tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850653771113511497.post5654138688907306903..comments2024-01-27T00:14:46.562-08:00Comments on On a Bike and a Prayer: "God loves Jesse Helms . . .Gary Browerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05785183613943463508noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850653771113511497.post-12257608611659080382011-05-10T07:41:24.651-07:002011-05-10T07:41:24.651-07:00Thanks, Fay!Thanks, Fay!Gary Browerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05785183613943463508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850653771113511497.post-90345994231887917482011-05-09T09:13:55.606-07:002011-05-09T09:13:55.606-07:00Such a powerful posting. Thank you for its depth ...Such a powerful posting. Thank you for its depth and insight. These times really challenge our devotion to Christian principles. It seemed strange to me that I felt ashamed of my feelings of grief when I heard of the killing of Osama bin. I understand the need to close this chapter for the survivors and families of the 9/11 attack. I guess he had to be killed, yet he still is someone’s son, husband, father, brother and friend, and for their loss I mourn. There is a Christian principle to love our enemies and do good to them who despitefully use us. Yet that is not considered “practical” in today’s world. For me increasing love for my neighbor and reducing hate and revenge in my own heart is a very practical contribution to world peace.Fayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116747253457266998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850653771113511497.post-1547304436818249852011-05-08T13:37:49.075-07:002011-05-08T13:37:49.075-07:00I certainly agree that we need to acknowledge the ...I certainly agree that we need to acknowledge the brokenness and learn from it! In religious terms, if we do that, AND if behavior changes, we've achieved repentance! Maybe then we can enter into newness of life.<br /><br />Thanks for the comment!Gary Browerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05785183613943463508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850653771113511497.post-91364115765804465342011-05-08T12:35:01.279-07:002011-05-08T12:35:01.279-07:00Hi--I'm a DU grad student. I found this to be...Hi--I'm a DU grad student. I found this to be a thought-provoking and interesting commentary on human nature. We can be so much more than we are, but sometimes it seems like we don't want to be. We would rather hold on to anger over past wrongs -- whatever they may be -- and let that anger define our current actions, when it would be better to graciously let go.<br /><br />I think we are broken as a society, but I would rather acknowledge the broken bits and learn from them, then to pretend it's all right.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850653771113511497.post-65327597374087992912011-05-07T18:24:42.496-07:002011-05-07T18:24:42.496-07:00Thanks to you both! Amazing to think that I'v...Thanks to you both! Amazing to think that I've touched a cord.Gary Browerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05785183613943463508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850653771113511497.post-47710999109733653292011-05-06T21:23:01.611-07:002011-05-06T21:23:01.611-07:00As a parent of a freshman this year, I have thorou...As a parent of a freshman this year, I have thoroughly enjoyed your monthly blogs. They consistently spark reflection and some fun conversations with my son at DU. You have a very special gift for communicating from deep within and articulating those ponderings in a way that is relevant to the day to day happenings in all of our lives. Thank you for touching on a delicate topic in a way that is honoring but also grants people an opportunity to pause and enter personally into self-reflection. Why am I reacting the way I am? To what am I reacting? What do I really believe about God, love and how precious life is apart from the evil that works to define us, bind us and ultimately blind us from the truth of that love?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4850653771113511497.post-33056906590683431552011-05-06T14:40:45.504-07:002011-05-06T14:40:45.504-07:00Dear Gary,
You have put into words so beautifully ...Dear Gary,<br />You have put into words so beautifully what I've been feeling but haven't been able to properly express. Thank you,<br />A DU Neighbor<br />PS. We should ALL have a picture of that bench!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com