Comments for Church on the Corner

Comment on Into Great Silence by suzannablog

suzannablog — Fri, 04 May 2012 13:31:00 +0000

Yes. A retreat in miniature, this film. Beautifully human, hence divine. I have enjoyed thinking back on it. I loved the comment about the Holy Spirit being like the sun on one, unique and subjective … if that was it….. The film reminded me of another film “No Greater Love” about a silent order of nuns in Notting Hill……. which I recommend.

Comment on [Dis]Connect by Mark Fletcher

Mark Fletcher — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 14:53:24 +0000

We would love to hear your reflections on the experience of disconnecting this Lent. I have been blessed by the permission to live a little more quietly, to use technology a little more intentionally. I intend to take a little of the [Dis]connect into the rest of the year.

Comment on Classic Christian Books by Anne B

Anne B — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:19:52 +0000

I find this invitation to read very refreshing. I am reading Mere Christianity for the first time. I ve decided for the first time to write in the book whenever I want, whenever I find something underline-able. Highlighters, underlining, anything! That’s refreshing too.

Comment on [Dis]Connect by Anne B

Anne B — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 17:08:26 +0000

I pledge not to connect to the internet as the first thing I do each morning. I pledge to buy a proper alarm clock so that I can leave my smartphone switched off in another room as I sleep. I pledge to enjoy connecting to the piano more often. I pledge to learn a new song or piece of music on it and show someone I love what I’ve learnt. I pledge to exercise regularly so I can sleep better and give my eyes the rest that they need.

Comment on [Dis]Connect by Michelle H

Michelle H — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 11:33:07 +0000

Belatedly, I pledge to call instead of text when texting seems easier but calling would actually be nicer. I will also try to disconnect with work/organising things by 10.30 each night and connect with more sleep after 10 minutes of prayer each evening.
At school, I will try to stop and eat lunch more often instead of doing things at the same time… to reflect on the morning and give God’s day back to him.
Since it’s a popular choice at the moment, I’ve just ordered a copy of Simply Christian too!

Comment on [Dis]Connect by Michael Stuart

Michael Stuart — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:36:36 +0000

My (belated) pledge is to avoid writing emails at work when I can just as easily speak to someone. I think this will be a particular challenge when I need to give someone a difficult message, or I am worried about someone’s response – that’s when I find it easier to hide behind email. I’m hoping this will lead to better outcomes and better relationships. That’s assuming people want to talk to me!

Comment on [Dis]Connect by Catherine O

Catherine O — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 22:10:39 +0000

I am pledging to be more disciplined about taking time off to spend with my lovely family and friends

Comment on [Dis]Connect by Stephanie

Stephanie — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:39:12 +0000

My pledge is to resist the flashing red light on my Blackberry and instead work on focusing on one thing at a time.

Specifically I pledge to (1) turn that stupid flashing light off; (2) not look at any work email before I get on the train in the morning; (3) not look at my personal email, facebook, etc while at work (so call me if you need me!); and (4) limit facebook to once a week.

Comment on [Dis]Connect by Heidi Aho

Heidi Aho — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:38:18 +0000

I pledge to leave the office on time and be proud of the work I can get done instead of ‘perfecting’ it at home and have it weigh down on my life, trusting god in the progress. I want to keep up the Lenten diary I started today and am genuinely excited about what it will reveal.

Comment on [Dis]Connect by Ruth D

Ruth D — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:02:31 +0000

I deleted a load of game apps from my iPhone this morning. I waste so much time playing games on my phone (it’s much more of an issue for me than Facebook, Twitter etc). I pledge not to play any at all during Lent. I’ll try and read more instead, maybe even something Christian…