tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post652413076562410128..comments2024-03-04T04:09:12.742-06:00Comments on Quiet Life: Bonhoeffer and Volleyball. Not together.Donna Boucherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-55170987163167396012013-04-16T11:14:27.692-05:002013-04-16T11:14:27.692-05:00I am soooo glad Katie enjoyed volleyball. I know ...I am soooo glad Katie enjoyed volleyball. I know it's tough on Mom and Dad but it's so good for the kids. They learn so much of life through sports!!! I hope she plays again next season. :) Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863272027708438235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-54056051608609721792013-04-16T08:45:54.203-05:002013-04-16T08:45:54.203-05:00You are so funny! I love your thoughtful thoughts...You are so funny! I love your thoughtful thoughts! Donna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-73860338122110480072013-04-16T07:16:25.385-05:002013-04-16T07:16:25.385-05:00Praying in Virginia as well. Praying in Virginia as well. Rachel Spinuzzihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17433986993405328428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-56350932756999757502013-04-15T22:12:06.576-05:002013-04-15T22:12:06.576-05:00I don't know what to add about this section......I don't know what to add about this section...this is such a great comment. The things you ladies have already pointed out are key. I also loved the description of the house, and his comment,"Only Frau S. is somewhat indignant at the proletarian invasion," made me giggle. I think he had quite a sense of humor, which jumps out at me often in the book, and is something I appreciate a great deal. Aside from how he lived his faith out so faithfully, his humor is my favorite thing about him. <br />Metaxas says,"Once one saw clearly what the Word of God said, one would have to act on it and its implications, such as they were. And actions in Germany at that time had serious consequences." Lately it seems that this could be true in our country as well. I don't mean to sound fanatical or alarmist, just to say we ought to take care and watch/be alert. <br />There are so many things in this chapter that I want to remember: "He taught us that the Bible goes directly into your life, [to] where your problems are;" that Jesus lived life, it was not merely intellectual nor was it merely spiritual; and how he read the Bible every day several times.<br />I was thinking today and wondering at my own admiration of Bonhoeffer, and how sometimes I forget to wonder at my God and Savior. It struck me that the difference may be (subconsciously?) that Bonhoeffer was just a man and this makes what he did, what he stood for, his courage, and his faithfulness, so amazing, so admirable. Of course Jesus lived the perfect life and loved others as he did...He was God! He couldn't do otherwise. But then I thought that this actually made it equally amazing, if not more. God the Son humbled himself, from the glories of heaven and a seat next to the Father on an eternal throne, to become a man, to be like the ones whom he came to save. He came to love them as no one else could: as their Creator, as their Savior, as their brother who would give them an eternal Father. What could be greater or more astounding than that? The depth of his love! Because he was God, his love and humility is amazing. I find myself wanting to be like Bonhoeffer, but I think he would be more pleased were I to say I want to be more like Jesus. :) I look forward to continue learning from each of them. And haha to my starting out with I don't know what to add...what a goober.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652499105387319726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-51376308035356285032013-04-15T17:33:22.473-05:002013-04-15T17:33:22.473-05:00God please bless and be with Stacey and Debbie and...God please bless and be with Stacey and Debbie and all who care for them. Amen<br />love and prayers, jepAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-42277586480765954732013-04-15T15:43:17.240-05:002013-04-15T15:43:17.240-05:00Just prayed for Debbie and Stacey...and will conti...Just prayed for Debbie and Stacey...and will continue to. You are a good friend to care so deeply and to ask others to join you in praying for her/them. This is a good place to ask. (I'm not as regular here as I'd like to be, but I am always amazed and inspired by the love Donna's readers have for one another!) <br />Please keep us posted so we know how to pray.<br />E.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14039926761679981795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-229592831488952772013-04-15T14:53:45.584-05:002013-04-15T14:53:45.584-05:00Wow, and I thought Molly's 9 hour v-ball tourn...Wow, and I thought Molly's 9 hour v-ball tournament was a long one last week! So nice that Katie's season ended on a positive note. Molly's club season goes until June, so the overlap with the school soccer team is kind of stressful for me. But she really enjoys both sports -- and works hard at them, too. And you're only young once! Love the picture of you and Katie. <br /><br />I'm behind on the book as my husband confiscated it. I can't complain as it actually is his copy that I gave him for Valentine's Day. I'm slightly suspicious that he didn't start reading it until I did, but we'll let this one go. :) <br /><br />Mary Z Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-57565082190315037832013-04-15T14:52:28.589-05:002013-04-15T14:52:28.589-05:00Teen-agers have boundless energy. Remember stayin... Teen-agers have boundless energy. Remember staying up until two in the morning? I don't. Haven't done it in years, but most teen-agers can.Katehttp://snicklefritz.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-24455079533724934922013-04-15T14:46:28.366-05:002013-04-15T14:46:28.366-05:00Both Debbie and Stacey are in my prayers.
