tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.comments2023-05-14T03:19:43.463-05:00In the Garden: Hand in Hand with GodBenjamin Griffinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02514860733085613626noreply@blogger.comBlogger103125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-26740736347567608942014-05-21T09:50:59.153-05:002014-05-21T09:50:59.153-05:00What you posted is all so true in both a human and...What you posted is all so true in both a human and Godly way. God is the same which makes the our walk with God so perfect. In a human way if you don't love yourself you can't be truly happy. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08550325710399083475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-28554239609598396342014-05-21T09:46:51.129-05:002014-05-21T09:46:51.129-05:00This is very true in a Godly way and a human way. ...This is very true in a Godly way and a human way. You can only truly be happy if you are happy with your self. God never changes which is great.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08550325710399083475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-74231145620663300012013-12-13T18:32:33.299-06:002013-12-13T18:32:33.299-06:00Upon reflection, I feel I have over generalized. P...Upon reflection, I feel I have over generalized. Please note that what I have shared here is based on my own personal experiences and reflects on those I have read about and met. I DO realize that ASD is a SPECTRUM condition--meaning that there are varying degrees of difficulty experienced by different individuals, depending on how severe their particular divergence from the "normal" cognitive and sensory processing happens to be. I most CERTAINLY do NOT wish to sound like I'm making light of a condition that truly incapacitates some. I only wish to point out that the spectrum ranges as far into the functional as it does into the less functional.Benjamin Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02514860733085613626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-80494930877246102742013-12-12T20:33:26.092-06:002013-12-12T20:33:26.092-06:00Ahh, but that's the thing. You see, You have o...Ahh, but that's the thing. You see, You have only known me well for my adulthood, and only very well for the past several years. I have been debating on saying more in a follow-up post, and I think I will now. See the next post for more. ;-)Benjamin Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02514860733085613626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-43052048456464815972013-12-10T17:44:29.939-06:002013-12-10T17:44:29.939-06:00Well, perhaps. Yes, there are a lot of tickers he...Well, perhaps. Yes, there are a lot of tickers here that point towards Autism, however, I have never considered you to be socially awkward to the point that those who have Autism are. Autistic people rarely are able to comprehend sarcasm or jokes that are not literal and you have always understood sarcasm around me (in fact I do not know any Autistic people who "get" sarcasm). Although, I do see that you have many autistic traits (now that you have pointed them out) lol, but I would not label you that way just because of your ability to interact with others socially. Because at it's base, Autism is a social disorder. but that is simply my opinion.Rebecca at the Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11445168229146092461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-38382475183263316292013-12-01T19:12:58.259-06:002013-12-01T19:12:58.259-06:00Wow, I have never really felt there were any simil...Wow, I have never really felt there were any similarities in our lives until now (except for the whole bottling up thing lol - you know me I shout everything to the winds). I could have written so much of this. The more I read the clearer I could see exactly what God was trying to tell you. I am very glad that you "found" yourself again and I look forward to talking to that spirit filled joyful man again. Rebecca at the Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11445168229146092461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-20079308700549912432013-10-27T19:02:55.684-05:002013-10-27T19:02:55.684-05:00Hahahahahahahahahahahaha - yeah, welcome to my lif...Hahahahahahahahahahahaha - yeah, welcome to my life except an occasional last minute road sign saying "lane ends" or "exit now". But, I have learned to trust God even when walking in total darkness. So, although I envy you the "road signs" I am at peace in how he talks to me. :P Looking forward to hearing about your milestone. :)Rebecca at the Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11445168229146092461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-85527786363217932082013-10-22T22:29:20.400-05:002013-10-22T22:29:20.400-05:00Nope, it wasn't about trust but about letting ...Nope, it wasn't about trust but about letting the man be the head of the family - which was even funnier that God should lead ME to say that at that time hahahahahahaRebecca at the Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11445168229146092461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-44498314602804886402013-10-16T09:53:30.052-05:002013-10-16T09:53:30.052-05:00Yes, and I remember what you said right after that...Yes, and I remember what you said right after that! LOL, because it was you that was supposed to say something. . . something about trusting, I think. :DBenjamin Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02514860733085613626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-18760442497153354832013-10-15T21:15:34.968-05:002013-10-15T21:15:34.968-05:00Ha! Just remembering a night at James and Renee&#...Ha! Just remembering a night at James and Renee's when you they needed to know something and in the silence you said.... I know there is something someone is supposed to say here but it's not me. hahahahahahahahaha :)Rebecca at the Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11445168229146092461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-38299687753264383982013-10-13T07:21:56.961-05:002013-10-13T07:21:56.961-05:00Very. very good advice! I am a regular reader and ...Very. very good advice! I am a regular reader and I gain so much from what you write! Dana K.