situation. If we're sensitive to the Holy Spirit, He'll let us know when, and what, and to whom we should speak up. <br /><br />Have you seen the Hallmark Movie version of The Scarlet Pimpernel? We watched it in my French class in HS and I just loved the guy who played the lead.Niki Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10419436634375255412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-89268008365547646012011-06-23T10:43:31.842-04:002011-06-23T10:43:31.842-04:00I understand completely what you are talking about...I understand completely what you are talking about. I always thought it was easier to represent myself as walking the walk .... but talking the talk? Not always an easy thing to do. Like you, I have chosen to represent my Christianity through more subtle tones. People will hear me say I have them in my prayers and etc ... if they choose to inquire, I am all to happy to profess. And believe meD. Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00215984305686772808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-37958458722865823282011-06-23T09:38:04.669-04:002011-06-23T09:38:04.669-04:00Barb, it's amazing how often Christian life co...Barb, it's amazing how often Christian life comes down to balance. That an maintain right motivations. It's got to be because it's so hard to do! <br /><br />Great points!Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-22513855350683875782011-06-23T09:37:07.683-04:002011-06-23T09:37:07.683-04:00Laura, I'm so with you! I've only read one...Laura, I'm so with you! I've only read one fictionalized account of Rahab, and have wondered why there haven't been more. It is such a fascinating story! <br /><br />Thanks for commenting today.Lisa Karon Richardsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02175430876079208723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-88765110565856229652011-06-23T08:24:20.550-04:002011-06-23T08:24:20.550-04:00Love spies too. And the quirkier and more unreali...Love spies too. And the quirkier and more unrealistic, the better it seems.<br /><br />But being an undercover Christian--sometimes it's hard to strike a balance. I've known a number of people who seem to take some kind of perverse pride in being different and blasting people with their faith. You can see that neither a love of God nor a care for others is their motivating factor. It&Barbara Earlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02446880500278578170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7502152359497137754.post-85795129643252917932011-06-23T08:12:18.478-04:002011-06-23T08:12:18.478-04:00I love spy stories too and I think Rahab's sto...I love spy stories too and I think Rahab's story is one of my favourite Bible stories, as it's got it all- romance and intrigue :)<br /><br />I definitely think I have been living undercover for a while. Whilst it's easier to do that, I know it's not the best in the long run.Laura Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14973095705752196261noreply@blogger.com