tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post2575383505375634751..comments2024-03-28T21:33:13.039-07:00Comments on InScribe Writers Online: A Blind Eye And Racism - Bob JonesTracy Krausshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05066853243062725525noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-69205352070124584222020-06-11T16:49:05.546-07:002020-06-11T16:49:05.546-07:00You are an encourager, Sandi. I am back at the key...You are an encourager, Sandi. I am back at the keyboard at about 30% capacity.Words matter. Keep sharing encouragement.Bob Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288943530653568720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-19837989909692935222020-06-11T16:47:33.368-07:002020-06-11T16:47:33.368-07:00Thank you so much my Barrhead friend. So good to k...Thank you so much my Barrhead friend. So good to know of your husband's recovery - offers hope to others like me. Bob Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288943530653568720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-30775419583371905032020-06-11T16:45:35.892-07:002020-06-11T16:45:35.892-07:00Hi Vickie. We are living and writing through histo...Hi Vickie. We are living and writing through historic times. Words matter. Thank you for making yours count.Bob Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288943530653568720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-60482593338441141672020-06-11T16:44:36.036-07:002020-06-11T16:44:36.036-07:00Thank you so much for your kind thought, Val and y...Thank you so much for your kind thought, Val and your prayers.Bob Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288943530653568720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-90730367569781827052020-06-11T16:43:39.819-07:002020-06-11T16:43:39.819-07:00I empathize with your vision issues, Bruce. This m...I empathize with your vision issues, Bruce. This may be a watershed moment of revolution or revival. I'm for revival.Bob Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288943530653568720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-54510298000681258672020-06-11T16:42:18.527-07:002020-06-11T16:42:18.527-07:00Deep healing required - for eyes and hearts.Deep healing required - for eyes and hearts.Bob Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288943530653568720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-35837245914014071542020-06-07T20:12:37.455-07:002020-06-07T20:12:37.455-07:00Thanks for sharing your poignant message with us, ...Thanks for sharing your poignant message with us, despite the near-impossibility to compose on your laptop. You showed determination as you "lean in to hope"! Your words of hope are an encouragement to me, that when the rivers rise, they will not sweep over us. God bless you as you ponder your fourth theme! I pray that you and your wife will both recover soon and with success for your eyes.Sandi Somershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03097011585168805837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-34279818919925943672020-06-07T11:23:44.951-07:002020-06-07T11:23:44.951-07:00What you’ve written in this blog, Pastor Bob, has ...What you’ve written in this blog, Pastor Bob, has connected with me on many levels--from eyesight issues for my husband to concerns for a dear friend who is in the US right now. She is dealing with a lot on a personal level, including a history of racial discrimination and tensions for herself and her family. I gleaned what I needed from your post for myself, especially the promise that God is and will be with us, so we won’t be overwhelmed when we pass through the waters. (Note that Isaiah said “when,” not “if.”)<br /><br />Finding solace, I sent your writing on to my friend, who sometimes says, “We’ll do such and such, if the creek don’t rise.” The nearby creek is rising for her.<br /><br />I prayed for my husband, whose vision had gone blurry in both eyes after a second vein breakage--one in each eye. (He could basically “make out the furniture” at that point.) Our local optometrist got Hank an appointment, quite quickly, with the specialist in Edmonton. I prayed for healing and/or treatment that would heal the Norwegian’s eyes. The next day Hank could read the date on his appointment card and he can do the banking mostly on his own these day. We are thankful.<br /><br />May God bless you and your wife and heal you both. I cannot imagine how you managed to write this piece in the contorted position you describe. Thank you for bringing us this powerful message.<br /> <br /><br />Sharon Espesethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13013272853384312117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-91813344635430977332020-06-07T08:28:54.864-07:002020-06-07T08:28:54.864-07:00So many of us are grieved by where our world is at...So many of us are grieved by where our world is at today - broken and fallen and in need of Jesus. As Christians we understand that there should be no barriers in life. In the eyes of Jesus we are all equal. I too hope for a speedy recovery for you and your wife. Thankyou for writing about you. Vickie Stamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04078923845655016294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-74231041199089159202020-06-06T14:14:17.164-07:002020-06-06T14:14:17.164-07:00In spite of your physical challenges, setbacks and...In spite of your physical challenges, setbacks and resulting stress, Bob, I commend you for choosing an outward-looking attitude in this piece. It may be brief but it is thought-provoking and well written. May you and your wife have full and quick recoveries.Valerie Ronaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07020108953259726880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-1718336768464422872020-06-06T14:10:22.158-07:002020-06-06T14:10:22.158-07:00What about the racism I face? Because I'm an o...What about the racism I face? Because I'm an old, white male, I suffer 3 kinds of discrimination from others. Actually, my poor vision creates a 4th type. America and Canada have plenty of anti-white haters. They place the blame of the past on folks like me. Check out what the Bible says about the sins of the fathers and how children aren't to be punished for their parents sins. While we decry injustice, we mustn't follow the fickle crowd who blames modern people for ancient atrocities.Bruce Atchison - authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16956436260379779297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37258556.post-3264467940036755282020-06-06T13:06:21.369-07:002020-06-06T13:06:21.369-07:00The events of the past few weeks have made all of ...The events of the past few weeks have made all of us reflect, i think, on our society and what we can do as individuals, to turn the tide. I wish you a speedy recovery, too. Thanks for encouraging us to ponder. Tracy Krausshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05066853243062725525noreply@blogger.com