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Comment on Don’t Expect God to Do Your Grunt Work by Diana Trautwein

Diana Trautwein — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:08:50 +0000

Right on, bro. And your commenters are chimin’ in with some sound words, too. We are never told to wait passively, but to work for the coming of the kingdom – whatever that may look like in our own setting. Not sure the expletive was necessary, but I’m sure it got the guy’s attention. Preach it!

Comment on Don’t Expect God to Do Your Grunt Work by ljbmom

ljbmom — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:54:26 +0000

Smiling here, Brad…such a good “word”.

Comment on Are You Feeling Stupid At Work? I’m Here to Help. by J

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:56:13 +0000

…..oh i am also learning to drive at the moment, and i passed my theorey test with a mark of 100%, as soon as she found out instead of saying well done she told me that passing a theorey test is one thing having a brain is another, i think i might need to look for another job.

Comment on Are You Feeling Stupid At Work? I’m Here to Help. by J

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:53:49 +0000

Hi, i found this blog because i typed the phrase ‘my boss tells me i’m stupid’ into google. My boss stands over me and criticises me even when i am not doing anything wrong. She mentions the fact that i have a degree and she doesn’t and makes horrible remarks about my education (which is to a high standard) I work in a toy shop! She makes me panic until i make a typo and then leaps on it and then goes on to tell me that she can’t believe i have a degree. I never even bring up the fact i have a degree ever, she only knows because it was on my CV. I feel like i am gradually turning stupid as a result of her criticism.

Comment on Don’t Expect God to Do Your Grunt Work by ariffin mamat

ariffin mamat — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:51:45 +0000

Enlightening word from a professional…

(I hhave linked your blog url on my blog roll, and I sincerely ope you don’t mind)

Comment on Don’t Expect God to Do Your Grunt Work by Loren Pinilis

Loren Pinilis — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:36:06 +0000

Joseph stored up food in Egypt to ride out the famine. The Israelites battled to take Canaan. Nehemiah built back the walls of Jerusalem. Joseph fled to protect his family from Herod. Paul went through trials and persecutions to plant churches.

The Bible is full of people who had to work hard. I don’t know why we sometimes think that God and hard work are opposites.

Comment on Don’t Expect God to Do Your Grunt Work by Bob G

Bob G — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:00:04 +0000

That’s exactly what most of us need from time to time. A well timed, well placed, swift kick from the right person IS “God stepping in to make a way.”

Comment on Don’t Expect God to Do Your Grunt Work by Phil

Phil — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:55:17 +0000

Here, here Bradley. I once served on a busy church membership committee with a lovely friend who would often comment that I should not worry about all the small details, that “God will provide.” It used to burn me up when we overlooked these things and events would be less-than-ideal because of it. Maybe I am more of a “God helps those who help themselves” kind of person…or perhaps I need a bit more help with my faith?

PS: Creepy photo. I can make out skin, teeth, and a condiment dish? Not making the connection with the topic. Can you shed some light?

Comment on Don’t Expect God to Do Your Grunt Work by Tammy

Tammy — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:11:27 +0000

I agree with Suemiley. No passive theology here!

Comment on Don’t Expect God to Do Your Grunt Work by suemiley

suemiley — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:19:16 +0000

Awesome Bradley! You could be a Christian counselor! Just what God’s people need to hear.