SCRIPTURE HOUND

I Samuel 5: 1-4 is the context for those of you in...

2009-07-09T19:50:33.450-07:00

I Samuel 5: 1-4 is the context for those of you interested. Even though I set up the props it was David's follow through that brought this to the web.

This was so hilarious I was laughing out loud. So...

2009-02-25T13:12:53.574-08:00

This was so hilarious I was laughing out loud. So let's see, which of the "Twin Theologians" is the pack leader?

:)

I don't think the author is intentionally capitali...

2009-02-23T15:02:57.997-08:00

I don't think the author is intentionally capitalizing on heart needs, but I do believe he has fallen for Satans lie that the bible needs to be interpreted through the filter of our own experiences.

I am thankfull to be home again, I would have enjoyed Carson more if my wife and kids were there also.

David

Hi David; This is the first time that I heard of ...

2009-02-23T14:56:16.766-08:00

Hi David; This is the first time that I heard of the book. Also I didn't know it was so popular. It seems lke just another worldly attempt to capitalize financially on the hearts needs of the unbeliever. Are you back home now and how was Carson City?

These thoughts were keeping me awake one night and...

2009-02-22T16:23:03.316-08:00

These thoughts were keeping me awake one night and I figured blogging them might help me rest better.

Your dead on. I enjoyed the story very much, but ...

2009-02-22T16:03:54.205-08:00

Your dead on. I enjoyed the story very much, but I can't recomend the book because I am afraid the mischaracterizations of God are so powerfully tempting to believe, that many may be sucked in!

So would it be accurate to say you enjoyed reading...

2009-02-22T15:03:29.273-08:00

So would it be accurate to say you enjoyed reading the book, but found the theology deeply lacking?

Do you think it contains heresy?

I'd be curious to know if this list came from anot...

2008-11-12T14:34:40.629-08:00

I'd be curious to know if this list came from another source or if you came up with it? I'll have to ponder the basis for a couple of the points.

:)

So true. When I hear reports that Obama and the d...

2008-11-06T13:07:45.075-08:00

So true. When I hear reports that Obama and the democratic Congress will be raising taxes, the normal response might be to be concerned about the future for already financially strained businesses and families. Our pastor recently preached a sermon you might find interesting on Christians & politics.

http://www.fbcweaverville.org/1/sermons/singlesermon/10032

:)

You're dealing with a lot of tough changes which c...

2008-10-16T23:58:07.847-07:00

You're dealing with a lot of tough changes which can take a toll physically and emotionally. Though Paul was writing about his own "thorn in the flesh", at the risk of pulling one verse out of the context, I believe the following passage applies to all of life's challenges. I pray that God will enable you to best know how to allow His grace and strength to be made manifest in the midst of the challenges you are facing.

2 Corinthians 12:9 (KJV) And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

I'm remembering you in prayer.

With love, :)

AMEN. I had not heard that KVIP broadcast but than...

2008-08-30T09:55:36.150-07:00

AMEN.
I had not heard that KVIP broadcast but thank you for taking another opportunity to make the Gospel crystal clear.

Wow, it's hard to figure it out reading, I can't i...

2008-08-06T20:29:40.272-07:00

Wow, it's hard to figure it out reading, I can't imagine what it would be like trying to learn to actually drive that way! I bet your instructors at truck driving school would find the post interesting!

Welcome back to the blogoshpere!What an excellent ...

2008-08-04T18:42:04.898-07:00

Welcome back to the blogoshpere!
What an excellent report and great analogy with the song little bitty seeds.
We talked about the parable of the soils just last night. What a coincidence.
Were the seeds that tried to sprout but failed sowed in unbelievers hearts? Does only the good soil represent a true believer?
I pray that some seed at the school may indeed find good soil and produce 10 fold, or 100 fold, or more!
Keep up the thought provoking blogs.

It's good to see you back blogging! Praise God fo...

2008-08-04T12:59:05.599-07:00

It's good to see you back blogging! Praise God for the opportunity He gave you in truck driving school to model God's grace to those around you. I pray that God will bring another believer into those people's lives to water the seeds planted.

I also pray God will soon make clear His will for provision for a job for you.

Thanks for the update. This is unchartered water ...

2008-07-08T01:05:51.681-07:00

Thanks for the update. This is unchartered water for you and your family and we are trusting that God will continue to clearly guide you on your path as you walk through the doors He has opened. We pray for His provision and strength - physically, financially, spiritually and emotionally for you and your family.

CONGRATULATIONS!!You got it to work.

2008-06-16T21:33:46.446-07:00

CONGRATULATIONS!!
You got it to work.

redi,Thank you for the comment. I have finished v...

2008-06-08T17:06:46.456-07:00

redi,

Thank you for the comment. I have finished version one of the tract in a .doc file. I don't think blogger has a way to alow file downloads but I would be happy to send an attachment to you and any one else who wants to have a tract to pass out. It is easily printed from your own computer and is designed to be folded in 4ths like a home made greeting card. I will post the updated tract content soon.

