Comments on: When The World Moves On http://268generation.com/blog/2009/05/when-the-world-moves-on/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:36:13 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Lee Ann http://268generation.com/blog/2009/05/when-the-world-moves-on/comment-page-1/#comment-26908 Lee Ann Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:46:42 +0000 http://268generation.com/blog/?p=1213#comment-26908 Mr. Giglio, I just finished listening to some of the Passion messages and wanted to thank you and Ashley's family for sharing her story. It has touched me and left me with a reminder to never give up on anyone, even when it seems hopeless. My brother is unsaved. So are his wife and adult children. They are not only unsaved but are vehemently opposed to anything religious and most especially Christian. I have known for some time that my brother was unsaved but it wasn't until recently that he told me exactly how he feels about all things Christian. He told me he thought all people of religion, but especially people who followed Jesus, should be gathered together, lined up, and put to death. He believes that all the troubles of the world can be laid at the feet of organized religion and that, if all religious people were simply removed from the world, it would be a better place. When he told me these things, I was astounded. I had no idea that he was so violently opposed to Christianity. When I reminded him he was talking about his sister and his Mom and most of his relatives on one side of the family, he paused and then replied, "So be it." Anyway, I had begun to feel that he was a lost cause. Ashley's story has reminded me that God can draw anyone unto Himself. He may use me or He may use a total stranger but that I need to never give up...never become hopeless...never stop loving my brother in spite of his anger and apparent hatred. So thank you...for sharing the story. Mr. Giglio,
I just finished listening to some of the Passion messages and wanted to thank you and Ashley’s family for sharing her story. It has touched me and left me with a reminder to never give up on anyone, even when it seems hopeless. My brother is unsaved. So are his wife and adult children. They are not only unsaved but are vehemently opposed to anything religious and most especially Christian. I have known for some time that my brother was unsaved but it wasn’t until recently that he told me exactly how he feels about all things Christian. He told me he thought all people of religion, but especially people who followed Jesus, should be gathered together, lined up, and put to death. He believes that all the troubles of the world can be laid at the feet of organized religion and that, if all religious people were simply removed from the world, it would be a better place. When he told me these things, I was astounded. I had no idea that he was so violently opposed to Christianity. When I reminded him he was talking about his sister and his Mom and most of his relatives on one side of the family, he paused and then replied, “So be it.” Anyway, I had begun to feel that he was a lost cause. Ashley’s story has reminded me that God can draw anyone unto Himself. He may use me or He may use a total stranger but that I need to never give up…never become hopeless…never stop loving my brother in spite of his anger and apparent hatred. So thank you…for sharing the story.

]]> By: Lee Ann http://268generation.com/blog/2009/05/when-the-world-moves-on/comment-page-1/#comment-26907 Lee Ann Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:37:11 +0000 http://268generation.com/blog/?p=1213#comment-26907 Amy, My Dad was diagnosed with cancer in 1999 when I was 8 months pregnant with my daughter. I lost my father after a 2 year battle with the disease in 2002. I lost my only grandparent to age in 2004. I lost my only sister to cancer in 2006. A beloved friend died at my Mom's house on Thanksgiving Day 2006 from a reaction to something she ate. In each instance, it felt as if the world had stopped. I literally could not breathe. And each death seemed to compound upon the others. They came so fast and furious that we almost did not have time to recover from one before the next tragedy happened and they left me reeling. I questioned everything I knew about life and fairness but in the end turned to my loving savior for support and comfort. Just when things were beginning to reach a level of normalcy however, I wound up with a serious illness that very nearly proved fatal in 2008. My children have seen more death than any child should have to in a country that is not war torn with consequences that we are still having to deal with and probably will for some time. All of this is to ask you to hold on. To remember how very much God loves you and, though you may not feel His presence, He is weeping with you and for you. I cannot begin to explain in any manner you might understand at this point in your life why terrible things happen, but I can assure you, after having lived through so much tragedy, that the pain does ease over time if you will allow it. Please allow others to minister to you in this time of hurt and know that I ache for you. I know some degree of your pain, how all encompassing it is...how paralyzed you feel...how dead your emotions are...and how badly you need someone to blame. Hang on. Cling to Jesus. Remember what He suffered for us because He truly understands pain. And, most importantly, don't hide from the hurt. Amy,
My Dad was diagnosed with cancer in 1999 when I was 8 months pregnant with my daughter. I lost my father after a 2 year battle with the disease in 2002. I lost my only grandparent to age in 2004. I lost my only sister to cancer in 2006. A beloved friend died at my Mom’s house on Thanksgiving Day 2006 from a reaction to something she ate. In each instance, it felt as if the world had stopped. I literally could not breathe. And each death seemed to compound upon the others. They came so fast and furious that we almost did not have time to recover from one before the next tragedy happened and they left me reeling. I questioned everything I knew about life and fairness but in the end turned to my loving savior for support and comfort. Just when things were beginning to reach a level of normalcy however, I wound up with a serious illness that very nearly proved fatal in 2008. My children have seen more death than any child should have to in a country that is not war torn with consequences that we are still having to deal with and probably will for some time. All of this is to ask you to hold on. To remember how very much God loves you and, though you may not feel His presence, He is weeping with you and for you. I cannot begin to explain in any manner you might understand at this point in your life why terrible things happen, but I can assure you, after having lived through so much tragedy, that the pain does ease over time if you will allow it. Please allow others to minister to you in this time of hurt and know that I ache for you. I know some degree of your pain, how all encompassing it is…how paralyzed you feel…how dead your emotions are…and how badly you need someone to blame. Hang on. Cling to Jesus. Remember what He suffered for us because He truly understands pain. And, most importantly, don’t hide from the hurt.

