Comments on: Ahhh… Coffee. http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/ahhh-coffee.html News, notes and personal reflection from the Godzwa family during their mission to make disciples in Mexico Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:44:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Dave http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/ahhh-coffee.html/comment-page-1#comment-247 Dave Tue, 13 Feb 2007 15:24:28 +0000 http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/ahhh-coffee.html#comment-247 Wow, I haven't been checking back on the comments lately, thinking that I would be receiving emails for moderation when they came through. However, it appears that a few regulars have gotten in their comments without me noticing. Thanks for the notes. Diana, We've come to find that relationship is the basis to ministry in general. John Maxwell says, "People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care." We see Jesus using the same techniques throughout the Gospels. Eating, conversing and just being with the people that he ministered to. I think this is what Jesus was talking about when he mentioned the yeast working its way through the dough. I'm glad that you've also found success in this "incarnational" type of ministry. We'll be praying that it will continue to yield fruit. Amy, Keep the coffee hot! We're hoping to renew some of those conversations when we get back in '08. Holly, I'm sure Brad and I will keep praying that you'll acquire the "taste" for coffee. Brad, the next step, of course, is home roasting! Wow,

I haven’t been checking back on the comments lately, thinking that I would be receiving emails for moderation when they came through. However, it appears that a few regulars have gotten in their comments without me noticing. Thanks for the notes.

Diana,

We’ve come to find that relationship is the basis to ministry in general. John Maxwell says, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” We see Jesus using the same techniques throughout the Gospels. Eating, conversing and just being with the people that he ministered to. I think this is what Jesus was talking about when he mentioned the yeast working its way through the dough. I’m glad that you’ve also found success in this “incarnational” type of ministry. We’ll be praying that it will continue to yield fruit.

Amy,

Keep the coffee hot! We’re hoping to renew some of those conversations when we get back in ‘08.

Holly,

I’m sure Brad and I will keep praying that you’ll acquire the “taste” for coffee. Brad, the next step, of course, is home roasting!

]]> By: holly http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/ahhh-coffee.html/comment-page-1#comment-229 holly Sun, 11 Feb 2007 00:57:24 +0000 http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/ahhh-coffee.html#comment-229 I hate coffee!! Brad loves it though and frequently comments on how much I am missing out by not getting into "it." His christmas present was a delux espresso machine that he saved months for and I contributed the rest for his Christmas present. He loves it so much he talks to the espresso maker and pets it. O.k...that's probably too much information, but apparently this coffee thing is a powerful thing. Me? it's all about diet coke. I hate coffee!! Brad loves it though and frequently comments on how much I am missing out by not getting into “it.” His christmas present was a delux espresso machine that he saved months for and I contributed the rest for his Christmas present. He loves it so much he talks to the espresso maker and pets it. O.k…that’s probably too much information, but apparently this coffee thing is a powerful thing. Me? it’s all about diet coke.

]]> By: Amy http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/ahhh-coffee.html/comment-page-1#comment-227 Amy Sat, 10 Feb 2007 16:42:18 +0000 http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/ahhh-coffee.html#comment-227 We miss you and Kelly and our coffee conversations. Though I'm reminded of the your friendship every time I make a cup of coffee... since I still have all the gadgets you left behind. We miss you and Kelly and our coffee conversations. Though I’m reminded of the your friendship every time I make a cup of coffee… since I still have all the gadgets you left behind.

]]> By: Diana http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/ahhh-coffee.html/comment-page-1#comment-226 Diana Sat, 10 Feb 2007 13:30:01 +0000 http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/ahhh-coffee.html#comment-226 It is interesting to note that many (or most -- or maybe all) of the missionaries with whom we correspond find simple ways to form relationships with people -- and then use those opportunities to share Jesus. Several years ago, this simple strategy finally soaked into my somewhat dull brain, and I thought -- "I can do that". I'm sure I am not as effective as you missionaries, and I certainly forget to use all the opportunities I am given. But at least I am aware of the possibilities and try to make sure that those people with whom I have a relationship know about Jesus. Thanks for the timely reminder. It is interesting to note that many (or most — or maybe all) of the missionaries with whom we correspond find simple ways to form relationships with people — and then use those opportunities to share Jesus. Several years ago, this simple strategy finally soaked into my somewhat dull brain, and I thought — “I can do that”. I’m sure I am not as effective as you missionaries, and I certainly forget to use all the opportunities I am given. But at least I am aware of the possibilities and try to make sure that those people with whom I have a relationship know about Jesus. Thanks for the timely reminder.

]]> By: Patti http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/ahhh-coffee.html/comment-page-1#comment-218 Patti Fri, 09 Feb 2007 17:55:43 +0000 http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/ahhh-coffee.html#comment-218 Amen, brother! You're preachin' to the choir here -- life simply would not be the SAME without coffee! Here at HQ I have a coffeemaker in my office -- everyone else makes it too weak to suit me! So I bring my own beans and grinder, and away we go! Amen, brother! You’re preachin’ to the choir here — life simply would not be the SAME without coffee! Here at HQ I have a coffeemaker in my office
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everyone else makes it too weak to suit me! So I bring my own beans and grinder, and away we go!

]]> By: Mike http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/ahhh-coffee.html/comment-page-1#comment-213 Mike Thu, 08 Feb 2007 16:11:15 +0000 http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/ahhh-coffee.html#comment-213 Amen and you're welcome :) Amen and you’re welcome :)

]]> By: Dave http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/ahhh-coffee.html/comment-page-1#comment-212 Dave Thu, 08 Feb 2007 15:14:16 +0000 http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/ahhh-coffee.html#comment-212 Terri, I actually took the picture on my cell phone. It's a Nokia 6101. Terri,

I actually took the picture on my cell phone. It’s a Nokia 6101.

]]> By: Terri http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/ahhh-coffee.html/comment-page-1#comment-211 Terri Thu, 08 Feb 2007 14:59:59 +0000 http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/ahhh-coffee.html#comment-211 Excellent photo of the coffee smile! What type and model of camera do you have? Excellent photo of the coffee smile! What type and model of camera do you have?

]]> By: Kel http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/ahhh-coffee.html/comment-page-1#comment-210 Kel Thu, 08 Feb 2007 14:18:20 +0000 http://www.disciplemexico.org/2007/02/ahhh-coffee.html#comment-210 Thanks for making coffee for me as well, Honey. Every morning I am met with your smile and a cappuccino. I don't ever want to take either one for granted and I miss you both when you're gone . . .. Love ya, Kel Thanks for making coffee for me as well, Honey. Every morning I am met with your smile and a cappuccino. I don’t ever want to take either one for granted and I miss you both when you’re gone . . .. Love ya, Kel

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