Comments on: Just Enough Time for What Matters

By: Annie

Annie — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 03:25:05 +0000

I cannot think of a better way or better words to live life. A wonderful post!

By: Jim Martin

Jim Martin — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:12:42 +0000

Rahab,Yes, it sounds as if you have a lot going on, being a single mom and all. What an important ministry that you have with your girls. I agree with every word you said regarding Scot McKnight. A very, very fine scholar and writer.

By: Jim Martin

Jim Martin — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 21:10:44 +0000

Greg–Thanks so much for your very kind and gracious words. I appreciate you very much and am so grateful that our paths have crossed in this life.

By: Rahab Klingensmith

Rahab Klingensmith — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 03:48:47 +0000

Hummmmmmmmmmm…I do not have much time to read bundles of postings of all sorts; being the fact that i am a single mom making ends meet with my girls , having sole custody of my two daughters…. and daily in Prayer for my brilliant philosopher son Jeremiah "in Hopes" soon to be going back to Oxford, England next year to start to complete his PHD in philosophy/Juris Prudence! But…..I DO FIND time daily to put into a certain blog’ site–up in my window of my computer at the Bank daily–my dear beloved teacher Scot McKight–My Knight and Shinning Armour of prayers and delight….oh fun he is….. and his teachings, preaching, controlling, and discipling…..blog’s are good gestures…… when great integrity is wrapped tightly, and a fondness for others comes first in small packages of course!….great post….i’ll check in more often with yours….smart observations worth acknowledging of too! "Rahab"

By: Greg England

Greg England — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 08:31:43 +0000

Great observations! I recently joined FB but don’t put much time into it. As for your blog, the transition from 30+ years of preaching to fulltime funeral director in our family owned / family operated mortuary was difficult and challenging, but I am now pretty much where you describe yourself to be. Just never really thought it out and wrote it down as you’ve done. Your blogs are always thought-provoking … makes me wish mine were more thought-provoking but I don’t have time to dwell on that, now do I?

By: Jim Martin

Jim Martin — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 02:35:11 +0000

Dave,Glad you commented. I am glad that in some way the post was encouraging to you.You are so right about the need to set aside time for "face to face" friends. While Facebook and other social tools are very, very nice, they are no substitute for being face to face with a human being.

By: Jim Martin

Jim Martin — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 02:32:20 +0000

Jeff–Sorry you have had trouble getting through. I’m not sure what the problem is. I suspect it is on our end.I miss you being here. You are a great guy. I know you are making a difference in Lubbock. Good to hear from you.

By: Jim Martin

Jim Martin — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 02:30:01 +0000

Thanks Karin. I am glad that you come here and that you comment. The computer is a wonderful tool for some level of interaction with people who I would otherwise not have any contact with. At the same time, it could be used to waste a lot of time. I suppose one has to decide whether the use is adding value to life or just burning up minutes.Thanks.

By: Jim Martin

Jim Martin — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 02:27:09 +0000

Bob– Thanks very much. You are right regarding #3. It really is counterproductive to live in the past and yet many, many people do just that. Thanks for your remarks.

By: Dave Moss

Dave Moss — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 21:09:53 +0000

Thanks for sharing this – it was fresh water on dry soil for me today. I also enjoy facebook – especially as a way to stay connected with my adult/college age kids! But I have to be sure to set aside time each week for face to face time with friends. I am a stay at home dad and an introvert at heart – so I have to be intentional about meeting people and creating space for hanging out with them. Otherwise, my "time" would be wasted on simply "e-friends". Thanks so much…