Comments on: Some Questions For You To Answer

By: Forgiveness | Kelly Minter

Forgiveness | Kelly Minter — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 20:32:39 +0000

[...] in, and your responses were very helpful – and honest, which I love. (Here’s the link if you missed it, or want to add a thought). Since then I have been writing furiously on the [...]

By: melissa mahanes

melissa mahanes — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:58:03 +0000

1. (Cont..)Patience is also a hard one for me because I have grown so accustomed to having everything "on demand" and at my fingertips! I didn't even realize how much I struggled with this until my son was born in 08 and he had a lot of trouble sleeping through the night and still does from time to time. I would get so frustrated because I would spend 30 minutes getting him to sleep only to have him pop back up again minutes later! I struggled for awhile and then realized the real problem was my lack of patience!
My deficancy of peace probably stems from my struggle to truly forgive and my lack of patience as well as some fears and anxieties that I have.

2.I would like to see more peace in my life because then I think I would act more like Christ especially during trying times and with difficult people.

Thanks! I am going through your Ruth study with an awesome group of ladies! Iam learning so much!

By: melissa mahanes

melissa mahanes — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:57:18 +0000

1.I would say that forgiveness, patience and peace are the most difficult for me. Forgiveness because when I am feeling hurt it is hard for me to let go of it and truly forgive the person who has wronged me. I might say I forgive them because I know that it is the right thing to do, but deep down inside I am still harboring resentments. As soon as they do something else that upsets me (which they are bound to do!) all the past hurt comes back out.

By: Hope

Hope — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 03:15:48 +0000

Humility, Joy and Peace are my most difficult. I have found as I really 'hear' what I am thinking that I struggle with my pride (can't I just fix everyone??) which I think leads to a lack of joy AND peace. Only by His grace am I able to at times get a taste of these virtues but boy do I want more of them.

I would love to have more joy and peace in my life.

Not sure if this is a character quality but I would love to learn more about being courageous and confident. Standing firm on what I believe and living it out takes a lot of courage. And I could use more of that for sure!

I just passed your post along to the ladies in my Bible study group. We are currently studying your RUTH study. Thank you for all of your work on your books. They have been very encouraging and convicting to me.

Blessings,
Hope

By: Susanna

Susanna — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:31:26 +0000

1. Patience, Peace, Love (self-love)
2. Love and Grace
3. I think most things are encompassed under the 11
4. I think as women at some point in our lives one of the virtues is hard for us. I know for me even though I am still young my struggle has changed but I have come to appreciate each virtue even more because of that stage in my life.

By: 70 times 7

70 times 7 — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 04:04:54 +0000

1) purity, love, grace – I was introduced to sex at an early age – is that why I struggle with impure thoughts? Do I really love the unlovely or just when it benefits me most? 2) thankfulness, grace – In a society of health and wealth, we take so much for granted. Even our government encourages to take instead of being grateful for what we have. So, I have and I'm grateful for it, but do I go on and grace others with my abundance?
3) sincerity (that's probably part of integrity)
4) I want to share how God taught me how to forgive, but is too lengthy to share here. So maybe later somewhere else on this site.

By: kelmint

kelmint — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 19:49:08 +0000

Wendy, thanks for the forwardness. I'm hoping that women who are feeling exactly like you do will benefit from these writings. I'm hitting God's grace for us before even getting to anything else. Thanks for your comment.

By: Andrea-don Griffin

Andrea-don Griffin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:36:16 +0000

Then I realized through the love of my step-son….(he is so loving), that I would hold a grudge very easily against him in instances of dishonesty. The Holy Spirit calls him to tears whenever he departs from the Lord's will in such a precious way. I use to get so tired of his tears. But then I realized, he needs extra love, he needs a little extra kindness… he is living two seperate lives, in two seperate homes every week, 49% here and 51% there. Crazy. I wish I could pick just 2 that I would desire, but I want them all. What is so cool though, is that greater love, seems to cover them all. If you truly love more, you forgive more, you humble yourself, you forgive more easily and give grace without thinking because it's NOT ABOUT YOURSELF! You are such a blessing. I still listen to all the songs from that 1st CD you made (I was Elisa's asst). If you see Linda or Pam or any of the old gang, send them so high-fives. Thank you for reminding us… "the word never returns to us VOID"… it is vibrant, real and healing to our broken souls! God bless!

By: Andrea don W Grifin

Andrea don W Grifin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:33:58 +0000

This year in particular as I directed our church's trunk or treat for the 2nd year, I realized the standards that I held other people to. I found myself weary of giving because I wasn't trusting God to actually be in control. I was always trying to keep everything together for everyone and that bled over into my spiritual perspective. So, when things were out of my control (aka working with others) I discovered that I allowed little grace and yet wanted it when I was running late… as though my excuse was better than their's…. And that's when I realized I was suffering from a loss of humility. My pride propelled me into having to be at least somewhat right.
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By: Andrea-don W Griffin

Andrea-don W Griffin — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:32:50 +0000

Kelly, it is so inspiring to see your voice shining through since the days at Word Records and that lovely Jeep Cherokee. Is she still raring down the road? Well, my Betsy (old 4-Runner) is long gone. I miss it some days at it is a symbol of my past independence. However, I wouldn't trade my husband and our children for anything. In fact, I can't answer your questions without giving them credit, because if it weren't for them, I may not have every seen my ugly reflection: a picture that was vacant of grace, forgiveness and humility. My husband always tells me I'm so patient with our middle child (the first that I actually bore) and yet I also realized, during the day, my strong voice and my gestures displayed anything but patience after the birth of Stone.
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