tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144235032583435175.post4035675477577785693..comments2023-10-23T10:33:29.509-07:00Comments on More Than Just Adam's Rib: A Divided HeartJenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01154350786925948762noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144235032583435175.post-38209858660984113812009-10-16T21:34:36.367-07:002009-10-16T21:34:36.367-07:00Jennifer, you've been on my heart this week. ...Jennifer, you've been on my heart this week. Sending you an email.Lauren Delainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06992185662542598747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144235032583435175.post-43728920107368975852009-10-15T15:56:56.082-07:002009-10-15T15:56:56.082-07:00Oh Jennifer - your words mean so much to me. I do...Oh Jennifer - your words mean so much to me. I don't feel so effective these days as a Christian example - but I so want to be there. As far as I am concerned there is nothing to reconcile between us - and I hope we can keep in touch in days ahead. I am so thankful that we have a Christ that shows how to love in spite of differences. It is truly His love. Your words were beautiful - and I believe them with my whole heart. I believe the answers and understanding are there - we just have to continue to have faith until we know. Thank you for your courage. I will continue to pray for you and Riverside - and I pray that it will grow. You have a beautiful spirit and I am so thankful that you call me friend. <br /><br />AnnetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144235032583435175.post-78789434260783085342009-10-15T06:10:46.872-07:002009-10-15T06:10:46.872-07:00I love you with my whole heart, Annette. I always...I love you with my whole heart, Annette. I always will. I know everyone is hurt. But the love Jesus has put in my heart doesn't mean I, personally, love you any less. You made an impression on me long ago when I started my first in-depth Bible study at Riverside. I clearly remember you speaking of your relationship with the Father, sitting at His feet. And I remember thinking, "I want what SHE has! I don't have that kind of relationship!" And since that time, I have pursued God with my everything. I saw in you what I wanted. And I will have a special place in my heart for you through eternity. I will continue to pray for reconciliation long before we cross to the other side.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01154350786925948762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-144235032583435175.post-8037748460446135682009-10-15T04:21:03.884-07:002009-10-15T04:21:03.884-07:00Jennifer,
I understand your brokenness and your f...Jennifer,<br /><br />I understand your brokenness and your feelings of loss as you look at people who have stood together in Bible study split - possibly for life on this earth. I understand your hurt. What I thought was the only answer to keeping our church together wasn't shared by all - including yourself. I want you to know that I DID feel like I was doing what was best - and I'm not unconvinced - but I wnat you to know that your friendship with me is not severed. I will not be worshiping with you at Riverside - but I WILL see you on the other side. I will say that you stood with integrity and love for God in your heart - but I saw things that I hope I never see again. People poured their heart from both sides and others laughed. THey made fun. They mocked in God's house. I don't know that I will ever forget that or the feeling of brokenness as I left out. Throughout all - I felt no anger - until I saw Deacon's wives laughing at the mockery. Last night our church split - everyone lost. Please pray for the many people that left as they search for a new church home. Thank you for these words - they meant a lot to me. <br /><br />AnnetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com