tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631802000219417479.post3435808745393705722..comments2024-02-23T13:26:17.542-08:00Comments on Shelli's Scribblings: The Day I Ran Away from HomeShelli Littletonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00136640834514348086noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631802000219417479.post-2372494634269939372016-03-26T16:23:33.611-07:002016-03-26T16:23:33.611-07:00Yes, you will, Melodie. It's going to be sweet...Yes, you will, Melodie. It's going to be sweet one day ... really sweet. And yes ... the depiction of Satan was super creepy ... he is super creepy. Has to be. And I can't help but love Mel Gibson ... yes, he was so brave and did an amazing job. He's so human, so full of faults like us all ... praise God for a Savior! :) xoxoShelli Littletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00136640834514348086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631802000219417479.post-66972098427655402362016-03-26T16:21:16.099-07:002016-03-26T16:21:16.099-07:00Oh, Wendy ... that means the world to me. Thank yo...Oh, Wendy ... that means the world to me. Thank you. I love the body of Christ ... I'm so thankful for you.Shelli Littletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00136640834514348086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631802000219417479.post-45341839273295422202016-03-26T10:23:47.782-07:002016-03-26T10:23:47.782-07:00The first time I saw "The Passion of the Chri...The first time I saw "The Passion of the Christ" was in a huge movie theater with my college friend Beth. She'd reserved tickets across town, so we were in on the hub-bub of when it first came out.<br /><br />Growing up in a Christian home and accepting Christ at a young age, I was familiar with Christ's sufferings on our behalf. That did impact me and lead to tears. <br /><br />However, my initial thoughts afterward were of thankfulness for the people who wrote, filmed, and created the movie--that Mel Gibson had the courage in liberal Hollywood to do so. Yes, Gibson has his faults, as we all do. I grew irritated with those who criticized the movie in any way. Why? Because people saw it. It made them think. Someone who'd never heard the Christ story was exposed to it and may have questioned more and investigated. Who knows how the truths expressed in the movie impacted those who acted the parts.<br /><br />The depiction of Satan stirred me the most. Creepy. Scary. But the curtain ripped. We have access to our risen Savior. He won.<br /><br />My dear online writing friend, Shelli, Happy Easter. And with the uncertainty in our world today, I'll see you in the clouds. Melodie Beth Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01491194906557915679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631802000219417479.post-83328047239927704132016-03-26T09:44:18.578-07:002016-03-26T09:44:18.578-07:00Shelli, this took my breath away and watered my ey...Shelli, this took my breath away and watered my eyes. Yes, I remember what I thought when I saw The Passion movie. I saw my sin as part of the reason Jesus was so bruised and bleeding. And now I think of His suffering each time I take communion. I'm grateful for His grace, for His love. <br />Easter Blessings, dear friend xo ~ Wendy<br /> Wendy L. Macdonaldhttp://www.wendylmacdonald.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631802000219417479.post-43011939875409187492016-03-24T07:45:57.034-07:002016-03-24T07:45:57.034-07:00Thank you, Jeanne. Your dad took them out for ice ...Thank you, Jeanne. Your dad took them out for ice cream ... priceless. The prodigal kids return and are celebrated. Praise God for that! xoxoShelli Littletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00136640834514348086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631802000219417479.post-80612689700332412682016-03-24T06:40:01.619-07:002016-03-24T06:40:01.619-07:00Shelli, such a beautiful post. Though I haven'...Shelli, such a beautiful post. Though I haven't run away from home, I've definitely run away from Jesus a time or two. When I think about all He gave up for me (and for for each of His creation), I am humbled. To know that He considered me worth dying a cruel death for, that He loves me/us that much? I am so humbled. I'm in awe of His absolute love for us. <br /><br />My sisters ran away from home once, about at the age of you and your sister.My dad followed after them, and took them out for ice-cream. Somehow I always wished I'd gone with them. :)<br /><br />I hope your Resurrection Day is joy-filled, my friend!Jeanne Takenakahttp://jeannetakenaka.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631802000219417479.post-24311574428343736552016-03-24T04:45:29.045-07:002016-03-24T04:45:29.045-07:00I know, Becky ... where would we be without that d...I know, Becky ... where would we be without that day? I haven't seen the movie in a long time. I might have to watch it this weekend. :) Shelli Littletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00136640834514348086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631802000219417479.post-91169378125254089562016-03-23T14:39:49.502-07:002016-03-23T14:39:49.502-07:00I will never look at a porch light the same! What ...I will never look at a porch light the same! What a beautiful picture. I have thought of watching The Passion again, but I'm not sure I could--too real, too awful. But where would we be without that horrible day? Becky Melbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15751033548133820673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631802000219417479.post-38365852798746142552016-03-22T15:04:06.043-07:002016-03-22T15:04:06.043-07:00I know, Gene. I remember that. And I remember the ...I know, Gene. I remember that. And I remember the day it dawned on me that "I" was responsible. If I were the only person on this Earth, He would have still had to die ... for me, for my sin. That is something to ponder. Ugh. Thank you, Gene. Shelli Littletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00136640834514348086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631802000219417479.post-15453595625823184922016-03-22T15:02:56.928-07:002016-03-22T15:02:56.928-07:00Oh, me too, Shauna. When his flesh was ripped away...Oh, me too, Shauna. When his flesh was ripped away ... just broke my heart. And like you said, the movie was made to be tolerable. Your comments always mean so much to me. Thank you. xoxo Shelli Littletonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00136640834514348086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631802000219417479.post-64009298123185455552016-03-22T12:02:35.992-07:002016-03-22T12:02:35.992-07:00Have a Blessed Easter Shelli. The Passion was a ve...Have a Blessed Easter Shelli. The Passion was a very difficult movie to watch, especially when we consider that we are responsible for Christ's suffering. I remember sitting in the theater at the end of the movie and nobody moved...the audience sat quietly for what seemed like 5 - 10 minutes. The thought of it still brings me to silence.genehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16341369225724802103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-631802000219417479.post-81868855321312533482016-03-22T10:32:58.157-07:002016-03-22T10:32:58.157-07:00Beautiful reflections, Shelli. I remember watching...Beautiful reflections, Shelli. I remember watching "The Passion" and being shocked at the violence, which was probably mild compared to the reality.Shaunahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13887034908431624483noreply@blogger.com