Comments on: THE ESTHER WE NEVER KNEW (Bible Study That Transforms)

By: Diane

Diane — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 12:42:14 +0000

I appreciate you sharing this, Dawn MS. I’ll pray that God will look after him financially.

By: Dawn MS

Dawn MS — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 03:41:09 +0000

Diane, I am very excited for him. I saw the neighborhood in which he will be living, it couldn’t be much worse, but I know that God is in charge no matter what. My biggest worry for him is his continuing support. He only had half of it raised and I know that he wants and needs to devote his time to the ministry not trying to raise money.

By: Diane

Diane — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 11:51:18 +0000

Yes, it does seem that we are losing some of our freedoms, especially in the area about freedom to speak out when we disagree with things like not allowing homosexuals to teach in our Christian universities, and disagreeing with abortion. We are publicly ridiculed for such “intolerant” views.

By: Dee Brestin

Dee Brestin — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 01:38:56 +0000

INTERESTING THAT THE CITY HALL OUTLAWED IT –

SEEMS WE ARE LOSING OUR FREEDOMS HERE IN THE STATES — DO YOU FEEL THAT WAY IN CANADA?

By: Dee Brestin

Dee Brestin — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 01:37:16 +0000

GOOD OBSERVATIONS, ANNE. YES, I THINK PEOPLE ARE LONGING FOR INTIMACY — HOW CAN YOU HAVE THAT WITHOUT EMOTION?

By: Diane

Diane — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 23:37:00 +0000

11. What is your take-a-way and why?

I found the discussion very interesting about whether or not it was OK to lie under certain circumstances (i.e. smuggling Bibles). I find it helpful to think about how we would react if forced to make a tough decision. Often I think we just don’t trust God enough to blind the eyes of the evil doers but also “We ought to obey God rather than man” so, if the world outlaws something that God wants us to do, then we ought to do illegal things that God calls us to do.

When I was in university, a group of us decided to put a float in the July 1st (Canada Day) Parade. Some wanted to pass out Christian pamphlets even though city hall had outlawed it, but some of us felt we should not. I argued that we shouldn’t but now I am not sure I would feel the same way.

Ultimately God is always in control and we are fallible. I can see both sides of the issue. It’s a tough choice to make.

By: renee

renee — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 22:39:39 +0000

Thanks, Dee. That helps me think more clearly. Only have sporadic web access on cell now…

By: Anne

Anne — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 19:49:48 +0000

I just finished with the sermon again. I am going to order the series on cd because I need to be able to move back and forth through it more easily. At the risk of being melodramatic I must say that my heart is beginning to burn with this. Dee, I hope we can go slow. BSF begins on the 10th and I would not even go except that I must be there for a friend who goes.

Something that really stands out to me is how emotion ties into formative reading and Jonathan Edward’s experience. Emotion has gotten such a bad reputation in conservative Christianity. I would not be surprised if that dryness does not push people away from the church. I wonder if that may be what is so refreshing about Blue Like Jazz.

By: Anne

Anne — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 19:26:49 +0000

Joyce, is your daughter visiting now? Can’t remember when you said she is coming.

By: Joyce L. Peterson

Joyce L. Peterson — Sat, 01 Sep 2012 17:59:25 +0000

I’m here…reading your comments…but kinda falling behind as it’s been a very busy week and even busier week-end. Love and prayers going out to you all tho!