Comments on: Reality Check

By: Gayle Brosnan-Watters

Gayle Brosnan-Watters — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:15:42 +0000

I found your blog by accident, searching for the lyrics of that song that I now know was written by Phil Kerr, thanks to your Dad. My mom, long gone to be with Jesus, used to sing that song sitting at her little organ in the living room. I can still hear the tune, and I always loved the words. My mom was not perfect – and because she struggled so with knowing she was loved, I ended up struggling with it, too. But I, too, am eternally grateful that she and my Daddy loved Jesus and introduced me to Him.

By: Sam Boyer

Sam Boyer — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 21:49:28 +0000

Wonderful legacy! I can say the same of my parents and feel a sense of pride when saying it. About the song: It is an awesome Valentine’s Day piece. It reminds us of Who first loved us. I can remember the tune, but have no idea where to find the score in writing.

By: Jennifer@More Than Adam's Rib

Jennifer@More Than Adam's Rib — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 03:17:08 +0000

I love this! Thanks Lyla’s Dad.

The verse from Samuel is one of my all-time favorites. One of the things I love about the online environment is it doesn’t matter how I look. I can be judged by the words of my heart rather than whether I’m having a good hair day or not.

By: Jennifer @ GDWJ

Jennifer @ GDWJ — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 05:16:22 +0000

OH …. wow.

Mr. Willingham? This explains a lot about your lovely daughter, you know.

And as she said, it’s clear you “follow Jesus well.” Yes, oh yes, that is obvious. …. I want to follow like that. I want to follow Jesus like you do … and like Lyla does.

You inspire… both of you.

By: nAncY

nAncY — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:02:55 +0000

thanks, paul.
good post.

By: deb @ talk at the table

deb @ talk at the table — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:26:25 +0000

Perfect words. I do actually find it odd that even in the face of economic realities for many , the commercials from The Source etc are still about you deserve, and out do someone and everyone will be jealous.

By: chamomilemassage

chamomilemassage — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:00:14 +0000

Wise words indeed Paul!
Kathie
http://www.chamomilemassage.wordpress.com

By: Nancy Kourmoulis

Nancy Kourmoulis — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:17:28 +0000

“If we have only fallen in love with ourselves, we have completely misdirected our love.” This line…our love is completely misdirected until we first fall in love with the one who loved us first. Wonderful post!

By: Kelly Langner Sauer

Kelly Langner Sauer — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:36:11 +0000

“It goes without saying (even though I’m saying it) that my dad and mom follow Jesus well.”

This, I love. Oh, I hope my kids can say this about us someday. So grateful for room to grow into this…

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:31:41 +0000

Well said, Dad!

And I love the verse in Samuel that you quoted,
“The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the Heart.”

We all would do well if we would keep that verse close to our hearts and minds on a daily basis. It has a way of reminding me to quit looking at things through my eyes and focus on things with HIS eyes.

Sweet Blessings to you~