tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154347309622566061.post3937724981438040493..comments2023-03-31T04:03:21.957-04:00Comments on Joy B. Rudolph: At The Intersection of Faith and Life: Redemption and A Giveaway Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06610739249516777157noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154347309622566061.post-30497550825366151062012-12-16T16:50:18.858-05:002012-12-16T16:50:18.858-05:00Thanks so much for stopping by and following. How ...Thanks so much for stopping by and following. How much the events of this past week have increase my own longing for Heaven.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06610739249516777157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154347309622566061.post-51443093213191417082012-12-15T23:45:22.078-05:002012-12-15T23:45:22.078-05:00To me, being redeemed means that, despite my human...To me, being redeemed means that, despite my human, sinful nature....despite my numerous mistakes and shortcomings, He LOVES me! He loves me so much that He took my place, there on that cross. On that day, it's like He whispered...."You are WORTHY." I'm humbled and so very grateful that I've been forgiven and long for the day when I'll be able to walk into the precious arms of Jesus. I'm a first time visitor to your blog, and now a new follower. ramsaygracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14451369690796528357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154347309622566061.post-7326082719049018732012-12-14T18:15:05.967-05:002012-12-14T18:15:05.967-05:00Thanks for stopping by, neighbor and for the encou...Thanks for stopping by, neighbor and for the encouragement :)Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06610739249516777157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154347309622566061.post-6183719601017221822012-12-14T18:14:30.223-05:002012-12-14T18:14:30.223-05:00Barb, yes, so true. I love that He redeems us ofte...Barb, yes, so true. I love that He redeems us often in spite of our junk.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06610739249516777157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154347309622566061.post-10165196548578532742012-12-14T13:06:05.900-05:002012-12-14T13:06:05.900-05:00I am not trying to win the giveaway, I am just vis...I am not trying to win the giveaway, I am just visiting from the link-up and you are my neighbor. I love how you related this to adoption. There are so many beautiful, powerful, sad and joyous emotions that come with adoption. You have shared about it beautifully. Michele-Lyn https://www.blogger.com/profile/06586393878379789925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154347309622566061.post-12645754698740073912012-12-14T12:24:44.464-05:002012-12-14T12:24:44.464-05:00Redeemed to me, means that even through my heartac...Redeemed to me, means that even through my heartache, mess, tears, mess ups, etc., He sent his ONLY son to redeem me. And because of that? I am forgiven, and I am beautiful in His Eyes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154347309622566061.post-29859823858368964142012-12-14T11:50:32.764-05:002012-12-14T11:50:32.764-05:00So good to hear from you, friend :) We cartainly k...So good to hear from you, friend :) We cartainly know about lots things being returned don't we?Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06610739249516777157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154347309622566061.post-23504569708576674762012-12-14T11:30:56.256-05:002012-12-14T11:30:56.256-05:00Hi Joy, when I hear of redemption I think of being...Hi Joy, when I hear of redemption I think of being bought back...something lost, stolen, broken, purchased at a high cost...to be reclaimed and restored. I love thinking that God saw worth in me...in us, to buy us back at such a high price. It's pretty awesome to think about it. Hope you're well, friend <3Jacquihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11578784836355687080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154347309622566061.post-23820466870411176712012-12-14T10:26:02.138-05:002012-12-14T10:26:02.138-05:00Thanks for stopping by, Amy. I'm so thankful t...Thanks for stopping by, Amy. I'm so thankful that God can make beauty out of all our ashes.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06610739249516777157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154347309622566061.post-34985786072450322802012-12-14T10:25:04.901-05:002012-12-14T10:25:04.901-05:00It is so amazing that God's love for us never ...It is so amazing that God's love for us never changes despite our actions. Thanks, Kimberly.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06610739249516777157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154347309622566061.post-16794411031461054452012-12-14T10:24:13.612-05:002012-12-14T10:24:13.612-05:00Such good words, Emil. "Free" but "...Such good words, Emil. "Free" but "compelled." Love it :)Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06610739249516777157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154347309622566061.post-27499912538694994372012-12-14T10:23:26.570-05:002012-12-14T10:23:26.570-05:00So glad to have you joining me on the journey, too...So glad to have you joining me on the journey, too, Sadee :)Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06610739249516777157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154347309622566061.post-22961469654746232092012-12-14T10:22:54.586-05:002012-12-14T10:22:54.586-05:00Molly, that is so very true. We're all of us c...Molly, that is so very true. We're all of us constantly failing and in need of grace and redemption.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06610739249516777157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154347309622566061.post-44176546652402100122012-12-14T10:22:05.416-05:002012-12-14T10:22:05.416-05:00Teresa, I love the story of Ruth. It parallels my ...Teresa, I love the story of Ruth. It parallels my own so much. What a great foretelling of God's redemption through Christ. Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06610739249516777157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154347309622566061.post-28447024885363135652012-12-13T23:34:10.833-05:002012-12-13T23:34:10.833-05:00Found your blog through my sweet friend, Sadee. :)...Found your blog through my sweet friend, Sadee. :) I love thinking of redemption, especially this time of year. Redeemed, to me, means beauty from ashes, taking something fallen and forgotten and making it a thing of value and worth. It covers our shame, it makes us valuable. And I am thankful for it. :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05300107931864389529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154347309622566061.post-21172848365898729872012-12-13T23:18:07.577-05:002012-12-13T23:18:07.577-05:00Being redeemed means that despite my faults and sh...Being redeemed means that despite my faults and shortcomings, God loves me anyway. He values me and has a purpose for my time on Earth. Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04199444365355122688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154347309622566061.post-20083754830511670622012-12-13T22:49:05.787-05:002012-12-13T22:49:05.787-05:00I posted earlier but don't see my comment... h...I posted earlier but don't see my comment... hmm. So I'll repost :-)<br />Being redeemed... I am free to misstep, but compelled to bring Him honor and glory. It means I am more than I once was, covered, repurposed.The Hurstshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07204539827615084032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154347309622566061.post-87545140321686577592012-12-13T22:28:27.397-05:002012-12-13T22:28:27.397-05:00Being redeemed means God's mercies are new eve...Being redeemed means God's mercies are new every morning....He makes all things new. And I'm so grateful He made me new in Christ.<br />And I love being on this journey of redemption with you, Joy. Can't wait to see what God does!Sadeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16597222697891362173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154347309622566061.post-33190668294980652442012-12-13T19:41:30.851-05:002012-12-13T19:41:30.851-05:00Being redeemed means that no matter how hard I fai...Being redeemed means that no matter how hard I fail, there is someone who still sees me as perfect through the light of his son. It means I don't have to be perfect, because Jesus is. <br /><br />It reminds me that no one else is perfect either and I need to learn to show them the grace that Jesus showed me, especially at this time of year. Every one is struggling, and they are redeemed beings, too. They just need grace to live it out.Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14246940876487232623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8154347309622566061.post-2760220940456269232012-12-13T15:38:46.202-05:002012-12-13T15:38:46.202-05:00Having just finished Kelly Minter's study on R...Having just finished Kelly Minter's study on Ruth, I think of redemption in the kinsman redeemer sense. Being redeemed to me means that there was someone who had the ability to redeem me, was willing to redeem and who loved me enough to sacrifice to redeem me. That someone is Jesus. His redemption provides me eternal life, an abundant life, and peace beyond human reasoning. Oh how thankful I am for my kinsman redeemer!Teresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02816122358872322399noreply@blogger.com