Comments for Sheridan Voysey http://sheridanvoysey.com Conversations on life, faith and contemporary spirituality Wed, 16 May 2012 08:31:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Jean Vanier on Welcoming the Humiliated by Sheridan Voysey http://sheridanvoysey.com/jean-vanier-on-welcoming-the-humiliated/#comment-417 Sheridan Voysey Wed, 16 May 2012 08:31:00 +0000 http://sheridanvoysey.com/?p=2932#comment-417 SUCH a valuable insight, Grace. Sadly, most of those programmes would've been great ideas when they were first launched; great ways to serve people. But maintaining the machinery can soon become the primary focus.  Will take this away with me for the rest of the day. SUCH a valuable insight, Grace. Sadly, most of those programmes would’ve been great ideas when they were first launched; great ways to serve people. But maintaining the machinery can soon become the primary focus. 

Will take this away with me for the rest of the day.

]]> Comment on Jean Vanier on Welcoming the Humiliated by Grace Doris http://sheridanvoysey.com/jean-vanier-on-welcoming-the-humiliated/#comment-416 Grace Doris Tue, 15 May 2012 07:33:00 +0000 http://sheridanvoysey.com/?p=2932#comment-416 Having a child with autism, we have seen how our son Callum is treated in the different churches we've been in.  We have found that churches with a big emphasis on running programmes, performance, etc struggle to incorporate children and adults with learning difficulties into their community.  We are now in a church where the leaders and people focus mainly on loving God and loving others, and everything they do flows out of that foundation, and naturally, caught up in that, our son Callum is so easily welcomed and loved.  I think churches need to understand what is important - if the focus is on loving God and loving others, inclusion and acceptance of anyone with any disability becomes easier. Having a child with autism, we have seen how our son Callum is treated in the different churches we’ve been in.  We have found that churches with a big emphasis on running programmes, performance, etc struggle to incorporate children and adults with learning difficulties into their community.  We are now in a church where the leaders and people focus mainly on loving God and loving others, and everything they do flows out of that foundation, and naturally, caught up in that, our son Callum is so easily welcomed and loved.  I think churches need to understand what is important – if the focus is on loving God and loving others, inclusion and acceptance of anyone with any disability becomes easier.

]]> Comment on Jean Vanier on Welcoming the Humiliated by Sheridan Voysey http://sheridanvoysey.com/jean-vanier-on-welcoming-the-humiliated/#comment-415 Sheridan Voysey Wed, 09 May 2012 11:53:00 +0000 http://sheridanvoysey.com/?p=2932#comment-415 Wow Maximus. My prayer for you is that "we didn't want you" is replaced with "but God did". Wow Maximus. My prayer for you is that “we didn’t want you” is replaced with “but God did”.

]]> Comment on Jean Vanier on Welcoming the Humiliated by Sheridan Voysey http://sheridanvoysey.com/jean-vanier-on-welcoming-the-humiliated/#comment-414 Sheridan Voysey Wed, 09 May 2012 11:52:00 +0000 http://sheridanvoysey.com/?p=2932#comment-414 So true. And that intentional grace is costly grace - in time and energy. That's why I believe such love can't be generated without the indwelling Spirit of God. We'll soon run out otherwise. So true. And that intentional grace is costly grace – in time and energy. That’s why I believe such love can’t be generated without the indwelling Spirit of God. We’ll soon run out otherwise.

]]> Comment on Jean Vanier on Welcoming the Humiliated by Mandy http://sheridanvoysey.com/jean-vanier-on-welcoming-the-humiliated/#comment-413 Mandy Wed, 09 May 2012 10:58:00 +0000 http://sheridanvoysey.com/?p=2932#comment-413 The dignity uncovered when intentionally expressed grace is practiced. Reminiscent of the mustard seed. The dignity uncovered when intentionally expressed grace is practiced. Reminiscent of the mustard seed.

]]> Comment on Jean Vanier on Welcoming the Humiliated by Maximus http://sheridanvoysey.com/jean-vanier-on-welcoming-the-humiliated/#comment-412 Maximus Wed, 09 May 2012 10:36:00 +0000 http://sheridanvoysey.com/?p=2932#comment-412 My story is also a lifetime one, I'm now in my late 50's and can still hear my mother saying "we didn't want you" - believe me It is no small thing. My story is also a lifetime one, I’m now in my late 50′s and can still hear my mother saying “we didn’t want you” – believe me It is no small thing.

