tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.comments2023-07-11T09:06:52.226-04:00The UmBlogJohn Umlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06403644529498645914noreply@blogger.comBlogger882125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-48807843357011332112014-10-30T21:04:32.488-04:002014-10-30T21:04:32.488-04:00Hi Anon, Thanks for commenting. It's too bad y...Hi Anon, Thanks for commenting. It's too bad you weren't able to respond to this passage under discussion here. I have found a couple books helpful when it comes to the proof texting, which I've reviewed on the blog. If one is willing to consider another interpretation, then get a hold of God's Gay Agenda and The Bible's Case for Same Sex Marriage. <br />God is love<br />jpuJohn Umlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403644529498645914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-40890002032581299252014-10-30T18:58:45.012-04:002014-10-30T18:58:45.012-04:00John,
It's not unloving to say to you're...John, <br /><br />It's not unloving to say to you're LGBT friends. "God loves you, go and sin no more." John 8:11<br /><br />A message of tolerance, without a call to repent risks a Church that takes the grace of God for granted. Mt 9:13<br /><br />Jesus said to lust in one's heart is sinful. Mat 5:28<br /><br />The Bible is clear that marriage is between a man and woman. It's not unloving to say so. Jesus said "Heaven and Earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away". Luke 21:33. <br /><br />"... Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulful the lust of the flesh." and "For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other" Gal 5:16,19<br /><br />peace<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-83429390429203615732014-08-31T08:11:04.784-04:002014-08-31T08:11:04.784-04:00Thank you for the encouragement A.C.Thank you for the encouragement A.C.John Umlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403644529498645914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-54564625940806689272014-08-30T19:39:23.949-04:002014-08-30T19:39:23.949-04:00Well put brother, I enjoyed this little nugget esp...Well put brother, I enjoyed this little nugget especially, "For example, violence against enemy nations was re-framed as violence against our internal faults, the things that keep us from the promised land of fellowship with God."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16628696592914773654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-83215209434455831112014-05-20T08:05:34.114-04:002014-05-20T08:05:34.114-04:00Hi I just today disputed within my mind regarding ...Hi I just today disputed within my mind regarding our importance prefer for safe wealth security & blaming those in need...Till now i was just safe my wealth..Then I was thinking of Jesus words for justifying myself.Your writing words cool me & concluded with helping poor vrvhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07882982478961543082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-34540680900848030742014-01-19T18:59:54.628-05:002014-01-19T18:59:54.628-05:00One more thing lol..
The Young Earth Creationists...One more thing lol..<br /><br />The Young Earth Creationists used to not bother me. Until I realized alot of them think you can't be a christian unless you hold this view. <br /><br />This creates a House Of Cards faith. Lots of kids who grew up with Young Earth theory abandon their faith as they start to question this theory.<br /><br />The solution isn't to hammer in one theory over another.. but to say "you can believe either and still know jesus!"<br /><br />Guilty pleasure but I secretly wanna watch the big Ken ham / bill nye the science guy debate coming up..<br /><br /><br />(I commented so much b/c your blog really struck some good chords w/ me!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-66710132825217731782014-01-19T18:52:04.004-05:002014-01-19T18:52:04.004-05:00I remember at PITs when you taught it was "OK...I remember at PITs when you taught it was "OK" to view scripture as infallible.. NOT necessarily inerrant. You said this was not immediate grounds for going to hell. This was huge for me. Since then scripture has come ALIVE to me as I've been allowed to wrestle with it. (jesus is non-negotiable.. and you said the Apostles creed). Greg boyd calls this an Israel faith as God wants us to wrestle with him as jacob did. He writes the purpose of the book of Job was to was Job questioned the actions of God. His friends acted like Know-it-alls who tried to explain God. <br /><br />While scripture has become boring for some people, I've found this approach has made scripture more exciting because almost anything can be questioned (not jesus or god's love).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-5793248943271612012013-12-14T14:35:48.898-05:002013-12-14T14:35:48.898-05:00Sadly, Jesus just isn't enough to satisfy many...Sadly, Jesus just isn't enough to satisfy many, especially men. Nevertheless, we must never adjust the message to attract any who are not vulnerable to the message of salvation in Christ.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09693381971064363612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-72357808078968543732013-11-16T11:38:05.425-05:002013-11-16T11:38:05.425-05:00An open hand not only gives but is also open ro re...An open hand not only gives but is also open ro receive... if our hands are close fisted to others, most likely our hearts are closed as well. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-52627693978224266132013-10-13T09:49:10.069-04:002013-10-13T09:49:10.069-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Terryhttp://frankviolageneedwards.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-81283526641122971502013-10-13T08:47:09.117-04:002013-10-13T08:47:09.117-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.John Umlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403644529498645914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-19082877811651535672013-10-12T12:47:31.801-04:002013-10-12T12:47:31.801-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Terryhttp://frankviolageneedwards.