tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post3742811756905836457..comments2023-05-17T11:12:09.399-04:00Comments on Praise and Coffee: Hot Topics ~ Jon and KatePraise and Coffeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-63755518424574156642009-06-29T22:58:42.208-04:002009-06-29T22:58:42.208-04:00Very well said, Sue. I was never interested in th...Very well said, Sue. I was never interested in this show...it stressed me out to see all the chaos (like I don't have enough of that in my own life)! LOL<br /><br />Your advice is one lesson that my husband I learned when we went through counseling (at year 15 of our marriage). We learned that it's usually undealt with issues that are affecting the marriage....individual issues and the individuals responsibility regarding their own relationship with God. It was a hard lesson to learn...but, well worth it! :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-21033165635512067662009-06-27T21:47:18.956-04:002009-06-27T21:47:18.956-04:00Like you we never watch this show because we don&#...Like you we never watch this show because we don't have cable tv. We have seen a couple episodes while staying at a hotel. But we happened to be on vacation when this episode aired so we watched it. I was so sad about what I seen. I agree with you in that they both need to work on their relationship with Christ because it seems they have drifted. I do remember hearing about them being Christians.<br />On a funny note. When I read your comment about her dirty feet being Twittered about I cracked up. I had noticed her feet while watching it and mentioned it to Mark. In one of the shows we had seen a while back she was interviewing cleaning ladies and it came out that she was a fanatic about having a clean house and that she mopped her dining room floor by hand 2 times a day. Maybe she has let up on that a little. Wink!<br />Smiles!Zaankalihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15656363440368599835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-35577314653527657102009-06-25T02:12:38.355-04:002009-06-25T02:12:38.355-04:00Sue~ I thought about you and your blog and marria...Sue~ I thought about you and your blog and marriage posts when I was watching Jon and Kate explain their break up to the world. My heart breaks for them, and I think you are spot on in the marriage advice you would give them. <br /><br />As a family, we have watched the show in the past. But when this season opened with such turmoil, we decided we would not sit with our children and watch a family fall apart on TV. <br /><br />My prayer for them is that they will both seek the Lord and that He will help them restore their marriage. And that the world will watch and see what God can do when both partners turn to Him. <br /><br />I'm glad you posted on this...Smelling Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04011943170704349883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-7208406766883666532009-06-24T16:40:39.837-04:002009-06-24T16:40:39.837-04:00Thanks Karen for your insight in this very sad sit...Thanks Karen for your insight in this very sad situation. <br />We'll all keep praying.Praise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-27438786813925084272009-06-24T13:52:29.570-04:002009-06-24T13:52:29.570-04:00I have seen the show, and have to say that what wa...I have seen the show, and have to say that what was shown was often not "reality". I know several unrelated people across the country that have had firsthand experience with, primarily Kate, at various speaking events since the beginning. They come from Christian families, Kate's father, estranged since the sextuplets were born, is a pastor. They began speaking at mostly Christian events for love offerings, but as their fame grew, they cancelled on these events (often at the last minute)and began charging enormous fees. Some event planners have posted copies of the letters/emails they received from the PR company on the internet in an attempt to forewarn others.<br /><br />I personally have severed my relationship with Zondervan, and will not review, endorse, or purchase anything from them until they cease the promotion of Kate's "Christian" books, and have notified my contacts there.<br /><br />TLC has halted production of the show, not at the request of the family, but because they simply do not have enough footage to continue the storyline they have created, despite endless hours of filming, which speaks volumes as to what daily life is like for these poor children. It has been reported that they have been filming this "season" since March, and only got 6 episodes...<br /><br />I am not judging them, I just refuse to support any company that continues to fuel this train wreck and benefit financially from them just because they are the current "hot topic". These children need intervention if they hope to have any sort of "normal" life, divorce or not. I do think they need many prayers, and I truly hope for a better life for all of them.Karennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-10190394580949415292009-06-24T11:20:25.154-04:002009-06-24T11:20:25.154-04:00thanks for your thoughts on this. I was thinking ...thanks for your thoughts on this. I was thinking how sad it was too. Not really all that surprised. I thought it was a great program but at the same it I could see the disrespect and hurt when I'd watch an episode once in a while. The love wasn't flowing; just nitpicking. It was hard to watch.L Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962784313696738727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-49968367835868169242009-06-24T10:13:20.989-04:002009-06-24T10:13:20.989-04:00Jeannee,
