Guess What? I’m Not Perfect

Angella, please do not stop posting. I love your blog and it has never been offensive, not once. I guess I can see what the writer of the email was getting at but c’mon, let’s be realistic. You’re not supposed to post something if you’re not sure it’s perfectly Christ-like? That’s ridiculous.
I loved your post yesterday, it was well written and obvious that you were dealing with a frustrating situation through humourously venting.
Anyway, keep blogging, you’re good at it and you make a lot of people laugh and smile with it, and that is a very good thing.

Must be nice for that person to feel free to tell you her opinions with out you asking for them. Do people not think about what they are saying, I’m feeling the nead to come over and give out a can of whoop ass. Did she think that putting you down would be the way to handle having a different opinion than you. Some people! You should post her email…..
Love you Ang, your true friends and family are always by your side, here to suport you and stand up for you. We all get it, it is too bad that she didn’t.

It’s things like this that bother me about the Christian community (of which I am part). There are so many people that think we have to present a certain “face” the world in order not to offend the non-believers. I disagree! I’ll bet there are a lot of people out there that could relate to your post and it would make them feel better.

I think it’s important to remember that we’re all human and as such we get tired and cranky. Things bother us. Dealing with it in a humorous manner is a nice way of going about it while still getting your point across.

I think this is one reason non-believers call Christians hypocritical, because so many of us try to pretend we have a perfect life. We don’t. So what. Keep on telling us like it is, it’s why we read your blog.

How Would Jesus Judge. Um, apparently harshly.

We love you, Ang. You are awesome.

Only telling the “happy” and “fluffy” stuff would be untrue. Life is real, even as a Christian. If we were perfect, we’d be Jesus or the BIG GUY himself. We all get frustrated. It’s a God given emotion. Rather then telling the people who said those things to you how you really felt, you chose to vent in a more appropriate manner that made many, many of us laugh.

Keep them coming! And ditto to all above! We DO love you, exactly as you are

I appreciate your honestly. You talk about the good times AND the bad times. Personally, I wouldn’t read too many blogs that were all happy-happy-joy-joy all the time, because it would make me feel bad!! I like to hear about other peoples’ REAL lives, how their kids drive them crazy sometimes, how they have “down” days … just like me!! It helps me to feel better about things, knowing I’m not alone and that there are people who understand.

I don’t believe Jesus wants us to only talk about the good times. He is there for us ALL the time, in the valleys and on the mountains. When we are up and when we are down.

DON’T stop posting. As you can see, most people don’t agree with the one person who criticised you … that should tell you something!

Jesus also had a sense of humour.
People are not looking for Christians to be ‘holier than thou’. They are looking for someone to relate too.
It’s not fair for you to give up something you love just because one person doesn’t like it.
To the author of the email - Angella conducted herself with dignity and grace in the presence of those who said the comments. When she posted about it, she never mentioned names and she did it in a way that put a humourous twist on otherwise not so funny comments. Jesus is not happy-go-lucky. We, as sinners, piss him off sometimes. If you are looking for a sugar-coated, fake Christian…Angella’s blog isn’t the place to be. I feel sorry that you don’t know her enough to realize the true Christian example she is to me, and to many others.

Don’t mess with my sister.
I love you ange!
p.s. all hate mail can be sent to songsinblue@gmail.com

yeah … what everyone else said!

Don’t stop blogging. I’ve never been offended by any of your posts, nor have I thought any of them to be out of line. And if one did- oh well. Not everyone has to think the same, feel the same or agree on everything. How boring would that be.

Why would anyone want to get to know Jesus if they thought that they have to be perfect ALL the time? That would be scary and Jesus is NOT scary. I’m sorry, but I respectfully disagree with your Email author. I read your blog yesterday and it made me laugh…for many reasons including the fact that I related to it so well. And that made me thankful for knowing that I am not alone in feeling the way I feel sometimes. Angella, although I love all the cute and happy posts and pictures; I also love that you are real. Don’t stop blogging. That would be awful for me and everyone else who enjoy your blog.

Unsolicited advice is rarely worth the giver’s time. Don’t sweat it!

I’m with everyone else Ang, never mind what the author said. Who does he/she think they are anyways ? PERFECT ?? I doubt it, no one is. Just keep doing what you do girl. You make us all feel like we aren’t the only ones going through these things and you have brought MANY of smiles to MANY faces. The way you write is soooo amazing, you put the words to what others are feeling and for that WE LOVE YOU. We love you for you, ups and downs. It sounds to me like the author isn’t a REAL friend anyways.

