tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254066980782889853.post70857891497919182..comments2023-10-26T01:30:07.692-07:00Comments on Ponderings: Standing TrueKristin Bridgmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09020084825858319693noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254066980782889853.post-86384390655942031072012-12-13T13:42:04.735-08:002012-12-13T13:42:04.735-08:00I SO agree with him!!! An assignment to draw anoth...I SO agree with him!!! An assignment to draw another god, to attend another temple? I know MUCH and I could tell you more and more of what I know from one of my ministries. Caution is a good thing ... PREcaution is a great thing. I made one huge mistake in this area in Morocco. Touristy issue I didn't turn aside from. Kicked my tail for MONTHS with depression and I hadn't had the reason hit the surface. Finally it did and, through prayer and repentance, had immediate spiritual and healing results.<br /><br />Hope the teacher will come to understanding. Glad you are supporting your son. That will be/could be a long-time blessing.caryjohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488368153291827383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254066980782889853.post-24876747203624471762012-12-11T21:06:31.627-08:002012-12-11T21:06:31.627-08:00He tried to get a different assignment and told th...He tried to get a different assignment and told the teacher why. The teacher would not let him. The teacher would not have accepted Jesus as the God. Christopher asked if he could do the paper on a god already made. He was told no. This was a Hinduism class and the god had to be a completely made up one with the Hinduism characteristics. I believe Christopher's stand spoke loud and clear about who his God is and about his loyalty and service to Him. I believe God will honor his decision.Kristin Bridgmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020084825858319693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254066980782889853.post-25466495426201855382012-12-11T19:01:43.301-08:002012-12-11T19:01:43.301-08:00I feel he should have spoken out and made a stand ...I feel he should have spoken out and made a stand in the beginning. When he was told to make a God, he could have written about Jesus and had a picture of him and said, "This is my God.I have made up what he looks like, he is the one I worship." Its amazing when you stand on your convictions how it can turn out for good. I always spoke out when I was at University. A tertiary education is to teach us through self learning. It is not there to take away one's own convictions.I pray it all works out well for your son, God will stand with Him. Sr Crystal Mary Lindseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03509227559164880311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254066980782889853.post-17931902761796832032012-12-11T14:08:03.075-08:002012-12-11T14:08:03.075-08:00I give him an A++++++++++++! Our God is not short ...I give him an A++++++++++++! Our God is not short of cash... We're just short of faith sometimes and we are woefully short of people with courage to stand up for the right cause; people like your son. As a man in a lost world I find comfort and encouragement from the actions of your son. He is a leader and God is grooming him for a purpose. The seeds planted and sewn in his life as a child have come home to blossom with the strength of depth and character in God. Awesome news and post. Please pass my congratulations on to your son. And congratulations to you and your husband. Well done.Floydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11826235597899483385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254066980782889853.post-78085790179114298892012-12-11T03:25:11.284-08:002012-12-11T03:25:11.284-08:00Good for him. God is working. Try appealing to t...Good for him. God is working. Try appealing to the Dean. If people can register children in school without immunizations because of "religious convictions" then surely an assignment could be changed. Perhaps he could suggest an alternative. Better to try now then to wait until the grade is given.Donnahttp://holimess.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254066980782889853.post-32554646144613108022012-12-10T19:53:05.653-08:002012-12-10T19:53:05.653-08:00It's hard when our children's beliefs are ...It's hard when our children's beliefs are challenged - and so celebratory when they stand firm. The college writing teacher in me would have suggested trying to fulfill the assignment paralleled with Acts 17:16-34 - the unknown God. I wonder if there's a way that would have worked.bluecottonmemoryhttp://bluecottonmemory.wordpress.com/2012/12/09/frayed-threadspart-2/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254066980782889853.post-50248373775503481082012-12-10T19:46:07.513-08:002012-12-10T19:46:07.513-08:00Your son will always remember the struggle and the...Your son will always remember the struggle and the moment he felt GOD's Light and Peace flood his soul. As all Heaven waited, he followed His Savior...what joy!