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Re: More Like Falling In Love

Luke Breuer — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 18:36:16 -0000

I know this is wrong, but what I hear is The changes in me are a direct result of me falling in love with Jesus or said another way I did something to bring about this change.

I'm confused; isn't it standard... 'dogma', that one does not control when one falls in love? Furthermore, isn't it sometimes said that God 'woos' us?

Re: Hunting Tiger Woods

Steve Wells — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 23:40:18 -0000

Have you seen that Mahaney did that was “found out?” This inclludes Mahaney blackmailing Larry Tomczak and hiding that sin for over 10 years. Also it was revealed that a lot of what Mahaney taught he didn’t practice himself.

Sad Mahaney could be throwing stones when he lived in a glass house himself

Re: A Radical Baseball Realignment Proposal

Upload Videos — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:35:11 -0000

I love this game...

Re: Steve Jobs Biography by Walter Isaacson

Upload Videos — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 07:33:52 -0000

that is amazing thanks for sharing..

Re: No Texas Homestead Exemption Vote on the ballot

KARLAY — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 12:31:19 -0000

Why in the hell are we talking about the year 2009. This is 2012. Is anything on the ballot for 2012 or not?

Re: 2012 Hedgcoxe Talent Show Video

Upload Videos — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 06:32:08 -0000

Beautiful video thanks for the great post..

Re: A Radical Baseball Realignment Proposal

Derek Bonesteel — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:08:26 -0000

I don't like it at all! Here is why:

1. There is over 100 years of history for a lot of these teams in their current leagues. The Astros are relatively newcomers to the NL, even though they have been in it for 50 years.

2. The divisions should all have 5 teams. Period.

3. What they are moving to is much better than your proposition.

4. Personal opinion, if a city has 2 teams (NY, LA, Chicago, DC kind of) then those 2 teams should be in different leagues.

5. The Astros won't be adding that many 9:05 games to their schedules (10 -15). That excuse is overblown. Besides, they played in the NL West for 30+ years against SD, LA and SF, and it worked just fine.

Re: On Falling in Love with Jesus

zmster — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 23:42:48 -0000

Jason,
I apparently didn't have replies forwarded & then lost this blog/post. I'm just now seeing your reply. I appreciate where you're coming from,although I still think the song,heard in the middle of other "Jesus is my boyfriend" songs on say... a mega CCM network might be taken differently than you intended. Clearly, I've taken it differently than you intended too. Sorry 'bout that. Also,sorry I came across so strongly. May I say that (in the time since) I've come to absolutely LOVE "I Am New" & "Remind Me Of Who I Am" & have tried to increase the awareness of both online. I appreciate your willingness to engage,especially with those of us who didn't "get it" or see things differently. Is there something specific we could agree in prayer w/ you for,perhaps especially w/ your new project just out?

Re: Jesus is Better than Bacon Review of The Greener Grass Conspiracy

Jeremiah Fyffe — Thu, 05 May 2011 09:46:11 -0000

I appreciated Altrogge's emphasis on the fact that we are easily deceived into believing that the problem of our discontentment is not our idolatry, but our circumstances.

I can think of a number of friends that I will be personally recommending this book to (including myself). I have read others who have treated this topic in a less "popular" manner. It seems to me that Altrogge benefited by learning at their feet before writing a book that makes the reality of the dangers of idolatry vs. contentment more accessible for the disciple of Jesus.

I'm giving away a copy of "The Greener Grass Conspiracy" at http://tgthr.co/gl

Re: I Need a Toddler Friendly iPhone Movie Player

PaperclipRobot — Fri, 29 Apr 2011 02:08:41 -0000

As someone with a business based on toddler-proofing iOS devices (with the BubCap home button cover), I'm sad to say I don't believe such an app exists.

Re: The Future of Dallas: Paris, Dubai, or Detroit?

Andrew — Sun, 17 Apr 2011 21:15:49 -0000

That is One of the more ugly thing Dallas has crapped out in the last 39 years - and I lived through the high-5 construction.

Re: Engage Online Discipleship

viachicago22 — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 14:36:48 -0000

Does anyone know what has happened with this? I can't find any info online anywhere.

Re: Rob Bell is not a fan of Fighting for the Faith

sal — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 21:12:38 -0000

Once again Chris R. accurately identifies a mole in the Christian Church.

Re: Even if he doesn’t

ecrosstexas — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 22:08:12 -0000

Phorgiven,

Thanks for sharing and glad that I could be an encouragement to you. May Christ be glorified.

