Comments on: Nowhere to Go http://jackalopekid.com/nowhere-to-go/ writings from adam smith Thu, 03 May 2012 20:16:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Petrinakent http://jackalopekid.com/nowhere-to-go/#comment-6937 Petrinakent Thu, 19 Apr 2012 21:57:00 +0000 http://jackalopekid.com/?p=250#comment-6937 Nope, but my sister and I felt compelled to turn round and pick up a hitching woman and son- turns out they had traveled from Switzerland to the Holy Island of Iona (Scotland) to 'Find God' but only found religion (or religious spirit) we ended up leading her to Christ- with tears streaming down her face she found what she was looking for! Awesome. Nope, but my sister and I felt compelled to turn round and pick up a hitching woman and son- turns out they had traveled from Switzerland to the Holy Island of Iona (Scotland) to ‘Find God’ but only found religion (or religious spirit) we ended up leading her to Christ- with tears streaming down her face she found what she was looking for! Awesome.

]]> By: jackalopekid http://jackalopekid.com/nowhere-to-go/#comment-506 jackalopekid Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:35:39 +0000 http://jackalopekid.com/?p=250#comment-506 cool. didn't know of those organizations, so thanks alot cool. didn't know of those organizations, so thanks alot

]]> By: jackalopekid http://jackalopekid.com/nowhere-to-go/#comment-505 jackalopekid Thu, 22 Oct 2009 05:18:19 +0000 http://jackalopekid.com/?p=250#comment-505 Good points there Good points there

]]> By: BrittBeautyGirl http://jackalopekid.com/nowhere-to-go/#comment-504 BrittBeautyGirl Wed, 21 Oct 2009 22:38:48 +0000 http://jackalopekid.com/?p=250#comment-504 I think sometimes we can only help their immediate needs...is that doing any good? At the time, but unless they are given resources and opportunities for a job, then helping an immediate need is not that beneficial to them. They'll soon get hungry again or need money. I used to be a little too daring and would give rides to people I saw in need. I never did get hurt, but I realized that as a female, a very naive female, that anything can happen. The best thing that we can do is share the gospel and point them in the direction to help themselves. If they are wanting our help, then I think it's best to ask the problem, so we'll know how to help. Money or food isn't always the answer (or rarely is). I think sometimes we can only help their immediate needs…is that doing any good? At the time, but unless they are given resources and opportunities for a job, then helping an immediate need is not that beneficial to them. They'll soon get hungry again or need money.

I used to be a little too daring and would give rides to people I saw in need. I never did get hurt, but I realized that as a female, a very naive female, that anything can happen.

The best thing that we can do is share the gospel and point them in the direction to help themselves. If they are wanting our help, then I think it's best to ask the problem, so we'll know how to help. Money or food isn't always the answer (or rarely is).

]]> By: jackalopekid http://jackalopekid.com/nowhere-to-go/#comment-503 jackalopekid Tue, 20 Oct 2009 03:54:55 +0000 http://jackalopekid.com/?p=250#comment-503 Ha. I hate looking stupid. Ha. I hate looking stupid.

]]> By: jojoagot http://jackalopekid.com/nowhere-to-go/#comment-502 jojoagot Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:45:39 +0000 http://jackalopekid.com/?p=250#comment-502 Yeah, I hope things aren't like that. It sucks when you really want to help but you also don't want to be stupid. Yeah, I hope things aren't like that. It sucks when you really want to help but you also don't want to be stupid.

]]> By: jackalopekid http://jackalopekid.com/nowhere-to-go/#comment-501 jackalopekid Mon, 19 Oct 2009 02:36:43 +0000 http://jackalopekid.com/?p=250#comment-501 Amen. That's how I feel Amen. That's how I feel

]]> By: jojoagot http://jackalopekid.com/nowhere-to-go/#comment-500 jojoagot Sun, 18 Oct 2009 08:00:35 +0000 http://jackalopekid.com/?p=250#comment-500 In our country, it is considered dangerous to give a stranger a ride. You're not even supposed to stop to help stranded motorists at night. It might just be a ploy to hijack you. I know it's crazy but with everything you see on the news, it's hard not to be cautious. In our country, it is considered dangerous to give a stranger a ride. You're not even supposed to stop to help stranded motorists at night. It might just be a ploy to hijack you. I know it's crazy but with everything you see on the news, it's hard not to be cautious.

]]> By: jackalopekid http://jackalopekid.com/nowhere-to-go/#comment-499 jackalopekid Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:43:51 +0000 http://jackalopekid.com/?p=250#comment-499 Mom, you are so wise.:) love you Mom, you are so wise.:) love you

]]> By: @lollimum http://jackalopekid.com/nowhere-to-go/#comment-498 @lollimum Sat, 17 Oct 2009 07:33:20 +0000 http://jackalopekid.com/?p=250#comment-498 Adam, as your mom, l usually try not to comment, but as a 30 year career social worker , gotta give opinion about this....I think if believers really want to make an impact, then faith based churches need to work together to give shelter , food and counsel, not money, due to issues of addiction. And their approach does not need to be food and shelter in exchage for a sermon and salvation, as that is manipulation. Meaning... the kingdom of God is not a drive through. Relationships must be established, through unconditional love, and that takes time and investment in another person's life. We have to listen first, and see their world as they see it, because folks do not listen, until listened to. Only in such stable relationships, can we ask the hard questions with respect, leaving people with their dignity, or in many cases, giving folks their dignity back. Most of all, we have to be ourselves, be genuine - knowing that could be us..or maybe was us...sharing our own story or testimony when they want to hear...because that inspires hope...and hope is the faith of the night time when you are at the bottom.... Adam, as your mom, l usually try not to comment, but as a 30 year career social worker , gotta give opinion about this….I think if believers really want to make an impact, then faith based churches need to work together to give shelter , food and counsel, not money, due to issues of addiction. And their approach does not need to be food and shelter in exchage for a sermon and salvation, as that is manipulation. Meaning… the kingdom of God is not a drive through. Relationships must be established, through unconditional love, and that takes time and investment in another person's life. We have to listen first, and see their world as they see it, because folks do not listen, until listened to. Only in such stable relationships, can we ask the hard questions with respect, leaving people with their dignity, or in many cases, giving folks their dignity back. Most of all, we have to be ourselves, be genuine – knowing that could be us..or maybe was us…sharing our own story or testimony when they want to hear…because that inspires hope…and hope is the faith of the night time when you are at the bottom….

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