Comments on: Do You Believe In G-D? https://www.dimsumanddoughnuts.com/do-you-believe-in-g-d/ A little SUMthing about growing up, making mistakes and happy endings. Tue, 03 Jan 2017 15:08:36 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 By: Robyn https://www.dimsumanddoughnuts.com/do-you-believe-in-g-d/#comment-21024 Tue, 03 Jan 2017 15:08:36 +0000 http://www.dimsumanddoughnuts.com/?p=5691#comment-21024 In reply to Kristen.

This is a brilliant comment. Free will is exactly it. I agree with you so much.
I also agree that everyone believes differently, but it sure is refreshing, and comforting, to see a comment like this one. It’s people like you who balance out the truly bad people. The people who made that choice, of their own free will.
LOVE this comment so much. I’m so happy you showed up for this one. Thank you. Love it and I love that my girls will one day see it. XOXOXOX

]]> By: Kristen https://www.dimsumanddoughnuts.com/do-you-believe-in-g-d/#comment-21023 Mon, 02 Jan 2017 18:54:30 +0000 http://www.dimsumanddoughnuts.com/?p=5691#comment-21023 Very powerful post. I personally believe that the reason bad things are allowed to happen to good people is that God gave us all free will, the ability to make our own decisions (instead of forcing us to love Him, in which case it would mean nothing). Once He gave us that free will, it opened the way for evil to enter the world, but He is still there to get us through it and give us hope for what we can look forward to on the other side, where there is no pain or suffering, in contrast. I know everyone believes differently, though, so I love reading people’s thoughts and questions, and really respect your willingness to broach such a heavy topic. Blessings in the new year to you and your family!

]]> By: Robyn https://www.dimsumanddoughnuts.com/do-you-believe-in-g-d/#comment-21020 Sat, 31 Dec 2016 20:47:47 +0000 http://www.dimsumanddoughnuts.com/?p=5691#comment-21020 In reply to Sharon.

Would you believe I’ve never seen it? I’ve heard of it, of course, and I remember it from when I was little, but I’ve never seen it. Family movie night with you guys? The girls love talking to you and they always learn from you, same as I do. You’ve always been a guiding force for me (in good times and bad) so if you say it’s a good one, I’m putting it on the list! I know you’ve had some VERY hard deaths to contend with over the years. Many questions unanswered, but I agree one million percent that you’re better for it because you are truly one of the best, most special, people I know. We are all lucky to have you guys in our lives. LOVE YOU. HNY! and GO BUCKS!!!!

]]> By: Robyn https://www.dimsumanddoughnuts.com/do-you-believe-in-g-d/#comment-21019 Sat, 31 Dec 2016 20:44:08 +0000 http://www.dimsumanddoughnuts.com/?p=5691#comment-21019 In reply to Kathleen.

No better comment than someone, especially someone like you, says “Spot on.” Thank you. I’m glad you understood where I was coming from. It’s a difficult topic and everyone feels differently so it could have gone many different ways with readers. It makes me happy that it resonated with you in all the right places. I said it once and I’ll say it again–so glad we connected. Happy New Year, KLM! XOXO

]]> By: Robyn https://www.dimsumanddoughnuts.com/do-you-believe-in-g-d/#comment-21018 Sat, 31 Dec 2016 20:41:53 +0000 http://www.dimsumanddoughnuts.com/?p=5691#comment-21018 In reply to Kathy Mansk.

Kathy! Hi! So happy to see you here! Thank you so much. If I told you how long it was when I first wrote it, you’d crack up. It was such a hard one to write but what a crazy end to the year, right? It all came together as soon as JJ asked me if I believed in G-D because I have been struggling so much with it lately. Thank you SO MUCH for being here and for your words. Happy New Year!! XOXOXO

]]> By: Kathy Mansk https://www.dimsumanddoughnuts.com/do-you-believe-in-g-d/#comment-21017 Sat, 31 Dec 2016 18:23:18 +0000 http://www.dimsumanddoughnuts.com/?p=5691#comment-21017 Love this! You are so good at putting things into words!

]]> By: Kathleen https://www.dimsumanddoughnuts.com/do-you-believe-in-g-d/#comment-21016 Sat, 31 Dec 2016 14:54:42 +0000 http://www.dimsumanddoughnuts.com/?p=5691#comment-21016 Love this post. Spot on. I also explained my experience w g-d. I’ve got a couple of stories that I tell where there was no reason beside g-d or my angels watching over me and I was protected from harm. No other explanation. I feel Him guiding me through my days. I believe He instilled in all of us right and wrong. I believe. More everyday. 🙏

]]> By: Sharon https://www.dimsumanddoughnuts.com/do-you-believe-in-g-d/#comment-21015 Sat, 31 Dec 2016 13:29:22 +0000 http://www.dimsumanddoughnuts.com/?p=5691#comment-21015 Great post. There is an old movie you should see with the kids. Its with George Burns and John Denver called “Oh God!” Gives a really good view of how God “works” at least to my mind. If nothing else it’s a good conversation starter. About good vs evil? It’s talked about in the movie. More food for thought. About untimely death? Well I know a little about that and here’s my thought: God doesn’t pick and choose who lives and who dies. He is there to give us the courage, strength and wisdom to get through these events. For so long I tried to make sense of my sister ‘s death. And then the two babies…but the truth is there is no sense to be made. FOR ME (and I emphasize that because everyone ‘s experience is different) I learned to make peace with these deaths by figuring out what my lessons were. Certainly they were hard, sad lessons but I think I am better for it. Heavy topic to round out the year but a good one! Well done!

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