tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post3525289299693931873..comments2023-10-30T04:29:36.162-07:00Comments on *Gospel-driven Disciples: This Ole BookGregg Metcalfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12170541048035179191noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-10735212765014735452010-07-08T22:10:52.510-07:002010-07-08T22:10:52.510-07:00My mother used to have a small Bible about which s...My mother used to have a small Bible about which she would tell me this story:<br /><br />When she was young she'd been given the Bible to her at Sunday School. At one point her family's house burned down and almost all was lost. A passing drunk--a man who had been an alcoholic for some time--was going through the ruins of the house after it had cooled down and found my mother's Bible intact on the fireplace mantle with not so much of any sign of having been in a fire. He gave it to my mother, who was a child when this happened, and he stopped drinking from that day on.<br /><br />I suppose my mother still has this Bible somewhere. I'll try to remember to ask her next time I talk to her.<br /><br />Lee<br /><a href="http://tossingitout.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Tossing It Out</a>Arlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-20539442916518286732010-07-06T04:57:01.168-07:002010-07-06T04:57:01.168-07:00Such a heart felt poem you've shared Gregg. Ma...Such a heart felt poem you've shared Gregg. May we all have such a passion for the Word of God.Wandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07438544740170524813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-46186902045827905322010-07-05T20:32:40.331-07:002010-07-05T20:32:40.331-07:00Lovely flowing poem! I identify! My dad was a past...Lovely flowing poem! I identify! My dad was a pastor and when I cleaned out his house for sale - all I wanted was the family BILBLES. He had many that he used from the pulpit - all tattered and torn like your poem reads. He even dropped his first BIBLE after graduating from college - in puddle of water during a rain storm. He and mama ironed every page. We were poor and it was his only BIBLE. I have that special BIBLE. I have others that came from my grandmothers and great uncle who also was a pastor. I cherish them! Representation of my spiritual heritage! <br /><br />thanks for sharing<br /><br />Patrina <")>><Patrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-20440486943246229232010-07-05T19:42:34.704-07:002010-07-05T19:42:34.704-07:00Wonderful poem. I know I need the Word but I want ...Wonderful poem. I know I need the Word but I want to treasure it more. Men like Tyndale died so we could have it in our hands today. I don't want to take it for granted.Persishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17686511618515789601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-81524589936456429842010-07-05T17:51:22.721-07:002010-07-05T17:51:22.721-07:00Beautiful post Gregg.
I had a children's Bibl...Beautiful post Gregg.<br /><br />I had a children's Bible as a kid, say between the ages of 11 and 23. It was lost over time and I had about 1/3 or 1/4 of it highlighted. I wish I had it now along with the notes that I wrote in it's margins.<br /><br />But every now and then I come across a particular verse and the memories flood back to me and I'm grateful that I engaged in Bible study as a youngster. It's a bit harder as you get older.<br /><br />The NIV that I possess now I've had for nearly 19 years and it isnt going ANYWHERE.<br /><br />OT- Gregg? Have you ever examined the ESV and if so, what is your opinion about it? I might purchase a 2nd Bible to compliment my studies and I respect your opinion on these matters.J Curtishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746127431922685446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-84988086319170205502010-07-05T14:54:46.772-07:002010-07-05T14:54:46.772-07:00Yvonne - thanks alot! Means something coming from ...Yvonne - thanks alot! Means something coming from you.<br /><br />Lisa - glad you liked it,thanks. Glad you could see my love for the word.<br /><br />Tery - thank you. If it inspires you to read God's word more regularly and thoughtfully then it served its purpose.Gregg Metcalfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16413691313803396844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-53070858263174496602010-07-05T10:40:35.248-07:002010-07-05T10:40:35.248-07:00hi gregg, i read your poem at mr. old geezers and ...hi gregg, i read your poem at mr. old geezers and you know what?<br />it is worth reading again.!<br />i just bet that david c brown of "grace notes" would just love this poem.<br />he is a poet, himself!<br />god bless you gregg...this poem will be sure to inspire many people[myself included] who have been neglecting this grand old book...from terryTerryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08917338886406940158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-46578271487476968952010-07-05T09:06:09.111-07:002010-07-05T09:06:09.111-07:00Gregg,
I saw your heart for the Word of God in tha...Gregg,<br />I saw your heart for the Word of God in that poem. I LOVE IT! If I'm feeling uneasy or really, any emotion, all I have to do is go to the Word of God and find rest, hope and peace.<br /><br />God bless you richly Brother.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12819089896296871441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7930553747640588156.post-11322476566871671522010-07-05T02:28:57.996-07:002010-07-05T02:28:57.996-07:00Loved the poem, I have been watching Antiques Road...Loved the poem, I have been watching Antiques Road show for years here in the UK AND HAVE SAW SOME VERY VALUABLE ITEMS, a great show,<br /><br />Yvonne.RHYTHM AND RHYMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11386975261804630799noreply@blogger.com