I love you

Just keep being real and imperfect and being YOU! I love you and I will always hope you keep posting. Never stop being honest, THAT would be lame.

LOVE YOU!

Did you happen to read my post from last week entitled “Mommy meltdown”…it was honest, raw, nasty, true feelings of how I lost it in this crazy world…even though I have Jesus in my heart. We still all fail, have down times, struggle, argue, cry, whine and sin. It’s what makes us real. If you only posted the good…I would have stopped reading ages ago because it’s just a little too fake. We all grow and feel closer in the down times, and they are what make the good times even better!! Hugs!

Don’t stop posting, you are so good at keeping everyone in the loop!
I LOVED your last post, it’s good to vent, even if it’s on your blog. You ARE human, you have feelings, thoughts and all that good stuff. If we were all so super duper happy all the time, life wouldn’t be to exciting. Keep it up!
I know what it’s like to have people “talk” about your postings, so let them talk. Be you, and don’t let anyone else tell you any different.
I also ditto Vicki in what she said about reading your blog and feelings she related to it, I did too. Horomones can be the pits sometimes.

We aren’t perfect and we aren’t always happy and we aren’t always able to deal with our stuggles. THAT is why we need HIM. We need to rely on HIM, because, with HIM, we are strong. Just rest in the Lord, Angella, let people do what people do… and know that you are loved by Him and many others.

wha?!?

I was going to post this on your last entry, but seriously, why do people suck so much sometimes? seriously.

If you don’t agree with what Angella writes, first of all, that’s ok because we’re not all from the same cookie cutter mold, and secondly, there are no chains holding you down to your computer forcing you to read what she writes. (so well).

I also think you were being quite honest (per the quote), and you do a great job of ’sharing the love of Christ’. People can see through appearances and fakeness pretty easily, and what’s the point of a blog if you’re not being yourself. Oh wait, ISN”T THAT THE POINT OF A BLOG?!?!

ugh. Now I’m frustrated.

Sorry I wasn’t as gracious in my response as everybody else.

love you!

I’m with everybody else. Obviously as Christians we need to be careful how we act etc because we are representatives of Him BUT I think there has been an enormous amount of problems caused by the “happy families” act that Christians sometimes portray, and I know I’m guilty of it too. Lets face it, people can see through being fake and it does NOTHING for our witness. Jesus never said anything about Christians being perfect, just that He loves and forgives us anyway warts and all….and the offer is open for everybody else too! I think you do a much, much better job of being Christ’s ambassador by being who you are and being honest about where you’re at. Now I’m off the soapbox

Angella
I know you and I have never met, but after reading todays blog, Im actually really disgusted that someone actually wrote a letter to you about your emotions, feelings, daily struggles, and rewards. Please dont let this person win this battle for you. If anything Angella, Im sure a lot of people will agree that you are an inspiration to alot of us and blog about whatever you want. God would.

If I wasn’t a Christian I’d tell them to sod off and stop trying to enforce their uptight views on everyone else, obviously I’m not going to do that just think it very loudly! Keep posting Angella or my work life will become truly unbearable.

The best way to serve God is to stay true to your heart. Only the Lord knows what lies in our hearts and only He can judge us. No one is perfect nor should we be. I love the person you are- your honest and that is a rare quality these days and that is one of the best Christ-like qualities you have. Never mind what other people think of you. Know that you are loved and supported.

I once read a little story about the holiest guy around throwing tables at people and breaking a whole lot of crap in his father’s house. I don’t remember reading a story of his father’s reprimanding him for it. It’s all about Romans 12:1-2. A daily process of being real and becoming more like Him. When I gave up blogging for Lent I did it because I got caught up in thinking every person who wrote a blog had a perfect life. Since my return post Lent I haven’t felt that at all, and it’s because of posts like your last one, or stories of kids peeing in McDonalds, or eating poop. Stories of husbands who smear toothpaste on counters to make a point. The realness of life, the stuff we’ll be asked to account for when we stand at the pearly gates and I am convinced that Jesus would rather hear us say “Lord, I was real every day of my life.” And we’ve all thought what you wrote in your last post, so to not say it isn’t being real! I hope you can be encouraged by the responses to this, and take it to heart that everyone who reads your blog loves your candor. But if it hit a nerve with you that you need to be more Christlike in an area, than use it as fodder for that. I think you’re amazing, but I know we all spend our entire lives on earth growing more like Christ. I hope this helps you on the journey and doesn’t hinder you!!

