Comments on: The Downside Of Easy http://shaungroves.com/2007/06/the-downside-of-easy/ Official site of Shaun Groves - musician, speaker, advocate for children living in poverty Tue, 22 May 2012 21:14:19 -0500 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Melinda http://shaungroves.com/2007/06/the-downside-of-easy/#comment-12531 Melinda Wed, 20 Jun 2007 19:52:19 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/06/the-downside-of-easy/#comment-12531 <p>When you came to the Twin Cities I was saddened by the lack of promotion that was done by Club 3 Degrees.  At the same time I am grateful that you did play, and that it was free, and only if about 20 people showed up, because at that show was the first time I had heard about Compassion International and it was then that my husband and I became sponsers. </p> <p> The problem I have found with some Christians who like free, because they are getting something.  But then there comes the work and it is no longer free because whether it is blogging or sponsering, it requires time.  And just as hard as it is for some Christians to give up their $5.00 daily lattes for the benefit of a child, their t.v. time is just a cherished.  And why would we give either of them up we DESERVE them! Right? </p> When you came to the Twin Cities I was saddened by the lack of promotion that was done by Club 3 Degrees.  At the same time I am grateful that you did play, and that it was free, and only if about 20 people showed up, because at that show was the first time I had heard about Compassion International and it was then that my husband and I became sponsers.

The problem I have found with some Christians who like free, because they are getting something.  But then there comes the work and it is no longer free because whether it is blogging or sponsering, it requires time.  And just as hard as it is for some Christians to give up their $5.00 daily lattes for the benefit of a child, their t.v. time is just a cherished.  And why would we give either of them up we DESERVE them! Right?

]]> By: Steve http://shaungroves.com/2007/06/the-downside-of-easy/#comment-12530 Steve Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:40:37 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/06/the-downside-of-easy/#comment-12530 <p>Two months? How about six?! (sigh) Lots of reasons, but none of them very good. When I got up this morning, I sensed it was time to take the blog out of mothballs. Then I read this. Thanks for the extra kick, and for all your good words shared here. </p> Two months? How about six?! (sigh) Lots of reasons, but none of them very good. When I got up this morning, I sensed it was time to take the blog out of mothballs. Then I read this. Thanks for the extra kick, and for all your good words shared here.

]]> By: Cali Amy http://shaungroves.com/2007/06/the-downside-of-easy/#comment-12529 Cali Amy Wed, 20 Jun 2007 16:11:37 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/06/the-downside-of-easy/#comment-12529 <p>I see what you’re saying Shaun.  Like, if we don’t actually have to die to live to be “Christians” than it’s too easy and only done halfheartedly.  Fabulous point.  sorry I was stuck on the shallow end of your post at first. </p> I see what you’re saying Shaun.  Like, if we don’t actually have to die to live to be “Christians” than it’s too easy and only done halfheartedly.  Fabulous point.  sorry I was stuck on the shallow end of your post at first.

]]> By: Cheryl http://shaungroves.com/2007/06/the-downside-of-easy/#comment-12528 Cheryl Wed, 20 Jun 2007 13:31:51 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/06/the-downside-of-easy/#comment-12528 <p>So Shaun, are you thinking “religion” in the sense of something someone does regularly and with ritual, or “religion” like faith/spirituality, etc? <br /> Cuz...I don’t know. I’m a bit worried that my kiddo (aged 23) has made it her faith. I understand the “connectivity” part of blogging, but...wow. I’m having some fear about it too. FaceBook totally scares me. NOT that I’m comparing your wonderful ponderings to Face Book. <img src="http://www.shaungroves.com/images/smileys/grin.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="grin" style="border:0;" /> </p> So Shaun, are you thinking “religion” in the sense of something someone does regularly and with ritual, or “religion” like faith/spirituality, etc?

Cuz…I don’t know. I’m a bit worried that my kiddo (aged 23) has made it her faith. I understand the “connectivity” part of blogging, but…wow. I’m having some fear about it too. FaceBook totally scares me. NOT that I’m comparing your wonderful ponderings to Face Book. grin

]]> By: Shaun Groves http://shaungroves.com/2007/06/the-downside-of-easy/#comment-12527 Shaun Groves Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:26:00 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/06/the-downside-of-easy/#comment-12527 <p>I was hoping someone would make the connection between religion and blogging eventually. </p> I was hoping someone would make the connection between religion and blogging eventually.

