tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761278821078485674.post6197362148378247544..comments2008-12-04T09:22:26.703-08:00miahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00395316435063157820noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761278821078485674.post-80833380053725172492008-12-04T09:22:26.703-08:002008-12-04T09:22:26.703-08:00Barton,<BR/><BR/>Inspiring and excellent comments! Thanks bro! We can't do it on our own, nor should we try. That's what I loved about this movie.miahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00395316435063157820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761278821078485674.post-18599219489154665432008-12-03T16:49:14.494-08:002008-12-03T16:49:14.494-08:00Hey Miah,<BR/><BR/>I saw this movie with Drew in Korea. We both really liked it and if he were here I'm sure he would echo me saying that your thoughts on what it means (somewhat) to be a man are closer to home than one might think. <BR/><BR/> We can't just explain away our actions and not deal with consequences. Nor can we just give pat answers and expect everything to be ok. Life is complicated and sometimes doing what is right is also, but you can't ignore the simple answer that is given in LatRG. <BR/><BR/>One thing in particular I learned in South Korea is that you can't do what is right on your own. You may be able to succeed for a while, but ultimately you will fail. What I like best about LatRG is Lars' Sister-in-law, she doesn't give up on him and even brings his brother around to be able to open up to Lars in the end.<BR/><BR/>You can't live this life alone, especially if you want to DO RIGHT.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Miah for being someone that was always there if I needed it.<BR/><BR/>-BartonBartonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761278821078485674.post-19646872530896884502008-12-03T14:41:52.867-08:002008-12-03T14:41:52.867-08:00haven't seen this movie...but reading this post makes me want to :)<BR/><BR/>on this subject...you should check out "Healing the Masculine Soul" by Gordon Dalbey...its dynamite...speaks to the importance of a rite of passage and how America's lost that as a culture...hmmm, could be part of why our males are becoming feminized!MGMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08948959237786615882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761278821078485674.post-50353640008577192752008-12-02T09:08:29.053-08:002008-12-02T09:08:29.053-08:00Holly,<BR/><BR/>Wow, thanks for the encouragement and great additional insight! Thanks!miahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00395316435063157820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761278821078485674.post-39069109923552539512008-12-02T01:14:33.656-08:002008-12-02T01:14:33.656-08:00Miah:<BR/><BR/>I have been skimming your posts, and appreciate your thoughts. <BR/><BR/>I espcially appreciate your evident authenticity and humility. Thank you for the example and encouragement.<BR/><BR/>The Holy Spirit ministered to me through this last post, as there is always the dilemma of different types of ethics in order to 'get things done.' <BR/><BR/>I believe the old adage that says we are to (1) do the right thing, (2) in the right way, (3) at the right time.<BR/><BR/>It can get confusing and painful at times, though, I would propose.<BR/><BR/>I really appreciate your post, as it reminded me that the difference between maturity and immaturity is choosing God's way, even when it hurts and even when it is fully a step of faith.<BR/><BR/>Today, in one of my college classes, my teacher was sharing how God is not afraid of pain, because he came down as Jesus and suffered for us all. Conversely, he was and still is suffering for us all. <BR/><BR/>My teacher went on to share how a sign of maturity is willingly suffering for the sake of Christ.<BR/><BR/>This connection, for me, goes right along with your post. Thus, we are walking in God's Spirit when we are choosing to walk in Spirit and in Truth. Even when it hurts.<BR/><BR/>Thank you for sharing this post! My soul has been enriched.<BR/><BR/>Holly HeikkilaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8761278821078485674.post-28100484896699319122008-12-01T21:30:34.842-08:002008-12-01T21:30:34.842-08:00Best post yet.<BR/><BR/>Wanna watch that movie again Tuesday night?Matthew H. Johnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01500962171136610877noreply@blogger.com