Comments for Chris McAlister's Blog http://chrismcalisterblog.com Welcome to my little part of the webbed world. I'm the senior pastor of Discovery Church (www.dcclive.com) and I have a spiritual counseling/direction and coaching ministry. At night I try to be a couch potato and entrepreneur but my young children won't let it happen. From leadership rants to the beauty of my wife and 3 little girls expect this blog to be as paradoxical as my personality. Oh yeah, I'm speaking for myself on this blog and no one else. Sun, 05 Sep 2010 00:50:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 Comment on Feeling vs. Acting on intense emotions by Chris http://chrismcalisterblog.com/?p=288#comment-818 Chris Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:39:35 +0000 http://chrismcalisterblog.com/?p=288#comment-818 Great story! Great story!

]]> Comment on Feeling vs. Acting on intense emotions by Eva http://chrismcalisterblog.com/?p=288#comment-816 Eva Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:03:44 +0000 http://chrismcalisterblog.com/?p=288#comment-816 Sister steals brother chair. Sister says "I didn't see your name on it." Brother takes permanent marker and writes his name on the chair. Both in BIG trouble!! Actually happened to me and my brother. Sorry your example reminded me. The story has been a source of laughter for many years between us. Your point is spot on. We can feel and acknowledge the emotions but more often than not, we will have to exercise self-control. Sister steals brother chair. Sister says “I
didn’t see your name on it.” Brother takes
permanent marker and writes his name on the
chair. Both in BIG trouble!! Actually happened to me and my brother. Sorry your example reminded me. The story has been a source of laughter for many years between us.
Your point is spot on. We can feel and acknowledge the emotions but more often than not, we will have to exercise self-control.

]]> Comment on Prayerful thoughts. by Gregg Parrish-Eichman http://chrismcalisterblog.com/?p=287#comment-810 Gregg Parrish-Eichman Wed, 21 Jul 2010 17:41:19 +0000 http://chrismcalisterblog.com/?p=287#comment-810 My prayers are with you, Brother. Thank you for reminding us all that the strength of the Lord delights in working through our weakness (when we recognize that weakness ourselves). My prayers are with you, Brother. Thank you for reminding us all that the strength of the Lord delights in working through our weakness (when we recognize that weakness ourselves).

]]> Comment on Prayerful thoughts. by Chris http://chrismcalisterblog.com/?p=287#comment-807 Chris Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:49:17 +0000 http://chrismcalisterblog.com/?p=287#comment-807 Sharmen-- great thoughts. I learned a little about that over the last few years. Thanks for the prayers! Sharmen– great thoughts. I learned a little about that over the last few years. Thanks for the prayers!

]]> Comment on Prayerful thoughts. by Sharmen http://chrismcalisterblog.com/?p=287#comment-806 Sharmen Fri, 16 Jul 2010 21:13:30 +0000 http://chrismcalisterblog.com/?p=287#comment-806 Chris,I will most definitely join you in these prayers, knowing that joining in prayer with another brother in Christ has His blessing all over it especially when the focus is to grow His Kingdom and not to make ourselves "feel good" about ourselves. I think that is one of the greatest misconceptions in ministry - that we focus on how "it" makes us feel. Some of Paul's greatest ha-ha moments in his ministry came when he did not "feel" that he was accomplishing what God/Jesus set out for him to accomplish, but those were pivotal moments even for us to read about today. Paul even referred to himself as a "wretched man" when he did not "feel" so good about his ministry. Just my thoughts.... Take care. Love you, Brandi and the girls. Chris,I will most definitely join you in these prayers, knowing that joining in prayer with another brother in Christ has His blessing all over it especially when the focus is to grow His Kingdom and not to make ourselves “feel good” about ourselves. I think that is one of the greatest misconceptions in ministry - that we focus on how “it” makes us feel. Some of Paul’s greatest ha-ha moments in his ministry came when he did not “feel” that he was accomplishing what God/Jesus set out for him to accomplish, but those were pivotal moments even for us to read about today. Paul even referred to himself as a “wretched man” when he did not “feel” so good about his ministry. Just my thoughts…. Take care. Love you, Brandi and the girls.

]]> Comment on 2 kinds of self-discipline by Connie Hale http://chrismcalisterblog.com/?p=282#comment-733 Connie Hale Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:18:29 +0000 http://chrismcalisterblog.com/?p=282#comment-733 I understand the feelings that Easter brings, the joy of what my Savior did for me but also the pain He suffered for me. I know He would have done it all if there had only be me Love you back. Connie I understand the feelings that Easter brings, the joy of what my Savior did for me but also the pain He suffered for me. I know He would have done it all if there had only be me Love you back.

Connie

]]> Comment on We’re so convinced we’re right… by brandi http://chrismcalisterblog.com/?p=280#comment-721 brandi Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:20:06 +0000 http://chrismcalisterblog.com/?p=280#comment-721 Hmm~ maybe one day we will look back on fast food, processed foods, artificial sweeteners, gmos and think wow were they stupid or what?! Hmm~ maybe one day we will look back on fast food, processed foods, artificial sweeteners, gmos and think wow were they stupid or what?!

]]> Comment on A peek into what I’m studying… by Chris http://chrismcalisterblog.com/?p=198#comment-674 Chris Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:27:54 +0000 http://chrismcalisterblog.com/?p=198#comment-674 I think the difference could best be described this was: Intercessory prayer is you carrying the emotion from the need for that person whether they know it or not as you pray. Formational prayer is about assisting them to position themselves in the presence of Jesus. Both have their place though. I think the difference could best be described this was: Intercessory prayer is you carrying the emotion from the need for that person whether they know it or not as you pray. Formational prayer is about assisting them to position themselves in the presence of Jesus. Both have their place though.

]]> Comment on This is a paradigm shift I need… by Chris http://chrismcalisterblog.com/?p=215#comment-673 Chris Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:24:08 +0000 http://chrismcalisterblog.com/?p=215#comment-673 I think you did a great job of wording it. I think you did a great job of wording it.

]]> Comment on Components of vision by Chris http://chrismcalisterblog.com/?p=276#comment-672 Chris Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:23:16 +0000 http://chrismcalisterblog.com/?p=276#comment-672 Sharmen I think the church has gotten stuck and failed to adjust to the pace of culture. We are in reality the ones left behind. And I don't wan to catch up but instead lead it into renewal. I'm talking about that tomorrow night. Our church is meeting on Saturday nights as we search for our next step regarding property. Sharmen

I think the church has gotten stuck and failed to adjust to the pace of culture. We are in reality the ones left behind. And I don’t wan to catch up but instead lead it into renewal. I’m talking about that tomorrow night. Our church is meeting on Saturday nights as we search for our next step regarding property.

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