Comments on: A Father Who Doesn’t Rescue

By: Jeffery Spasiano

Jeffery Spasiano — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:31:19 +0000

It’s exhausting to seek out knowledgeable folks on this topic, however you sound like you already know what you’re speaking about! Thanks

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 16:16:44 +0000

Russ, you have done a wonderful job showing how sometimes when we are experiencing pain, yet others are not, and we don’t understand why the Father is not rescuing us… why? We have to trust in His love, guidance, and plan for our lives. In a way your essay reminds me of the poem Footprints. Thanks, for revealing what our God has placed in your heart to share with us.

By: Bill Murdoch

Bill Murdoch — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:28:53 +0000

Hi Russ, touching indeed. Jesus learned obedience through suffering; he wasn’t rescued either until his work ws done. Hope your lovely little girl is getting better. Love and prayers. Keep in touch, Yours in His mighty grip, Pastor Bill Murdoch, Bellshill, Scotland

By: Russ Masterson

Russ Masterson — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:21:01 +0000

It is interesting that it is in pain and discomfort where we are capable of the most love.

By: Darcy

Darcy — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 13:49:22 +0000

Loved this! Perfect example of how God knows the big picture and we can trust Him with the good and the bad knowing His perfect love for us in the midst of it all! By the way – love this site too! Thanks!

By: laura w

laura w — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 03:57:28 +0000

enjoyed reading this russ — thank you for sharing! a good reminder as we all hope for more trust

By: Morgan

Morgan — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:39:16 +0000

So good Russ! What an awesome yet heavy role to play as a father…being a picture of the Father. You do it well. Oh and you write pretty good too:)

By: Olivia

Olivia — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:47:20 +0000

(rereading what I just wrote, it sounds like I wrote one (narrative/essay)choked out the other in what you wrote. I meant in general that happens a lot, but you had a great balance. sorry

By: Olivia

Olivia — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 21:44:20 +0000

There are so many blogs out there that when you stop to actually read one, you just want to scan it, comment, and move on. I read yours slowly because it was different.

From a writing standpoint, you have a good balance of narrative and essay. Both are so powerful, but more often than not one chokes out the other. I think the charcoal description could stand by itself without an explanation that you’re racist. I think your last sentence is perfect. It is not only a great ending in general, but it refers back to you saying Josie is unable to recall the horror that occured last time she was there. It highlights the fact that we will be in Josie’s shoes with our Heavenly Father in 2 weeks, 2 days, for a lifetime.

From a spiritual standpoint, I like where you took your point. Unfortunately, I think christian circles try to answer the question, “Why would Daddy/God let this happen to me?,” with bible verses or history, etc.. which is often detramental because the actual answer is we don’t know. And you make the huge point that spirituality often entails confusion. A lifetime of trying to understand, but also a lifetime of God, like you with Josie, hoping we will trust.

I hope you are well. It has been too long. When I get back from studying (and eating delicious food multiple times a day) in Spain, I would like to see you and Kristy.

By: Denise Bluster

Denise Bluster — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:26:54 +0000

Not surprised! You have a gift my child, one imparted by the creator! Thank you for striving to take hold of all that God created you for! Nothing has revealed to me more the heart of God than being a parent. May we all be as wise as Josie and cling to our heavenly father when we hurt without understanding! Both you and Kristy are a blessing to our family!