tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post1060579826595505999..comments2024-03-27T18:27:40.013-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: "Different Strokes for Different Folks . . ."Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-89033574747712543182012-03-27T09:56:33.751-07:002012-03-27T09:56:33.751-07:00Great to see you here, Corinne - thanks so much fo...Great to see you here, Corinne - thanks so much for stopping by!<br />It is such a shame when we let man-created systems dictate how and whom we love as Christians. It really should be the other way around!<br />Yes, Rachel said it all perfectly. :)<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-34184280661012686462012-03-27T09:38:13.634-07:002012-03-27T09:38:13.634-07:00I love your story, Martha. I wish that economic di...I love your story, Martha. I wish that economic differences (and caste differences in India) were not an issue that came in to Church, but sadly they do....I so agree with what Rachel said too.Corinne Rodrigueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127426375705808776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-81415387470507980062012-03-26T13:55:51.519-07:002012-03-26T13:55:51.519-07:00I agree, Rachel, behaving in this way should be a ...I agree, Rachel, behaving in this way should be a no brainer for those who really walk with the Lord. We should be putting others before ourselves and looking out for one another always.<br />Thanks so much for stopping by today!<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-17920971292900435672012-03-26T12:21:27.210-07:002012-03-26T12:21:27.210-07:00It bothers me that this reminder has to be given s...It bothers me that this reminder has to be given so often at church. For those who have truly accepted God and his teachings, this should be a no brainer. However, it does happen more often than I would like and, in that sense, I love your story. People do need the reminder and you have illustrated the lesson well. xoRachel Hoythttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12565668664072704971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-35012708213637058482012-03-26T10:24:49.745-07:002012-03-26T10:24:49.745-07:00Thanks for coming by today, Janaki!
Yes, in the ey...Thanks for coming by today, Janaki!<br />Yes, in the eyes of God, we are all equal. Only humans make distinctions, right or wrong.<br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-20589378511846641142012-03-26T10:23:59.545-07:002012-03-26T10:23:59.545-07:00Yes, Melissa, it is that very table which reminds ...Yes, Melissa, it is that very table which reminds us that we are all one in the spirit and one in the Lord. Our differences fade away . . .<br />So glad you stopped by - thank you!<br />Blessings always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-64724024717136951192012-03-26T07:13:20.282-07:002012-03-26T07:13:20.282-07:00Unity in diversity...everyone is the same in the e...Unity in diversity...everyone is the same in the eyes of god.JANUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06983287092498427967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-42321863405702747652012-03-26T05:14:34.663-07:002012-03-26T05:14:34.663-07:00This is the best reason I could give why I keep on...This is the best reason I could give why I keep on believing in the Sacrament of the Eucharist. We are made one in Christ's Body. We are all broken, blessed and shared. I love your reflections Martha. We forget our differences because we are brothers and sisters in Christ.<br /><br />I pray with you.Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-57454008436311959082012-03-26T04:49:55.105-07:002012-03-26T04:49:55.105-07:00Thanks so much for stopping by today, Chris!
"...Thanks so much for stopping by today, Chris!<br />"Jesus accepted the sinners, why can't we?" - You said a mouthful here, my friend! Even as He hung on the cross, He forgave the thief beside Him and those who "knew not what they were doing". I am convinced we all must look for Christ in all persons, regardless of whom they might at first appear to be.<br />Blessings to you always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-17521238081398554772012-03-26T04:45:47.289-07:002012-03-26T04:45:47.289-07:00Thanks so much for stopping by today, Linda!
I fin...Thanks so much for stopping by today, Linda!<br />I find it so refreshing that you can rejoice in the differences you see in others. Our unique qualities is what makes the world go round. :) And, you are so right not to bend and twist like an errant pretzel to be a someone others want you to be. You have to be yourself!<br />Ironically, "The Wizard of Oz" is one of my all-time favorite movies. How wonderful it is that you had this particular image here!<br />God's blessings, my friend!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-58249746232196703902012-03-26T04:40:26.108-07:002012-03-26T04:40:26.108-07:00Thanks so much, Jan for dropping in today!
What a ...Thanks so much, Jan for dropping in today!<br />What a wonderful outlook you have, my dear! The heart does reveal all about another soul and you are looking precisely in the right place.<br />May God bless and keep you today and always!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-5407778516173752722012-03-26T04:38:21.342-07:002012-03-26T04:38:21.342-07:00Wow, Martha:
A powerful message here. We need to ...Wow, Martha:<br />A powerful message here. We need to set aside our differences w/one another. That's the REAL meaning behind religion. Unfortunately, many in religious circles ONLY see the differences in us. You'll see Glory. Ahhh, but not you.<br /><br />Jesus accepted the sinners. why can't we?<br />--<br />ChrisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-62806088001607700712012-03-26T01:43:08.446-07:002012-03-26T01:43:08.446-07:00Hi, Martha! ~
I don't particularly 'overl...Hi, Martha! ~<br /><br />I don't particularly 'overlook' differences, actually I enjoy & admire them. I'm attracted to variety. What I'm repelled by is not someone who is different from me, but, rather someone who wants me to be different than I am. I still love them but I can't be around them. <br /><br />I love the image of these three walking arm and arm through the church. Reminds me of Dorothy and her friends skipping down the yellow brick road... ;-)Dangerous Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12442306921276302945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-44572455672161481542012-03-26T01:26:55.264-07:002012-03-26T01:26:55.264-07:00Oh Martha, economic or whatever differences are bu...Oh Martha, economic or whatever differences are but the beginning of what people look for and judge by. I look only at the heart, it soon reveals all. Love to you my very dear woman, ou are a huge inspiration.photos by janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04931922143998773384noreply@blogger.com