]]> By: Kate http://268generation.com/blog/2009/05/when-the-world-moves-on/comment-page-1/#comment-21053 Kate Mon, 01 Jun 2009 02:48:03 +0000 http://268generation.com/blog/?p=1213#comment-21053 Amy, I am overwhelmed by the depth of saddness that must be in your heart right now. May you be feeling the even greater depths of comfort that the Lord has promised for He WILL comfort those who are mourning and He can make something beautiful come from your tradgedy, as only He can do. Amy I am so very sorry for both you and your husband. I will pray for you often and for your son Adam, too. Though I do not know you my heart is breaking for you. Cling to the Lord and your husband. Amy,
I am overwhelmed by the depth of saddness that must be in your heart right now. May you be feeling the even greater depths of comfort that the Lord has promised for He WILL comfort those who are mourning and He can make something beautiful come from your tradgedy, as only He can do. Amy I am so very sorry for both you and your husband. I will pray for you often and for your son Adam, too. Though I do not know you my heart is breaking for you. Cling to the Lord and your husband.

]]> By: Monica http://268generation.com/blog/2009/05/when-the-world-moves-on/comment-page-1/#comment-20727 Monica Tue, 26 May 2009 15:26:47 +0000 http://268generation.com/blog/?p=1213#comment-20727 Amy, I read your post and I am so sorry for the tragedy that has hit your family.My heart is heavy for you guys but I don't think that there are any words to say at this point. you've probably heard it all. Please feel free to contact me when ever you want. mcsingleton@seuniversity.edu Amy, I read your post and I am so sorry for the tragedy that has hit your family.My heart is heavy for you guys but I don’t think that there are any words to say at this point. you’ve probably heard it all. Please feel free to contact me when ever you want. mcsingleton@seuniversity.edu

]]> By: Monica Singleton http://268generation.com/blog/2009/05/when-the-world-moves-on/comment-page-1/#comment-20726 Monica Singleton Tue, 26 May 2009 15:22:04 +0000 http://268generation.com/blog/?p=1213#comment-20726 This is one of my favorite stories of how God works. The first time I heard it was at the passion conference at Gerorge Mason University last year. Reading the first half of your blog helped me to exhale a little but this morning. My dad died from cancer back in Dec at Christmas time. I knew he was sick for six months but it turned out he was actually sick for ten years and I had no idea until the cancer started doing the damage. I had to start my first semester at a new college in Florida a couple weeks after he died. I have had problems with some people at my church and the issues seemed to have escalated since my dad died. I have many regrets and anger and I miss him a lot. But one of the hardest things to deal was, like you said, people being around for the first couple weeks then everyone goes back to their normal lives an leaves you out in the dark while you're still hurting deeply. My heart has been heavy for a while now and I can't remember the last time I went to bed having peace. My dad was well known musician in Europe (http://goldengospelsingers.com/) and even the group is so caught up in who is taking over that I haven't heard from anyone since Dec. It hurts a lot. I've had your dvd "Hope when life hurts most" I watched it the other day and it was encouraging for me even though I had seen a few times. I can feel God calling me back to Him but another part of me just wants to walk away from the church and a relationship with Him. Everything is just very confusing. I'm not sure who reads and keeps up with the comments but I want to Thank you Mr. Giglio for all you do, you have been an encouragement to me and many others. This is one of my favorite stories of how God works. The first time I heard it was at the passion conference at Gerorge Mason University last year. Reading the first half of your blog helped me to exhale a little but this morning. My dad died from cancer back in Dec at Christmas time. I knew he was sick for six months but it turned out he was actually sick for ten years and I had no idea until the cancer started doing the damage. I had to start my first semester at a new college in Florida a couple weeks after he died. I have had problems with some people at my church and the issues seemed to have escalated since my dad died. I have many regrets and anger and I miss him a lot. But one of the hardest things to deal was, like you said, people being around for the first couple weeks then everyone goes back to their normal lives an leaves you out in the dark while you’re still hurting deeply. My heart has been heavy for a while now and I can’t remember the last time I went to bed having peace. My dad was well known musician in Europe (http://goldengospelsingers.com/) and even the group is so caught up in who is taking over that I haven’t heard from anyone since Dec. It hurts a lot. I’ve had your dvd “Hope when life hurts most” I watched it the other day and it was encouraging for me even though I had seen a few times. I can feel God calling me back to Him but another part of me just wants to walk away from the church and a relationship with Him. Everything is just very confusing. I’m not sure who reads and keeps up with the comments but I want to Thank you Mr. Giglio for all you do, you have been an encouragement to me and many others.

