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Comment on Do not judge by Lisa

Lisa — Wed, 16 May 2012 21:04:09 +0000

I needed to hear this today. I just hope I continue to listen to it.

Thanks

Comment on The new things have arrived… by Lynne Kern

Lynne Kern — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:41:14 +0000

Happy birthday, Paul! I hope you have a wonderful day and hope that day 1 of new job is amazing! I don’t think Kim with get sick of you having you around at night – you’re quite likable.

Have a great day!
Lynne

Comment on A time for uprooting by Chris

Chris — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 12:11:13 +0000

I am quite confident that this will be an excellent change. Very happy and excited for you guys.

Comment on Rock Solid by pjreiman

pjreiman — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 22:07:00 +0000

Brian — thanks for your comment. I hadn’t even thought about the past YPC debates in this context, and I admit it challenged me a bit to do so. A player like Derek Jeter on a losing team probably isn’t a hall of famer, because Jeter was “rock solid” in the name of winning. We SHOULD praise the 9-5 dad for the reason he might lead a “boring” lifestyle — it’s not about the job! Similarly, the fruits of a pastoral position ought to be considered as part of the “why”.

I was thinking more about a debate I was having in my own head about the ongoing discernment. What if Pastor Mike, both my church leader and a friend, and I disagree on a certain theological point? What do I do then? I came to recognize that perhaps his ability to challenge my faith, encourage debate, and then (I would expect) continue to provide pastoral guidance would be the “rock solid-ness” I should focus on, and perhaps less about a particular issue. Of course, I’ll have to revisit the question when/if such a disagreement occurs.

Comment on Rock Solid by Brian McGreal

Brian McGreal — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:50:01 +0000

Paul,
Enjoy reading these daily and generally agree with many opinions on your posts. I feel on this one though you called out me a bit and the situation at YPC. I think it was significantly too large of a leap going from a dad doing his job to making a misguided decision due to losing focus on what’s really important. I think what’s really important is not just the “pastoral care” but sharing the reason the care if being done. Does it matter that I do nice things because it makes me(and hopefully others) feel good? Or is it more important that I am glorifying God, and letting others know it, because of all he has done for me including blessing me with the gifts to do the good deeds. Yes doing the basics is important but so is WHY you are doing the basics. If a pastor of all people is not comfortable sharing the Lord as “their reason”, then how can members of their flock be willing to do so?

Not sure why but couldn’t get this one out of my mind so thought I’d write.
Keep up the posting!
Brian

Comment on Lord’s Prayer Summary by pjreiman

pjreiman — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:21:01 +0000

After I posted that, I realized I might be tempting. But lead us not into temptation…

Comment on Authorship of Scripture by pjreiman

pjreiman — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 11:20:09 +0000

Thanks for your comments, Leslie. I was disappointed that I wasn’t able to attend the sessions. Hopefully I can sway Pastor Mike to share the outline…

Comment on Lord’s Prayer Summary by Mike Toburen

Mike Toburen — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:42:33 +0000

Paul,

“May not be in a worship service anytime soon” — Hmm! I feel a certain temptation coming upon me

Comment on Lord’s Prayer, Part 3 by Leslie

Leslie — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 14:43:35 +0000

I heard Tony Evans speak on this and he said said that we are not really grateful for our daily bread because in our homes we probably have 6 months of “daily bread”. It may not be what we want, but we could live. Same with God. SOmetimes we have what we may not want, but we have what we need. GOd knows…….thankfully.
Thanks for all you do.

Comment on What We Leave Behind by Leslie

Leslie — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:23:18 +0000

So sorry to hear about your friend. What a beautiful tribute it must have been. I want YOU to know, while you are still here, that you ARE that man of character and faith. Don’t always look to tomorrow for that edification. COunt the blessings of YOU today as well. I love who you are………..