]]> Comment on Jean Vanier on Welcoming the Humiliated by Sheridan Voysey http://sheridanvoysey.com/jean-vanier-on-welcoming-the-humiliated/#comment-411 Sheridan Voysey Wed, 09 May 2012 10:18:00 +0000 http://sheridanvoysey.com/?p=2932#comment-411 It's the first step, isn't it Kerrie. Be there. Sit by them. Listen. It’s the first step, isn’t it Kerrie. Be there. Sit by them. Listen.

]]> Comment on Jean Vanier on Welcoming the Humiliated by Kerrie http://sheridanvoysey.com/jean-vanier-on-welcoming-the-humiliated/#comment-410 Kerrie Wed, 09 May 2012 09:38:00 +0000 http://sheridanvoysey.com/?p=2932#comment-410 Be a good listener Be a good listener

]]> Comment on The Shack Interview – Part 1 by Sheridan Voysey http://sheridanvoysey.com/the-shack-interview-part-1/#comment-405 Sheridan Voysey Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:48:00 +0000 http://kennethjwebb.com/sv/?p=588#comment-405 I'm very glad to hear that. I’m very glad to hear that.

]]> Comment on The Shack Interview – Part 1 by Kathie http://sheridanvoysey.com/the-shack-interview-part-1/#comment-404 Kathie Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:44:00 +0000 http://kennethjwebb.com/sv/?p=588#comment-404  Thanks Sheridan. We're now just over 3 years down the track. Each year gets a little easier but the hole is still big.  We have 4 other daughters and we've drawn much closer to them and now have a grandson too. Life has moved on and yet for a long time it didn't feel that way for us.  I really did enjoy that book very much and it was needed at the time it was given to me.  Thanks Sheridan. We’re now just over 3 years down the track. Each year gets a little easier but the hole is still big.  We have 4 other daughters and we’ve drawn much closer to them and now have a grandson too. Life has moved on and yet for a long time it didn’t feel that way for us.  I really did enjoy that book very much and it was needed at the time it was given to me.

]]> Comment on The Shack Interview – Part 1 by Sheridan Voysey http://sheridanvoysey.com/the-shack-interview-part-1/#comment-403 Sheridan Voysey Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:37:00 +0000 http://kennethjwebb.com/sv/?p=588#comment-403 Oh wow, Kathie. I can only imagine your pain (actually, no, having never experienced anything like it, I probably cannot).  I was sitting next to a couple at a dinner party once with a very similar story to yours. And in exactly the same way, The Shack had helped them through their grief and helped them see that God was both with them through it and not untouched by their plight. I pray you're on the road to rebuilding your life now, with the God who cares. Oh wow, Kathie. I can only imagine your pain (actually, no, having never experienced anything like it, I probably cannot). 

I was sitting next to a couple at a dinner party once with a very similar story to yours. And in exactly the same way, The Shack had helped them through their grief and helped them see that God was both with them through it and not untouched by their plight.

I pray you’re on the road to rebuilding your life now, with the God who cares.

]]> Comment on The Shack Interview – Part 1 by Sheridan Voysey http://sheridanvoysey.com/the-shack-interview-part-1/#comment-402 Sheridan Voysey Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://kennethjwebb.com/sv/?p=588#comment-402 I think that note of pain is what has really touched a cord in so many. Thanks for the comment. I think that note of pain is what has really touched a cord in so many. Thanks for the comment.

]]> Comment on The Shack Interview – Part 1 by Kathie http://sheridanvoysey.com/the-shack-interview-part-1/#comment-401 Kathie Mon, 23 Apr 2012 23:32:00 +0000 http://kennethjwebb.com/sv/?p=588#comment-401 I loved it.  I was given it as a birthday gift, just 2 weeks after we'd lost a daughter. I related to the main character and could immerse myself and my grief into his world for awhile. I came out of the book feeling comforted and ready to start facing my world again. All the while aware of the fact that God knew my pain and was with me, no matter what. I loved it.  I was given it as a birthday gift, just 2 weeks after we’d lost a daughter. I related to the main character and could immerse myself and my grief into his world for awhile. I came out of the book feeling comforted and ready to start facing my world again. All the while aware of the fact that God knew my pain and was with me, no matter what.

