tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970647561564962542.post2572026474804574692..comments2022-09-10T07:15:32.796-06:00Comments on Sometimes Photojenik: This Is Not the End of the StorySarah @ Sometimes Photojenikhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08084455865914365083noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970647561564962542.post-19907487013864126452015-07-06T17:18:43.557-06:002015-07-06T17:18:43.557-06:00oooo that line in the Switchfoot song is perfect! ...oooo that line in the Switchfoot song is perfect! And I completely agree that it's freeing to know that God is still God even when we don't get it . :)Sarah @ Sometimesphotojenikhttp://www.sometimesphotojenik.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970647561564962542.post-53258064684987705822015-07-01T08:20:24.542-06:002015-07-01T08:20:24.542-06:00i LOVE the line, "I am okay not knowing all t...i LOVE the line, "I am okay not knowing all the answers, because what I do know is what matters most to me." it reminds me of an ancient switchfoot song that says "doubt your doubts and believe your beliefs." not knowing all the answers--and not HAVING to know all the answers--is ok. how freeing, that God is still God even when i don't get it!!Julie Hoodhttp://ahopefulhood.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970647561564962542.post-55675801937769241232015-06-30T22:34:35.187-06:002015-06-30T22:34:35.187-06:00Lowanda, I can't imagine the pain that you are...Lowanda, I can't imagine the pain that you are feeling as you deal with your city and church's loss as well as supporting your best friend as she grieves. You are absolutely right- that we need to bring about the much joy and peace that we can in this world and take hope in knowing that this is not the end of the story. Prayers and blessings being sent your way!Sarah @ Sometimesphotojenikhttp://www.sometimesphotojenik.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970647561564962542.post-55116918339738371562015-06-29T20:14:38.161-06:002015-06-29T20:14:38.161-06:00As an educator, I can related to how you feel. I ...As an educator, I can related to how you feel. I thank you for remembering Charleston. We are healing and we know that there is hope for tomorrow. I attended the wake of one of the victims who was so respected at our church. She was a member of Mt. Moriah before transitioning to Mother Emanuel. I felt a sense of peace after walking along the Battery to clear my thoughts. Then I received a call from my best friend last night and she informed me that her mother had passed. Pain and sorrow returned mostly for my friend who has this grief to bear. I have to rely on hope to make it through. We all do. I love the passage you stated in your post about this not being our permanent home. Its sad to think, but its true. So we all must do our part to bring about as much good in the world that we can. Spread happiness, be kind, respect each other and just love. Thanks for sharing on Tuesday Talk. Visiting from Sunshine and Elephants. God Bless ~LowandaLr Jamisonhttp://sunshineandelephants.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970647561564962542.post-44284501134117632552015-06-24T23:28:11.835-06:002015-06-24T23:28:11.835-06:00Exactly Michelle! His ways are not our ways and I&...Exactly Michelle! His ways are not our ways and I'm sure there are things that are meant to be unanswered. I too struggle with today's church in a lot of senses but have found a community that seems to be trying to set things straight and I am so thankful for that!Sarah @ Sometimesphotojenikhttp://www.sometimesphotojenik.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970647561564962542.post-52968855268560637302015-06-24T23:26:56.831-06:002015-06-24T23:26:56.831-06:00I love how you phrased that- How I can learn to be...I love how you phrased that- How I can learn to better bask in God's promises! So true friend and I need to focus on that too instead of wrestling with answers that are maybe never meant to be found.Sarah @ Sometimesphotojenikhttp://www.sometimesphotojenik.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970647561564962542.post-34946823379623273022015-06-24T23:25:13.520-06:002015-06-24T23:25:13.520-06:00It is hard and I know for myself when I see traged...It is hard and I know for myself when I see tragedy happening to those around me I sort of am just waiting for it to hit me... and that's when the "do not fear" part of my faith kicks in. Glad it was encouraging!Sarah @ Sometimesphotojenikhttp://www.sometimesphotojenik.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970647561564962542.post-60759153509575449182015-06-24T23:24:08.711-06:002015-06-24T23:24:08.711-06:00Thanks girl :)Thanks girl :)Sarah @ Sometimesphotojenikhttp://www.sometimesphotojenik.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970647561564962542.post-58165941698844303552015-06-24T23:23:55.196-06:002015-06-24T23:23:55.196-06:00Thanks Chelsea :)Thanks Chelsea :)Sarah @ Sometimesphotojenikhttp://www.sometimesphotojenik.