Comments on: ‘Cause that girl is in the strongest storm of her life.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 02:33:43 +0000

I love Britney. I was nice to read from someone else who feels similar to me. I agree that she is a huge role model for young girls, while at the same time being a young girl herself. I am so happy to see how she has positively turned her life around. Reconnecting with her family is the best thing she could have done. Thank you for sharing.

By: Christine

Christine — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:58:36 +0000

You have no idea how far reaching what you’ve written.

“I can’t help but wonder what would happen in Britney’s life if there were people on their knees for her each and every day?”

I could exchange Britney’s name for my sister-in-law, who nearly killed herself this weekend in motorcycle crash. She’s got months of therapy and rehab in front of her to heal from her injuries. A super-fast motorcycle was just one more in a long, long string of stupid decisions she’s made in her life. With no sign that the decision making skills will improve anytime soon. You name the issue, she’s dealt with it. Hubs and I felt it was just a matter of time before we got the phone call we ended up getting Saturday night, that she’d been in a horrific accident. Praise God she’s still alive and with lots of therapy she’ll live a normal life again.

It’s frustrating having someone in your life who seems hell-bent on living a destructive life. Finding compassion for her has been a real challenge for me these last few days, and I feel awful about that. I know that’s not what God wants from me. Yesterday, the Bible study I got sidetracked from over the weekend was on the story of Ruth, about sacrificing for your in laws, and making “your people my people” (which we had read at our wedding for crying out loud!). And your post today, about how people in that place need prayer as much as they need anything. It’s obvious God’s trying to get my attention…

By: Kelley

Kelley — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:25:52 +0000

You are one smart cookie, Amy Beth. : )

By: Lisa @ put-it-on-the-list

Lisa @ put-it-on-the-list — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 07:41:09 +0000

I too have been saddened by the turn Britney’s life has taken, and alarmed when she shaved her head. I’ve prayed for her to find her way back to family and to faith (and it seems that her family ties, at least, are growing stronger).

She’s kind of a microcosm for everything that’s wrong in Hollywood, really. When I pray for her, it’s as much for everything that’s broken in how we relate, in how we perceive others (“Did Brit gain 5lb this week?!”) and other nonsense. This poor child grew up in the spotlight and simply made the mistake of not keeping the right people around her: those who loved her unconditionally. She lost sight of that, and frankly, there but for the grace of God go I.

You think, with millions of people out there watching the arc of her career, there would be people praying for her. Maybe. Maybe not. I know her mom does, because I’m a mom. Nothing begs for prayer like a child out of your sight and out of control.

As on so many other occasions, great post, Amy Beth.

By: Beth P

Beth P — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:43:55 +0000

wow! LOVE that quote!!! HUGE! just huge!

By: Shara

Shara — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:23:08 +0000

Thank you for this post. I have considered getting this book but I wondered if it would be worth it or not. I appreciate your honest opionion, and you have encouraged me to watch what I speak about her.

By: Brittany

Brittany — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:37:21 +0000

So many times I justify myself, saying “It’s not gossip, I’m not spreading lies, It’s not going to hurt anyone”. Thank you for showing me that I may not be hurting directly, but I could be helping in a very big, real way. Wether it is a celebrity or a friend. You’re an amazing lady, Miss Amy Beth.

By: trs

trs — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:06:42 +0000

That is a beautiful post Amy Beth. You have an amazing heart.

I want to point out though, that the quote from the pastor is applicable to ALL dads with daughters. It would be a huge blessing if you could incorporate that message to the parents of kids in your Starlite program.

Not that you don’t already have enough to do.