en-us http://www.intensedebate.com/users/490835 Comments by JimMartin http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/friends-critics-and-trolls.html#IDComment42226303 Yes, I have critics. The critics that I have the biggest problem with internally, Mike, are the dishonest critics. At least the honest critics are very upfront about what they think and their differences. The dishonest critic will say something complimentary about me in a meeting (often when I am present) and then turn around and say quite the opposite to his/her friends. I sometimes allow this kind of critic to sap my emotional energy. Consequently, my response to this kind of criticism is something I really have to watch. (I like your three categories by the way.) Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:12:12 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/11/friends-critics-and-trolls.html#IDComment42226303 http://churchcrunch.com/5-wordpress-analytic-and-metric-plugins-i-trust/#IDComment41945403 Thanks for posting this. I become overwhelmed by the sheer number of plugins available. It is good to see five of these singled out as trustworthy and useful. Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:49:20 +0000 http://churchcrunch.com/5-wordpress-analytic-and-metric-plugins-i-trust/#IDComment41945403 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html#IDComment41202531 Michael-- A very good post! I have found #2 particularly tempting the last year. While the economic situation (both in terms of the culture and the organization) is overwhelming at times, it does not help to focus on this. Thanks for the reminder. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:39:33 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/five-characteristics-of-weak-leaders.html#IDComment41202531 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/my-response-to-the-current-price-war-over-books.html#IDComment40713722 You have written a very informative and articulate post helping us all understand this problem from the perspective of a publisher. Thanks very much for this. While I sensed this was a problem, I did not realize all of the implications that you listed. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:06:56 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/10/my-response-to-the-current-price-war-over-books.html#IDComment40713722 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/09/four-strategies-for-responding-to-poor-customer-service.html#IDComment34138451 Mike-- A very good post and one I need to hear. Thanks! Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:11:56 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/09/four-strategies-for-responding-to-poor-customer-service.html#IDComment34138451 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/08/book-notes-interview-with-donald-miller.html#IDComment32664281 I enjoy Donald Miller's writing because he helps me see what is actually right in front of me (in terms of life/culture, etc.) He is so descriptive and in his descriptions, I often think and feel more of what is actually right in front of me than I otherwise would. Glad the book is out. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:14:27 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/08/book-notes-interview-with-donald-miller.html#IDComment32664281 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/08/using-templates-for-greater-efficiency.html#IDComment31201602 Mike, I found this post to be very helpful. Yes, I have used various templates for different tasks/requests. What I have not done was to use these as a part of my e-mail system. Like you, I use Microsoft Entourage and can see how using these as a part of possible "signatures" would be a great time saver. Thanks! Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:07:43 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/08/using-templates-for-greater-efficiency.html#IDComment31201602 http://godhungry.org/?p=2900#IDComment30872974 Connie, Thanks. I suspect you echo the thinking/feeling of a number of others. You are so right regarding the need to affirm everyday Christians who are doing ministry through the power of the Spirit in the ordinary course of life. The main task of the church is to live out the gospel during the week. Unfortunately, some of us have left the impression with churches that real ministry goes on within the confines of the church building or in some way has been organized by the church. Both of these are legitimate ministries and both are carried on by good people who love God and want to serve in some way. However, I am bothered when we keep talking about the ministry of the church in a way that suggests that only the organized efforts really count. They may be important and quite often extremely important. However, the church carries on the ministry of God wherever the church happens to be. For so many of us during the week, that place is work. Thanks so much. Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:40:34 +0000 http://godhungry.org/?p=2900#IDComment30872974 http://godhungry.org/?p=2900#IDComment30872083 Greg, Sounds like you are exactly where you are supposed to be and where God would like to use you at this point in your life. Wonderful! I am glad that you are finding this time of life to be so satisfying in this way. Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:31:38 +0000 http://godhungry.org/?p=2900#IDComment30872083 http://godhungry.org/?p=2900#IDComment30872014 Brandon, That is a great question. I am still learning on this one but there are a couple things I have learned. Those of us who teach Sunday AM Bible classes can talk about work in the context of ministry. Far too often some seem to almost apologize for bringing up the subject of work. We could even even pray regarding our jobs and ministry there. In small groups, the facilitators of these groups can focus on especially praying for people at work. Those of us who speak/teach/preach can use examples from the workplace that suggest that God is at work in this place. I would love to hear other suggestions. Sat, 15 Aug 2009 18:30:15 +0000 http://godhungry.org/?p=2900#IDComment30872014 http://godhungry.org/?p=2909#IDComment30870466 Thanks Arlene. Good to hear from you. Hope you and family are doing well. Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:59:35 +0000 http://godhungry.org/?p=2909#IDComment30870466 http://godhungry.org/?p=2900#IDComment30716186 Tim--I'm familiar with the title but have not read it. Thanks for the recommendation. I like what you said here, Tim---"The assembly isn't our Christian life." Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:50:52 +0000 http://godhungry.org/?p=2900#IDComment30716186 http://godhungry.org/?p=2889#IDComment30716088 L.L.--I will order the book. It sounds very good. Will let you know after I finish it. Thanks for the recommendation. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:49:24 +0000 http://godhungry.org/?p=2889#IDComment30716088 http://godhungry.org/?p=2889#IDComment30715943 Seems that a lot of us have those tough, dark chapters. So glad you are where you are today. Hope you are doing well. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:46:57 +0000 http://godhungry.org/?p=2889#IDComment30715943 http://godhungry.org/?p=2889#IDComment30715884 Dianne, Thanks for the kind words. I wish you the best as you make this major life-changing decision. I look forward to hearing more about your journey in life with God. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:46:04 +0000 http://godhungry.org/?p=2889#IDComment30715884 http://godhungry.org/?p=2889#IDComment30715149 I can relate to this very much Tim. Thanks very much. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:34:50 +0000 http://godhungry.org/?p=2889#IDComment30715149 http://godhungry.org/?p=2872#IDComment30345202 Tim, I love your last sentence. This is so true. If we are not happy today, it may not be realistic to expect that we will be happier in the future. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:23:25 +0000 http://godhungry.org/?p=2872#IDComment30345202 http://godhungry.org/?p=2865#IDComment30345085 David, Thanks very much for your kind words. So glad you came to this blog. Hope you will comment again. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:21:42 +0000 http://godhungry.org/?p=2865#IDComment30345085 http://godhungry.org/?p=2884#IDComment30345043 Thanks Dianne-- it was a great learning experience. I intend to go next year. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 03:20:54 +0000 http://godhungry.org/?p=2884#IDComment30345043 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/08/book-notes-fearless.html#IDComment30267845 Mike, Would love to have the book. (Sorry your blog went down) Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:21:35 +0000 http://michaelhyatt.com/2009/08/book-notes-fearless.html#IDComment30267845