tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post754183762457853621..comments2023-10-21T08:10:23.445-04:00Comments on The Heart of a Pastor's Wife: Christian . . . or Not?Esthermay Bentley-Goossenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17353385912611151311noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-33374378957677547892010-04-06T00:21:57.853-04:002010-04-06T00:21:57.853-04:00Nice to find a reformed-minded woman and one who s...Nice to find a reformed-minded woman and one who speaks well. I find very few women who expound or exposite well and dwell too much on feeling. I'll be back to read some more.Bebemiquihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11053000507896371829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-49903971405735912332010-03-14T20:16:55.053-04:002010-03-14T20:16:55.053-04:00Esthermay I just love reading your posts! This is ...Esthermay I just love reading your posts! This is so right on the mark and sadly many real Christians don't see it very clearly either. The enemy has infiltrated the ranks and his strategy is to blur the lines. True followers of Christ need to come out of complacency and take the risk of looking different again, to be the light on a hill that stands out in stark contrast against the darkness that calls it's self light.<br /><br />Interesting to me is your choice of the phrase "accept Christ". It is one that has been grating on my nerves a lot lately. There has been a post brewing in my heart over it lately.<br /><br />Love your heart my friend!!!Ediehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11154092288646304188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-20996696228189926042010-03-13T13:52:47.277-05:002010-03-13T13:52:47.277-05:00Thank you for pointing it out. So often I wish I ...Thank you for pointing it out. So often I wish I could tell this to my LDS family. <br /><br />Another dangerous book out there is the ever-popular <i>The Secret</i>...ever heard of it? :)<br /><br />Yipe....Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13012776960085294383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-21698003020465494412010-03-10T22:48:20.366-05:002010-03-10T22:48:20.366-05:00Thank you for exposing this prevalent lie. I am so...Thank you for exposing this prevalent lie. I am so tired of the word "relevant" trying too hard to reach out to the unsaved that we compromise holiness and Gospel Truth. When we stop trying to put God in a man-sized box, maybe we will begin to see the real truth that it's not about us at all. His Glory is at stake. Love your writing and boldness for authentic Truth.annettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12993065518117027383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-91335827870696847942010-03-10T14:25:28.654-05:002010-03-10T14:25:28.654-05:00okay so this is the first article that I read by y...okay so this is the first article that I read by you and i LOVE it. I found you on top 100 christian blogs from internet cafe. I started from the top to the bottom but got bored with all the ummmm not so great blogs :/ but thats only my opinion. Anyway, im soooooooooooo glad I found your site. We need more bloggers like you :)Cindy Jasminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05016844990237340894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-44787541841778061202010-03-06T15:35:42.273-05:002010-03-06T15:35:42.273-05:00Esthermay,
I'm new to this blogging world, an...Esthermay,<br /><br />I'm new to this blogging world, and found you on the Top 100 Christian sites. What an interesting site!<br /><br />I'll enjoy coming back and really praying and thinking through the things you are sharing!<br /><br />Thanks for your courage!<br /><br />Blessings,<br />MelanieAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00682285859219457703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-63694661364526106952010-02-24T11:24:19.379-05:002010-02-24T11:24:19.379-05:00I have given you the BEAUTIFUL BLOGGER AWARD for h...I have given you the <a href="http://nicsplace.blogspot.com/2010/02/what-wonderful-award.html" rel="nofollow">BEAUTIFUL BLOGGER AWARD</a> for having such a wonderful heart and way with words that you exemplify what being attuned to God's leading really means! Plus...StEaK!!! ;-)Nichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559149506126040177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-4781266520223268602010-02-22T15:54:46.383-05:002010-02-22T15:54:46.383-05:00Excellent post! I am going to share it with my Ti...Excellent post! I am going to share it with my Titus 2 Womens group. Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-41928553581843018442010-02-21T00:22:27.171-05:002010-02-21T00:22:27.171-05:00My son -in -law is a pastor and specializes in apo...My son -in -law is a pastor and specializes in apologetics too. I here him in your read! You are like two peas in a pod. I'm so glad that I'm in that same garden as the both of you :) Currently, I can't defend and expose the 'false apeaaring real' syndrom - but I see it! <br /><br />You did an awesome job! My Toby would be pleased! <br /><br />Carry on!