tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523346204063518587.post5835407888452087466..comments2016-05-06T15:51:01.745-07:00Comments on Night Moves: Diary of a Chicago Area Cabbie ex-Preacher Man: Heroes That Don't TipPat Green He/Him/Hishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15681487041418081995noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523346204063518587.post-20932300487637026002015-05-07T14:46:05.610-07:002015-05-07T14:46:05.610-07:00Sigh! My husband shared this with me. I rarely re...Sigh! My husband shared this with me. I rarely read forums nor do I understand the concept of sharing my heart with strangers. But, I am sorry you were treated in such an ill-mannered way by a fellow Christian brother. If you're looking for biblical truth, we're instructed in Matthew 18:15( ESV) “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother. <br /><br />I hope you will take this to heart and contact this person. It may help him be more aware and remind him that in the future he may be the only bible some people read, He may be the only Jesus some people see (not my words, but I've always liked the saying.) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523346204063518587.post-8041726398920952142015-04-20T16:39:09.107-07:002015-04-20T16:39:09.107-07:00Wow, I don't know what to say, when ever we ...Wow, I don't know what to say, when ever we look to people they will always fall short.<br /><br />I have been changed over the past two years, I used to be an ass, I rated your ser and tipped judgingly. <br /><br />Now I find I tip better and if you b give crappy service you will probably get a better tip cuz I want to be a blessing and show grace and show people that there are people who care and love and respect.<br /><br />Grace is receiving something undeserved. Christians should be the best givers out there if we truly believed the message. <br /><br />The people at subway love me I tip whenever I can. They make my subs when they see me in the parking lot and I've been able to speak into their lives and pray for them with sincerity they ask for prayer...<br /><br /><br />I never push anything on them but they know what I representAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523346204063518587.post-58575890159212951842015-04-20T11:16:17.600-07:002015-04-20T11:16:17.600-07:00"One day an expert in religious law stood up ..."One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?”<br /><br />Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?”<br /><br />The man answered, “ ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind.’ And, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ ”<br /><br />“Right!” Jesus told him. “Do this and you will live!”<br /><br />Luke 10:25-28Tango Whiskeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15068885560089549756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523346204063518587.post-18782507899649736622015-04-20T07:07:25.893-07:002015-04-20T07:07:25.893-07:00I lost my regular job and worked as a cab driver. ...I lost my regular job and worked as a cab driver. I understand how important tips can be. It is tough working 12 hours a day to make ends meet and be a responsible person. His reference about your parents was totally uncalled for and very rude. No matter what a person does, he has the character to work and be responsible. There is no shame in any occupation. I wish you well, my friend. I hope those tips keep coming.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523346204063518587.post-16624858961821796972015-04-19T13:07:41.959-07:002015-04-19T13:07:41.959-07:00As Mohatma Ghandi said: "I like your Christ. ...As Mohatma Ghandi said: "I like your Christ. I do not like your Christians. They are so unlike your Christ". Sigh....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523346204063518587.post-58860472143112699392015-04-19T12:31:35.785-07:002015-04-19T12:31:35.785-07:00Bless you, friend.Bless you, friend.Bob Brandonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05766187760007970277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523346204063518587.post-54184498779271768702015-04-19T10:27:09.638-07:002015-04-19T10:27:09.638-07:00Pat... I am so sorry. I wish you could say who it ...Pat... I am so sorry. I wish you could say who it is but I understand why you can't. *hug*Moffhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03332881229623918118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523346204063518587.post-18174434248679463722015-04-19T04:32:43.186-07:002015-04-19T04:32:43.186-07:00Karma will take care of the injustice.Karma will take care of the injustice.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03862377199305915625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523346204063518587.post-79438193845358345782015-04-19T03:31:47.309-07:002015-04-19T03:31:47.309-07:00These stories never surprise me anymore, but they ...These stories never surprise me anymore, but they still sadden me. Sorry you experienced this attempt to humiliate you.nakedpastorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00343175059394258907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523346204063518587.post-55327282946666660172015-04-18T20:05:41.091-07:002015-04-18T20:05:41.091-07:00Sigh. I wish I were surprised, but I'm not. Fr...Sigh. I wish I were surprised, but I'm not. Frankly, one of the things I've never appreciated about Emergent types is how quickly they turn to "we're only human", "everyone's a hypocrite", etc type talk. Often they share stories of their struggles with sin that don't show them overcoming sin, but basically accepting it as an inevitable part of life. Yes, we are all human and imperfect, but it just seems that too often their standards are too low. A Christian leader ought to be an example to people who are struggling to follow God in righteousness that sin doesn't need to have such a powerful hold over us and that it is possible to live life a more righteously (in spirit as well as in deed) than the average person. As Christians, we should not be so quick to excuse our poor behavior. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523346204063518587.post-79877187197091137612015-04-18T19:22:03.691-07:002015-04-18T19:22:03.691-07:00I hope you are well sir. I am grateful you have sp...I hope you are well sir. I am grateful you have spoken out as much as you have, this kind of behavior is not what we should tolerate in any form of leadership, let alone those that claim a place of fame and authority in the Christian circles. <br /><br />Thank you for your words.<br /><br />Daniel Jakob EagerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523346204063518587.post-77663390991882595052015-04-18T19:14:26.040-07:002015-04-18T19:14:26.040-07:00My heart aches. I can't even explain how it ac...My heart aches. I can't even explain how it aches, without writing a book. I'm so sorry, my friend.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15784012926662729935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523346204063518587.post-78409887113526473632015-04-17T21:58:27.502-07:002015-04-17T21:58:27.502-07:00I feel like taking a cab somewhere just so that I ...I feel like taking a cab somewhere just so that I can give a generous tip and be extra kind.<br /><br />This made me feel like crying: "Your parents must be so proud of your achievement."<br /><br />I grew up as a preacher's kid. When I was young, my father pastored some small town churches, and he did all sorts of stuff to supplement his salary so he could put food on our table. There was a time when he drove a cab. I was proud of him then. Almost half a century later, I'm still proud of him. And I know for a fact that his parents were proud of ALL his achievements, and of how well he served God and took care of us.<br /><br />Please give your daughter a hug for me.<br /><br />I hope one of the next fares you pick up will actually act like a true ambassador of Jesus.Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847552432061325769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523346204063518587.post-84468982549826415032015-04-16T17:24:08.643-07:002015-04-16T17:24:08.643-07:00Yes, "we're all human" but that does...Yes, "we're all human" but that doesn't cut it if someone is claiming to be a representative and ambassador of a religious movement. I'm so sorry that this person treated you (and likely others) in this way. <br /><br />"The night is more honest than tweets. The night is more profound than novels. The night has the priesthood of humanity. The night also has homeless people, battered wives, prostitutes and a precious fifth grader who tip." <br /><br />That's powerful poetry. Bless you for turning lemons into lemonade. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523346204063518587.post-22471510699491350382015-04-16T17:22:54.009-07:002015-04-16T17:22:54.009-07:00Yes, "we're all human" but that does...Yes, "we're all human" but that doesn't cut it if someone is claiming to be a representative and ambassador of a religious movement. I'm so sorry that person treated you (and likely others) in that way. <br /><br />"The night is more honest than tweets. The night is more profound than novels. The night has the priesthood of humanity. The night also has homeless people, battered wives, prostitutes and a precious fifth grader who tip."<br /><br />That's powerful poetry. Thank you for turning lemons into lemonade.<br /><br />Roger WolseyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523346204063518587.post-79671903518947245452015-04-16T10:31:50.252-07:002015-04-16T10:31:50.252-07:00Yeah man. That stinks. I'm a bellman and valet...Yeah man. That stinks. I'm a bellman and valet and I DO expect tips. It is how I make my living and support my family. There are some famous people out there who are great tippers and some who don't. I shouldn't be surprised anymore when people don't tip but it still amazes me. I would also want to stop supporting this person if you would let me know as well. If not, I understand. andrewharshman@outlook.comAndrew Harshmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17272404706136685208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523346204063518587.post-27950889914213902842015-04-16T07:06:02.030-07:002015-04-16T07:06:02.030-07:00Oh Pat! I am so sorry. Sorry that you were treat...Oh Pat! I am so sorry. Sorry that you were treated with such disrespect. Sorry that people are being deceived. Can you please PM me the name. I want to be sure not to support this "ministry."Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07410933635835301457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2523346204063518587.post-35441685440484816152015-04-16T06:52:28.251-07:002015-04-16T06:52:28.251-07:00I'm sad to hear what you experienced... wish I...I'm sad to hear what you experienced... wish I could say I was surprised.Living Liminalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14972983087412105742noreply@blogger.com