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970647561564962542.post-22903914592875161792015-06-24T23:23:45.167-06:002015-06-24T23:23:45.167-06:00You're so right- our faith is in Christ and an...You're so right- our faith is in Christ and and He's the one who holds us and sometimes I wonder if by doubting my faith I'm really doubting that He'll hold me through those dark times? Thankful for faith and that I don't need to know all the answers :)Sarah @ Sometimesphotojenikhttp://www.sometimesphotojenik.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970647561564962542.post-26660567259952114932015-06-24T23:22:42.164-06:002015-06-24T23:22:42.164-06:00Exactly Robyn! I saw this quote on Pinterest the o...Exactly Robyn! I saw this quote on Pinterest the other day and it reminds me of exactly what you said: "Not being able to fully understand God is frustrating, but it is ridiculous for us to think we have the right to limit God to something we are capable of comprehending"- Francis Chan. Ain't that the #truth??Sarah @ Sometimesphotojenikhttp://www.sometimesphotojenik.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970647561564962542.post-77963687874560021012015-06-24T23:20:11.901-06:002015-06-24T23:20:11.901-06:00Amen girl! I know I need Jesus more than I even re...Amen girl! I know I need Jesus more than I even realize! So thankful for faith and hope!Sarah @ Sometimesphotojenikhttp://www.sometimesphotojenik.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970647561564962542.post-35066984078156106022015-06-24T20:06:28.198-06:002015-06-24T20:06:28.198-06:00I don't think we are suppose to know all the a...I don't think we are suppose to know all the answers, what would be the point of God. His ways are not our ways the bible says. Hope is just that, hope is for holding on to the good that will come during diffiicult times. Faith, is believing even when we cannot see. Both are from the creator and we are just to believe. Hard for some to wrap their minds around. The church of today is my biggest struggle. This was very thought provoking. Thanks for sharing on Tuesday Talk! Blessings ....Michellehttp://www.grammietime2.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970647561564962542.post-90326817431716834352015-06-23T19:17:14.784-06:002015-06-23T19:17:14.784-06:00Beautifully said! The power of God surpasses all u...Beautifully said! The power of God surpasses all understanding, which allows us to rest comfortably in our lack of understanding if we allow ourselves to. My heart breaks over so many things going on in our world, but instead of trying to search for answers that may never be found, I hope I can learn how to better bask in God's promises.Lauranoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970647561564962542.post-35728625752534684022015-06-23T08:57:58.285-06:002015-06-23T08:57:58.285-06:00Beautiful. I relate to this a lot...I haven't...Beautiful. I relate to this a lot...I haven't experienced that much personal tragedy, but I see it in the lives of so many people I know and love and it's hard to cling to hope sometimes. Thanks for this encouragement!Lauren Englishhttp://www.sobremesastories.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970647561564962542.post-89162488961736402562015-06-21T16:44:19.340-06:002015-06-21T16:44:19.340-06:00I really love this post so much.I really love this post so much.Amandahttp://www.theladyokieblog.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970647561564962542.post-49151069213898672102015-06-21T07:22:56.279-06:002015-06-21T07:22:56.279-06:00This is so, so good.This is so, so good.Chelseahttp://www.thegirlwholovedtowrite.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970647561564962542.post-26036108826769402542015-06-20T12:43:44.630-06:002015-06-20T12:43:44.630-06:00I like what you said about praying for the faith t...I like what you said about praying for the faith to keep having faith for when a big tragedy comes. I am fearful of tragedies that might come my way and I often wonder if my faith will stand those tests? Even after I just wrote that out it makes me think that my faith is in Christ and He is the one that holds us through those tough times. <br /><br /><br />We don't have all the answers! and that is ok! Jesus does have them and our faith is in Him.Beka Johnsonhttp://www.sunshine2thesquareinch.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970647561564962542.post-63756523542168045632015-06-19T14:18:36.817-06:002015-06-19T14:18:36.817-06:00so, so good. i am a lot like you, i've been ok...so, so good. i am a lot like you, i've been okay with not knowing answers to everything. because God is so big that we could never understand Him. if He wasn't that big, and we could fully understand Him... He wouldn't be God.Robyn Blackhttp://www.robynsnest.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1970647561564962542.post-20564168914533628032015-06-19T09:23:24.380-06:002015-06-19T09:23:24.380-06:00Girl! So good. So much in this world doesn't m...Girl! So good. So much in this world doesn't make sense - but that is why we NEED Jesus! So thankful that we have a bigger hope and we know how the story ends. And you are right - that is what faith is! Trusting Jesus even when it doesn't make sense! so good!Caroline @ In Due Timehttp://www.in-due-time.com/noreply@blogger.com