Comments on: The Ugly Mushroom http://thewilkesteam.com/2008/03/03/the-ugly-mushroom/ Welcome to TheWilkesTeam.com! Fri, 18 May 2012 20:12:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Michael http://thewilkesteam.com/2008/03/03/the-ugly-mushroom/comment-page-1/#comment-758 Michael Fri, 14 Mar 2008 21:40:07 +0000 http://www.thewilkesteam.com/2008/03/03/the-ugly-mushroom/#comment-758 You know, Sarah, I happen to be very fond of mushrooms as a real symbol of the American (especially eastern American) woodlands. They are also a symbol of the amazing creativity of the Ultimate Designer and His ability to think outside the box. I hope all of us come to experience and understand the ways and thoughts that are higher than ours! It is humbling to think that God uses the lowly mushroom to show how much higher His ways are than mine! You know, Sarah, I happen to be very fond of mushrooms as a real symbol of the American (especially eastern American) woodlands. They are also a symbol of the amazing creativity of the Ultimate Designer and His ability to think outside the box. I hope all of us come to experience and understand the ways and thoughts that are higher than ours! It is humbling to think that God uses the lowly mushroom to show how much higher His ways are than mine!

]]> By: Kenan Wilkes http://thewilkesteam.com/2008/03/03/the-ugly-mushroom/comment-page-1/#comment-759 Kenan Wilkes Mon, 10 Mar 2008 23:27:59 +0000 http://www.thewilkesteam.com/2008/03/03/the-ugly-mushroom/#comment-759 Sarah what amazing creativity you did in relating an ugly mushroom to the Christain walk. It was encouraging to read this! Sarah what amazing creativity you did in relating an ugly mushroom to the Christain walk. It was encouraging to read this!

]]> By: Jenny http://thewilkesteam.com/2008/03/03/the-ugly-mushroom/comment-page-1/#comment-760 Jenny Thu, 06 Mar 2008 17:13:45 +0000 http://www.thewilkesteam.com/2008/03/03/the-ugly-mushroom/#comment-760 I really like your analogy Sarah! We have to be willing to walk through hard times even if it takes a long time to come out on the other side and succeed. I was reading a book the other day and it was talking about how we as people are looking for instant results and change in our lives. We are so often unwilling to stop and view each circumstance from God's point of view. We forget that God is not look for one that has it all "togther" but one that views life from a perspective that God works all things together for good. If we have this kind of view in all areas of our life we will have many testimonies to share and encourage others with! I really like your analogy Sarah! We have to be willing to walk through hard times even if it takes a long time to come out on the other side and succeed.
I was reading a book the other day and it was talking about how we as people are looking for instant results and change in our lives. We are so often unwilling to stop and view each circumstance from God’s point of view.
We forget that God is not look for one that has it all “togther” but one that views life from a perspective that God works all things together for good. If we have this kind of view in all areas of our life we will have many testimonies to share and encourage others with!

]]> By: Matthew http://thewilkesteam.com/2008/03/03/the-ugly-mushroom/comment-page-1/#comment-761 Matthew Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:41:44 +0000 http://www.thewilkesteam.com/2008/03/03/the-ugly-mushroom/#comment-761 I was quite suprised when I heard you were studying about mushrooms coupled with enjoying the study. Keep up the good work though and continue studying the incredible beauty and sometimes ugliness of God's Creation. I was quite suprised when I heard you were studying about mushrooms coupled with enjoying the study. Keep up the good work though and continue studying the incredible beauty and sometimes ugliness of
God’s Creation.

]]> By: Joshua http://thewilkesteam.com/2008/03/03/the-ugly-mushroom/comment-page-1/#comment-763 Joshua Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:26:25 +0000 http://www.thewilkesteam.com/2008/03/03/the-ugly-mushroom/#comment-763 Sarah, I appreciate your joy for learning and your desire to relate knowledge to God's Word. How useful knowledge becomes when related to the principles, promises, and Word of God! The mushroom reminds me of the <a href="http://www.thewilkesteam.com/2008/02/15/what-am-i/" rel="nofollow">skunk cabbage</a>. Sarah, I appreciate your joy for learning and your desire to relate knowledge to God’s Word. How useful knowledge becomes when related to the principles, promises, and Word of God! The mushroom reminds me of the skunk cabbage.

]]> By: Dad http://thewilkesteam.com/2008/03/03/the-ugly-mushroom/comment-page-1/#comment-762 Dad Tue, 04 Mar 2008 12:02:17 +0000 http://www.thewilkesteam.com/2008/03/03/the-ugly-mushroom/#comment-762 Sarah, Thank you for example of longsuffering and endurance. We as a family all benefit from the seeds of grace and peace you spread around. As you persevere may the Lord continue to bring forth a great harvest from Christ in you. Love Dad Sarah, Thank you for example of longsuffering and endurance. We as a family all benefit from the seeds of grace and peace you spread around. As you persevere may the Lord continue to bring forth a great harvest from Christ in you. Love Dad

]]> By: Tim Hynes http://thewilkesteam.com/2008/03/03/the-ugly-mushroom/comment-page-1/#comment-764 Tim Hynes Tue, 04 Mar 2008 02:49:39 +0000 http://www.thewilkesteam.com/2008/03/03/the-ugly-mushroom/#comment-764 I remember studying fungus in biology last year - I found it very interesting. I know that some fungi may be ugly, slimy and disgusting, but some can be very colorful and beautiful. Great post! I remember studying fungus in biology last year – I found it very interesting. I know that some fungi may be ugly, slimy and disgusting, but some can be very colorful and beautiful.

Great post!

]]> By: Daniel Staddon http://thewilkesteam.com/2008/03/03/the-ugly-mushroom/comment-page-1/#comment-765 Daniel Staddon Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:46:44 +0000 http://www.thewilkesteam.com/2008/03/03/the-ugly-mushroom/#comment-765 Fascinating! I never really thought about mushrooms being a fungus before. Some mushrooms can look rather ugly (like #1 :) ), but others have a lot of beauty to them (like #2 - great picture!). But, whether pretty or ugly, they all accept the way God designed them and faithfully work at reproducing (making disciples) - even through the hard times of suffering! Excellent analogy. You know, our family is going through the follow-up course, and guess which booklet we're currently on - Suffering! I'll have to share your analogy of the mushroom with everyone next Sunday! Fascinating! I never really thought about mushrooms being a fungus before. Some mushrooms can look rather ugly (like #1 :) ), but others have a lot of beauty to them (like #2 – great picture!). But, whether pretty or ugly, they all accept the way God designed them and faithfully work at reproducing (making disciples) – even through the hard times of suffering! Excellent analogy.

You know, our family is going through the follow-up course, and guess which booklet we’re currently on – Suffering! I’ll have to share your analogy of the mushroom with everyone next Sunday!

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