tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529962986392680334.post5768618508684102765..comments2023-06-04T04:02:51.760-07:00Comments on Gingerbread Crumbs & Company: Strange ConversationJust A Girlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15598085291422476354noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529962986392680334.post-45676185536563954622008-10-09T20:33:00.000-07:002008-10-09T20:33:00.000-07:00The Bible says that it will get worse, people will...The Bible says that it will get worse, people will not want to hear the truth, they will not want to hear instruction from the Word. And they don't. They want to hear a nice little speech and go home thinking they did their duty for the week by going to church on Sunday. Alot of those churches are full and have big congregations.<BR/><BR/>Those pastors are going to be held accountable to God for how they are leading their flock. They are responsible for them. They don't want to offend anyone so they don't teach the truth. But this is wrong, wrong, wrong.<BR/><BR/>I'm fortunate enough to have a pastor who KNOWS he's going to be held responsible, and he preaches the truth. Our congregation is very small, but God is blessing it. You have to look long and hard to find a church that doesn't water down the Word today, but there are some out there, for sure.<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure I understand if you are unsatisfied with your church, or you are just making a general observation, but if you are not being fed where you're going, don't stay out of loyalty, find a place that preaches the Word, you won't be happy until you do.<BR/><BR/>Margie :)Margiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15545922706804035368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529962986392680334.post-25035916142554430322008-10-08T20:08:00.000-07:002008-10-08T20:08:00.000-07:00Cori...I agree. It has become about the programs i...Cori...I agree. It has become about the programs in many churches..how to fill the chairs....how to increase the tithes..how to be more user friendly..<BR/>The Lord was accepting of the unsaved..but once people professed to know God and yet did not walk in it He was not so nice to...ie the pharisees.<BR/>Not only that but he says in Rvelations that He likes cold better than lukewarm...<BR/>Christianity is about compassion ..yes...but it is about PASSION and believing in something so much that you would rather die than dishonor it...too many christians can't even give up soap operas let alone thier lives.<BR/>so...move over..and share your soapbox with me, hmm?<BR/>marye<BR/>kettleandcup.comMaryehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11266152072897906389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529962986392680334.post-35697102189625294882008-10-08T19:18:00.000-07:002008-10-08T19:18:00.000-07:00There are bodies of Christ out there that are hitt...There are bodies of Christ out there that are hitting the nail on the head with this whole sexual purity deal, etc. (the church my kids just joined in Seattle area for one) God is still sovereign and in control and we can rest in that. God loves you and all the emotions you are going through and He will direct your paths. Speaking of paths when are we going to tea? :0) Is there a day during the week that you are free?ellen b.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14531430948905935301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529962986392680334.post-23562124013958094382008-10-08T19:03:00.000-07:002008-10-08T19:03:00.000-07:00Some of what you shared seems to be common experie...Some of what you shared seems to be common experiences in my part of the world with people who have been walking with Him for YEARS. I do believe God is waking us up to realize that it's not what it used to be in the passionate relationship with Him. THAT'S EXCITING TO BE THINKING THIS---that means God is doing something. A stirring for something more always leads to refreshment with Him. "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you" James 4:8 We probably all need to refresh ourselves on the verses around that one.pamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08741559479032449072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529962986392680334.post-36410601332901722352008-10-08T18:13:00.000-07:002008-10-08T18:13:00.000-07:00Hi Cori -- This was a very introspective and revea...Hi Cori -- This was a very introspective and revealing post! Thanks for sharing your conversion and happy 23 year of walking with the Lord!<BR/><BR/>Do you really think the Word of God is being watered down? I often think about how Jesus was so accepting of all, both sinners and those new to the path. The Prodigal son was always a parable that troubled me when I was young, as I always felt that a there was too much attention and celebration given to the sinner while the good son was ignored and taken for granted . Then I realized that was the point --- the good don't need the strokes, but those struggling to become good, do. They need encouragement and they sometimes need to be eased into the way. Perhaps that is what your Pastor has been trying to accomplish?<BR/><BR/>I'm still trying to catch up since being home -- no surprises, but I have a very dificult task to do on Friday and I'd love if you say a little prayer for me! Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Hugs, PatPat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6529962986392680334.post-19625741999756313252008-10-08T18:12:00.000-07:002008-10-08T18:12:00.000-07:00Hi Cori -- This was a very introspective and revea...Hi Cori -- This was a very introspective and revealing post! Thanks for sharing your conversion and happy 23 year of walking with the Lord!<BR/><BR/>Do you really think the Word of God is being watered down? I often think about how Jesus was so accepting of all, both sinners and those new to the path. The Prodigal son was always a parable that troubled me when I was young, as I always felt that a there was too much attention and celebration given to the sinner while the good son was ignored and taken for granted . Then I realized that was the point --- the good don't need the strokes, but those struggling to become good, do. They need encouragement and they sometimes need to be eased into the way. Perhaps that is what your Pastor has been trying to accomplish?<BR/><BR/>I'm still trying to catch up since being home -- no surprises, but I have a very dificult task to do on Friday and I'd love if you say a little prayer for me! Thanks!<BR/><BR/>Hugs, PatPat @ Mille Fiori Favoritihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08922525910685129822noreply@blogger.com