tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.comments2015-01-16T20:05:45.796-06:00A Fighting FaithAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14259605619391239854noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-51567434547529407012015-01-16T20:05:45.796-06:002015-01-16T20:05:45.796-06:00I have read this booklet. Pollard suggests that Ba...I have read this booklet. Pollard suggests that Bathsheba "failed to govern her modesty," that she was a "candle" to David's "gunpowder." (Does a woman in the the shower "fail to govern her modesty" from someone looking in her window?) No where in Scripture is Bathsheba admonished for performing her ritual purification. <br /><br />David raped Bathsheba, to call it anything other than rape is dishonest. He was an absolute monarch he could and did demand her submission. That anyone could suggest that a woman could share in the blame in any measure for her own rape is horrendous. <br /><br />His other conclusions regarding modesty are equally unsupported by Scripture.Nick Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00656519921749580067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-8790015256446134742013-02-24T01:01:52.090-06:002013-02-24T01:01:52.090-06:00I remember that day - you in your black Nissan, cr...I remember that day - you in your black Nissan, crying and I was miles away. I called your dear friend quickly for help. Without a moments hesitation, she said "I understand", and we hung up and she called....she understood some of your feelings, but not all. Not the feelings of deep, wounded hurt you had at that moment. (although she has probably had those feelings from some source). "May the Lord depend on you, Loyalty is but His due, Say oh Spirit brave and true, May the Lord depend on you." How thankful I could depend on her, for you, thru Jesus. Enjoyed your thoughts. My love, MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-21251822407966796412013-02-24T00:48:02.118-06:002013-02-24T00:48:02.118-06:00Beautilful~! And, thanks, too!:) I loved those d...Beautilful~! And, thanks, too!:) I loved those days with Merika, having her visit, keeping her while you moved to Indy.... flying her home, coming to see her and Nolyn... and one by one, another blessing arrived. As each blessing came, health went down, tears were more abundant because I wanted to BE THERE! The hardest thing in life, is NOT TO BE THERE. Sometimes we don't understand why, but I learned, as you have, that if I leave it to God, and do the best I can, he will protect and care for His child, My child. I realized "He loves My child more than me, because He allowed His son to die for her/him"! Why wouldn't I trust Him to continue to care? <br /><br />I love your little family until my heart hurts!:) I miss y'all and someday, you'll see more of me~! Some thought the "pain pump" was a bit much... but I have those who I love, and want to serve, and maybe this will be the way I can. It's left in God's hands...so I continue to wait....tearfully, and prayerfully.<br /><br />Never forget, I love you more... because I've known you all your life and you've only known me part of mine!:)<br /><br />MomAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-11115795837770795212012-07-26T09:45:44.349-05:002012-07-26T09:45:44.349-05:00This is really powerful and helpful to me :)
Shann...This is really powerful and helpful to me :)<br />Shannontreyandjordynsmommy/Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05227248957266036220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-29154349510267149722012-07-04T04:58:06.253-05:002012-07-04T04:58:06.253-05:00Who exactly is he talking about in this video? I h...Who exactly is he talking about in this video? I have been out of the States for a few years, so I'm not "up-to-date" with some of the cultural things going on in the States. He clearly has a few pastors/churches in mind when saying these things. The Baptists? Catholics? Mark Driscoll? John Hagee? Joel Osteen? I have no idea - just curious!<br /><br />When we were in the States we attended National Community Church in DC. Love our pastor and the vision God has given him. Their mission is to go into the marketplace and meet people as they are and where they are (like Christ does and like he did when he was on earth). Of lately (the last 2 years) I've been learning a lot through Bill Johnson and Bethel Church in Redding, Ca - they focus on teaching about the Holy Spirit. It's pretty amazing stuff.<br /><br />Just curious!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02184125982053327833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-63211187536095778702012-07-04T01:33:03.413-05:002012-07-04T01:33:03.413-05:00Amen amen amen.