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-4338845310345755722013-10-07T20:31:10.211-05:002013-10-07T20:31:10.211-05:00I did wonder why you hadn't been sharing anyth...I did wonder why you hadn't been sharing anything about your writing lately. So glad God has stepped in! Looking forward to hearing more :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08808501828528496298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-72349909224599271602013-10-07T07:13:38.709-05:002013-10-07T07:13:38.709-05:00So proud of you Benjamin. What you wrote above sou...So proud of you Benjamin. What you wrote above sounded SO familiar to me and you may know why. Not that I ever attempted a project such as the one you are doing now but the method that God is choosing to communicate with you. I love you dearly and encourage you to move forward. Keep in mind that yes, the devil will try to stop you, if he leaves you alone then you are doing something wrong but he will not be able to stop you. Can't wait to see how it all turns out. Love you!Aunt Dananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-46462144424903547422013-10-06T21:04:52.761-05:002013-10-06T21:04:52.761-05:00Glad God worked it out for you. We all are facing ...Glad God worked it out for you. We all are facing a battle somewhere I guess. From the most perfect appearing christian to the farthermost backslider. I don't think the battles will ever end as long as we walk the earth. We just have to put our heads down, brace ourselves, face the fury, and stand our ground. Sometimes we are fortunate to have others who stand with us and some of us have to stand alone, but through it all God's promise holds our back and if we accept it, provides the helmet, the shield, the boots, the breastplate, and the sword. Some are called to defend and some are called to take the front lines, but ALL are called to stand in the place where God has put you and do the job God has called, created, and provided for you to do. Rebecca at the Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11445168229146092461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-84010604762727994932013-06-27T22:56:32.315-05:002013-06-27T22:56:32.315-05:00I apparently Posted on this before. . . It's s...I apparently Posted on this before. . . It's still true. :) Here's the link to that Post (it's a bit more detailed. http://drasonshat.blogspot.com/2011/04/if-god-is-love-then-what-about.htmlBenjamin Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02514860733085613626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-41758950050546328752013-06-21T21:07:00.980-05:002013-06-21T21:07:00.980-05:00That revelation was instrumental in my eventual ac...That revelation was instrumental in my eventual acceptance of the reality of God's redemptive love.Benjamin Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02514860733085613626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-7481351122559397872013-06-20T14:48:29.546-05:002013-06-20T14:48:29.546-05:00The idea if Jesus quoting that scripture as a reco...The idea if Jesus quoting that scripture as a recognition that He was experiencing the fufilment of the Scriptures is a wonderful revelation. Thanks Benjamin!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14081580907299120777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-80451192694622507102013-03-17T21:54:47.616-05:002013-03-17T21:54:47.616-05:00Then perhaps rewrite the ending as more of a plea ...Then perhaps rewrite the ending as more of a plea to repent and return to their first love so you still have that positive end, but it doesn't negate the warning of the poem itself. Maybe even a verse reminding about WHY they are in church in the first place, just playing....<br /> <br />This world is full of trouble<br />Distractions still abound<br />The love of some grow cold<br />Let not your soul be bound<br /><br />Remember now, the moment<br />Your heart first found it's place<br />Return to your first love <br />And seek your Master's face.<br /><br />Thanks for letting me "play" it has been a while since I wrote :)<br /><br />Rebecca at the Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11445168229146092461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-72579639827662881352013-03-17T19:30:36.263-05:002013-03-17T19:30:36.263-05:00That's pretty accurate. I DID add the last sta...That's pretty accurate. I DID add the last stanza because the rest seemed so harsh. I always like to leave what I write with a ray of hope. What I actually think is that there is a lot more missing between the third stanza and the last. . . THanks for the input.<br />Benjamin Griffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02514860733085613626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-46100007519357676192013-03-17T19:03:50.111-05:002013-03-17T19:03:50.111-05:00I really like the first 3 verses, awesome word pla...I really like the first 3 verses, awesome word play, but the last verse seems like it belongs on a different poem - it is disjointed somehow and doesn't really seem to belong with the rest of the poem in content or word choice.It is almost like the poem was a warning from God and then becuase it was so "harsh" you added on a last verse to make it easier to swallow but it changes the tone of the poem completly and I think it would stand better either without it or with something different as an ending verse. - Just my opinion :) nice writing regardless!Rebecca at the Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11445168229146092461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-81431070920933491802013-03-05T18:55:28.428-06:002013-03-05T18:55:28.428-06:00I really like the crushed flower analogy. - BI really like the crushed flower analogy. - BRebecca at the Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11445168229146092461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-76160091956363427112013-02-12T19:31:28.948-06:002013-02-12T19:31:28.948-06:00I am going to mull on this for a while, but God is...I am going to mull on this for a while, but God is "all over" this. I would like to say more but I have written and erased it twice now, so perhaps later. <br />Peace!<br />Rebecca at the Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11445168229146092461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-86431476884297298212013-01-27T23:24:07.743-06:002013-01-27T23:24:07.743-06:00Rebecca means loyal and faithful friend, course I ...Rebecca means loyal and faithful friend, course I am Becki lol, but in the name meaning stuff, Becki means the same thing cause it's root is the same. :)Rebecca at the Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11445168229146092461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-25823172620162880482012-12-29T22:09:34.687-06:002012-12-29T22:09:34.687-06:00Wow, I didn't realize any of that, but you are...Wow, I didn't realize any of that, but you are correct, none of your "education" years were wasted! Everything we do, as long as we are doing what God tells us to do is to make us better. Sometimes it makes us better at our jobs and sometimes it makes us better people and sometimes it makes us both :).<br /><br />It surprises me that you don't want to teach but at the same time I totaly get it. Because of your grades and everything I never dreamed you faced so much stress over this walk in your life, but anything easily aquired is easily forgotten and you will never forget the things this chapter of your life has taught you, reguardless of where or how you "use" what you learned. :)<br />-BRebecca at the Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11445168229146092461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4211188844214609581.post-84684903284268516242012-12-29T22:00:45.387-06:002012-12-29T22:00:45.387-06:00It sometimes floors me to even hear that your life...It sometimes floors me to even hear that your life is not perfect. That you are not Elisha or Amos, or Isaiah as you walk boldly though your life and preach to all you hear. IT lets me know that there is still hope for me if someone as "together" as you still has to struggle sometimes. It lets me hope that there is a place for me, somewhere, in the kingdom. That I have something I am called to do, despite the me that gets in the way. :) <br /><br />Thanks for posting <br />-BRebecca at the Wellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11445168229146092461noreply@blogger.com