Comments on My Heart's Dee-Light: Why Did They Cry?

Thank you , Dee... Your words bring comfort to my ...

2011-12-30T11:18:25.220-05:00

Thank you , Dee... Your words bring comfort to my heart....

From a man's perspective and coming from a Men...

2011-12-29T22:59:25.010-05:00

From a man's perspective and coming from a Mennonite/Amish background I can identify somewhat with the things faced by Amish people. I'm thankful, however, that my family and I never directly faced the things Naomi's family faced. I'm not sure if there was behind the scenes talk or animosity toward my Dad who left the Amish. My Dad expressed some fairly deep insecurities, but at times shared a sense of happiness. To this day I'm not sure what impact growing Amish had on him, and he is no longer living for me to ask. I know that he was pretty much a perfectionist. Gladly he found the Lord at the end of his life. What a wonder it would be if people would be taught the truth of Jesus Christ at an early age, and not just tradition.

My heart goes out to you, Mary. I know you have Go...

2011-12-29T10:04:38.718-05:00

My heart goes out to you, Mary. I know you have God's gift of grace in your soul and I'm praying He pours out His love and acceptance on you in ways that let you KNOW how much HE accepts you. May His love and grace wrap you in trust and peace. May he comfort your heart and give you "peace that passes all understanding". I love you, friend. Thank you so much for sharing your heart's cry.

Thank you for sharing this, Dee. Oh. the agony I s...

2011-12-29T09:38:59.297-05:00

Thank you for sharing this, Dee. Oh. the agony I sometimes go through to separate truth from untruth, shedding the baggage that comes with an Amish heritage. If you don't strive with all your strength to please a God who has many strict requirements, then how do you do? How does God really look at you and respond when you mess up? What all is wrong and right anyway? You've been told so many things are sin, and now it's starting to dawn on you that you've been fed a lie... How much of it is lie? On and on goes the agony, the insecurity...

Thank you for posting, Denise. I appreciate it!

2011-12-20T15:44:53.915-05:00

Thank you for posting, Denise. I appreciate it!

Amen, such truth spoken here.

2011-12-20T02:15:24.483-05:00

Amen, such truth spoken here.

Very true, Peej. We think if we only have rules to...

2011-12-19T22:00:56.772-05:00

Very true, Peej. We think if we only have rules to follow, we can make it on our own. History proves, though, we always fail! So glad there is grace.

It is so sad how we as people try and try to earn ...

2011-12-19T17:37:45.953-05:00

It is so sad how we as people try and try to earn our way into Heaven when it's nothing to do with us and our works and entirely on who God is and the grace He holds out to us. So often it's easier to think we can work our way to heaven. A check list of dos and don'ts is easier than humility and accepting our sinfulness and asking for God's forgiveness and receiving His grace.

Brenda, I've heard of others, too, who have be...

2011-12-19T14:48:10.768-05:00

Brenda, I've heard of others, too, who have been bribed with money or promises. Thanks for taking the time to read my post.

Katie, you are SO right! God is always waiting for us to come to Him with hearts that are open and willing to accept His gift of grace. I'm so glad you did!

Jo, it IS a great book. I'm going to feature it in a giveaway soon.

WOW - sounds like an amazing book - and what a tru...

2011-12-19T14:34:56.573-05:00

WOW - sounds like an amazing book - and what a truth to grasp! Fantabulous post, Dee!

When I was Amish I was the best of Amish. I tried ...

2011-12-19T09:24:49.709-05:00

When I was Amish I was the best of Amish. I tried to do everything just right. It was during those years that I also knew there is no hope whatsoever for a former Amish person to get to heaven. Whenever I saw a Tent meeting, I always thought,"You are just trying to wiggle your way into heaven but you won't get there." The only reason God opened my eyes was because I was seeking God and wanting the truth.

Another good post Dee - thanks for sharing your kn...

2011-12-19T08:51:27.413-05:00

Another good post Dee - thanks for sharing your knowledge. It is my experience (with our former-Amish friends) that the biologic parents have even attempted to bribe their kids to return. One shared with me that his parents promised $1,000 and some family heirloom furniture if he returned.