Mary Z...Both Debbie and Stacey are in my prayers. <br />Mary ZAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-87460883711192133802013-04-15T12:23:24.054-05:002013-04-15T12:23:24.054-05:00It is amazing how much time I spend waiting in the...It is amazing how much time I spend waiting in the midst of speech/debate tournaments and basketball tournaments. The basketball gym has SEVEN courts that have games going on all the live long day. To say that it is hard to concentrate on a book when we are between games is an understatement!<br /><br />And kudos to Katie! I can't play volleyball well at all, so I am in awe of those who can. Let alone looking cute in those mini shorts. <br /><br />Bonhoeffer. I love how he was such an intellect and yet he reached out to kids. I loved his description of the state of the country house after they visited (-: This is a man who seemed to understand children (or at least boys.) I wonder if any of those boys have written about their experience with Dietrich.<br /><br />DiDihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15059289426772353330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-25666968942299270722013-04-15T12:07:21.788-05:002013-04-15T12:07:21.788-05:00I will also pray for Stacey and her mother, Debbie...I will also pray for Stacey and her mother, Debbie...waiting is a difficult thing. Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652499105387319726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-7097279270818712102013-04-15T12:05:20.924-05:002013-04-15T12:05:20.924-05:00I love that - a more civilized hour! Yes! :)I love that - a more civilized hour! Yes! :)Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652499105387319726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-32379309031341921752013-04-15T12:04:08.201-05:002013-04-15T12:04:08.201-05:00Love the volleyball pics!! She does look ready for...Love the volleyball pics!! She does look ready for anything! I think you are equally adorable, and not tired looking. :) What a long day...12 hours! You are a sweet mom.<br />Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12652499105387319726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-13482717206183528332013-04-15T11:37:38.483-05:002013-04-15T11:37:38.483-05:00I will be praying, Sarah. We love mommies and the...I will be praying, Sarah. We love mommies and the daughters who care for them!<br /><br />DiDihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15059289426772353330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-86388125171685117502013-04-15T11:05:04.171-05:002013-04-15T11:05:04.171-05:00God bless Debbie and Stacey. Please.
Thank you fo...God bless Debbie and Stacey. Please.<br />Thank you for asking Sarah.Donna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-57122399891591356172013-04-15T11:04:18.985-05:002013-04-15T11:04:18.985-05:00Gina,
I think that sentence comes across wrong out...Gina,<br />I think that sentence comes across wrong out of context. I think he was saying that for new believers it is important to see the life of a Christ follower lived out. And for a mature Christian it is important to be around new believers and mature believers. Kind of living your faith out loud and influencing others for Christ's sake by living your everyday life like you mean it.Donna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-68046983829106383922013-04-15T10:36:07.312-05:002013-04-15T10:36:07.312-05:00Praying for both - it is a privilege - thanks for ...Praying for both - it is a privilege - thanks for letting us know Sarah.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274481412344071315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-75724913064705336612013-04-15T10:30:59.911-05:002013-04-15T10:30:59.911-05:00Hello everybody! I have a prayer request to ask o...Hello everybody! I have a prayer request to ask of you all, please. I have a very good friend Stacey whose mother is not well. Debbie will be having more tests done tomorrow and on Thursday she will find out if she has bone cancer or not. <br />Stacey is a single mother working a full-time job and also taking care of her mom, Debbie. <br />So can you please pray for Stacey and Debbie this week?<br /><br />Thank you,<br />Sarah P. from IowaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-50906756185163161052013-04-15T09:58:45.061-05:002013-04-15T09:58:45.061-05:00Re: "To be a Christian, one must live with Ch...Re: "To be a Christian, one must live with Christians..."<br /><br />I don't know how I feel about this. On the one hand, I certainly think faith and conviction becomes stronger when living with those who are similar to you in faith and conviction. <br /><br />On the other hand, when you are alone in your faith and your conviction, it becomes more difficult to live a Christian life (and either you become more faithful, or less)...<br /><br />But to live among those that don't believe and come out still with belief? That is just so brave and courageous and really hard all at the same time...<br /><br />**I think this goes for any group/religion/culture***<br /><br /><br /><br />ginanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-10645458123572541712013-04-15T09:31:39.519-05:002013-04-15T09:31:39.519-05:00I am glad you v-ball season is done, Donna. That ...I am glad you v-ball season is done, Donna. That was a long one :). I just picked up DB from the library and got through the first 200 pages this weekend. Great book - great man!Amy J in WInoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-50052563385301431162013-04-15T09:12:25.882-05:002013-04-15T09:12:25.882-05:00On my way out the door for Dad's cleaning and ...On my way out the door for Dad's cleaning and bill paying day, but I wanted to say that it is so true about DB and how he lived the word by example. What fun you must have had at the blow up house for volleyball...sorry for the long intermission. Katie looks fresh as a daisy after all the games and you look lovely in your pretty scarf. ;-) love and prayers, jepAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-82685681595836119572013-04-15T08:36:09.748-05:002013-04-15T08:36:09.748-05:00A literal blow up house for volleyball? Wow, I...A literal blow up house for volleyball? Wow, I've never seen one! I'm enjoying your thoughts on Bonhoffer. I had to read a book about him back in my Bible School days and I was so bored. It's really great to hear your good things so I realize the other side of his story rather than the "I'm bored when I'm 18". :)Beth in the Cityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04702179612923382436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-62387025261313490682013-04-15T08:29:07.048-05:002013-04-15T08:29:07.048-05:00{{{LIKE}}} - definitely a good day to be leisurel...{{{LIKE}}} - definitely a good day to be leisurely :-) Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08274481412344071315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-50765199076443252852013-04-15T08:21:28.566-05:002013-04-15T08:21:28.566-05:00I should have said....I will be driving Miss Katie...I should have said....I will be driving Miss Katie to school at a more civilized hour today.Donna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6271225.post-5041706696496414772013-04-15T08:20:43.957-05:002013-04-15T08:20:43.957-05:00Oh! I didn't fix that! haha. is it reffed? ...Oh! I didn't fix that! haha. is it reffed? There was no way I would spell out the whole word. gah.<br /><br />Yes. I have not taken her to school yet. We are resting for a little while longer. <br />Approx time of arrival for Miss Katie at school today....9:40.Donna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.com