Comments on: Stop Doing List

By: cardfan

cardfan — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 00:22:20 +0000

1) Stop using my thoughts, but the ones that God gives me.

2) Stop thinking that I am better than I am.

3) Stop telling people what they want to here and start telling them about Jesus and what he wants me to tell them for him.

4) Start call my old friend and show them that they matter to Jesus.

By: Derek Simpkins

Derek Simpkins — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:45:39 +0000

10) Stop becoming the side-kick to friends – sometimes it’s ok to step out of the shaddows

9) Stop addressing issues with everyone but the person I have a problem with

Stop giving away all of my time – taking “QT with Me” is ok, and God’s word encourages taking the day off from time to time

7) Stop pretending I can handle it – and let God handle it for me. There’s nothing good about putting yourself in situations that will make it easy to sin and telling yourself “I got this.”

6) Stop wishing for credit and recognition – especially when all the props are going to the King

5) Stop griping about someone’s faults – and start encouraging them to do better

4) Stop hoping for someone to pave a road for me – and start “hoofin” it down the road less traveled. Sometimes the journey down the road is more rewarding than reaching the destination.

3) Stop falling back on the same dumb excuse to feel better about stumbling – and become more accountable in the areas I struggle

2) Stop telling myself how great it is to be “different” if I can’t stop doing double-takes when I come across someone who is a little more unique than the rest.

1) Stop searching for what I think is missing when I get lonely – Instead, when I feel lonely, put myself in the best company a man can have – God and his word. Nobody ever said you can only have 1 quiet time a day. And what better to fill your heart when it’s feeling empty?

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 22:33:46 +0000

Did not think about it that way Scott. You are right. But how do we make sure that the kids eat all year round? Question, is too much action help or hindurance? If we are always there to help do we not in a way become an enabler? I think we need to help people get to the point where they can help themselves because too many people work the system. So how do you know which it is, and what do you do? Love to hear any and all ideas.

By: Lauren Neuner

Lauren Neuner — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 02:42:03 +0000

and some Fruit Loops!! LOL! Seriously, the list really hit home with me, too. I read through it and I’m saying out loud, “hellllo”. The big one I need to do is to stop being my biggest critic. Not good to “hit yourself”

By: Hackerhog

Hackerhog — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 20:37:13 +0000

1. Stop arguing w/ my nontheistic friends.
2. Stop telling anyone “you’re wrong”.
3. Stop doing all the talking.
4. Stop attempting to impose my idea over other ideas even when I believe my idea is always better.
5. Stop thinking my way is the only way and attempt to honestly see things from another person’s point of view.
6. Stop wanting to take the credit when someone’s idea is the same as mine, but they happen to communicate it before I do.
7. Stop admonishing other people’s ideas and desires when they ARE wrong and show sympathy instead.
8. Stop frowning.
9. Stop name dropping.
10. Stop backing down and instead throw down a challenge.

By: scott

scott — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:29:43 +0000

Read “Irresistible Revolution” by Shane Claiborne.

By: rones

rones — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 02:45:32 +0000

thank god! he his able to help me….

By: Sherie Hammonds

Sherie Hammonds — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 01:36:33 +0000

Wow, God has really opened my eyes to some things that I need to stop doing too. My biggest one is to stop complaining about anything and everything. I should be greatful for everything he has done for me!

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:53:41 +0000

Your Honesty is refreshing. So many times when I deal with fellow pastors I have to wade through the religious image to hear the real person. Thank you for being authentic.

By: Scott

Scott — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 18:00:12 +0000

Good stuff Shannon. #11 is what the Gospel is all about. Mary,
I think God expects US to take care of his children. Prayer is good for the poor and needy but without action it has little meaning. NOT that BNC is this way but I left a church over their in-action with people in our community that need help daily. The children of our community need help the most. They benefit from the school system free lunch and breakfast programs but when summer time hits they run out. Share and Care is drained in just a few days. Take care of the least of these, that is where you will find God.