tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.comments2017-12-01T15:37:52.391-05:00Dave's DoodlesDavehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08773789308614790714noreply@blogger.comBlogger128125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-22332953547713611252010-04-12T12:49:06.979-04:002010-04-12T12:49:06.979-04:00hi everybody
great forum lots of lovely people ...hi everybody <br /><br /><br />great forum lots of lovely people just what i need<br /><br /><br />hopefully this is just what im looking for looks like i have a lot to read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-86747808095824314222010-03-16T11:06:21.437-04:002010-03-16T11:06:21.437-04:00It exclusively your opinionIt exclusively your opinionAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-16729611987984437712009-04-29T12:38:00.000-04:002009-04-29T12:38:00.000-04:00Yeah, when we study the New Testament for a pictur...Yeah, when we study the New Testament for a picture of what the Church looks like we're likely to be surprised, perhaps even disappointed, that what we call "Church" today doesn't even come close.<br /><br />Thanks for this one, Dave.<br /><br />Peace,<br />KeithKeith Gileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328300571647154699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-73160101359686863372009-02-23T11:04:00.000-05:002009-02-23T11:04:00.000-05:00Hey man, I appreciate the prayers. I trust you guy...Hey man, I appreciate the prayers. I trust you guys are doing well up your way. Take care, Dave,<BR/><BR/>- DougAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02604289367731731409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-75852416532859094652009-01-07T18:26:00.000-05:002009-01-07T18:26:00.000-05:00I love you, too!Thanks for your kind thoughts./DI love you, too!<BR/><BR/>Thanks for your kind thoughts.<BR/><BR/>/DDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08773789308614790714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-30202874915823325032009-01-05T09:09:00.000-05:002009-01-05T09:09:00.000-05:00Happy New Year Dave and All at Relevant CC, I Love...Happy New Year Dave and All at Relevant CC, I Love You !<BR/><BR/>I've heard lots of resolutions already this year, but one womans' statement stuck with me. (I think it was the Today show, that aired all these interviews, but that is beside the point.)This particular woman said, " I always say "I love you" at the end of conversations. Why do I wait 'til we're parting? This year I'm going to try to start my conversations telling folks how I feel."<BR/><BR/>Not to steal her thunder, but I like the idea and I'm adopting it!<BR/><BR/>My Sympathies for your family' recent loss, God and Jesus grant you Peace!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-13004804956965269922008-12-09T18:55:00.000-05:002008-12-09T18:55:00.000-05:00C,So, I take it you liked "The Shack". I'd love to...C,<BR/><BR/>So, I take it you liked "The Shack". I'd love to hear more of your thoughts - how did it answer your question?Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08773789308614790714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-48994550452362372252008-12-09T18:21:00.000-05:002008-12-09T18:21:00.000-05:00Dave,I saw that you are reading "The Shack", so I...Dave,<BR/><BR/>I saw that you are reading "The Shack", so I did. Chapter 11 put my question to rest, along with some further bible study.<BR/><BR/>CAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-66055695743153977722008-12-06T10:56:00.000-05:002008-12-06T10:56:00.000-05:00MM,I appreciate you stopping by the blog and takin...MM,<BR/><BR/>I appreciate you stopping by the blog and taking the time to give me your thoughts.<BR/><BR/>Have a great Christmas!Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08773789308614790714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-8434827626448690582008-12-04T22:02:00.000-05:002008-12-04T22:02:00.000-05:00That is right on... thanks for sharing! :)That is right on... thanks for sharing! :)MMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07233603882332264572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-74840882729210948282008-12-04T16:37:00.000-05:002008-12-04T16:37:00.000-05:00C,I'm not sure I understand your question at the e...C,<BR/><BR/>I'm not sure I understand your question at the end - it's times like this I wish we were face-to-face to clearly understand each other. I need you to reword your question for me so I can better understand it.<BR/><BR/>Regarding the Romans verses - I share this same struggle with Paul (and you), but notice the resolution Paul has in verse 25 - Jesus is the solution. Look at the next verse (8:1) - there's NO condemnation for you or I because we are in Christ. Verse 8:2 - Jesus has set us FREE. So, while we may feel like we're still in the battle, it really has already been resolved - by Christ. Look at verse 8:9 - you have stated that the Spirit of God is within you - therefore, you are ultimately controlled by the Spirit, not your sinful nature.<BR/><BR/>I'm still afraid I'm not truly answering your question, though. So, please reword it for me.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08773789308614790714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-5423635236393774532008-12-04T14:36:00.000-05:002008-12-04T14:36:00.000-05:00Dave,Possessing and accessing these qualities are ...Dave,<BR/>Possessing and accessing these qualities are 2 different things. <BR/><BR/>2 Peter 1 indicates a progression, adding or building on that which comes first. As you state the result is fruit. Fruit does not just come. There is seed, germination, growth, flower, then fruit. <BR/><BR/>I believe the Spirit of God is in me, as are Christ and God, for the Trinity cannot be divided. But I refer to Romans 7:21-25..." 