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Comment on Asking the Question. Again!? Where Was God??? by Bruce Hennigan

Bruce Hennigan — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:52:03 +0000

Of course, we share a common bond in the depth and nature of our own relationships to our children. Very few can understand the unique quality of pain that a parent feels when it is our children who suffer. In that suffering and pain, I believe we catch the minimal, barest glimmer of what God suffered when he turned His back on his Son. It is in appreciation of that suffering that we are able to frame our own struggle as manageable through God’s help and His mercy. For, our God has felt this pain, too. Our God has suffered as we suffer when our children are in need of such help. It is God’s empathy that soothes us and helps us to know that no matter what, His grace is sufficient! Thank you for your kind words and your prayers. Our prayers, as always, are with you and your family!

Comment on Asking the Question. Again!? Where Was God??? by Bruce Hennigan

Bruce Hennigan — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:49:19 +0000

Thank you so much for your kind thoughts and prayers. I have learned that often, when we as Christians are in the midst of trials and suffering we assume that everyone around us knows. When we fail to get support or don’t feel the prayers coming (which has NOT been the case in our life!!!) we often turn bitter and believe God has abandoned us. Rather, God implores us to reach out to our brothers and sisters in Christ for prayer and compassion and love. And, the reverse is true. It was painful recounting where Casey is in her journey, but I felt it was time for us to be humble and ask those who know us and hopefully, love us to help with prayers for Casey’s future. Thank you for yours!

Comment on Asking the Question. Again!? Where Was God??? by marilynontheporch

marilynontheporch — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:24:06 +0000

Bruce, your post here has overwhelmed me! I only thought I knew Casey’s journey…having prayed for her across her years (& for you & Sherry too as you parented her ). I will re-read this many times…each of our journeys are so unique & yet, much the same (our doubts, our fears, our questions, our hopes, our joys). How often I’ve felt sad & sorry/lonely & fearful over the pain of my children…especially for my son, who thru no fault (or choosing) of his own has inherited such a difficult track, it seems. Choosing to view (& live) our lives as if we are smack dab in the middle of God’s Plan A & not as if we are “making do” thru a secondary Plan B is a profound contemplation that I have been dancing with for several years now. Your sharing/your thoughts/your heart here has reinforced what I BELIEVE God would desire each of us to embrace…as we journey toward Him & our ultimate home, as we practice valuing each other without prejudice, as we learn to LIVE His promised abundance…even in the shadows of questions without apparent answers & graphic personal pain. Thank you for taking the time to open yourself to us…I am encouraged. (And my comments don’t even address your perspective on this world’s neglect of their relationship with the Living God…but relief floods my soul as I consider your “take” on that.)

Comment on Asking the Question. Again!? Where Was God??? by Jennifer (Dust) Husser

Jennifer (Dust) Husser — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:08:54 +0000

Mr. Hennigan – I am so thankful that Casey has received the correct diagnosis and praying that they will get the perfect combination of medications for her. Your family was such a testimony to me over many years. Thank you for showing me what it looks like to serve God through loving others. My prayer is that my family will serve God as faithfully as your has over the years even though the hard stuff. You never know the influence you may have on someone, and the Hennigan family truly impacted my life by example. Thank you!

Comment on Asking the Question. Again!? Where Was God??? by Bruce Hennigan

Bruce Hennigan — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:43:25 +0000

Thank you for your prayers.

Comment on Asking the Question. Again!? Where Was God??? by Matthew Curry

Matthew Curry — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:30:13 +0000

I know what you mean. I’ve met atheists who talk about God more than I do — and I’m one of those kooky “evangelical” people. Pretty ironic, always going on and on about a God they supposedly don’t believe in.

PS – I’ll definitely be praying for your daughter. I’m sorry about that situation.

Comment on Resistance is Futile! by Bruce Hennigan

Bruce Hennigan — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 21:41:04 +0000

Michael Hyatt talks about this in his book. He calls it the discipline of finishing. “Just grind it out and ship it!” That means sticking with one thing until it’s done. Hard to do for me, also. The ideas are plenty and when they show up, they’re like little gremlins just screaming for my attention. “No, pick me! Work on me! I’m the best idea!” The hard task for me is saying “no” to all those good ideas so I can say “yes” to the one God idea I need to work on right now.

Comment on Resistance is Futile! by Branson Boykin

Branson Boykin — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:30:53 +0000

1.) Writer’s Block — Sometimes I find it helpful to watch a TV show that I like or read a comic book I’m interested in — something quick and easy that doesn’t involve hours of investment. As I watch or read, I ask myself how I would have written that story, what changes I would have made, or even how it would translate to a different setting or genre. That usually gets my juices flowing enough to start putting something on the screen.

2.) Procrastination — I don’t know that there is a cure for this. The only time I managed to overcome this is when I just gritted my teeth and forced myself to work. Not saying that’s the best solution, or even a good solution, but right now it’s all I have. I’ll come up with a better solution tomorrow…or maybe next week…definitely by the time I’m 80.

3.) Fear — Still haven’t quite gotten over this one. No matter how good I think I am, I always find someone better than me. And immediately the thought is “Well, if that’s what I’m up against, then why bother?” But I like what you said about asking where is the lie. I’ll have to keep that one in mind.

I find I struggle with a fourth internal problem — Writer’s ADD. Sometimes it seems like I can always think of great ideas for projects that I am currently NOT working on and think of nothing for the projects that I currently AM working on. Case in point — I have developed plots for three graphic novels and a werewolf novel that is 2/3 complete. I came up with those graphic novel ideas while I was working on the werewolf novel. So I started working on those. And, lo and behold, in the middle of working on those graphic novel ideas, inspiration hit me so that I could finish a chapter on the werewolf novel. I wish just once I could sit down and finish a project without being distracted by all the other neurons floating in my head. Any help with that internal problem would be appreciated.

Thanks for sharing with us!!

Comment on Doubt and Regret: Twin Destroyers of Creativity by Bruce Hennigan

Bruce Hennigan — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 13:40:10 +0000

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