Living overseas (we are in Nairobi...Amen amen amen.<br />Living overseas (we are in Nairobi, Kenya right now) is so nice in that regard about commercialization of Christmas. It just doesn't exist here.(And none at all in Taipei, Taiwan because they are buddist/taoist and don't celebrate Christmas!). So glad to see this post and other Americans' realization about this! Go girl!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02184125982053327833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-54315034995736627282012-06-19T19:25:48.492-05:002012-06-19T19:25:48.492-05:00Thank you for this encouragement. There is one BI...Thank you for this encouragement. There is one BIG area in my life that I know I have allowed to keep myself chained up for years. I'm seeking counseling for it and this is basically what my therapist has told me as well. She keeps asking me how long my prison time is going to be because I am the only one holding me in! Thanks for the reminder of Jesus' awesome, powerful name to help me.Leah @ The Grace Bondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07485907097128063462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-84296154940305241532012-05-23T22:43:38.892-05:002012-05-23T22:43:38.892-05:00Thanks so much for all you shared here, my sweet d...Thanks so much for all you shared here, my sweet daughter. I found so much encouragement in all that you said.<br /><br />Love you SO MUCH!<br /><br />DadChatCat57https://www.blogger.com/profile/07248265138226676497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-40311541786000842222012-04-25T20:52:23.293-05:002012-04-25T20:52:23.293-05:00Love this post. Reminds me of the "One Thousa...Love this post. Reminds me of the "One Thousand Gifts." Gratitude changes everything!Tiny Blue Lineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01626058415725245900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-37081621417918460002012-04-08T21:28:51.498-05:002012-04-08T21:28:51.498-05:00Thank you....struggeling with this right now and t...Thank you....struggeling with this right now and this helped put things into perspective. <br />God Bless!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17329451165828027584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-61673546199270836192012-03-27T09:30:07.274-05:002012-03-27T09:30:07.274-05:00Well said. It is time for our churches to wake up...Well said. It is time for our churches to wake up! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-3215248026948599552012-03-24T22:47:03.815-05:002012-03-24T22:47:03.815-05:00Your words have been on my mind all day. Thank yo...Your words have been on my mind all day. Thank you so much for blessing us with them. :)Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570943780755631241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-49750452104794736212012-03-23T10:45:57.160-05:002012-03-23T10:45:57.160-05:00Very nice. :) Whenever I go into "worry war...Very nice. :) Whenever I go into "worry wart mode" I always (try to) think this. It's hard but it's always better to just let go & trust. <br />Have a wonderful day.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570943780755631241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-28039472843491245412012-03-23T06:06:01.726-05:002012-03-23T06:06:01.726-05:00Such a beautiful post, Mandy! This is so true, ye...Such a beautiful post, Mandy! This is so true, yet our human nature is constantly trying to let us sit and do the worrying, rather than just having faith to trust ALL to God!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17716612251432701576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-69336967812797983012012-02-26T14:34:06.102-06:002012-02-26T14:34:06.102-06:00Thank you for this post. I love it and want to th...Thank you for this post. I love it and want to think of this daily!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17716612251432701576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-27864561243149054772012-02-24T11:53:46.806-06:002012-02-24T11:53:46.806-06:00Powerful!!Powerful!!Sarah @ The Doormouse Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08644302524451303091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-27965146703638031232012-02-05T11:33:11.594-06:002012-02-05T11:33:11.594-06:00the question we were just talking about yesterday....the question we were just talking about yesterday...what has Athens got to do with Jeruselem? the answer..nothing...man can teach you where you want to go, but only Christ teaches us how to get there.<br />I am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.momto8https://www.blogger.com/profile/13964950285763339907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-63296932887194632442012-01-17T16:58:27.079-06:002012-01-17T16:58:27.079-06:00Thank you so much for sharing this, Mandy...what a...Thank you so much for sharing this, Mandy...what a great way to teach this to kids...and an easy way for them to grasp the concept, too!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17716612251432701576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-30950382406520015432011-12-29T23:30:49.225-06:002011-12-29T23:30:49.225-06:00Excellent!Excellent!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-45328076023413942342011-12-29T23:29:12.821-06:002011-12-29T23:29:12.821-06:00Excellent!
This kind of perspective needs to be ...Excellent! <br /><br />This kind of perspective needs to be shared around.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-5719777524167923652011-12-14T15:54:24.229-06:002011-12-14T15:54:24.229-06:00Why bother? Before I was Christian, I thought all ...Why bother? Before I was Christian, I thought all the books were awesome. Magic, flying, etc, sounded so coooool. But now--it doesn't hold my attention. The world God has created is so much cooler. Ever since I became Christian (and a mom), I have no time for fictional stories, especially those that don't glorify Him in any way. I have so little time on earth. Harry Potter? Why bother?<br /><br />And if my kids wanted to spend their time and energy losing themselves in fictional worlds (as I did growing up) I would take it as a sign that I was losing their hearts to the world.<br /><br />So, respectfully, IMHO, no. :)Makenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07199097124107694007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-3434075645744358582011-12-10T17:48:46.752-06:002011-12-10T17:48:46.752-06:00What a fool. What a way to twist the Word to his ...What a fool. What a way to twist the Word to his own beliefs. Ugh.<br />God Bless!<br />JudyJudy Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10396105093269985902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-44886820563063831462011-11-28T17:27:13.782-06:002011-11-28T17:27:13.782-06:00very beautiful. :)very beautiful. :)Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03570943780755631241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-34576434201628240792011-09-15T15:18:20.011-05:002011-09-15T15:18:20.011-05:00WOW. That guy is unbelievable. Just goes to show...WOW. That guy is unbelievable. Just goes to show that we can't trust man's word.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17716612251432701576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3013999691357607358.post-89306481498307607342011-08-30T18:05:09.763-05:002011-08-30T18:05:09.763-05:00You sound like me.. :-) http://culturedmama.com/2...You sound like me.. :-) http://culturedmama.com/2011/07/29/my-vision-for-the-church/ http://culturedmama.com/2011/08/01/do-you-love-jesus-do-you-love-his-word/diamondt75https://www.blogger.com/profile/16580357966358642765noreply@blogger.com