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Throwing Stones

John D 4 September 2017 15 November 2020Attitude, Hypocrisy, Judgmentalism

Do our reactions show grace or judgmentalism? 32 Jesus answered them, Many good works have I shewed you from my Father; for which of those works do ye stone me? ~ Jn 10:32

Outliving Your Children

John D 31 December 2016 31 December 2016Empathy, Suffering & Trials

According to People online, “Debbie Reynolds’ ‘Greatest Fear’ Was Outliving Daughter Carrie Fisher” (warning: auto-playing videos in link destination). Death might be the enemy, but outliving your children is especially grievous. This is a different kind of post. It’s a bit more personal.

Are You a Biblical Fool?

John D 21 May 2016 21 May 2016Arrogance, Attitude, Bible Studies, Hypocrisy, Judgmentalism, Words and Phrases

Jesus condemned those who would cry, “Thou fool!” Why was He so adamant, and how can we avoid both being a biblical fool or condemned by recognizing fools? 25 Let not my lord, I pray thee, regard this man of Belial, even Nabal: for as his name is, so is…

Do You Appropriate Jewish Traditions?

John D 8 May 2016 8 May 2016Arrogance, Holy Days or Holidays

Has the COG movement arrogantly taken over Jewish beliefs? Do you appropriate Jewish traditions by keeping the holy days? … what species of arrogance does it take for an ostensibly Christian group to appropriate Jewish traditions, modify them, impose new meanings to fit in with their literalist eschatology, and then…

Reflections on Empathy

John D 24 January 2016 24 January 2016Attitude, Empathy, Proverbs & Sayings

No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care. ~ Theodore Roosevelt I was thinking the other day about the American Indian saying that encompasses the idea of empathy, “Don’t judge a man until you have walked a mile in his moccasins.” There are…

Can or Should a Christian Change?

John D 10 January 2016 10 January 2016Attitude, Humility

God does not change, so should a Christian change? Simple Definition of doctrine : a set of ideas or beliefs that are taught or believed to be true : a statement of government policy especially in international relations ~ Merriam-Webster, Definition of Doctrine I am simply amazed at the…

Is Loyalty to an Organization Wrong?

John D 3 October 2015 30 October 2020Attitude, Loyalty

Individual commitment to a group effort – that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work. ~ Vince Lombardi Let me ask you something: Is it wrong to be loyal to a person or group of people? Think before you answer. Some…

Why Are You "Going to the Feast"?

John D 20 September 2015 20 September 2015Attitude, Feast of Tabernacles, Holy Days or Holidays

Doing the right things for the wrong reasons won’t bring the results you expect. The important thing is rejoicing before God as we observe these Holy Days. ~ an unnamed elder in an unnamed organization The above quote was in a blog post I read, and it saddens me…

Why Are You “Going to the Feast”?

John D 20 September 2015 20 September 2015Attitude, Feast of Tabernacles, Holy Days or Holidays

Christianity More Tolerant Than Intolerant Liberals

John D 7 September 2015 30 October 2020Attitude, Hypocrisy, Judgmentalism

Intolerant liberals and gay “marriage” supporters show their intolerance by bullying a KY clerk. Intolerance is on the rise, and it is especially on the rise against anyone who claims to be or even somewhat resembles a truly conservative Christian. In particular, liberals, who are supposed to be known for…

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