tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post5382097702445297109..comments2024-01-01T03:38:13.643-05:00Comments on We Talk of Christ, We Rejoice In Christ: Taking the Bus to KolobJocelyn Christensenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10342635172904848811noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-61190658595671543052016-05-24T10:27:15.325-04:002016-05-24T10:27:15.325-04:00Fantastic writing John. One of my all-time favorit...Fantastic writing John. One of my all-time favorite people on this planet. :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08645522502245350213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-53801700047597432222014-04-07T21:57:16.622-04:002014-04-07T21:57:16.622-04:00Liming, is that you? Wowzers.
johnbarney66@gmail...Liming, is that you? Wowzers.<br /><br />johnbarney66@gmail.comJohn Barneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13101721065366783799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-54824939014081864552014-04-07T16:17:42.188-04:002014-04-07T16:17:42.188-04:00John, nice reading your story. You still keep the ...John, nice reading your story. You still keep the same good sense of humor as 20 years ago. Happy to know your life after we lost contact many years back. I am in Chicago now. Hope to see you and family soon. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16699385957027141571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-61943700001941020432012-09-23T03:11:06.937-04:002012-09-23T03:11:06.937-04:00I love this. Thank you, John, for writing it. My...I love this. Thank you, John, for writing it. My 21yo daughter has been praying to know if there was any man in the church who thinks like she does. A brother in another single's ward was fasting and praying to know if there were any women in the church who think like he does (he is 33, and believed he had cause to worry). They met after a fireside almost two weeks ago. They have spent more than 30 hours talking, and haven't found a subject they disagree on yet. Neither is in a hurry. They both feel like they met their best friend. I'm scared to lose her (she is my best friend), but hoping it will work out if it is the right thing for all concerned. Too many good men get overlooked in the church. You made me misty, too.Jennifer Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03799640294806980763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-88964590223356303832012-09-19T01:53:21.675-04:002012-09-19T01:53:21.675-04:00Fun and inspiring post. Thank you for sharing. Yo...Fun and inspiring post. Thank you for sharing. You have a gorgeous family. They are so lucky to have you at the wheel. :) PS I loved the closing hymn. I'd like to find ME a bus that took me to Kolob. I have a few questions I need answered... Crystal Pistolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16384208762919600611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-14271960087314226682012-09-19T01:17:09.760-04:002012-09-19T01:17:09.760-04:00I am so glad I read your post. I am so glad I read your post. Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05410224281751216152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-10500216688084015522012-09-18T21:29:20.964-04:002012-09-18T21:29:20.964-04:00I'm a bit overwhelmed by these comments, and a...I'm a bit overwhelmed by these comments, and a little misty. Thanks for your all's kindness.John Barneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13101721065366783799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-23912009565039642802012-09-18T21:27:05.652-04:002012-09-18T21:27:05.652-04:00It took you long enough to find me :)It took you long enough to find me :)John Barneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13101721065366783799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-73318278090786607112012-09-18T21:22:35.550-04:002012-09-18T21:22:35.550-04:00Loved your prespective and humor. Those truths are...Loved your prespective and humor. Those truths are strong fundamental ones for which I am greatful. Thank you so muchMcMullin'shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05276311582439911518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-40854211079633617472012-09-18T21:21:10.213-04:002012-09-18T21:21:10.213-04:00Loved this! I joined the Church three weeks after ...Loved this! I joined the Church three weeks after my first divorce. I met Beloved eleven years after my second divorce. He was worth waiting for. I am (as my mom would say, were she still here in mortality) as happy as if I had good sense!Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07712412874073377368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-67865719909408515022012-09-18T21:05:21.796-04:002012-09-18T21:05:21.796-04:00great great perspective- we are all on our own jou...great great perspective- we are all on our own journey that is for sure- thank you for sharing yours with usCharissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12754738158747843105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-47533095202476882752012-09-18T17:45:48.929-04:002012-09-18T17:45:48.929-04:00This is one of the best posts I have ever read on ...This is one of the best posts I have ever read on the Family Proclamation. It helps that there's a Les Mis reference but seriously. Well done. Krislinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07323048843568458474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-66699934203278238912012-09-18T16:54:35.925-04:002012-09-18T16:54:35.925-04:00Am I the luckiest / Blessed girl or what?Am I the luckiest / Blessed girl or what?Emiliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04029577940791669482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-40406699094826472022012-09-18T16:37:56.850-04:002012-09-18T16:37:56.850-04:00Isn't it wonderful that no matter where we are...Isn't it wonderful that no matter where we are in life, the Gospel and the Proclamation are ALWAYS relevant. What a wonderful testimony of the importance of always trusting the Lord, His plans are so much greater than we can ever imagine.Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04437220853554478443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-9581987042224892882012-09-18T15:32:44.502-04:002012-09-18T15:32:44.502-04:00I love how you had your life "planned out&quo...I love how you had your life "planned out" and Heavenly Father had another plan obviously for you. It is funny how we think we know what is best for us only to be humbled and see His Hand in our lives.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05812531635799455693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-66724146105146929882012-09-18T14:58:06.890-04:002012-09-18T14:58:06.890-04:00This was amazing! So well written (love the humor ...This was amazing! So well written (love the humor and wit) but oh buddy how true these words are! Such faith this man has. So grateful to have read this. I learned a lot. Yours Trulyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443899835198876056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-12680848140463533362012-09-18T14:29:08.007-04:002012-09-18T14:29:08.007-04:00I am so happy that I stopped to read this one. It ...I am so happy that I stopped to read this one. It was awesome to read a post from one of our brothers. Yes, the gospel is true and the proclamation is for all. <br />Loved this one because it was true and heartfelt. <br />Blessings on this one!LeAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18107717294803352571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-92154670839230958772012-09-18T14:14:55.842-04:002012-09-18T14:14:55.842-04:00Those two truths have brought me a lot of comfort ...Those two truths have brought me a lot of comfort and peace in my life, too. No matter the course of our lives, there's usually something about it that doesn't meet our expectations. What a blessing to know the God is in the details.Amber P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03578054754288878391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-12023036557014728732012-09-18T13:15:45.951-04:002012-09-18T13:15:45.951-04:00OH MY HECK (and in case you wonder, i have never u...OH MY HECK (and in case you wonder, i have never used that phrase before now but your post made me want to). This is perhaps the most real, most honest, most fun post I've ever read on the Proclamation. Ever. Anywhere. You were never a failure. In fact Robert still refers to the Miami Ward as the John Barney Ward...as it should ever be called. I plan to bring this post to Friday's Stake RS presidency meeting and we will discuss this...for sure. Again...a gazillion thanks for the joy you brought me today. Good for you! OH MY HECK...wait til Robert reads this!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15300961190388848899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-22752704619548901592012-09-18T13:14:22.868-04:002012-09-18T13:14:22.868-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15300961190388848899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-72792975260131373222012-09-18T13:12:04.019-04:002012-09-18T13:12:04.019-04:00Thanks for this post. My life has NOT turned out t...Thanks for this post. My life has NOT turned out the way I had it all planned out in my mind either. I finished my degree and had hoped to be using it, but like you, I needed to help my family with loved ones and their medical conditions. It is interesting how people are so quick to judge without knowing the whole story. I loved when you said, "They were trying to be encouraging. They were being dumb." Thanks for validating me today and making me smile. The Gospel is such a blessing in my life. I am so grateful to know that there is a plan, even if I don't always understand it. I know I can always trust in the Lord.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16259991675014657270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-22880420359719084792012-09-18T13:11:27.387-04:002012-09-18T13:11:27.387-04:00Thanks for this post. My life has NOT turned out t...Thanks for this post. My life has NOT turned out the way I had it all planned out in my mind either. I finished my degree and had hoped to be using it, but like you, I needed to help my family with loved ones and their medical conditions. It is interesting how people are so quick to judge without knowing the whole story. I loved when you said, "They were trying to be encouraging. They were being dumb." Thanks for validating me today and making me smile. The Gospel is such a blessing in my life. I am so grateful to know that there is a plan, even if I don't always understand it. I know I can always trust in the Lord.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16259991675014657270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-8731493780699019492012-09-18T12:36:13.917-04:002012-09-18T12:36:13.917-04:00What a great post. Thank you for sharing your stor...What a great post. Thank you for sharing your story. I think we can all relate. We all have a divine purpose and a special plan for us. And most of all, we are all beloved children of God!Cardon Timeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08660742005452479650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-41294375428587102502012-09-18T12:11:55.772-04:002012-09-18T12:11:55.772-04:00John, thanks for this lovely story and your willin...John, thanks for this lovely story and your willingness to share. And for pointing out that the Proclamation is not "one size fits all," but it is applicable to each person's individual circumstance.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11294214866282354575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9047346872529008758.post-13012770263375208352012-09-18T11:40:21.221-04:002012-09-18T11:40:21.221-04:00What an awesome story. I really enjoyed your persp...What an awesome story. I really enjoyed your perspective on the proclamation. Lindsey Corteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885446517866038584noreply@blogger.com