]]> By: Amy Ford http://268generation.com/blog/2009/05/when-the-world-moves-on/comment-page-1/#comment-20456 Amy Ford Thu, 21 May 2009 04:01:37 +0000 http://268generation.com/blog/?p=1213#comment-20456 This feels weird, I don't have any idea who might read this. All I know is I need help and Ashley's story came to me when I have had my world shaken to it's core. My husband and I lost our own Ashley 16 days ago in an auto accident. She was 16 yrs old and our princess. 9 days ago we lost our 21 yr old son, Andrew, also in an auto accident. Life as we have known it, which was truly wonderful, is over. This is all I can say for now. Please pray. Amy Ford This feels weird, I don’t have any idea who might read this. All I know is I need help and Ashley’s story came to me when I have had my world shaken to it’s core. My husband and I lost our own Ashley 16 days ago in an auto accident. She was 16 yrs old and our princess. 9 days ago we lost our 21 yr old son, Andrew, also in an auto accident. Life as we have known it, which was truly wonderful, is over. This is all I can say for now. Please pray. Amy Ford

]]> By: Jessi http://268generation.com/blog/2009/05/when-the-world-moves-on/comment-page-1/#comment-19993 Jessi Tue, 12 May 2009 10:40:44 +0000 http://268generation.com/blog/?p=1213#comment-19993 It has been so strange watching people all over the world fall in love with my best friend after she died. The world may move on but as for those in our circle she is not forgotten. I will always miss her smile and laughter It has been so strange watching people all over the world fall in love with my best friend after she died. The world may move on but as for those in our circle she is not forgotten. I will always miss her smile and laughter

]]> By: Ali http://268generation.com/blog/2009/05/when-the-world-moves-on/comment-page-1/#comment-19903 Ali Sun, 10 May 2009 20:56:04 +0000 http://268generation.com/blog/?p=1213#comment-19903 I also want to thank the friends and family for letting Ashley's story to be used. I lost my main christian support on my brother's birthday this Friday, it was my grandma. I was heart broken and my brother told me you need to go watch Louie's talk Hope When Life Hurts Most. Instead I got on here and saw this blog. So thanks again. Take care, Ali I also want to thank the friends and family for letting Ashley’s story to be used.

I lost my main christian support on my brother’s birthday this Friday, it was my grandma. I was heart broken and my brother told me you need to go watch Louie’s talk Hope When Life Hurts Most. Instead I got on here and saw this blog. So thanks again.

Take care,
Ali

]]> By: Debbie http://268generation.com/blog/2009/05/when-the-world-moves-on/comment-page-1/#comment-19809 Debbie Sat, 09 May 2009 04:18:07 +0000 http://268generation.com/blog/?p=1213#comment-19809 I first heart Ashley's story last year at Passion in Atlanta. I left there thinking "I want to be a Fruitcake!" I have shared that with so many people and just recently bought the DVD Fruitcake and Ice Cream. Just last night I gave it to someone to watch. She told me she didn't need to watch it since I had already told her the story. She doesn't think she is getting through to someone in a similar situation as Christa and Ashley. But I only told her half the story. She has to hear it for herself and see how it ends. I expect to hear from her real soon. It amazes me that Ashley's story has not ended; that she has been a witness for God long after her few short months as a Christian in this world. God is Awesome! I first heart Ashley’s story last year at Passion in Atlanta. I left there thinking “I want to be a Fruitcake!” I have shared that with so many people and just recently bought the DVD Fruitcake and Ice Cream. Just last night I gave it to someone to watch. She told me she didn’t need to watch it since I had already told her the story. She doesn’t think she is getting through to someone in a similar situation as Christa and Ashley. But I only told her half the story. She has to hear it for herself and see how it ends. I expect to hear from her real soon.

It amazes me that Ashley’s story has not ended; that she has been a witness for God long after her few short months as a Christian in this world. God is Awesome!

]]> By: Quintin http://268generation.com/blog/2009/05/when-the-world-moves-on/comment-page-1/#comment-19752 Quintin Fri, 08 May 2009 06:13:10 +0000 http://268generation.com/blog/?p=1213#comment-19752 Missy Be still and know that He is God. God is good and I believe He will change Lindsey and that she will be used powerfully in God's Kingdom!!! Keep the passion burning. Quintin Missy

Be still and know that He is God. God is good and I believe He
will change Lindsey and that she will be used powerfully in God’s
Kingdom!!!

Keep the passion burning.
Quintin

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