tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413806641501062303.post657096092882382586..comments2023-10-25T06:34:04.027-05:00Comments on Jasper Walls: Praise AnywayMelissa Irwinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09256610689313147853noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413806641501062303.post-90989628320846349432009-09-21T10:53:54.245-05:002009-09-21T10:53:54.245-05:00Wow! You've been busy writing (several since ...Wow! You've been busy writing (several since this one). Keep it up!<br /><br />Have you found that going through hard times helps you understand and appreciate many more of our "neighbors" Jesus told us to love? It sure has for me. I had a lot of stereotypes about the poor, all negative, but going through tough times myself sure took them away. Guess that's God's school. (And I admit I was a slow learner.)<br /><br />By the way, did you know that Jesus didn't just tell us to love others "as we love ourselves?" He also said we should love each other as much as he loves us! (John 13:34-35, 15: 9-12.) Talk about a challenge! I have a hard enough time meeting the FIRST standard. But can you imagine what would happen if we all met that second one!<br /><br />Blessings - Pete A.Pete Ahlstromhttp://www.sparkleofnature.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8413806641501062303.post-12607546012386273252009-09-19T14:42:29.113-05:002009-09-19T14:42:29.113-05:00Yay! So glad you're having a better week and t...Yay! So glad you're having a better week and that you can see how you've grown through your Troubles with a capital T. <br /><br />Can't wait to hear about your next Zimbabwe trip. Maybe one day I can go with you.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09091216096297798587noreply@blogger.com