]]> By: Cheryl http://shaungroves.com/2007/06/the-downside-of-easy/#comment-12526 Cheryl Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:11:31 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/06/the-downside-of-easy/#comment-12526 <p>I’m new to this blog. Found the “Bonus Room” commentary and now, I might be hooked… <br /> However, I find it interesting that Blogging seems to be like religion for some of you. It’s like sacred. Bloggers who don’t keep up their blog site. HORRORS! <br /> So what? <br /> And...about Wichita? Yeah. Lived here for too many years and it’s DEFINATELY a “B”. South Dakota, however....a lovely place. Grew up there and would definately retire there. </p> I’m new to this blog. Found the “Bonus Room” commentary and now, I might be hooked…

However, I find it interesting that Blogging seems to be like religion for some of you. It’s like sacred. Bloggers who don’t keep up their blog site. HORRORS!

So what?

And…about Wichita? Yeah. Lived here for too many years and it’s DEFINATELY a “B”. South Dakota, however….a lovely place. Grew up there and would definately retire there.

]]> By: keith http://shaungroves.com/2007/06/the-downside-of-easy/#comment-12525 keith Wed, 20 Jun 2007 02:10:30 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/06/the-downside-of-easy/#comment-12525 <p>This lack of commitment, or, as I see it, low priority for me, is why I haven’t started a blog.  When/If I do, I want to update it regularly for a long time. </p> This lack of commitment, or, as I see it, low priority for me, is why I haven’t started a blog.  When/If I do, I want to update it regularly for a long time.

]]> By: jason77 http://shaungroves.com/2007/06/the-downside-of-easy/#comment-12524 jason77 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 21:59:15 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/06/the-downside-of-easy/#comment-12524 <p>I have gone thru some blogs in the day on free hosts but find myself more dedicated to the blogging experience now that I run my own domain and pay to keep it going, makes me want to get my moneys worth out of it, if that makes sense. </p> <p> Offtopic side note: Just moved into Nashville and loving it thus far.. </p> I have gone thru some blogs in the day on free hosts but find myself more dedicated to the blogging experience now that I run my own domain and pay to keep it going, makes me want to get my moneys worth out of it, if that makes sense.

Offtopic side note: Just moved into Nashville and loving it thus far..

]]> By: Mark http://shaungroves.com/2007/06/the-downside-of-easy/#comment-12523 Mark Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:49:22 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/06/the-downside-of-easy/#comment-12523 <p>*Makes mental note to self to be sure to update weekly.* </p> <p> I have one cyber friend who has created I don’t know how many blogs.  At least six.  And, after one or two posts, she never posts there again.  I just kinda shake my head. </p> <p> I don’t know that I always have anything interesting to say.  Sometimes I think my blog is just a diary I’m letting anyone who wants to look at.  But I enjoy going through the archieves every so often, so I figure that alone makes it worth something.  And I am rather proud of the fact that I’ve been doing it for five years now. </p> *Makes mental note to self to be sure to update weekly.*

I have one cyber friend who has created I don’t know how many blogs.  At least six.  And, after one or two posts, she never posts there again.  I just kinda shake my head.

I don’t know that I always have anything interesting to say.  Sometimes I think my blog is just a diary I’m letting anyone who wants to look at.  But I enjoy going through the archieves every so often, so I figure that alone makes it worth something.  And I am rather proud of the fact that I’ve been doing it for five years now.

]]> By: Grovesfan http://shaungroves.com/2007/06/the-downside-of-easy/#comment-12522 Grovesfan Tue, 19 Jun 2007 20:15:33 +0000 http://shaungroves.com/2007/06/the-downside-of-easy/#comment-12522 <p>Lucky for you you said SOUTH Dakota and not NORTH Dakota, which is of course, superior!  No big lakes near Grand Forks (I’m still scratching my head over your post after your last visit), but a great place still the same. </p> <p> Beth </p> Lucky for you you said SOUTH Dakota and not NORTH Dakota, which is of course, superior!  No big lakes near Grand Forks (I’m still scratching my head over your post after your last visit), but a great place still the same.

Beth

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