Comments on: Good Intentions http://www.worldnextdoor.org/2009/07/good-intentions/ Seeing the world in a brand new way... Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:23:47 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Barry Rodriguez http://www.worldnextdoor.org/2009/07/good-intentions/comment-page-1/#comment-1236 Barry Rodriguez Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:03:43 +0000 http://www.worldnextdoor.org/?p=994#comment-1236 Interesting. It appears that they have begun moving people into those apartments... http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8258417.stm Interesting. It appears that they have begun moving people into those apartments…

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8258417.stm

]]> By: Jane VanOsdol http://www.worldnextdoor.org/2009/07/good-intentions/comment-page-1/#comment-998 Jane VanOsdol Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:22:49 +0000 http://www.worldnextdoor.org/?p=994#comment-998 The long-haulers are the ones who are usually there first and the ones who have to help clean up from the "quick bullet" blunders. I thank God for the long-haulers in my life! The long-haulers are the ones who are usually there first and the ones who have to help clean up from the “quick bullet” blunders. I thank God for the long-haulers in my life!

]]> By: Dave Quigley http://www.worldnextdoor.org/2009/07/good-intentions/comment-page-1/#comment-973 Dave Quigley Fri, 10 Jul 2009 23:20:55 +0000 http://www.worldnextdoor.org/?p=994#comment-973 I love the long-haulers! Wherever they are, you can see the wisdom in their eyes when asked simple questions or "fixes" are suggested. Thanks for celebrating the long haulers in a harsh and very real world. I love the long-haulers! Wherever they are, you can see the wisdom in their eyes when asked simple questions or “fixes” are suggested. Thanks for celebrating the long haulers in a harsh and very real world.

]]> By: rob http://www.worldnextdoor.org/2009/07/good-intentions/comment-page-1/#comment-954 rob Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:05:03 +0000 http://www.worldnextdoor.org/?p=994#comment-954 My mind's been brewing over the whole idea of faithfulness in small things over the long haul. It's what's framing a theme for the next year and all kinds of stories seem to be popping up - like this one. The "fix-it guy" in me LOVES to get things fixed in a hurry, which is how I look at Kibera (and all kinds of broken places). I want to stop all the suffering NOW. I want to bring peace and comfort NOW. I want... Thanks for the reminder and healthy perspective from your vantage point on the ground (and thanks Kevin, for the Styx reference!). My mind’s been brewing over the whole idea of faithfulness in small things over the long haul. It’s what’s framing a theme for the next year and all kinds of stories seem to be popping up – like this one. The “fix-it guy” in me LOVES to get things fixed in a hurry, which is how I look at Kibera (and all kinds of broken places). I want to stop all the suffering NOW. I want to bring peace and comfort NOW. I want…
Thanks for the reminder and healthy perspective from your vantage point on the ground (and thanks Kevin, for the Styx reference!).

]]> By: Kevin Law http://www.worldnextdoor.org/2009/07/good-intentions/comment-page-1/#comment-948 Kevin Law Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:47:43 +0000 http://www.worldnextdoor.org/?p=994#comment-948 I have an acronym that came to me by way of a Styx song (I know - forgettable 80's stuff): LTSB - Long Term Slow Burn. I'm just as tempted as the next guy by the quick fix, but I try to remember this when embarking on any venture. I have an acronym that came to me by way of a Styx song (I know – forgettable 80′s stuff): LTSB – Long Term Slow Burn. I’m just as tempted as the next guy by the quick fix, but I try to remember this when embarking on any venture.

]]> By: Amy Osgood http://www.worldnextdoor.org/2009/07/good-intentions/comment-page-1/#comment-945 Amy Osgood Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:28:01 +0000 http://www.worldnextdoor.org/?p=994#comment-945 How very sad for the families who lost loved ones. My prayers go to their grieving hearts. This idea of magic bullets is close to our hearts if we look closely. How often do I try the quick fix? How many times have I thought "If I just do this...". Even in our relationships we think we can change someone's rough life by just this or just that. Truth of what they need is someone to walk alongside them with the love of Christ for the long haul. Not many Americans are ready to do that either. Recently when I was watching a friend unable to recognize their issue, God clearly said, "when they get to the end of themselves, I'll be there." Words from our ulitmate "Long-Hualer". Praise Him Who continues to go the distance with me. Those from Tumaini church are great representations of God Spirit and His Heart. Blessings to each of them and to you! How very sad for the families who lost loved ones. My prayers go to their grieving hearts.

This idea of magic bullets is close to our hearts if we look closely. How often do I try the quick fix? How many times have I thought “If I just do this…”. Even in our relationships we think we can change someone’s rough life by just this or just that. Truth of what they need is someone to walk alongside them with the love of Christ for the long haul. Not many Americans are ready to do that either. Recently when I was watching a friend unable to recognize their issue, God clearly said, “when they get to the end of themselves, I’ll be there.” Words from our ulitmate “Long-Hualer”. Praise Him Who continues to go the distance with me. Those from Tumaini church are great representations of God Spirit and His Heart. Blessings to each of them and to you!

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