Unless a third party candidate arises, I may not cast a vote in that contest. It would make me nauseous and ashamed to vote for either....
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Jeff Thomas
jthomas899
May 17, 2012 2:14 pm
I am voting for the Moron---uh mean LDS. I can't stomach O another four years. At least with the Mornon---LDS he has some moral values similar to my values. ...
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Phil Leslie
philnlaura
May 17, 2012 4:10 pm
Keep in mind when we had 2 different Presidents who were claimed to be Southern Baptists, we got 2 big pineapples. I'm voting for a Commander-in-Chief, not a...
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Mike Rasberry
faith-walk
May 18, 2012 1:33 pm
A Word For Living Mike Rasberry May 18, 2012 Empathy or Sympathy According to all I’ve read, “Sympathy” is a feeling of care and understanding for what...
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David R. Block
tamudrb79
May 21, 2012 3:28 am
Go away for a graduation and come back to this. We're not electing Preacher and Doctrine setter of the United States, we're electing a President. If we've been...
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Rick Presley
gbcfrog
May 21, 2012 4:54 pm
Unlike Steve, I'll forward the entire blog post instead of just a link. Anyone have any thoughts on this? Make sure you delete it before responding so the...
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Bill Johnson
drbilljohnsonjr@...
May 21, 2012 7:25 pm
Did the church growth promise every church would grow? I don't think so; his premise is wrong. Reading those books does not guarantee growth. Bill Sent from...
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Mike Rasberry
faith-walk
May 22, 2012 3:19 am
Bill, More importantly, I believe the artificial correlation between numerical growth and successful ministry contributes to much dissatisfaction in both the...
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Mike Stidham
mstidham_2001
May 22, 2012 3:51 am
And with the new system of "non-guaranteed appointments for ineffective pastors" that the UMC just passed, it may contribute to the unemployment rate for ...
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Steve Barrow
barrostp
May 22, 2012 4:03 am
How did some denomination vote on gay pastors recently? ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Mike Stidham
mstidham_2001
May 22, 2012 4:22 am
The UMC gays lost again, after the all too predictable protest. The margin this time around was narrower than in the past. I don't know that the result for ...
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David R. Block
tamudrb79
May 22, 2012 4:37 am
Every church a Prestonwood or Fellowship Church?? That's impractical. Sorry, CGG, but not everyone wants to be in a megachurch. They just don't. David "Free...
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BERT THOMAS
bert8702470330
May 22, 2012 2:05 pm
Amen, Mike. Nickles and noses are important but sometimes we ain't got many of either from which to recruit. I don't steal sheep and don't want anyone else...
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Steve Barrow
barrostp
May 22, 2012 9:51 pm
Haven't done the recon to find out what kind of Baptist he is...Indy fundy? ...
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Steve Barrow
barrostp
May 22, 2012 9:59 pm
Stay at home mom for Bill J's benefit :) My take has been that a mother should (if at all possible) not work away from home during a child's formative years...
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Juliet Johnston
julietkjohnston
May 23, 2012 2:02 am
Well, our plan is for me to stay home all the way through, if at all possible. Â If the Lord leads differently in the future, then of course, we will listen....
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Mike Stidham
mstidham_2001
May 23, 2012 2:11 am
Good luck with that. The church's webpage is down. ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Mike Stidham
mstidham_2001
May 23, 2012 2:12 am
A CNN (take it for what it's worth) story says the following, " The church’s website was down Tuesday morning, but it had described the house of worship as...
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Jeff Thomas
jthomas899
May 23, 2012 1:38 pm
Hey group, Pray for Rachel Allen. She is the wife of my church's associate pastor. She is 28 and almost died on May 6. She woke up on that morning very sick...
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BERT THOMAS
bert8702470330
May 23, 2012 2:13 pm
Juliet, there are advantages for families where the wife works and doesn't work. This is something each couple must decide for themselves. You certainly...
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BERT THOMAS
bert8702470330
May 23, 2012 2:15 pm
We are praying for her. Bert ... From: Jeff Thomas <pastorjeffthomas@...> Subject: [SBC-D] Pray for associate pastor To:...
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Mike Rasberry
faith-walk
May 23, 2012 2:17 pm
Praying for her and the entire church fellowship during these days. Mike ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Rick Presley
gbcfrog
May 23, 2012 2:35 pm
Funny how this whole issue is only a product of the Industrial Revolution. This is why it cracks me up that anyone would try and use Prov. 31 as a ...
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ed_eason
May 23, 2012 3:55 pm
Jeff, I will pray and ask our church to pray. I also can offer some insight. I went through treatment for colon cancer in '08-'09. Colon cancer at Stage 3 or...
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Bill Johnson
drbilljohnsonjr@...
May 24, 2012 1:49 pm
What is the purpose of this incident? Is there any significance to Joseph needing help finding his brothers? Jewish tradition identified the man as an angel....
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BERT THOMAS
bert8702470330
May 24, 2012 2:53 pm
I ain't the sharpest knife in the drawer but I think it just happened. Joseph could not find his brothers and needed help finding them. Why do we try and...
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Rick Presley
gbcfrog
May 24, 2012 3:33 pm
I'm with Bert. It points out that the older brothers had strayed from where they were supposed to be. Whether that is a metaphor or not is beside the point....
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Mike Rasberry
faith-walk
May 24, 2012 5:26 pm
I've just received this via email. What is your initial reaction to it, and why? Mike Pastors, The _______________ Baptist Convention Board has asked that I...
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Mike Rasberry
faith-walk
May 24, 2012 5:32 pm
My initial response is negative because: 1. Is this a cooperative Program promotion? 2. Is this an alternative to trimming the State Administrative Staff? 3....
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c. william johnson jr
drbilljohnson
May 25, 2012 9:23 pm
Well, I am calling it an illustration of a sending Father, a seeking Son, and Straying brothers. It puts me in mind of Matthew 21:33-46. the parable where the...
