Lutheran Grilled Cheese - Latest Comments

Re: First Place Derby Car {Family Friday}

Charlesborinn — Sun, 18 Sep 2011 23:21:26 -0000

That's what it is all about.
Bo

Re: Friday Five: Moving Time

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Re: Don’t Call it a Comeback

Ralphy3 — Tue, 12 Apr 2011 19:40:35 -0000

Thanks for your post. I feel like I'm this midst of a comeback. The part that is difficult for me is continuously re-motivating myself to try again. It took so much effort to become a pastor. Now to go back to interviewing, proving I'm good enough, establishing relationships, and learning new things seems daunting. I'm learning that I need to discipline myself more. Develop a routine. Apply to x# of jobs each day. Put on clothes every morning. It was good to go through the Bible a bit and reread stories of people who have lost their esteemed positions (i.e. Daniel, David, Joseph). They all learned things during their downtime that were necessary to thrive once they had an opportunity for what you call a 'comeback'. David for instance learned a lot as a farmer. Two skills in particular: patience and sling control. He needed both to defeat the Goliath. No other warrior had those traits. His discipline in learning what was in front of him, even though it wasn't great, helped him take advantage of the opportunity he had to make his comeback. Too bad he wasted it writing a bunch of sissy Psalms (joking of course). Thanks for the thought catalyzer, Joe.

Re: Lutherans phase out Holy Spirit

papajoemc — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 22:45:50 -0000

Yes Peggy! April Fools!

Re: Lutherans phase out Holy Spirit

Meg — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:56:48 -0000

Happy April Fool's Day!!

Re: Lutherans phase out Holy Spirit

Peggy — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 10:54:24 -0000

This is a joke, Right?

Re: Lutherans phase out Holy Spirit

papajoemc — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 09:50:47 -0000

Thank you!

Re: Lutherans phase out Holy Spirit

PJ Mullen — Fri, 01 Apr 2011 07:52:23 -0000

Brilliant!

Re: End of Life {God Moments}

papajoemc — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 16:19:00 -0000

It was a sacramental moment. I feel honored to be there with people during those times.

Thanks for the comment and the prayers. I don't care what anyone says, Lutherans in Iowa are alright :)

Re: End of Life {God Moments}

Jennifer@GDWJ — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:48:34 -0000

That must feel like a sacramental moment, to walk alongside someone as they make the transition home. Glimmers of grace even in death, yes?

God bless you in your ministry.

- Jennifer Dukes Lee
Contributing Editor @ The High Calling

(P.S. -- I'm a Lutheran in Iowa. ~smile~)

Re: How Star Wars Should of Ended

papajoemc — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 07:44:42 -0000

Isn't The High Calling Blogs Network great!? Thanks for stopping by, I look forward to interacting with you as well.

Re: Going up? {31dbbb}

papajoemc — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 07:43:43 -0000

Thanks! That does help. As a pastor I think I need to simplify most of what I write :) Thanks for commenting and helping me out!

Re: Going up? {31dbbb}

papajoemc — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 07:42:28 -0000

Thank you for your feed back. This process is helping me see the direction I need to go with in my blog.
I understand what you are saying about Comfort Faith. I can explain what I mean about comfort faith but I don't think the tag line should be something that I need to explain.

Back to the drawing board!

Re: Top 5 Tools for Ministry {31dbbb}

papajoemc — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 07:40:03 -0000

I can't believe how dependent we are on things that we did not even know existed only a few years ago. Drpobox is my favorite out of the many new applications that I use.

Re: 2009 in Review

papajoemc — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 07:37:50 -0000

It has been a turbulent ride but it has been a great one as well. I hope you are well and that things start to turn around for you as well. Love to you and Kendra

Re: Polar Bear Plunge

papajoemc — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 07:36:08 -0000

Thanks - It was COLD but it was fun. Katie said she was cold just watching me do it!

Re: Polar Bear Plunge

Cindy — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 14:36:04 -0000

This is great even though i think you are nuts!!! I'm cold enough not to have to go jumping into freezing water. But is sounds like it was for a good cause so i'm proud of you.

Re: Top 5 Tools for Ministry {31dbbb}

Crystal Rowe — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:28:19 -0000

Dropbox is my new favorite application - for serious. It's on my phone, my home computer, my work computer, and my husband's computer. Anything I may need anywhere goes in that dropbox - and it has saved me many many times!

Re: Going up? {31dbbb}

Crystal Rowe — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 20:26:23 -0000

I love the concept of helping people see "God moments" in their life.

To be honest - the phrase "comfort faith" sort of makes me uncomfortable ... I am 100% about grace - but I think it's because of the grace of God that we are thrown out of our comfort zones in faith on God's promises to us. "Comfort faith" seems too passive ... like we'll never be challenged - and I think the Gospel calls us to live a balance between comfort and challenge ...

I think I understand what you're trying to convey - but I'm not sure "comfort" is the best adjective. I LOVE your longer elevator pitch - I think it strikes that balance.

Great first shot at this! I know creating my elevator pitch helped me to really identify what I wanted to write about - I hope it's been a good challenge to you as well.

Re: Going up? {31dbbb}

Lutherans.com — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 17:21:02 -0000

I like it! Really nit picking here...maybe simplify the first part...

"Lutheran Grilled Cheese is about empowering people to find who God has created them to be. This is done by sharing inspirational family stories, faith lessons and cultural trends."

I like the 2nd half a lot.

Re: 2009 in Review

Ralphy3 — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 11:52:26 -0000

Your blog brought back some great memories for me too, my friend! You guys have been together through an turbulent ride. Glad it got you to where you are today, and that you have each other for whatever comes next. Love you both.
lookin' up,
ralph

Re: How Star Wars Should of Ended

papajoemc — Fri, 28 Jan 2011 20:15:19 -0000

Thank for the comment, I am looking forward to getting to know you as well.

Re: How Star Wars Should of Ended

Denadyer — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 13:08:52 -0000

I love the HISHE folks--so creative! :) Thanks for sharing this. I have two Lego-crazed boys of my own. Glad to find you through The High Calling Blogs network. I look forward to interacting with you!

Re: Week Two {Bible Reading}

Callahan2677 — Mon, 24 Jan 2011 20:11:03 -0000

We just finished week one and two of romans and genesis. since we to are behind we are gonna try and double up this week to get on track. You should know that 15 mins a day is probably not gonna cut it LOL. We just spent over 2 hours. Since neither of us has ever read the bible and don't understand it very well we got a book called Life Application Study Bible. It has footnotes pretty much for every verse and how it can apply to daily life. This is taking ALOT longer but we really like it so far. Good luck to anyone else trying this!!!

Re: Advent Devotions: Christmas Lights

Didil143 — Mon, 13 Dec 2010 02:13:48 -0000

This was an extreme pick me up! Thank you so much for posting this. It was a viewpoint that I never would have seen. It helped me a great deal in getting through the situation that i am facing now. God Bless and Merry Christmas :)