Comments on: The loneliness of the Long Distance Writer https://archive.richardlittledale.co.uk/2012/03/27/the-loneliness-of-the-long-distance-writer/ Reflections on preaching, communication and story Wed, 25 Jul 2012 06:13:44 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.1 By: The Preachers' Blog · Don’t fiddle, Mr Scrimshaw! https://archive.richardlittledale.co.uk/2012/03/27/the-loneliness-of-the-long-distance-writer/#comment-1329 Wed, 25 Jul 2012 06:13:44 +0000 http://richardlittledale.wordpress.com/?p=4948#comment-1329 […] and secretive world of writing a book into a more open and vulnerable process. Along the way your comments have been greatly appreciated. Now that I am almost at the end of the process, I have a […]

]]> By: Dana McCallian Byers (@danalbyers) https://archive.richardlittledale.co.uk/2012/03/27/the-loneliness-of-the-long-distance-writer/#comment-1328 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 20:58:53 +0000 http://richardlittledale.wordpress.com/?p=4948#comment-1328 This story is one of the clearest reminders to me that disobedience has consequences. Somehow we always think we can hide from God or avoid obeying fully, but the results come. The story is also a true reminder of God’s grace- he blessed Jonah to speak on His behalf in the end.

Great idea inviting others along! I ran my first half marathon last fall, and there’s no way I could run the full distance without friends at my side. I can’t imagine a project that shouldn’t be tackled by the help of others’ input.

]]> By: preachersa2z https://archive.richardlittledale.co.uk/2012/03/27/the-loneliness-of-the-long-distance-writer/#comment-1327 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:04:36 +0000 http://richardlittledale.wordpress.com/?p=4948#comment-1327 In reply to Ian Scott-Thompson.

Ian

Love your honesty here. One of the things I shall deal with in the book is ‘schadenfreude’ – our real (and reprehensible!) joy at the come-uppance of others. Sometimes you just can’t help it though, can you?

]]> By: Ian Scott-Thompson https://archive.richardlittledale.co.uk/2012/03/27/the-loneliness-of-the-long-distance-writer/#comment-1326 Tue, 27 Mar 2012 14:50:40 +0000 http://richardlittledale.wordpress.com/?p=4948#comment-1326 I think Jonah’s such a wonderful character because he’s rebelling against God, and most people seem to be able to identify with his grumpy attitude against authority. If you were writing promotional material for a religion, or even compiling a collection of stories about exemplary saints, who in their right mind would choose this story? My favourite line is 4:2, which I think is an excellent response to those who want God to be nice to everyone – there are always some bad people who we think really ought to suffer!

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