That wouldn’t be as much fun though (teehee)! Last time I checked I serve a REAL God who doesn’t need me to be FAKE. I, for one, appreciate your honesty=)

So much of what I am thinking has already been said. Stay true to who you are. We all love your honesty.

angella
who wants to hang out with a “perfect” christian? noone! what’s the point in being a christian if you can’t be honest anyways. whatever, honesty is always the best policy. people are idiots.

I was actually surprised to see that post from you, mostly because you always seem to be a pretty happy person in general terms. The fact that you wrote it tells me that you were reaching out to your readers when you needed them.

When your reader wrote this: “If we are to keep a blog online that is available to the entire world, I think we need to be careful how we present ourselves.”, I got a bit confused.

I believe in Jesus too. The way I understood it, Christians are expected to be Christ-like. That means a whole lot of things; learning from mistakes, accepting that we are sinners, etc. Being honest. Forgiving. Hormonal. That’s why your post is so great. Because you are Christian and you did not keep up appearance and take it onto your heart. You were honest. And Jesus appreciates your honesty.

I read you through Amanda Franks. I know I don’t need to say it, but people are dumb.
I love the blog, don’t stop. Your boys are precious and the stories make me laugh. And that’s why you blog, because regardless of what you have and I don’t, there are ways we can relate to each other. And the blogs on the internet makes the small world a little bit smaller and little cozier. It’s a good thing.

Everyone has already said so much good stuff. I love your blog too. I envy (uh,oh that’s a sin right?) you your ability to make real life so real, and funny, on your blog. I think that’s why I don’t post that often, I’m not so good at making crappy stuff funny and I don’t want to depress everyone (or the 3 people) that read my blog. Keep blogging, I’d miss you if you quit. I have always found that your love for Jesus SHINES through your writing, no matter what you write.

wow! so many angry letters at one person. Its not okay to crtize you, but it okay to critize him?

If Jesus comes back kill him again.

I suppose that posting a blog puts anyone at ‘risk’ of unsolicited comments…I also suppose there are differences in our opinions about what being Christian means (thank God)…you are right-we are human and we try our best in the world but sometimes our egos still get the best of us and we need to put in our two cents on someone’s blog…look at this way..thank God for different perspectives that at times are even offensive. Thank God we’re able to communicate with all sorts of people around the world. Thank God for your blog I enjoy every day. Thank God for hormones. Thank God for babies.

Amen sister.

Carefully constructing an appearance instead of being real people is exactly how a few Christians have given us all a reputation of being hypocrites.

Your blog is fantastic.

Wow..this is a hot one. You have the right to profess your religious faith and you weren’t preaching to others, so that’s fine with me. I’m agnostic, but grew up in a Christian household (my Mom was Baptist, my Dad is catholic, both never went to church since they were kids). I don’t want to get political, religious or moral, but I recognize an unborn baby is a living biological entity (in the words of science) which can move, breathe, kick, feeds, has a pulse and grows. But in the case a woman can’t have a baby (esp. she find out she’s pregnant with a baby in an “embryonic” state), I hold a different opinion as I’m pro-choice, but won’t get into it. Your blog is yours and feel free to speak your mind on many things and interests. I knew many readers are of different faithes and persuasions, but have alot in common with you and me, as human beings who have families and jobs to do. Whether or not you’re christian, or Muslim, Jewish, Atheist, Hindu, Buddhist, pagan, Mormon, Adventist, whatever…we like the way who you are and what great parents (you and husband) who love and care about their kids! +

I have been blessed - BLESSED to have a ministry with sinners. It works out really well since I too am a sinner. The “Sunday School” face that Christians PAINT on are what I define as hypocritical. We have joy in our love for the Lord, YES!, but we hurt, get angry, even *shhhh* curse when we drop that bag of frozen peas on our toes.

Yes, we do. Shut up - you know you do.

I have been blessed to know Christ and blessed to do a work for Him when he tells me to open my mouth. I have prayed with a stripper to receive Christ. I have watched Him transform the life of a drug addict. I have seen a girl from a family of Wickens come to know him. And oh, how she loves the Lord. In fact, she loves Him so much that in her own special way she “innocently” spoke this out loud in Sunday School while learning more about God’s will for her life:

“This Christianity stuff is SO DAMN EXCITING!”

If we are so hoity-toity that we can’t relax and let people be, then we will render ourselves self-righteous and useless before the Father.

Perhaps He has called that woman to a quiet life of martyrodom, but not me. He has called me to a bold life where I show the love He has given me for my husband. Where my kids are not afraid to speak to unbelievers for fear they’ll “rub off on them” and where, God help us, we should ever think to highly of ourselves.

I am offended by her judgment of you.