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Comment on Prophesying at the bathroom mirror by d.gansmann/propheticfire

d.gansmann/propheticfire — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 22:35:27 +0000

this really inspired me I struggle with prophesying at times wondering is this me or the Holy spirit….it comes from prayer in being in Gods spirit for sure

Comment on Prophesying at the bathroom mirror by william.n

william.n — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:00:09 +0000

Consider Elijah. This prophet of God that we know not where he comes from, yet he has a history with God. Through what trials and hardship did this man come to so intimately know the voice of God?
One that would tell him to go hide and drink from a brook and be fed by ravens and further that he would know it was the Word of Lord. (1 Kings 17:3-4)? That is to know the voice of God.
And even right before that having merely to speak the word and not have it rain.

As you said Marc Mason was no great man in and of himself, but yet he spoke as God gave him utterance and it was God speaking through him.

Comment on Merton on the absurd journey from atheism to faith by Samuel Skinner

Samuel Skinner — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:43:53 +0000

I presume quoting the Jungle would be in poor taste? You know- the part where the protagonist undergos a life changing experience and dedicates himself to the cause of socialism?

Comment on Asking God the wrong questions by william.n

william.n — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 08:43:17 +0000

This very much relates to the issue of the holiness of God. With a definition of holiness being that He is utterly set apart and that His ways are higher (much higher) than our ways. It’s like watching Him use the foolish things to confound the wise. I am thinking namely of the first chapter of 1 Corinthians here.

Comment on The three-martini Bible study by alfonso escamilla

alfonso escamilla — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 03:02:14 +0000

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Comment on Generous people just don’t get it, eh? by Matthew

Matthew — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 02:04:13 +0000

Hi Rich,

I think you’re right. Investing the money back into the farm is the best thing to do for exactly the reasons you mentioned. Probably just poor choice of words in that instance. I don’t fault Wiessman actually. The book is generally positive. The post was just a reaction to the lumping a person who was generous to a religious charity together with the guy who blew his wad on a Hummer. Not the same thing. Thanks for the comment!

Comment on Generous people just don’t get it, eh? by Rich

Rich — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 23:53:47 +0000

I’ve read that passage hundreds of times yet I still believe that Mark was simply drawing a comparison, not necessarily lauding the woman for doing the smartest thing.

In the case of the coffee farmer, expansion and reinvestment means more jobs, maybe higher paying jobs for current workers, and more money flowing into the community. I don’t believe it’s a case of trying to get rich - it’s more about being able to sustain the coffee farm and thus, spread the wealth. It’s simply a different, and dare I say, more effective way, of helping her neighbors. Maybe she could’ve tithed 10% and invested the rest in the farm.

That said, perhaps, “didn’t get it,” was a poor choice of words on Ms. Weisman’s part.

Comment on Answer: The Library of Alexandria by Matthew

Matthew — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 20:02:46 +0000

Right on. Teaching you how to work hard is actually the objective. Learning the skills is important, but secondary. I think that’s why his courses are so compelling. You’re not just learning music. You are forced to wrestle with some of the deeper things of who you are as a person.

Comment on Answer: The Library of Alexandria by Wifey

Wifey — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 19:52:00 +0000

Awesome! As you know I too am a HUGE Dan fan. I’m trying to remember what little trap he set for us on the first day. It wasn’t that one but I am sure it was something very similar.

Dan hates arrogance because when you think you know everything there is nothing he can teach you. I did learn that very early on, you keep your mouth shut because you’ll probably learn something you didn’t know before. Stuff like the date of the burning of the Library. Or maybe some music.

It’s interesting to me that the stuff that he teaches you is more stuff like focus and concentration and the right attitude than notes and rhythms. It’s like you have to combine perfectionism with a deep humility and then you might actually go somewhere. His classes have carryover in every area of life, not just music.

Comment on Beef and Guinness Stew by Travis Prinzi

Travis Prinzi — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 03:37:04 +0000

This looks good, and I’ll try anything with Guinness in it!