tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post559091210964470919..comments2023-11-24T20:17:45.366-05:00Comments on READY TO BE OFFERED: Target, Transgenderism, and the Toughest LoveRebekah Nealhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-723450563262754212018-01-26T07:56:22.091-05:002018-01-26T07:56:22.091-05:00Vera, thank you for your encouragement; your words...Vera, thank you for your encouragement; your words really blessed me and came at just the right time for me--thank you. <3 Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-45187612285897026522018-01-25T08:54:08.263-05:002018-01-25T08:54:08.263-05:00I found you via Booknificent thursday. You are a g...I found you via Booknificent thursday. You are a gifted writer and express your thoughts well. I commend you on your stance encourage you to continue to be strong in the Lord. We need gentle words that cut through to the truth and I believe you are doing a good job of cutting right into the heart of the matter. Thank you for being a strong Christian lady, mother, and writer.Vera Godleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00511948370346834218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-46830105959597566442016-05-16T22:59:45.740-04:002016-05-16T22:59:45.740-04:00You're welcome, Brenda; I'm glad that you ...You're welcome, Brenda; I'm glad that you stopped by--it's nice to connect with you, too! The Lord bless you! Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-59556993409428069952016-05-14T10:39:15.997-04:002016-05-14T10:39:15.997-04:00Oooh, "...the world is watching." So tru...Oooh, "...the world is watching." So true! I live in NC where all the restroom hype is happening, and I hate how the media has blown something innocuous into something to be feared. sigh. That's life this side of eternity, unfortunately. Thanks for sharing, Rebekkah. Visiting you today from Marie's Friday Faves. Nice to connect. ((grace upon grace)) Brendahttp://www.chasingholiness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-59121930999087371802016-05-13T23:17:35.192-04:002016-05-13T23:17:35.192-04:00Oh, thank you Stephanie; what an encouragement you...Oh, thank you Stephanie; what an encouragement your words were! It is heartening to see and know that other believers are standing on the truth of God's Word . . . May He "grant us wisdom, grant us courage for the facing of these days." Much love and blessings to you. Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-47016890519776820182016-05-13T23:14:55.083-04:002016-05-13T23:14:55.083-04:00Allie, I'm glad that you stopped over! I will ...Allie, I'm glad that you stopped over! I will definitely check out your blog! :-)Thank you for letting me know about your blog designing; I will keep that in mind if I need help! The Lord bless you! :-)Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-7160635721814827742016-05-13T23:10:24.133-04:002016-05-13T23:10:24.133-04:00Oh, you're welcome, Sarah! I understand where ...Oh, you're welcome, Sarah! I understand where you're coming from and I was able to read your post on this topic. I want to say that I admire your very gracious response and for linking back to my blog in your post--your humility and the way that you are prayerfully considering this issue really touched me and spoke to me. <br /><br />It is encouraging to see believers addressing this issue with grace--I pray that the Lord would deeply bless you as you honor and serve Him, Sarah! <br /><br />I linked this post up with The Homemaking Party in last week's linkup; I went back and checked! Thank you for inviting me to link it up! Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-26299485798924633612016-05-13T22:58:13.554-04:002016-05-13T22:58:13.554-04:00You're welcome, Jennifer; I'm glad that I ...You're welcome, Jennifer; I'm glad that I could share it! The Lord bless you! Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-12945927904879144422016-05-13T22:57:09.862-04:002016-05-13T22:57:09.862-04:00I'm glad that I could be a part, Tina; God ble...I'm glad that I could be a part, Tina; God bless you! Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-17665916664024791082016-05-13T22:55:59.189-04:002016-05-13T22:55:59.189-04:00Pat, I'm so glad that this post was an encoura...Pat, I'm so glad that this post was an encouragement! I have been really heartened by other believers who are standing firm in love on issues like this--your words brought me encouragement--truly, the Lord always has His remnant who stand by His grace. May He bless you, Pat!Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-26029550304978326622016-05-13T22:42:19.803-04:002016-05-13T22:42:19.803-04:00I totally agree with everything you said. Also, ca...I totally agree with everything you said. Also, can you check out my blog? It's called The Depth Of My Faith. I'm trying to start this writing ministry, called iheart writing. I hope you check it out. And also, I do blog design if you want a new look, or i can just touch it up for you. I work with blogger templates, and I can tell by the format that this is one. <br />The link to my blog is http://thedepthofmyfaith.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-86650511198514650202016-05-12T09:38:32.747-04:002016-05-12T09:38:32.747-04:00My dear Rebekah, what a joy to have come across yo...My dear Rebekah, what a joy to have come across your blog...I do believe the Lord had His hand in leading me here {{smiles}}<br /><br />I was greatly blessed, encouraged, and inspired by your post. Your shared my very thoughts and feelings about these matters in a beautiful yet convicting way. My husband and I are in the very same boat as you and many other believers and it was truly refreshing to see there are many others out there desiring God's WAY.