<br /><br />Patrina <")>><Patrinas Pencilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103800317102189590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-45631026412614696752010-02-19T13:51:55.467-05:002010-02-19T13:51:55.467-05:00Any attempt to make man the center is idolatrous. ...Any attempt to make man the center is idolatrous. God is at the center, and we are blessed and fortunate that he allows us to approach him! Good post.Warren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-89812898410420365042010-02-14T18:34:44.742-05:002010-02-14T18:34:44.742-05:00very well done! Good to see the call go out to ex...very well done! Good to see the call go out to expose false teachings and false leaders!pastorbrianculverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07325788116682801754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-33488396024350195162010-02-12T01:11:43.321-05:002010-02-12T01:11:43.321-05:00Yup Yup Yup...(that is the Wisconsin nod of agreem...Yup Yup Yup...(that is the Wisconsin nod of agreement~doncha know?)<br /><br />You always write the truth well! Praise God~I love Truth!!!!!!!!!Kathy Schwankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16575973280157910643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-45733950942581365712010-02-10T09:01:32.988-05:002010-02-10T09:01:32.988-05:00Excellent post!Excellent post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-47450197197550169952010-02-09T23:20:39.064-05:002010-02-09T23:20:39.064-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10500942114920378149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-39070755913371110582010-02-09T18:27:06.130-05:002010-02-09T18:27:06.130-05:00Amen, Esthermay. I had no idea that this book exis...Amen, Esthermay. I had no idea that this book existed, although I had noticed the influx of secular humanism and psychology into the church.<br /><i>Christian</i> originally meant "follower of Christ." Our original focus, in fact, our true focus as Christians has always been on Christ. Without Him, we're just another group of <i>Me-ians</i>.<br />May this generation wake up soon and realize why they feel so empty and purposeless. I also pray for all who are trying to stay focused on Christ, so that they will not grow weary in doing good.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18289899048471322587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-71669251932502055972010-02-09T18:19:15.088-05:002010-02-09T18:19:15.088-05:00Thank you so much for sharing as you did. Rob Bel...Thank you so much for sharing as you did. Rob Bell "teaches" in a church in our area, and we know many who go to his church. My pastor gave me some info on some of his books were he denounces the virgin birth of Jesus and some other very important theological issues. Thank you so much for sharing something that many would not discuss. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-10037768022206795992010-02-09T15:51:09.381-05:002010-02-09T15:51:09.381-05:00Unbelievable!!
(Have I commented here before? I&#...Unbelievable!!<br />(Have I commented here before? I've lurked for a while...and can't remember if I've ever said hi. ...Hi!)<br /><br />This was a fantatic, sad post. People like their ears tickled, eh... I must admit my eyes about popped out of my head when I read the quote from Schuller about the Gospel needing to be man-centered.<br /><br />I love how you handled the subject.<br /><br />One thing I'd love to hear about is how you bring your (really solid) worldview into how you view/handle counseling...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-28709401363787240362010-02-09T14:22:15.938-05:002010-02-09T14:22:15.938-05:00Ditto what all the other comments say. I had to &...Ditto what all the other comments say. I had to 'Google' Rob Bell cause I've not heard of him before seeing your post. Wow! what a perfect example of false doctrine. I always appreciate your boldness to call out err and point readers to Truth.<br />(hope I'm not related to "Mr. Bell" LoL!!)<br /><br />Since I'm not familiar with your In Other Words Group, I am wondering where in the world do you find these quotes? Rob Bell is just a scary person to be quoting. I am going to share and forward your post.<br /><br />Thanks again for an excellent teaching article.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069046018983952268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-51181854661310133902010-02-09T14:17:03.074-05:002010-02-09T14:17:03.074-05:00I agree the term "Christian" has been wa...I agree the term "Christian" has been watered down both as a noun and an adjective, from nonbelievers and believers. May God continue to draw us to Himself, granting us discernment and faithfulness.Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12344112481831867779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-5016447830863720762010-02-09T11:10:27.461-05:002010-02-09T11:10:27.461-05:00Good for you for exposing yet another false prophe...Good for you for exposing yet another false prophet. Rob Bell makes me so angry. He jabbers and jabbers about living the way of Jesus and being like Jesus, but without the message of the gospel of Salvation, his message is scandalous.<br /><br />I LOVE YOUR BOLDNESS to teach Truth!<br /><br />I am a SINNER, I deserve HELL and I SEEK forgiveness! How's that for seeker-centered theology!!!Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471905414831964545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-81081049606109879722010-02-09T10:59:28.405-05:002010-02-09T10:59:28.405-05:00WOW! I have no words other than to say BRAVO! This...WOW! I have no words other than to say BRAVO! This is a most excellent post. I would like to share this one again. I am appalled and flabbergasted that people who "call" themselves pastors have no desire to pastor their flock the way that God has designed it. I thank God all the time that the past or at my church is a truly God-fearing, Bible believing man. He frequently says that if someone is "offended" by his preaching of the Word then let them be b/c the Gospel IS offensive to those who are without Christ. He also is fond of saying that if God didn't say it, then neither will he and that there is a special punishment reserved for those who add to or take away from the Word of God and the punishments of God are the one's he would much rather avoid altogether.<br /><br />I continue to be blessed by your posts, insight and wisdom. Thank you so much for sharing what is in your heart and on your mind with the world!<br /><br />Sadly, I am "related" to Schuller by the marriage of one of my uncle's to his niece. She can't stand him.Nichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559149506126040177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-40772844174742333912010-02-09T09:43:41.032-05:002010-02-09T09:43:41.032-05:00Wow; I believe you hit a hot button on this post. ...Wow; I believe you hit a hot button on this post. For years, my husband and I watched Rev. Schuller's Hour of Power. At that time, I was a very lukewarm "Christian" and what he said seemed to make us feel good.<br /><br />However, about 15 years ago at my grandmother's funeral the Holy Spirit spoke to my heart. I knew then that I needed to get back into the Word and to return to a church where I could grow. Unfortunately, I've been going alone for the last 15 years but I was so hungry for God's Word and to study it. I took Henry Blackaby's study called "Experiencing God" and it impacted me greatly. But truly studying the Bible and being in a church where the Truth about sin, redemption, grace and forgiveness was preached was just what I needed.<br /><br />I'm not familiar with this man who authored the quote so that's why I didn't join in today. I do believe that many Christians have been poor examples for nonbelievers. My own brother does not go to church because of people in the church who were strong arming him and using guilt to get him to join. That is wrong too. But I've also been praying for him and told him that Christians are human too and not to judge God by some of us.<br /><br />Thank you for your boldness in writing this post. I appreciate your honesty and I am anxious to see what others think. That's what I love about IOWT. We can agree or disagree but we can do it in a loving manner and with respect.<br /><br />Blessings and love,<br />DebbieDebbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-86008947566044314752010-02-09T09:29:34.628-05:002010-02-09T09:29:34.628-05:00Another awesome trumpet call of truth! You keep g...Another awesome trumpet call of truth! You keep going, girl!Betsy Markmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13600148899348868100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-13965396825459557962010-02-09T09:07:38.184-05:002010-02-09T09:07:38.184-05:00Esthermay you always call me to think--and this po...Esthermay you always call me to think--and this post is no exception. Love it when you participate in IOW Tuesdays. I need to wrestle a little while with your thought that Christian, today, is a poor noun as well.Miriam Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418972749843611051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-42077604481379993332010-02-09T09:02:19.408-05:002010-02-09T09:02:19.408-05:00Boy am I learning a lot today. This was the first ...Boy am I learning a lot today. This was the first time I heard the quote we wrote on today. I didn't know the history behind it. I've heard the phrase before "seeker friendly churches" but didn't see the connection between the two. Thanks for bridging the gap for me.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02652234142945839138noreply@blogger.com