Comments on: Compadres in the Desert

By: mmlindsey

mmlindsey — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:33:23 +0000

B.E-

You are so right on. We are the same as anyone else. Arch Bishop Desmund Tutu says, ” If we are to be true partners with God in the transfiguration of his world and help bring his triumph of love over hatred, of good over evil, we must begin by understanding that as much as God loves you, God equally loves your enemies.” He loves me the same as he love El Toro.

You are wonderful, Billie…

By: Border Explorer

Border Explorer — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 23:45:03 +0000

I am really moved by the profundity of the revelation in this story. Perhaps the most significant Christian conversion is the discovery that there is not all that much difference between me and the Bulls, Wolves and Bones of this world, when you get right down to it.

By: mmlindsey

mmlindsey — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 14:57:50 +0000

Brian,

Your words are strengthening to us here. Amidst the craziness of living in this city, we are psyched about being here. Thanks for walking with us.

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 11:15:57 +0000

Wow! I had to read this post several times…it moved me this morning. You are right, he is God’s child created perfectly. Thank you for sharing this and allowing God to use your eyes to see this

Scagnuts

By: mmlindsey

mmlindsey — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:26:05 +0000

Gracias, Lisa.
Man, I feel like I am learning so much; even as I write I am trying to grasp all that God is teaching us. You are so encouraging…

By: Jesus loves Bad Guys « Jikarner: Art/Life

Jesus loves Bad Guys « Jikarner: Art/Life — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 03:03:23 +0000

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By: Lisa

Lisa — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:59:19 +0000

I love this post, Matt! Very touching and a good reminder that we are ALL apart of God’s family… no matter what we drink to stay hydrated!

By: mmlindsey

mmlindsey — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:28:14 +0000

Isaac,

We have so much to learn, don’t we? Arturo got out of jail today. Misty and I actually saw him at a grocery store not far from the house and we gave him a ride back to the hood. He fell asleep on the 3 minute ride back. Man, it just breaks my heart; the endless cycle of drunkenness and hopelessness.

I am sure he would really dig posing for you. We’ll make a big batch of tacos and quesadillas and get some great shots of the hood together.

By: isaac

isaac — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 01:11:08 +0000

Wow Matt. God is amazing. It blows me away how He orchestrates these random little things in our lives that annihilate barriers in our lives we didn’t know we even had. Your writing moves me. Liam and I had a discussion the other day about how Jesus even loves the “bad guys.” It was one of those times where God was telling ME something. I can’t wait to meet those guys. Maybe they’ll pose for me.

I’ll be sending you some sketches soon. Pray that I am diligent in what God has called me to do.