<br /><br />Thank you for taking a stand and sharing the TRUTH. God's richest blessings to you. Hugs! Stephanie-The Enchanting RoseStephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02389136708128457239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-90406446807970780112016-05-12T03:52:33.294-04:002016-05-12T03:52:33.294-04:00Thank you for being a part of Booknificent Thursda...Thank you for being a part of Booknificent Thursday this week.<br />TinaTina at Mommynificent.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08126804458372736293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-18794984328154763192016-05-12T00:24:12.274-04:002016-05-12T00:24:12.274-04:00You're welcome, Leslie! It has been really enc...You're welcome, Leslie! It has been really encouraging to me to see other believers prayerfully examining this issue! The Lord bless you! Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-46260969812929089782016-05-12T00:22:02.323-04:002016-05-12T00:22:02.323-04:00Jeremy, I think that Patrick answered this really ...Jeremy, I think that Patrick answered this really well below, but I'll just add that yes, Target has taken an activist position on transgender/LGBT issues, rather than a neutral one-- https://corporate.target.com/article/2016/04/target-stands-inclusivity I understand that secular stores will be what they are--secular, but Target has taken this a step further--a step that should cause evangelical believers to consider whether they can, in good conscience, continue to support Target. <br /><br />I appreciate you taking the time to ask! Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-57024951159073309472016-05-12T00:07:58.848-04:002016-05-12T00:07:58.848-04:00Yes, Gayl, that is definitely very, very true--tha...Yes, Gayl, that is definitely very, very true--that we need to prayerfully consider what God is calling us to do and to ask ourselves that question of whether our actions are pointing others towards Christ or away from Him. I appreciate your insights and your comment; the Lord bless you! Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-73104560690676988062016-05-11T23:47:04.602-04:002016-05-11T23:47:04.602-04:00Thank you, Kristy; you're always an encouragem...Thank you, Kristy; you're always an encouragement to me! The Lord bless you. Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-22742098226970665372016-05-11T23:45:11.566-04:002016-05-11T23:45:11.566-04:00You're welcome, June; your comment was such an...You're welcome, June; your comment was such an encouragement! Have a blessed week! Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-62506048689880937272016-05-11T23:44:03.411-04:002016-05-11T23:44:03.411-04:00Yes, Patrick; I think that you are right--and it i...Yes, Patrick; I think that you are right--and it is so easy to forget our purpose here and to become "dazed" in a worldly stupor--there is so much to distract us (me!) Thank you for your comment and also for the reference to Zephaniah; it was a blessing to me. Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-45417258494446235902016-05-11T23:36:39.364-04:002016-05-11T23:36:39.364-04:00Yes, Tracy, what you said about taking a stand is ...Yes, Tracy, what you said about taking a stand is so true--"We don't have to do it noisily, just by our choices. Our choices should reflect our faith." I really appreciate your comment and your encouragement. The Lord bless you! Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-27782160795424563842016-05-11T23:33:21.177-04:002016-05-11T23:33:21.177-04:00Thank you, Lori; this was such a tough issue . . ....Thank you, Lori; this was such a tough issue . . . I know what you mean about our actions being misconstrued. Christ shining through us will speak. Your words blessed me so much; the Lord bless you as you honor Him. Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-68113661830585822952016-05-11T23:09:11.949-04:002016-05-11T23:09:11.949-04:00Yes; I think that you are right, Mindy! The Lord b...Yes; I think that you are right, Mindy! The Lord bless you as you follow Him! Rebekah Nealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486092247540955608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-13482991090291928932016-05-11T08:41:48.777-04:002016-05-11T08:41:48.777-04:00You've shared so wisely here, Rebekah, and we&...You've shared so wisely here, Rebekah, and we're glad you linked it with us at Grace & Truth. You're so right in pointing out the difference between a company that happens to make decisions we disagree with and a company that actively seeks to support and publicize a destructive agenda. Thank you for adding truth and grace to this conversation!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11225163011994193733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-75053601362519612462016-05-11T07:42:23.729-04:002016-05-11T07:42:23.729-04:00I really appreciate this perspective, Rebekah, tha...I really appreciate this perspective, Rebekah, thank you! While I also stopped shopping at Target when they started displaying their rainbow rack of t-shirts the day after the gay marriage ruling, I've been making the case to my readers that a boycott is hypocritical when it's almost impossible to find a business that doesn't dishonor God in some way. However, you are right that there's a distinction between a secular business and one that takes an activist stance. Great point of view! I hope you'll consider linking up with The Homemaking Party!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />Mrs. Sarah CollerSarah Collerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06207022145433487536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8179136029692209759.post-75160597094860023292016-05-09T07:50:49.313-04:002016-05-09T07:50:49.313-04:00Thanks for sharing this post on Coffee and Convers...Thanks for sharing this post on Coffee and Conversation, Rebekah! AND encouraging me/us to take a stand...<br />We'll be featuring your post this week!! I so appreciate your thoughts and your courage :-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03456029204129295159noreply@blogger.com