David

Great start. Keep up the good work. Jay has talked...

2008-06-08T16:47:29.622-07:00

Great start. Keep up the good work. Jay has talked about coming up with a tract that could be used in evangelism too. What's the saying??? Great minds think alike!

redi,Thank you for the time and energy you put int...

2008-06-06T09:09:13.124-07:00

redi,

Thank you for the time and energy you put into your comment. I want to pull a bite out of MacArthur's quote that supports my thoughts about "words".
"God gave Paul a “thorn in the flesh” to keep him from exalting himself (2 Cor. 12:7). That phrase might elicit a picture of cutting roses and having a little thorn stick your finger. But as we noted in the previous chapter, the Greek word translated “thorn” literally means a stake—a sharpened wooden shaft used to impale or torture someone."(John MacArthur)

A thorn is such a trivial discomfort. A stake on the other hand is a true danger to the flesh.

Words can indeed hurt us.

David

I looked some synonyms to vanity and came up with ...

2008-06-05T21:12:43.947-07:00

I looked some synonyms to vanity and came up with several. One I liked the best was pridefulness.
Check this out:
Humility. God knows that men are prone toward pride, especially when they are in positions of spiritual privilege. Therefore He often uses opposition and suffering to teach them humility.
Paul was perhaps the most spiritually privileged man who ever lived, and the Lord’s grace in his life was abundant. On at least four occasions Jesus Himself appeared to him to instruct or encourage him in times of deep need (Acts 9:4–6; 18:9–10; 22:17–21; 23:11; 2 Cor. 12:1–4). He received such extensive divine revelation that his writings amount to nearly half of the New Testament books.
Because of the extraordinary nature of those revelations, God gave Paul a “thorn in the flesh” to keep him from exalting himself (2 Cor. 12:7). That phrase might elicit a picture of cutting roses and having a little thorn stick your finger. But as we noted in the previous chapter, the Greek word translated “thorn” literally means a stake—a sharpened wooden shaft used to impale or torture someone. Further, the phrase “in the flesh” can also be rendered “for the flesh,” which I believe is the better rendering here. Metaphorically speaking, God gave Paul a stake for his sinful flesh to impale and kill it so as to prevent boasting and pride.
MacArthur, J., F., Jr. (1997, c1991). Our sufficiency in Christ (Electronic ed.) (247). Dallas, TX: Word Publishing.

Needless to say, pride and vanity are no small sins. No wonder the Bible has so much to say about it. And yet in our culture we trivialize these words way too much. After all, what is wrong with owning a "vanity"? Nothing as long as it is NOT used for the purpose of vanity.

Thank you for the reminder. We need to be on guard against vanity all the time less we be given a thorn in the flesh like Paul.

How about praying for healing or praying for a job? Shouldn't we really be praying that we would learn the lesson that He wants us to learn by allowing trials into our lives? YES. The Lord knows we have need of "these things". We need not even ask for healing, jobs, food, etc. If you find yourself in the hospital, pray that you would be an evangelist to the doctors and nurses. Pray that you would learn to be a better servant of His while he has set you aside for awhile.

I have told people that that is my hearts desire. Don't pray for healing, or for the doctors hands, or for medical wisdom for them. Pray for their souls!

It has taken me 55+ years to learn this so you with children are on your own. How do you start to teach children these concepts? I'll pray for you.

AMEN!!!!!

2008-06-05T20:36:36.860-07:00

AMEN!!!!!

I herd of a rare occurence when parents lost their...

2008-06-02T20:23:43.101-07:00

I herd of a rare occurence when parents lost their child to CPS over rumors of spanking, and though it is taboo, it is still legal to spank in California.

David

I think I'd be more "afraid" of CPS cracking down ...

2008-06-02T18:43:57.373-07:00

I think I'd be more "afraid" of CPS cracking down on people who post online that they do spank!

err DID not believe in God, Einstien is dead

2008-06-01T22:09:42.559-07:00

err DID not believe in God, Einstien is dead

Rich,Excellent question. Dr Mohler could be thoug...

2008-06-01T22:00:58.994-07:00

Rich,

Excellent question. Dr Mohler could be thought of as one who lends credibility to our faith. but what then if he does something to discredit himself? The question is not should we listen to and learn from men like Dr Mohler, but rather do we look to him as an example of what our faith should be. We should not let celebrity types be an example to follow but rather we should be willing to rely on what scripture tells us about how to live in our faith. Let me put the quote in it's proper context. Albert Einstien was recently proved to be a strong athiest and many christians are disapointed that such a great thinker does not believe in God. Dr Mohler's point was that Albert Einstien's opinion of God should not be allowed to play a role in discrediting or bolstering the Christian faith.

David