tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35583920.post5752516463430420033..comments2024-03-10T01:57:07.008-05:00Comments on what I meant to say: availability...and reckless faithdave workmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13068663095945094946noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35583920.post-63984102256733423802008-11-23T08:23:00.000-05:002008-11-23T08:23:00.000-05:00@Dave - thanks for your post. We had the pleasure ...@Dave - thanks for your post. We had the pleasure of hosting Beth at our church last night in Austin, Texas. My wife and I have been leading our church's orphan and adoption ministry for three years now and have taken two groups down to Monterrey to work alongside the B2B teams there. We have the benefit of being so close that we're able to drive down and bring in whatever supplies they need. At breakfast this morning, Beth was telling a story on when she spoke to your church. Your church sounds very similar to ours. For the time we've had our ministry we've joked that we're an orphan ministry and we are orphans ourselves because we keep getting moved from ministry area to ministry area. But that's good, it appears it's God's plan to have everyone know about us. Glad to see your church embraces it from the front. Thanks for your post. (http://bruceeric.wordpress.com)<BR/><BR/>bruceericatdell - twitterBruce Eric Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06414685088464396218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35583920.post-27093948036002862592008-11-03T17:18:00.000-05:002008-11-03T17:18:00.000-05:00That scripture makes me feel better about my initi...That scripture makes me feel better about my initial reaction when I hear the holy spirit calling me to MOVE/serve someone. <BR/><BR/>Sometimes I even say the f word in my head. . . but obedience usually follows (on a decent day, but no one is perfect- as obvious by my choice of words).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35583920.post-5392654678348314952008-10-03T00:07:00.000-04:002008-10-03T00:07:00.000-04:00Do I have just cause to file a complaint against m...Do I have just cause to file a complaint against my church, when someone in the VCC/HR department[G. S.], interviews me for a job that I am well qualified for, tells me; “we have a problem hiring you because you are NOT MARRIED to your girlfriend and living under the same roof”, & “because it is standard practice of the our church to hire only individuals that are married to their loved one and not co-habiting with one another…based on the Holy Bible and the honor of marriage” [Greg S. & Dennis B. of Vineyard Community Church of Cincinnati {Sept/02/2008}]. My girlfriend and I honor the Bible and it’s laws for marriage by sleeping separately in two different rooms, and abs cent from sex until our future plans of marriage. And I did indeed inform both parties in my strong Christian standards in which I exercise completely/daily, (based on the laws of the Old Testament). We are under the same roof, but living as roommates do, just like a coeds in a Coed College Dorm.<BR/> Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their work:<BR/>If one falls down, his friend can help him up. But pity the man who falls and has no one to help him up!<BR/>Also, if two lie down together, they will keep warm. But how can one keep warm alone?<BR/>Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands is not quickly broken.<BR/>The Bible<BR/>Ecclesiastes 4<BR/> <BR/> This goes deeper than that…we have an associate (division) pastor for approx. 3-4 years, from England within our church, “Keith”, which this individual has two drug convictions of marijuana(1982), whom is allowed on staff, and this church does background checks, but will allow such individual to be a part of our church, in a leadership position. I have nothing against any person(s) whom choose to better his/her way of life. He was given a chance to prove himself…all I ask for is that same-equal chance to prove myself as well. I have a felony conviction(Jan./2000), myself, and the church will not allow me in any volunteer programs and/or employment within the church. In the scope of these things, the church is exercising a “double standard”. I have applied for several volunteer programs since I started attending VCC in Oct./2007, to say the least for employment within as well.<BR/> When the President does it, that means that it is not illegal.<BR/>Richard NixonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35583920.post-82150128640271922342008-09-26T20:40:00.000-04:002008-09-26T20:40:00.000-04:00WOW! Great stuff, Dave. How would you feel about ...WOW! Great stuff, Dave. How would you feel about expanding your thoughts just a wee bit on this notion of being available and stepping out--even when tired--for a future issue of <A HREF="http://www.serve-others.com" REL="nofollow">SERVE!</A> the online magazine?<BR/><BR/><BR/>Let me know!<BR/><BR/>--KenKen Glassmeyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07943120751579828928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35583920.post-65470549318287907822008-09-23T10:48:00.000-04:002008-09-23T10:48:00.000-04:00i usually have dreams when I actually move on God'...i usually have dreams when I actually move on God's word. I very seldom get a ribbing from God driving down the road. <BR/><BR/>The only time that happens is people begging on the street and it does not bother me to give a few bucks.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08231995046327109177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35583920.post-48616010700430539672008-09-22T21:19:00.000-04:002008-09-22T21:19:00.000-04:00this is itThis is the whole shootin' matchthis is it<BR/>This is the whole shootin' matchylmurphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01820059278478668840noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35583920.post-47635595261924536902008-09-21T22:31:00.000-04:002008-09-21T22:31:00.000-04:00Wow ! Divine appointment for sure !Wow ! Divine appointment for sure !John Arnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02565953095366584231noreply@blogger.com