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06055245047864169568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254066980782889853.post-58930101276146675672012-12-10T16:11:00.645-08:002012-12-10T16:11:00.645-08:00I appload your son for being strong in his belief.... I appload your son for being strong in his belief. <br /><br />I was a good one to do work arounds. I probably would have tried to submit the picture and the summation.<br />This is a picture of a hindu God and the Apostle Paul told us that many worship god's made of wood and stone and not the true God. This god represents to the Hindu bla bla bla He believes that this god will do this or that for him. (but this god does not bring peace and forgiveness of sin.) I probably would have failed the course! Thank for sharing at Tell me a Story! Amazing young man your son.!a joyful noisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08712092116466408490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254066980782889853.post-88050858535673457132012-12-08T11:31:39.953-08:002012-12-08T11:31:39.953-08:00Thank you ladies for beaming with me. All of you a...Thank you ladies for beaming with me. All of you are momma's and I know you understand. ;) <br />Have a great week-end!<br />Kristin Bridgmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09020084825858319693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254066980782889853.post-57441470752452774532012-12-07T12:28:48.353-08:002012-12-07T12:28:48.353-08:00Your son is a precious blessing.Your son is a precious blessing.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254066980782889853.post-87056986561535985642012-12-06T17:04:08.403-08:002012-12-06T17:04:08.403-08:00What a pivotal moment in your son's life. Suc...What a pivotal moment in your son's life. Such a very hard age to stand firm to your convictions. Eileenhttp://www.eileenknowles.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254066980782889853.post-62402326223409920582012-12-06T14:11:02.605-08:002012-12-06T14:11:02.605-08:00SO proud of Christopher! I admire him for being m...SO proud of Christopher! I admire him for being more concerned with God's approval than man's. He will be blessed abundantly for this stand, no doubt about that. You and Keith have every right to be proud parents! He is a testimony to your faithfulness and God's glory.Jennie Lathrophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00253104789116167954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254066980782889853.post-17186725138231142982012-12-06T13:29:12.129-08:002012-12-06T13:29:12.129-08:00I agree, Kristin! Your sons devotion to our Lord i...I agree, Kristin! Your sons devotion to our Lord is so special and honorable. I'm glad that he followed the convictions of his heart--we should never grieve the Holy Spirit of God, even if others feel like the choice would be okay. Your son has to walk out his own journey with God and I am so glad that you and your husband are standing by him. <br />This carries so much weight in eternity!!!!! A+ for sure!<br /><br />P.S. I know you know this, but God will provide AND He rewards the faithful!<br />:)Staciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17869552571064566480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254066980782889853.post-6257192812442706462012-12-05T22:43:48.121-08:002012-12-05T22:43:48.121-08:00I was so touched by your sons devotion to God and ...I was so touched by your sons devotion to God and i was teary eyed reading this post.<br />You are blessed having him and he is blessed having you and God. joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01967082323112519657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254066980782889853.post-37986461543540629552012-12-05T20:39:21.780-08:002012-12-05T20:39:21.780-08:00I couldn't be more proud of you and your son. ...I couldn't be more proud of you and your son. Such conviction. It will serve him well as he faces even tougher decisions in the future. God is strengthening him and building his faith. I can't wait to see how He will provide and make a way. Money is nothing to Him. <br /><br />Tell him how much this stand means to me. I had to take a similar stand in high school. i was mocked and ridiculed, but I didn't budge. I know God honored that. I was a mediocre Christian back then, too. <br /><br />A plus indeed!!!!!Stacie, A Firefighter's Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14195223939229023945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254066980782889853.post-17881861116580543312012-12-05T20:16:34.258-08:002012-12-05T20:16:34.258-08:00Hi Kris...I've been offline for a while, its b...Hi Kris...I've been offline for a while, its been really hectic around here so I was just catching up on some reading and it did my heart good (as always) to visit your place.<br /><br />How proud you must be of your boy...I can only imagine! I've been thanking God for my own daughters too. There's so much in the world to pull at our children and its truly a blessing to a mother to see hearts that are steadfast and loving.<br /><br />I know things will work out for Christopher...God rewards the faithful after all!<br /><br />Rejoicing with you...<br />LiseLisa Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17357560782423451224noreply@blogger.com