tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912085014902140242.post1142484171337133643..comments2023-03-25T04:06:47.988-04:00Comments on "Field Posts": Carousel of ProgressRob and Beckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05657923885781291485noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912085014902140242.post-35595381157386373632007-06-12T11:09:00.000-04:002007-06-12T11:09:00.000-04:00Thanks Rob. Again, I really like the list.Thanks Rob. Again, I really like the list.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15086506929664036352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912085014902140242.post-53327267639191099832007-06-09T08:27:00.000-04:002007-06-09T08:27:00.000-04:00"Be Spiritually Growing" and "Be Strong in Faith" ..."Be Spiritually Growing" and "Be Strong in Faith" mean in this context?<BR/><BR/>well, here is the idea. Progression. So often we can find ourselves consistent and stable, but not progressing in the maturity of our relationship with God. I am trying to emphasize the importance in growing in everyone of these area. Let's not be satisfied with our apparent maturity today, but the reality is that we have not reached the pinnacle of maturity.<BR/><BR/>Strong in Faith. Nothing earth shattering here. No hidden meanings. Am I more able to trust (have faith in) Christ today than I was yesterday? Let's say I am struggling with the reality of suffering in our world. Hopefully today I have more faith in the soveriegnty of God and his plan than I had 1,3,5 years ago. Is my faith growing, becoming stronger? Is my doubt increasing or decreasing?<BR/>RobRob and Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05657923885781291485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912085014902140242.post-13582906594527171852007-06-08T21:21:00.000-04:002007-06-08T21:21:00.000-04:00I meant to say that it is good that your list puts...I meant to say that it is good that your list puts those issues which are typically said to be "second tier" in their rightful place on the first tier.<BR/><BR/>Sorry so confusing.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961871865148586139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912085014902140242.post-53164144310866999172007-06-08T21:19:00.000-04:002007-06-08T21:19:00.000-04:00Rob, I think this list is profound. There are a f...Rob, I think this list is profound. There are a few items on the list that are usually considered "second tier," such as being a steward of God's resources. So that I can more fully understand you, what do "Be Spiritually Growing" and "Be Strong in Faith" mean in this context? The definitions I would have used for each of these seem to already have been addressed by separate points. I'd like to hear your interpretation of these points as I think the rest of the list seems like a wonderful description of a Spirit filled life.<BR/><BR/>I fully believe in defending our faith and any institutions that God has ordained, such as Marriage. I never want to be seen as "wishy-washy" in my theology. I only wish that we were a little more consistent in how we defended the faith. I think our world would be a better place if we put as much emphasis on eradicating spousal abuse, marital infidelity, and rape as we put on keeping homosexual marriage illegal. The first three issues being universally agreed upon as clear violations of God's plan for marriage and sexuality, and the last issue being one which many deeply committed believers who exhibit all 14 of the attributes on your list still struggle with the moral implications of.<BR/>I like the list.Brianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07961871865148586139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912085014902140242.post-33873454229503518562007-06-05T09:39:00.000-04:002007-06-05T09:39:00.000-04:00Hey, can I steal that from you?Hey, can I steal that from you?Brandon and Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12221768955457477824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7912085014902140242.post-90076543775410161142007-06-04T10:48:00.000-04:002007-06-04T10:48:00.000-04:00Great tools from the Word! We just talked about "S...Great tools from the Word! We just talked about "Standing Firm" in our Bible study group last night from Ephesians 6... especially with getting these signatures for NJ concerning the definition of marriage. God ordained marriage - not man - and we need to Stand FIRM for the holy institution of it as God ordained in every culture and religion from the beginning of time. We are not standing against people - we are standing firm FOR God's Word.TRUTH SHARERhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17069583768409534620noreply@blogger.com