Very well said, there's a whole lot o...Jeannee,<br />Very well said, there's a whole lot of wisdom in your words. <br />Thanks!Praise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-39698229531152655132009-06-24T09:44:17.214-04:002009-06-24T09:44:17.214-04:00I think you have written an excellent article!!! a...I think you have written an excellent article!!! and I want to thank you for it ... because of the blurring of boundaries between the Christian and the secular worlds, this is all over the place, indeed ....<br /><br />My personal opinion??? You take one hostile woman (Kate), and mix her with a guy who is very immature (John), and combine this with a couple who got married too young and had too many children too soon (NOT advocating abortion here !), and we have just the recipe for disaster the tv network was looking for ....Jeanneenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-63367395024973553852009-06-24T07:26:00.905-04:002009-06-24T07:26:00.905-04:00What is sad is that it appears no one has stepped ...What is sad is that it appears no one has stepped in to try and help them and stop the train wreck. TLC could help, but it must be about the almighty dollar. The stress and strain of so many children and him being a little younger than her did not help matters at all. I've watched it enough to see they had no family support, I can't remember all of it, but there is no support of family anyway so they are truly floundering around. They need our prayers instead of our criticism. I agree with everything you said in your post Sue. You hit the nail on the head and said it so well. May we all take a look at our own lives and the lives of those around us and see if we can't help them not become a sad statistic. Blessings on your ministry Sue.Mary Louhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14828003644053286026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-81425914672216278232009-06-24T02:39:51.901-04:002009-06-24T02:39:51.901-04:00I have watched the show a handful of times, and I ...I have watched the show a handful of times, and I know they did go to church, and I think they thought they were living a christian lifestyle. I am very saddened by this, because, you are right, they don't know what it means to be married. I believe that they were making the mistake that even many other christians make in their marriages by not putting each other first-and it didn't help that she wasn't very respectful to him a lot of times. With that show ruling their lives, I'm sure it was very hard to not only work on your relationship, but also work on your spiritual growth. They just didn't put any of that first, and this is the result. I am praying for them.Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13786155586401067362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-59751738641628850492009-06-24T02:31:57.030-04:002009-06-24T02:31:57.030-04:00This is a sad story indeed.This is a sad story indeed.elizabeth embracing lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09876091343873784997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-4805582957776018312009-06-23T21:04:46.580-04:002009-06-23T21:04:46.580-04:00You are absolutely correct.. and we need to pray f...You are absolutely correct.. and we need to pray for them.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16661484182548402362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-24278462782913691752009-06-23T20:35:43.002-04:002009-06-23T20:35:43.002-04:00Well said!!
I have watched this show and enjoyed ...Well said!!<br /><br />I have watched this show and enjoyed it. My heart is breaking just knowing that they are going their separate ways. Certainly need to keep them on our prayer lists.amy & lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13717761797396654878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-56627633047746795442009-06-23T19:31:56.473-04:002009-06-23T19:31:56.473-04:00Anonymous, interesting observation! :)Anonymous, interesting observation! :)Praise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-7760507422214535372009-06-23T19:27:56.304-04:002009-06-23T19:27:56.304-04:00There is such a war on Marriages in our country ri...There is such a war on Marriages in our country right now and the only winner in any of this is going to be Satan.Christinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17096389196788427153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-14704182225606022832009-06-23T19:03:34.316-04:002009-06-23T19:03:34.316-04:00I have been a fan of the show but haven't been...I have been a fan of the show but haven't been watching recently. I watched last night, though, hoping that they would be announcing that this would be their last season on the show so that they could focus on pulling their marriage back together. It was so sad to watch. It was interesting that so many people were commmenting on Kate's dirty feet. I noticed them too and although I have no degree my mind started playing amateur psychologist. I thought her dirty feet were very telling about what their life must really be like right now. Those of us who are fans of the show know how everything has to be "just so" with Kate. The house, the children...everything (remember the episode when they came to the new house for the first time and she spent FOUR HOURS cleaning the refrigerator. Including going at little crevices with a toothpick!) So, when I saw her dirty feet I didn't think "ewww, look at her feet". I thought how sad and lost she most feel right now if she went on t.v. like that and doesn't care. My prayer is still that God can work things out for them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-84713525933261169922009-06-23T15:30:32.651-04:002009-06-23T15:30:32.651-04:00I read that the show was going on hiatus for six w...I read that the show was going on hiatus for six weeks. Thank goodness. I'll keep praying for them and for marriages in general.Just Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08633342136855001505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-31532175448038682392009-06-23T14:28:06.843-04:002009-06-23T14:28:06.843-04:00Let's pray that this break will be good for th...Let's pray that this break will be good for the family:<br />http://www.tvguide.com/News/Jon-Kate-Plus-1007197.aspxPraise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-39367888209231032842009-06-23T12:24:36.108-04:002009-06-23T12:24:36.108-04:00eLisa,
