tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701606478391231933.post6365385446517027979..comments2014-02-24T09:23:51.766-06:00Comments on Brenda.Marin - Faithfully walking life's journey: These are simply my thoughts...Brenda S. Marinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05663542722430973975noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701606478391231933.post-9414941924315242122010-07-20T16:16:21.824-05:002010-07-20T16:16:21.824-05:00I first came across your story on Tim Schraeder...I first came across your story on Tim Schraeder's blog and was incredibly moved. What a wonderful demonstration of love.<br /><br />Thank you for being courageous enough to show Christ's love in the face of criticism...and thank you for opening your heart with such tenderness and honesty.<br /><br />stephanie@metropolitanmama.netStephaniehttp://metropolitanmama.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701606478391231933.post-70722814070421098242010-07-19T10:34:33.446-05:002010-07-19T10:34:33.446-05:00I wept when I read the media coverage about this d...I wept when I read the media coverage about this demonstration. How beautiful. And definitely the church I want to be a part of.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14322454997460199108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701606478391231933.post-65205726589724456222010-07-14T09:09:46.358-05:002010-07-14T09:09:46.358-05:00Turtule woman - I apparently became too wordy when...Turtule woman - I apparently became too wordy when responding to your comment so I will respond in a new post. As for the deleted comment that was my own comment I mispelled some words and removed it.Brenda S. Marinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05663542722430973975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701606478391231933.post-53162291021730002072010-07-14T09:08:29.876-05:002010-07-14T09:08:29.876-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Brenda S. Marinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05663542722430973975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701606478391231933.post-15829295588057221792010-07-13T23:55:09.839-05:002010-07-13T23:55:09.839-05:00I always find this odd situation of younger straig...I always find this odd situation of younger straight christians who are coming into the gay male community. What is your real purpose? What do you really believe? Right now, lesbians and gays are in the streets over civil rights. It is our equivalent of Freedom Riders or integrated restrooms. We are now in the streets and in the courts over the right to marry.<br /><br />What is it that you do for a living Brenda? Is this just a woman following her husband, or do you have a programs all your own?<br />Are you 100% for the civil rights of lesbians and gays? Are you 100% for the rights of all women?<br /><br />Remember, we have been in this war with fundamentalist christianity for a very long time. We have seen the very worst of people who use christ as a kind of hate battering ram against gays and lesbians. Every day, I monitor right wing radio, and every day almost I hear hate speech against lesbians and gays. Just what are you about? Not your husband. Not men, who I blame for this entire crusade against gay people, but you? What do you stand for?Turtle Womannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701606478391231933.post-402299788282853522010-07-13T14:20:36.993-05:002010-07-13T14:20:36.993-05:00All thank you so much for your encouragement and p...All thank you so much for your encouragement and prayers. They mean the world to both Andrew and I. We are trying to lean fully on our Lord and Savior for strength and fulfillment. However, these tangible comments are words I can read over and over again and names that I know are praying and believing with both Andrew and I. Thank you thank you thank 1000 times over.Brenda S. Marinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05663542722430973975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701606478391231933.post-43423097351232906302010-07-13T12:57:42.848-05:002010-07-13T12:57:42.848-05:00I don't know you personally either, Brenda, bu...I don't know you personally either, Brenda, but will certainly offer up prayers for you and Andrew in hopes they will bring you some measure of peace and comfort. It sounds like you've been through some trials lately. I love how you worded your post and shared your insights about your husband's character. Hopefully both of you will stay encouraged to continue to share the LOVE. Blessings, MonicaMonicalynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701606478391231933.post-82022238530984739422010-07-13T10:39:00.644-05:002010-07-13T10:39:00.644-05:00Brenda, I'm a new reader of your blog. But I h...Brenda, I'm a new reader of your blog. But I have to say, even though I haven't met you in person or know you well at all, this made me weep. My heart is full for you and your husband - I empathise, I pray, I love you both. I think that the work you're doing (you - not just your husband) is inspiring and beautiful and Christ-like. I'll link arms with you both any time. Got your back in prayer, from up in Canada.Sarah Besseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17217683418314819836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701606478391231933.post-14918399815243536392010-07-13T09:40:40.955-05:002010-07-13T09:40:40.955-05:00Praying for you guys on every level and everything...Praying for you guys on every level and everything.<br /><br />I remember when I told a friend in college that when I left school I knew that somehow I wanted to be a missionary. Not a believer ( and she happened to be a Lesbian who had been kicked out of her family), she asked me, "So you are going to go into some country and make everyone act like you?" I remember that conversation so clearly because this is the thought that struck me as I said, "All I can do is offer anyone is the love of Christ. You are right many people have gone in the name of the "church" and have hurt many. But going for Jesus and going for the church are two entirely different things." <br /><br />We are more subtle now than other times in history- but we still do it. We hide behind religion and in the meantime miss the immeasurable power of who Christ is.<br /><br />Thanks for being such a strong reflection of Jesus- both of you...Leneita Fixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09088856483687874715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2701606478391231933.post-91417955481745569702010-07-12T20:20:03.105-05:002010-07-12T20:20:03.105-05:00Sorry, Brenda, for all this mess going on with And...Sorry, Brenda, for all this mess going on with Andrew and TMF. I've seen and tried to engage some of it on his blog. I continue to keep him in my prayers. I also continue to keep you in my prayers as you travel through your infertility struggles, too. Love, JonJonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831303677983052945noreply@blogger.com