Comments on: APRIL 1 – EMBRACING MY HUMANITY

By: Esther Heatwole

Esther Heatwole — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 15:32:58 +0000

“I find myself craving more certainty, more control, in short, more divinity and less humanity. Of course, I hit a wall, and despair sets in.” This helped me see my need to control, to try for perfection, is what I need to let go of and let God be Divine, Perfect. Thank you!

By: stu buisch

stu buisch — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 21:25:30 +0000

thank you. how fitting to own on April fools day that unless we own ourselves redeemed by God the joke is indeed on us.

By: Judith

Judith — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 19:09:25 +0000

I am so grateful for these daily reflections from Goshen College. I receive other daily reminders but this gets me to my core…and what better place to find God within. Much gratitude to you both students and faculty who express yourself and your TRUTH so well.

By: Jennifer Schrock

Jennifer Schrock — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:48:05 +0000

To be human is to need rest, play, sunlight, time outdoors. To be human is to be not too bright most of the time, in despite occasional flashes of insight. To think of being human through the lens of this passage is very freeing. Thank you for hitting the nail on the head.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:36:06 +0000

Everyone else’s comments capture my own surprise and delight at your new interpretation of this passage for me. It’s a new look at healthy humility. I despair every day that I now require 8 hours of sleep, when I used to “get by” with 5. Fewer hours awake mean I can’t be so “super human.” I’ll try to stop seeing this as weakness. Thanks!

By: Harold E. Bauman

Harold E. Bauman — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:07:47 +0000

Kevin, thanks for your very thoughtful writing and for the way in which you identify it with yourself.

In Romans Paul sees Jesus as the second Adam. Adam and Eve saw grasping for equality with God as something they wanted. So they are hiding in the bushes behind this passage as do I and you and all others. Thank you for calling us to see our humanity and to let Jesus to be in control (Lord). Harold Bauman

By: Mark R

Mark R — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:56:23 +0000

Your writing today, especially “Meanwhile I find myself craving more certainty, more control, in short, more divinity and less humanity. Of course, I hit a wall, and despair sets in.” is exactly what I feel, especially today. Thank you for reminding me what is important.

By: Sandy Reed

Sandy Reed — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:38:10 +0000

Thank you for reminding me of this concept! I’ve been a Christian for 40+ years and am just now learning that until I embrace all of the parts of myself I hate or feel shame about, I can’t let go, trust God and grow into the whole person God meant me to be. This was very helpful – thank you again!

By: Janis Crowe

Janis Crowe — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:24:22 +0000

I thank you so much for this ‘freeing’ message needed at this moment. How I agree that so many times I’ve thot Jesus is beyond me! Your intro for me to Girard Hopkins’ immortal diamond is a new breath for which I am grateful. I, like others, will share this thinking with family & friends.

By: Eleanor

Eleanor — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 13:42:29 +0000

Amen and Amen