I agree, in fact I meant to write that earl...eLisa,<br />I agree, in fact I meant to write that earlier that I wished they could get the book "Love and Respect."<br /><br />Keri,<br />I have spent enough time counseling Christians to 'amen' that. <br />But it takes more than just being a Christian, it takes commitment to the Lord first and then each other. <br />The story in Matt 24 is a perfect example...when the winds came it was the house built on a solid foundation that stood strong. Both houses were hit with the storm, but the outcome revealed the foundations. <br /><br />I'm sure the spotlight didn't help, but the "storm" of the spotlight is not the issue in my opinion, the foundation is.<br /><br />This is written not to condemn them but to hopefully encourage others to learn from it. <br /><br />I know that when I blow it- and I do quite often, I hope others can learn and avoid the same pitfalls. <br /><br />I feel awful for the couple and the kids and hope to see their relationship healed by our Mighty God!Praise and Coffeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18273673325959351521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-77358261914741826352009-06-23T12:00:27.765-04:002009-06-23T12:00:27.765-04:00Christians have problems, just like other people. ...Christians have problems, just like other people. Just because they are going through a difficult season doesn't mean they are not Christians. I think the struggles of marriage get tougher when you are in the spotlight.Keri Wyatt Kenthttp://keriwyattkent.com/soul/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-25958227031489588182009-06-23T11:30:17.944-04:002009-06-23T11:30:17.944-04:00Jon and Kate did several episodes showing the Sund...Jon and Kate did several episodes showing the Sunday morning process of getting ready and getting to church... one episode showed great details of their church. As the seasons have gone on their passion for Christianity has seemed to wane in comparison to their love for money and material items. As with any other situation when God was removed from the equation the situation began to deteriorize more quickly. It breaks my heart for their children. I will continue to pray for their family.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03057359273818740029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-20097442636728313382009-06-23T11:30:09.007-04:002009-06-23T11:30:09.007-04:00I used to watch the show. Yes once I thought they ...I used to watch the show. Yes once I thought they were Christians...but that aside, your response to their relationships with the Lord, is the only answer. I know this firsthand and I am praying and working on it. Thanks Sue!Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527175096071950288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-42605650450765550632009-06-23T11:29:09.709-04:002009-06-23T11:29:09.709-04:00I totally agree with what you have said about Jon ...I totally agree with what you have said about Jon and Kate. I love that show and even though I don't know them, I am heartbroken that it has come to this. I think "early mid-life crisis" may have set in for J and he is freaking out a little bit. But what they do not realize is how damaging this is for the kids. I'm afraid you will see behavioral changes in them.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09541771859584351729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-66766243005277538012009-06-23T10:41:42.611-04:002009-06-23T10:41:42.611-04:00I was surprised that I never read or heard that th...I was surprised that I never read or heard that they seek or got counseling.<br />It is sad.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595549057172510815noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1636139298576673779.post-49390160148299214082009-06-23T10:06:39.561-04:002009-06-23T10:06:39.561-04:00I am very sad about Jon and Kate. I have been watc...I am very sad about Jon and Kate. I have been watching the show and was hoping the big news last night was that they were going to go to counseling and work through their problems. WHAT a testimony that would have been! They have claimed to be Christians, they renewed their wedding vows a few months ago in Hawaii and said that they wanted their children to know that their mom and dad would ALWAYS be together, Kate's latest book has bible verses on every single page. That is what makes me the saddest. For them to say this is the best thing for their kids...the best thing for your kids is to get yourself to a Christian counselor and work through your MANY issues. Show your kids (and the world) that Christ can do a miracle and save a marriage! I am going to pray for reconciliation and healing in these two and their marriage!<br /><br />www.tryingtopleasehim.blogspot.com<br />www.journeytohannah.comKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14618726972331104787noreply@blogger.com