21 So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there with me. 22 For in my inner being I delight in God's law; 23 but I see another law at work in the members of my body, waging war against the law of my mind and making me a prisoner of the law of sin at work within my members. 24 What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body of death? 25 Thanks be to God—through Jesus Christ our Lord! <BR/> So then, I myself in my mind am a slave to God's law, but in the sinful nature a slave to the law of sin."<BR/><BR/>To summarize; earnest desires to obey, increase as you grow in grace. <BR/><BR/>So again I ask, "Do I need to like others or myself , or may I come to?"<BR/><BR/>CausticAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-57410084306449736222008-12-03T21:04:00.000-05:002008-12-03T21:04:00.000-05:00Hi "Caustic" (which I would not label you :-) ).I ...Hi "Caustic" (which I would not label you :-) ).<BR/><BR/>I appreciate you taking the time to think about 2 Peter 1 and I would agree with your understanding of verses. What's interesting is that IF you possessed all of these things - virtue, knowledge, godliness, etc. why wouldn't you like or love yourself?<BR/><BR/>So, the question is DO you possess these things? If you have a relationship with Christ, I believe you DO possess these things. This is not to say you don't battle against the opposite of these things - that is our nature, but that does not mean you don't possess them.<BR/><BR/>Check out Galatians 5:22-23. These may already be familiar to you, but here's what I think many people miss - if Christ is in you, you already have all of these things. They are the result (fruit) of God's Spirit within you. It's really more about getting ourselves out of the way and letting God shine through us (versus attempting to try and force these things to the front of our lives).<BR/><BR/>What do you think? Do you believe the Spirit of God is already a part of who you are?<BR/><BR/>Do you agree that understanding that you ARE the person 2 Peter 1 describes then loving (and liking) others and yourself is a natural result of spiritual growth (verse 7)?Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08773789308614790714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-75758418474241919202008-12-01T10:43:00.000-05:002008-12-01T10:43:00.000-05:00Dave,2 Peter 1;Faith is the beginning point. Virtu...Dave,<BR/><BR/>2 Peter 1;<BR/><BR/>Faith is the beginning point. <BR/>Virtue is choosing goodness rather than corruption.<BR/>Knowledge, practical wisdom, is acting on the understanding of Gods’ truth, the Bible.<BR/>Self-control, mastering one's moods, rather than being controlled by them is submission to Christ.<BR/>Perseverance is not giving in easily to discouragement or despair that tempts you to quit.<BR/>Godliness is keeping in close touch with God.<BR/>Brotherly kindness is serving one another, sharing with one another, and praying for one another.<BR/>Love lies not in the one loved but in the one who loves.<BR/><BR/><BR/>If I can possess and exhibit these qualities, consistently, I shall continue to grow in nearness to Christ and be an effective and productive Christian.<BR/><BR/>So, I do not need to like others or myself , but may come to?<BR/><BR/>Caustic anonymous of 10:35 amAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-76912376610491731922008-11-25T18:52:00.000-05:002008-11-25T18:52:00.000-05:00Hi Amy!!!Great to hear from you!!! I've been keep...Hi Amy!!!<BR/><BR/>Great to hear from you!!! I've been keeping up with your blog as well. Glad to her you and Owen are doing well. Not sure what to say about what John did to your arm - lol.<BR/><BR/>I know you love, but do you still like him?? Just kidding!! Had to go there based on this post. <BR/><BR/>It's really good to hear from you! I miss you, too!<BR/><BR/>/DDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08773789308614790714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-90836844258046649912008-11-25T18:48:00.000-05:002008-11-25T18:48:00.000-05:00Hey Anonymous!You are not alone. If you've read my...Hey Anonymous!<BR/><BR/>You are not alone. If you've read my posts you probably know that I'm really "stuck" on Jesus' teaching for us to love God and love people.<BR/><BR/>I also think you've hit the heart of the issue when it comes to loving others, we often don't love ourselves. There can be all kinds of reasons for this (and I won't attempt to guess what's at the root of your struggle - although I'm happy to continu this conversation to get to know you better). <BR/><BR/>One starting place to consider is to recognize that you have been made in the image of God (Gen. 1:27). Now there's no doubt that we all make some poor decisions (and we are also subject to the consequences of other people's bad decisions), but this does not change how God feels about us - He absolutly loves you! And when we are able to understand this, we are able to love ourselves (and others).<BR/><BR/>I'd encourage you to read 2 Peter chapter 1 (this is almost to the end of the Bible). Then write me back and tell me what you think God is saying to you.