]]> Comment on The Shack Interview – Part 1 by footprintsaustralia.com » Should Christians read The Shack? http://sheridanvoysey.com/the-shack-interview-part-1/#comment-400 footprintsaustralia.com » Should Christians read The Shack? Mon, 23 Apr 2012 19:04:07 +0000 http://kennethjwebb.com/sv/?p=588#comment-400 [...] Sheridan Voysey, former host of Open House, takes a similar approach. His interview with William P Young, author of The Shack, is worth checking out, along with the comments that follow. You can find it here: http://sheridanvoysey.com/the-shack-interview-part-1/. [...] [...] Sheridan Voysey, former host of Open House, takes a similar approach. His interview with William P Young, author of The Shack, is worth checking out, along with the comments that follow. You can find it here: http://sheridanvoysey.com/the-shack-interview-part-1/. [...]

]]> Comment on Rethink Your Thinking on Suffering by Sheridan Voysey http://sheridanvoysey.com/rethink-your-thinking-on-suffering/#comment-399 Sheridan Voysey Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:34:00 +0000 http://sheridanvoysey.com/?p=2859#comment-399 Thanks so much Jodie. You're an encouragement! Thanks so much Jodie. You’re an encouragement!

]]> Comment on Rethink Your Thinking on Suffering by Sheridan Voysey http://sheridanvoysey.com/rethink-your-thinking-on-suffering/#comment-398 Sheridan Voysey Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:33:00 +0000 http://sheridanvoysey.com/?p=2859#comment-398 Well said, Deirdre. I heartily concur.  Well said, Deirdre. I heartily concur. 

]]> Comment on The Chuck Colson Interview: Watergate & Worldview by Sheridan Voysey http://sheridanvoysey.com/watergate-worldview-the-chuck-colson-interview/#comment-397 Sheridan Voysey Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:32:00 +0000 http://sheridanvoysey.com/?p=1453#comment-397 I still marvel at how sharp Chuck was, aged 80. Such a loss. I still marvel at how sharp Chuck was, aged 80. Such a loss.

]]> Comment on The Chuck Colson Interview: Watergate & Worldview by Hthrcork http://sheridanvoysey.com/watergate-worldview-the-chuck-colson-interview/#comment-396 Hthrcork Sun, 22 Apr 2012 08:17:00 +0000 http://sheridanvoysey.com/?p=1453#comment-396 loved his books, so inspiring. The story of his conversion and subsequent prison ministry touched many people. loved his books, so inspiring. The story of his conversion and subsequent prison ministry touched many people.

]]> Comment on Rethink Your Thinking on Suffering by Deirdrewillis http://sheridanvoysey.com/rethink-your-thinking-on-suffering/#comment-395 Deirdrewillis Sat, 21 Apr 2012 20:56:00 +0000 http://sheridanvoysey.com/?p=2859#comment-395 Sheridan, having known both chronic suffering and unbearable tragedy, I too readily identify with the concept of needing to'rely on God' when there is no relief from suffering, which gives one both intimacy with God and an empathy for people in similar situations. However I believe that it's being in the Presence of God (either necessarily  through  tragedy or joyfully through worship as in prayer, ministry, reading scripture and for me especially through music) that transforms us. I accept that there is  'mystery' in the way God works yet I am convinced that scripture exhorts us to pray for God's Kingdom to be a reality on Earth 'as it is in Heaven' and there is no suffering in Heaven. Sheridan, having known both chronic suffering and unbearable tragedy, I too readily identify with the concept of needing to’rely on God’ when there is no relief from suffering, which gives one both intimacy with God and an empathy for people in similar situations. However I believe that it’s being in the Presence of God (either necessarily  through  tragedy or joyfully through worship as in prayer, ministry, reading scripture and for me especially through music) that transforms us. I accept that there is  ’mystery’ in the way God works yet I am convinced that scripture exhorts us to pray for God’s Kingdom to be a reality on Earth ‘as it is in Heaven’ and there is no suffering in Heaven.

]]> Comment on Rethink Your Thinking on Suffering by Jodie Falco http://sheridanvoysey.com/rethink-your-thinking-on-suffering/#comment-393 Jodie Falco Sat, 21 Apr 2012 07:49:00 +0000 http://sheridanvoysey.com/?p=2859#comment-393 Your topics are so relevant and your explanations are easy to read and understand. Great reading for both the Christian and the Unsaved.   I will continue to keep reading :-) Your topics are so relevant and your explanations are easy to read and understand. Great reading for both the Christian and the Unsaved.   I will continue to keep reading :-)

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