Comments on: He Got It…

By: douglasryoung.net

douglasryoung.net — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:39:10 +0000

Kristen…Thank you very much. It means a lot. For the first time, in a long time, we are developing the sense that we are ministering to make a difference. That is something that will sustain us.

By: douglasryoung.net

douglasryoung.net — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:37:35 +0000

No doubt bro. It has taken me years to see that, but God has opened my eyes, finally. Love you bro!

By: douglasryoung.net

douglasryoung.net — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:36:58 +0000

Melanie…I don’t think Clay was addressing you. Clay knows me well enough to know that I write for various, not the least of which are to address things and people who need to see things for what they are. Clay is one of my best friends. He is just trying to keep me in check and I appreciate that.

By: Trent

Trent — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:43:17 +0000

When you pledge allegiance to the Messiah Jesus of Nazareth, your entire being is a living ministry. Never! Never! let anyone tell you or make you think otherwise! May the Spirit be with you and take you places you have never been my friend!
Gal.5:1….

By: melanie

melanie — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:28:43 +0000

Just for the record, I wasn’t “yelling”, Clay. I was just sharing my experience. I know I’m a minority in the coC. I do not yell about being a recovered woman but when it comes up in small circles or groups, people react and treat me/us differently after that. I’m not criticizing either. I have always supported Doug and Tisha and my own church leaders. Hope I didn’t come across as a “minority” with a chip on my shoulder because that’s far from the truth. Just wanted to clear that up. Love you too, Doug!! You and Tisha are the BEST!!

By: douglasryoung.net

douglasryoung.net — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:11:15 +0000

Clay… You are right. My intent wasn’t to paint with such a broad brush. My intent was to contrast a perspective that might not necessarily the majority, but as it relates to me has been the perspective from which most have been outspoken, with that of someone I didn’t even know. He, in my mind, had a sense about him that suggested something to me. That was the point. Thank you for chiming in, my friend. Love you, immensely.

By: Kristen

Kristen — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:07:54 +0000

Doug, I think the Children’s Home will be a better place for having you and Tisha there. I applaud you both for taking this step in your lives to help children in need. I know the kids will learn from you, and you will learn from them. Good luck and God Bless you and your family.

By: douglasryoung.net

douglasryoung.net — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:05:22 +0000

Thank you, Marti. Miss you too. Let me know if you need something. Anything.

By: douglasryoung.net

douglasryoung.net — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:04:50 +0000

Thanks Melanie. You work in the trenches and I’ve always appreciated that about you. Love you!

By: Clay

Clay — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:51:34 +0000

I know that some might disagree with what ministry is or isn’t, and I applaud both of you for your ministries. Many more are needed in the “hands on” field of ministry. My problem is, from the article and Melanie’s statement, that the cast is set that the majority feel this way. Doug you know how I feel about things but I believe this with certainty, that it is normally the minority that yell the loudest, and their voice is viewed as the majority. Yet such isn’t true. The critics voice is often the one we unfortunately listen to the most, and hold on to, though the supporters voice is always in our ear and we forget about it.