<BR/><BR/>/DDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08773789308614790714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-20292415303763216622008-11-25T17:09:00.000-05:002008-11-25T17:09:00.000-05:00I always think this! I definitely need to be bette...I always think this! I definitely need to be better about truly loving AND liking people! Good post Dave! I hope you guys are doing well! I MISS YOU!Amy's Avenue Blog!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16286875478820283701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-85473012175070327082008-11-25T10:35:00.000-05:002008-11-25T10:35:00.000-05:00No, sadly I do not like people. I do not think I e...No, sadly I do not like people. I do not think I even like myself, because of my caustic attitude and treatment of others, (most probably people but I usually use the nouns morons, jamokes, idiots. Well you get the idea.)<BR/><BR/>I pray to be more Christ-like to be open-minded, to be receptive to Gods' word and command. I volunteer, though not enough to change my opinions. The test is continuing when those I believe I'm trying to help, backstab and abuse me. I tend at these times to think, "What am I doing wrong?"<BR/><BR/>I beat myself up, then I study ways I might be better. I look for comfort in the Bible. I try to follow where I think I'm being led. I cannot stop trying to do what I feel is Gods' work for me, but I sure wrestle with liking myself and the human race in the process.<BR/><BR/>Does God tell us to like ourselves?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-10541021557320737712008-11-24T22:41:00.000-05:002008-11-24T22:41:00.000-05:00Well "said", Dean.Well "said", Dean.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08773789308614790714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-4824108516594278032008-11-22T12:36:00.000-05:002008-11-22T12:36:00.000-05:00That is when the rubber really meets the road, isn...That is when the rubber really meets the road, isn't it Dave? When I keep my nose in the word daily and read scripture like the book of James for instance I become very inspired to be a doer of the word and not just a sayer which seams to be so easy, but we don't seam to reap any real life benifits such as reaping a harevest of righteousness by just being a sayer. The most easiest principle to see work in our life is to give what we want,(James 3:18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness) This means to me that I must die to self and choose God's words and comands and have faith that they will work, I believe by the work I have seen! It only takes a second of insanity of my life to prove that my works are not righteous, such as not being polite out on the road to others and cussing them out under my breath or even out loud and going whoa, where did that com from, a chance to surrender imeadiately, repent, ask god grace and mercy and Know it has been done. Thanks so much for your time in this blog Dave and shareing God's work and word, He has blessed everything that has been written here. Another words if I give my all to God it will automatically show up in my work where ever I am, I need not to impress because God works through me and me ego therfore is put to rest and God's light shines, not mine. AmenDean Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06796501931958693918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-70775794891092952572008-11-11T11:31:00.000-05:002008-11-11T11:31:00.000-05:00Hi Tallulah,I guess "the rest of the story" would ...Hi Tallulah,<BR/><BR/>I guess "the rest of the story" would be that Hope Solo (the goalkeeper who was benched against Brazil in the World Cup) stayed with the team and was the goalkeeper the next time the USA faced Brazil -- and won!<BR/><BR/>By the way, this was under a new coach.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08773789308614790714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-41406211676880581132008-11-10T20:10:00.000-05:002008-11-10T20:10:00.000-05:00Well said.Well said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-6796764285012767052008-11-10T07:32:00.000-05:002008-11-10T07:32:00.000-05:00Count me in too! Loved the book and how he painte...Count me in too! Loved the book and how he painted such an incredibly loving picture of God through such an unthinkable tragedy!Jerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03641751669159514372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-35600911334382138592008-11-08T12:19:00.000-05:002008-11-08T12:19:00.000-05:00I agree with your thoughts - although I didn't rea...I agree with your thoughts - although I didn't really struggle with the personification of the Trinity - I think it actually helps explain something that's tough to wrap our minds around. Of course, we come up short in all attempts to fully "get it" when it comes to the Trinity. In hearing the author talk about the book, he wasn't really trying to teach the theology.<BR/><BR/>I thought some of his explanations of how God works were very good - I too am in the 50% that love the book.Davehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08773789308614790714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36597955.post-77843082247058842492008-11-08T12:15:00.000-05:002008-11-08T12:15:00.000-05:00Great book, unless you read it theologically. It ...Great book, unless you read it theologically. It drives concrete thinkers and people with the spiritual discipline of teaching out of their minds. <BR/><BR/>At first struggled with the personification of Trinity, but got over it quickly. <BR/><BR/>Teaching on God's acceptance, grace, and forgiveness is awesome. I am in the 50% of Christians who love the book.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com