tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7766958518206006183.post1895003621994929475..comments2022-12-13T06:53:57.666-05:00Comments on a common bush, afire: in defense of quietnessthe joyful potterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16699821802196502614noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7766958518206006183.post-75721848870642980182014-04-14T21:00:45.083-04:002014-04-14T21:00:45.083-04:00Dear KLJAL - how did I never reply to you?! Thank...Dear KLJAL - how did I never reply to you?! Thank you for reading all the way to the bottom, and for passing on your mom's kind words about my children. I would love to hear your thoughts on the matter, and I would especially love to know what cds you are enjoying!! We like the ones put out by Joni Eareckson Tada and Bobbi Wolgemuth that use children's voices with orchestra and come with lovely, lovely books! Chris Rice's Hymn Project is another favorite, but I am always on the lookout for more. :)the joyful potterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16699821802196502614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7766958518206006183.post-60623583328162466222014-01-17T08:52:25.547-05:002014-01-17T08:52:25.547-05:00Wow. Yes, I read to the bottom. And yes, so much t...Wow. Yes, I read to the bottom. And yes, so much to be said! So many things entered my mind, that I can't keep track of them all. First of all, very well thought out; very well written. I need to read Quiet. I remember when we were last there, they sang at least one blessed hymn. Do they still? Our family has had quite a few discussions about this. Interestingly enough, Mom recently wrote to us about how impressed she was hearing your children sing hymns from memory so well. She encouraged us to continue teaching our kids. A good reminder indeed, because we had such a rich musical heritage, we need to pass it on. God heard my hazy prayer/note-to-self about singing more hymns with my kids, and, through a new friend, provided two cds full of the good old meaty hymns. We are really enjoying them! Ok, I'll stop there for now. Thank you for writing this!KLJALhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14574251394849730033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7766958518206006183.post-88942637996625976702014-01-17T06:31:31.559-05:002014-01-17T06:31:31.559-05:00I feel like I need to add some postscripts: 1) Fi...I feel like I need to add some postscripts: <br><br>1) First, this was crazy long. I apologize if the fonts come out wonky for you - blogger seems a little overwhelmed with it, and I am working to fix it. <br><br>2) Despite the crazy-long-ness, this essay is only the tip of the iceberg. There is so much to be said on the subject of worship, and if we can say it in love, both "sides" will begin to understand each other, which will lay a foundation for a solution. Segregation has never been ideal.<br><br>3) If you read all the way to the bottom, I thank you, and take heart from your willingness to hear me out, especially if you're a foot-stomper!! ;)<br><br>4) Which brings me to my last P.S. - since labels seemed necessary, I would really love to use ones that are both more accurate and more amusing, and your suggestions are so welcome!<br>the joyful potterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16699821802196502614noreply@blogger.com