Eric

Re: Even if he doesn’t

phorgiven — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 15:44:39 -0000

Hi Eric, this verse was preached on in my church last Sunday. I listened intently because I have heard many people quote it to me recently (out of work, looking for Church to work for). They were using it with the right intention (to encourage me) but it is not the right passage to quote (I would prefer Philippians 4:10-13 in dealing with contendeness).

I was pleased to read your reminder that God is not in the business of magically removing our earthly problems. It is so often through such trials that our faith is refined and purified. I would rather deal with 100 problems a day with God than have 1 day without Him.

My very simple take on Romans 8:28 is that what we do for God is good. It serves Him. It is our honour to work for the furtherance of His kingdom. God saved me through Christ's redemptive work therefore God has worked out something good in my life - receiving Christ by faith.

Just my simple thought on your post. I really enjoyed reading it (your post I mean).

Re: Grow: Reproducing through Organic Discipleship

John S Wilson III — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 17:33:13 -0000

think that they just added the word "organic," the rest of the book is nothing more than what has been espoused by most institutional churches: "reaching people in evangelism and missional ministry; new believers are connected through assim...ilation; believers grow through small groups, bible studies, and serving; and disciples are reproduced through mentoring and leadership development." I did not see anything about learning to live by Christ's life together freely in face to face participation which is the essence of living organically by the Spirit.

Re: Engage Online Discipleship

Trevorbron — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:19:48 -0000

there is a monvee iphone app

Re: Merry Christmas from the Wallaces

ecrosstexas — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 02:36:45 -0000

We love you guys too!

Re: Merry Christmas from the Wallaces

Christy & Rob — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 01:04:43 -0000

Love it love it love it! We love us some Wallaces!

Re: Rob Bell is not a fan of Fighting for the Faith

Mike — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:52:11 -0000

I have spent the last few days looking at Bell's teachings and have concluded that Chris Rosebrough is right on in his critiques. I'll leave it that since, it would take way too many pages of text to describe all of Bell's heresies.

Re: $5 Fridays and Reformation Study Bible at Ligonier

Chris Land — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 11:55:34 -0000

Took advantage of the deal to donate to get the Reformation Study Bible. Looking forward in reading it. I have read Sola Scriptura and loved it. It is worth getting.

Re: More Like Falling In Love

august589 — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 16:19:33 -0000

When one has to explain the lyrics--especially in Christian music--the song falls flat. Christian/Gospel lyrics should never have to be explained. In my former job as a Christian radio station music director, I tried to choose and play music that was distinctly Christian; in other words, can the listener tell that the song is a Christian song within 30 to 60 seconds? Or do the lyrics require explanation? I tried to go with the former--and got fired. Oh, well. The Gospel continues to be watered down in the Christian music/entertainment industry....

Re: Mike Ribeiro Highlights

Dok1243 — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 17:36:00 -0000

that one where he turned around and put it between his legs then fliped it off his pads was unbelievable....its like he knew it was gonna bounce up like that and just role in....it takes some confidence to do that

Re: Russell Moore looks at Glenn Beck

U2wesley — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:25:14 -0000

I'll be honest - I'm not a big Beck fan. I think he could have been much more effective if he would have become the Conservative version of John Stewart rather than trying to be the leader of a movement. Beck's radio show still has some hilarious moments, but he was much more in his element 2-3 yrs ago when he put more of an emphasis on his humor rather than trying to educate everyone on the history of the Progressive Movement in America. It's interesting that you bring up Beck's Mormonism (although he emphasizes it much less these days). About 15 yrs ago, Rodney Stark wrote a very compelling book, The Rise of Christianity, where he tracked the growth of Christianity from 30 AD to 313 AD. One of the conclusions he came to was that in contemporary America, if there is a group that is growing at the same rate and in the same ways as the Early Church within the Roman Empire, it's the Mormons. When you listen to what Beck is "preaching," it isn't distinctively Mormon, but rather a return to what used to be referred to as Civil Religion. There's nothing wrong with Civil Religion - it's part of the glue that holds the Republic together. But we can never mistake Civil Religion for Authentic Christianity - that was the mistake the mainline churches made - and it left them with no Gospel to proclaim.

Re: Engage Online Discipleship

David - Phoenix — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 20:44:13 -0000

People and Organizations tend to achieve what they measure. A personalized and customized approach has a lot of advantages. If this is like MONVEE the church gets a lot a feedback on how the congregation is maturing. This is a very needed tool in my opinion.