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-82724850543972607992013-10-08T19:18:03.775-04:002013-10-08T19:18:03.775-04:00Thanks for the feedback Luke. "Soft skills&qu...Thanks for the feedback Luke. "Soft skills" seem to be the key to long term success.<br />God is love<br />jpuJohn Umlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403644529498645914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-55981769837949683932013-10-08T16:03:41.967-04:002013-10-08T16:03:41.967-04:00Great point, John, about how we should be consider...Great point, John, about how we should be considering the long-term benefits of these programs. My wife and I got to talking about preschool a while back. I had read articles that said some preschools actually stunt later educational gains. I shared me thoughts on how that all connects <a href="http://www.sonlight.com/blog/2013/02/does-preschool-help-or-hinder-children.html" rel="nofollow">in a blog post about preschool</a>.<br /><br />Short-sighted political moves have been frustrating me for a long, long time [smile].<br /><br /> ~LukeLuke Holzmannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799632321310461828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-16940898012157310762013-08-24T05:41:08.184-04:002013-08-24T05:41:08.184-04:00may i know where we got the idea of "IN A DAY...may i know where we got the idea of "IN A DAY?" ... is there a reference saying "IN A DAY?" or are we to forgive AS OFTEN in a WEEK or MONTH or YEAR ... or always. WHERE DOES IT SAY "in a day"?<br />pastor jrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10489428785074134024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-63519627098617079662013-08-12T21:20:19.289-04:002013-08-12T21:20:19.289-04:00Thanks John for sharing your insights and for enco...Thanks John for sharing your insights and for encouraging the body! I was greatly encouraged by what you wrote. I don't always have time to read people's stuff on FB or their blogs. I am glad I had and took the time to read yours. May the Lord continue to pour out his blessings on you and your family and strengthen you in your walk! :-)Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10071806389391738134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-36226348708926967432013-07-23T17:38:01.663-04:002013-07-23T17:38:01.663-04:00"and am saved by the Creator of the universe,..."and am saved by the Creator of the universe, Jesus Christ" : are you crazy ? I guess it's a joke...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-51486697656812038462013-07-22T02:00:39.893-04:002013-07-22T02:00:39.893-04:00This is cool!This is cool!Altonhttp://topconvertiblecarseatreviews.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-19398916796533405112013-06-09T08:37:06.326-04:002013-06-09T08:37:06.326-04:00Thanks for the book recommendation JenniferThanks for the book recommendation JenniferJohn Umlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403644529498645914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-41631517985432470882013-06-09T00:26:37.055-04:002013-06-09T00:26:37.055-04:00no Jesus would mention two men sleeping in a bed b...no Jesus would mention two men sleeping in a bed because people slept in beds together in that day without necessarily being homosexuals. Until recent times there was not the luxury of separate beds for people.jennifer andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00376053334977127834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-48713678393623378062013-06-09T00:18:46.920-04:002013-06-09T00:18:46.920-04:00I don't know sweet pea, I think many might con...I don't know sweet pea, I think many might consider you as a little radical (smile).<br /><br />But good points in the last paragraphs.jennifer andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00376053334977127834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-73761480229778992362013-06-09T00:13:29.427-04:002013-06-09T00:13:29.427-04:00the Russian soldiers also committed gang rapes on ...the Russian soldiers also committed gang rapes on women in Germany/berlin when the war was over. Our class studied the book, A Woman Alone in Berlin.jennifer andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00376053334977127834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-87352540951834384652013-05-07T13:25:19.611-04:002013-05-07T13:25:19.611-04:00The birds feasting on flesh, like the sword from t...The birds feasting on flesh, like the sword from the mouth that kills the nations, would also be symbolic. As the "killing" is words of judgment from Christ, so the "feasting" (again with mouths) would include the witness of "birds" (heavenly creatures, angels or saints) as part of that final judgment. (In Mt. 13, in Jesus' parable about the sower, the "birds" who eat the seed in 13:4 are identified by Jesus in 13:19 as "the evil one." In Rev. 19, they would be the "good ones" coming with Jesus.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-47139363500731719212013-04-24T15:01:24.503-04:002013-04-24T15:01:24.503-04:00I agree that Jesus' appeal to Genesis about on...I agree that Jesus' appeal to Genesis about one man and one woman as his view of marriage is what we call biblical and traditional, but the bible and tradition are full of other examples. That's why I agree with her that the words, biblical and traditional, are not helpful.<br />God is love<br />jpuJohn Umlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403644529498645914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11680626.post-41876129055449471432013-04-24T11:13:01.449-04:002013-04-24T11:13:01.449-04:00You gotta love how she rolls out her Evangelical a...You gotta love how she rolls out her Evangelical and Charismatic credentials, but shrouds the fact that she's actually become a liberal Mainliner. <br /><br />Her particular theology is at the heart of this subject. It's a shame she poses as an Evangelical who somehow "broke out" of an alleged man-made marriage paradigm. <br /><br />There are a host of NT and OT verses that support what we call "traditional marriage" today. But that's for another post one day. <br /><br />Thanks for the review, John. Regardless of where you stand on this issue, it's good to know we serve a forgiving God.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com