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Comment on The Elephant by Nicole Shenefield

Nicole Shenefield — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:57:15 +0000

My roommate (Nancy Furness) suggested that I read this particular entry. I myself have been having the daily struggle of keeping God, not my dating life, the focus. I also wanted to compliment you on your writing style; it is effortless and reminds me of the great Rob Bell. Good luck Brian and I will be praying for you. : ]

-Nicole

Comment on The Elephant by Paige Jennings

Paige Jennings — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 07:40:15 +0000

“become the kind of person that you are looking for”

I think you’re doing that quote. Really great, Brian. Keep pursuing the Lord.

Comment on The Elephant by LAF

LAF — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:57:12 +0000

Brian, this is so great. Whether it feels like it or not, you’re in a very special place right now. God created man in his image, as you know. I had never really thought of it in great depth until last year some time. God has the same, but more so, passion and desire for us, His bride. He thinks of us constantly, desires our communion, our thoughts, our praise. He has a passion for us that is unmatched. It is exciting to see people go after God. May the beat never cease. Courage.

Comment on The Elephant by Laurie J

Laurie J — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 03:47:10 +0000

You’ve got a good focus, Brian.

Comment on Dear Oldman Newspaper by Paige Jennings

Paige Jennings — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 21:32:41 +0000

“To put my thoughts to virtual paper subsequently and capture them accurately is like nailing a fly to jello.”

HILARIOUS! And so true.

Thanks for posting again. Was wondering where you’d gone off to! Always enjoy reading.

Comment on Dear Oldman Newspaper by LAF

LAF — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:02:31 +0000

Brian, John G. Whittier, 1807-1892, wrote a stanza of a song that says, “All as God wills, who wisely heeds to give or to with-hold, and knoweth more of all my needs than all my pray’rs have told.” I’ll pray that God’s presence will come down from heaven and minister to you in a way that only He can and that you’ll be able to walk with Him and talk with Him as did Adam did as they walked through the garden in the cool of the evening. God’s timing, as you already know, is absolutely perfect. The hard part of life is finding total contentment in the moments of life that are without explanation or understanding. His wisdom is definitely beyond our humanity. You’re on the path He has chosen for you. There is no greater place. Just shine and be!!

Comment on Tears and Jimmy Dean by LFM

LFM — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:08:58 +0000

This is beautiful, Brian. Tears were a must when reading this. It reminded me of a few specific people who have passed on their unshellfish ways of love to me. Such unconditional love cannot be measured. It cannot be described. It cannot be replaced. But it CAN be felt, and when such unconditional love as this is shown, sometimes we cannot help but cry. I think crying in the name of love is probably one of the most justifiable reasons to do so.

Comment on Shellfish by Paige Jennings

Paige Jennings — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:12:11 +0000

Ah Brian this is so true. I it has been really hard for me since being in SA to be back home and both see our wealth with a new perspective and see how I used to live and what I slip back into sooo comfortably. It’s encouraging to hear your perspective and remind me once again how blessed I am!

Comment on Shellfish by bramsey06

bramsey06 — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:28:08 +0000

thanks for reading lee, you might be my biggest fan:) and it’s always nice to see that you are reading, and on top of that agreeing with me.

Comment on Shellfish by bramsey06

bramsey06 — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:23:17 +0000

thanks for your comment LFM. i have thought about being a columnist, but the thought never lasts long, ha. i find that i write best from experience and to put deadlines on passionate happenings in my life that have a lesson would be cheating. ha! but thanks so much for reading. one question, i’ve been racking my brain all day…who are you?! lol