tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post2146153141309600274..comments2024-03-28T21:33:13.039-07:00Comments on InScribe Writers Online: Discovering the Story - Karen ToewsTracy Krausshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066853243062725525noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-78049632890694556072011-05-27T18:36:44.798-07:002011-05-27T18:36:44.798-07:00Wow. I see the paradox in this situation. (And mos...Wow. I see the paradox in this situation. (And most of us find ourselves in a similar one.) Your love of exercise gives you inspiration and keeps you healthy. Good thing, right?! Your love of exercise takes over your life and makes it hard to focus on other things. Bad thing. I guess it is about balance. Great thoughts that can be applied to almost any situation.<br />www.tracykraussexpressionexpress.comTracy Krausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066853243062725525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-27220456421651699982011-05-27T11:08:14.964-07:002011-05-27T11:08:14.964-07:00Thanks for mentioning this book. As a holistic nut...Thanks for mentioning this book. As a holistic nutritionist, I am always interested in potential resource material. As to the distractions, it's submitting to Christ one step at a time. The process of writing this post was motivating for me to spend more time journaling this morning -interesting how that works, isn't it?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05691597473529597275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-66313950506965217202011-05-27T10:19:07.796-07:002011-05-27T10:19:07.796-07:00Hi Karen,
I agree that we can be sidelined by the...Hi Karen,<br /><br />I agree that we can be sidelined by the best intentions - anything can take the place of our relationship with Christ. For some it may be food, others computer, TV, physical exercise; anything can be put on the throne - but only One should be there. It is a life long discipline to keep focusing on Christ. <br /><br />That doesn't mean we can't do activities we like but we have to ensure they don't usurp our time with Christ.<br /><br />Last week I wrote about Wandering, http://jancoxabetterway.wordpress.com/2011/05/17/169/, as I had fallen away from what I believe God wants me to do. <br /><br />Great post and great reminder,<br />Blessings,<br />JanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-19406428167588939612011-05-27T08:41:01.767-07:002011-05-27T08:41:01.767-07:00While not a runner, I can relate to your struggles...While not a runner, I can relate to your struggles. It seems that our lives are a continual battle against things that try to put themselves on the throne, shoving Jesus out of the way. I've been reading a book called, "Love to Eat, Hate to Eat" and while it is about eating disorders (we know so many who have this problem), the principles in it cover any kind of throne-usurpers. My copy is digital (included in Logos software) but I'm sure it is available. I'm not finished it, but recommend it highly for any struggles with distractions!Elsie Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13739927333538419518noreply@blogger.com