Comments on: The God of Ordinary People

By: Jay

Jay — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:07:06 +0000

So true. I watched a DVD recently on the art of Caravaggio who painted biblical scenes in churches around 1600. He was a radical in that his art depicted the “saints” and others as “scalawags and ragamuffins” in biblical scenes. He appealed to people where they were at and showed a Christ that wasn’t afraid of getting dirty. That’s the Jesus I read about in the Bible. Evidentally his work caused an upsurge in church attendance among the poor, because, for the first time the poor could see a Christ that related to people like them.

By: Jacob M

Jacob M — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:56:43 +0000

I like this we are all broken and were all being used to accomplish His will.

By: Bunny Wilson

Bunny Wilson — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 01:27:25 +0000

“In fact, I’m probably more of a model sinner – much in need of God’s grace on a daily, if not moment-by-moment basis. I’m okay with this.” — awesome statement that I feel deep inside every single day.

By: Josiah

Josiah — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 01:05:13 +0000

I’ll add my appreciation, Douglas. Yesterday a conversation wandered into honest moments about weakness and hope and the mercy / grace of the crucified One. We agreed that when I stand in need, there is some openness to learn and to engage God and others. It’s the successes that close my heart with pride.

Josiah

By: John Blase

John Blase — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:46:41 +0000

Good words, Doug. I’m thankful he uses gypsies, tramps and thieves…

Grace,

John

By: Louise

Louise — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:03:09 +0000

Doug,
thanks for reminding me to keep it real. As Chuck Swindoll puts it, always leave room for the imperfect in yourself and others.

By: Dave

Dave — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:52:03 +0000

heya doug
thanks for posting this…I hope you don’t mind (I’m sure you won’t) but I’m going to read a bit of it out today in Lucan Presbyterian as it fits in perfect with the sermon.

By: Olga Pritula

Olga Pritula — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 23:49:17 +0000

Dear Douglas,

I really appreciate your talk in Kyiv which I attended with my other friends. I am amazed at the level of your language abilities, thought provoking ideas and honest struggles with the daily life issue! Sir, keep on growing in love, life, in soul! and keep creating! – You can do it, and when you fail – God can do it!

Thanks again.

Olga

By: Holly

Holly — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:57:57 +0000

This so resonates with me. I would go one step further. Not only do we seem to think that God only uses the spiritual “giants,” not us common sinners…but we also have a tendency to think and elevate the offerings of authors & artists and those with a really “special” gift. We overlook the everyday activities that God is reflected in. Kudos to the artists of the world…and the mom who walks the neighbours’ kid home from school to help her out…and the guy who volunteers to help disabled kids ski…and the kid who picks up garbage on the playground so others can enjoy it…all out of a heart of love. Let’s celebrate how God made us & recognize that He loves us and can use us just as we are.

By: Steve St. Claire

Steve St. Claire — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 19:30:09 +0000

Thanks man. This is good. I always think that to “make my mark” I need to do some great thing, and become (eventually, hopefully?) some great person. I’m not there yet and rarely do anything more grand than wash the dishes for my wife or love on my kids. I suspect (going along with what you’re saying) that the really great things are the small things I devalue completely to insignificance. God give me eyes to see things for what they really are and rest there.