tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post7205033719326905204..comments2024-03-27T18:27:40.013-07:00Comments on Meditations of my Heart: "Don't Know Much About History . . ."Martha Jane Orlandohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-3000052733476208592012-01-11T04:18:14.180-08:002012-01-11T04:18:14.180-08:00Hi, Bonnie, Andy, and Savira, and thanks so much f...Hi, Bonnie, Andy, and Savira, and thanks so much for stopping by and leaving such wonderful comments!<br />@Bonnie - Sadly, church (religion) can dilute the true message of the Gospel which is summed up perfectly in John 3:16. And, no, we are not to judge others, but to leave that to God alone.<br />@Andy - You are so right. The sins of power and pride can infiltrate the midst of those who begin with the best and most honorable of intentions. And, yes, God knows our hearts . . .<br />@Savira - I wondered that, too, and puzzled over how this man ever got to be where he was in the church hierarchy without someone calling him on this. Yes, we should always qualify our personal experience and perspectives, and not claim them as God's word.<br /><br />Blessings to you all!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-74405346515163188132012-01-10T21:13:07.036-08:002012-01-10T21:13:07.036-08:00I wonder where he gets his information... teaching...I wonder where he gets his information... teaching from one's own experience and perspective is ok but to make it god's words is NOT!<br />When you begin to invest teachings like the above into a young mind... I shudder to think of the outcome..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-37514491371409109642012-01-10T20:38:36.385-08:002012-01-10T20:38:36.385-08:00Hello Martha.
For many years, man has misinterpret...Hello Martha.<br />For many years, man has misinterpreted the Bible & its truth for his own doing. It's so easy to be led astray by the false prophets who are in our midst. Sometimes, I wonder if God isn't looking down at us & laughing at the discord among us. Only He alone knows who the true Christians are.<br /><br />Interesting post.<br />Thanks for sharing & visiting. Your comments are always appreciated.The Poethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00667034322952126127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-36185562823905246812012-01-10T18:28:07.400-08:002012-01-10T18:28:07.400-08:00I tell people I am a Christian..they say what is t...I tell people I am a Christian..they say what is that ..i say...I do GOD not religion...as dark as i can get i still believe in God and Jesus as my savoir...that's what a Christian is..and Jesus says..we are not to judge..that is his and his alone...As always...XOXOXOXOOXBongohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09476508632697640785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-46564830557245440032012-01-10T16:52:03.478-08:002012-01-10T16:52:03.478-08:00Thank you, SJ and Nelieta, for stopping by today a...Thank you, SJ and Nelieta, for stopping by today and offering such wonderful commentary!<br />@SJ - this is a recreation of a very real conversation I had with a student when I was teaching at a Christian academy. Happy to say, this once naive and misled child is a well-adjusted, Christian adult who has moved beyond such hatred and prejudice. If you want to see a positive acceptance of Christ's will in the younger generation, check out my blog on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday where I talk about the amazing college students who attended Passion 2012 here in Atlanta, GA.<br />@Nelieta - We all need good shepherds in our lives. As I posted to SJ above, watch for the coming posts which will give us all a hope for the future of these young people. They are living out the promise!<br /><br />Blessings and thanks again to you both!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-47108796542024874542012-01-10T16:37:29.786-08:002012-01-10T16:37:29.786-08:00Nowadays good shepherds are so difficult to find. ...Nowadays good shepherds are so difficult to find. May we pray for the right guidance especially to the young and innocent.Nelietahttp://nelietatravellingadventures.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-49099123055451791852012-01-10T16:05:32.506-08:002012-01-10T16:05:32.506-08:00How very limited a person's vision can be if l...How very limited a person's vision can be if led by the wrong person. It's wrong but I found her naive responses quite amusing but mostly also quite scary because this is the future, the future we shape. How are we to live in a world that refutes hatred, bigotry, racism, etc if we cannot teach the truth of the very history that created us but twist it to make it mean the very pit of what can be despised. Its very sad, I do hope that your comments and responses led her to question what she had been told so far.Papercut Dollhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15464641582104501391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-30631224291312337242012-01-10T14:48:26.761-08:002012-01-10T14:48:26.761-08:00Thanks so much, Melissa, for your thoughtful and h...Thanks so much, Melissa, for your thoughtful and heartfelt comments here.<br /><br />It is so true that others will "know we are Christians by our love", but so many are misguided and need the light of our Lord to truly shine in our lives. I agree, too, that we are all called to "preach" the Gospel, not just in our words, but in our actions, too.<br /><br />I am not Catholic, but I do have great reverence and respect for the Pope. He IS one of the Good Shepherds! :)<br /><br />Blessings to you!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-33370385818326745402012-01-10T13:54:09.650-08:002012-01-10T13:54:09.650-08:00"By this all people will know that you are my..."By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”~John 13:35<br /><br />I think if people would see how Christians shine in God's love, then they'd be attracted to us and our way of living. But the thing is, we don't count how many have been baptized to our religion or have been converted. We just know that God creates miracles in the lives of many everyday in their own beliefs and religions. <br /><br />On preaching, I think people should be taught to discern carefully and to think critically. I believe in the infallibility of the Pope but other than him, any of us could make mistakes. I think we are called to be preachers and therefore, we should be knowledgeable of who we are preaching. I do agree that most of the time, the limelight focuses on us instead of Christ.<br /><br />I pray with you that God will continue to send us Shepherds who will guide us towards Him.Melissa Tandochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13747825707650125721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-88850935491548973502012-01-10T09:27:15.178-08:002012-01-10T09:27:15.178-08:00Hi, David and Janu, and thanks for stopping by tod...Hi, David and Janu, and thanks for stopping by today!<br />@David - It is scary to think about. So many well-meaning folks really are sheep who don't know or want to think for themselves. I pray they find THE Good Shepherd!<br />@Janu - It's so sad when religious leaders use the pulpit for power or politics. You are so right about leadership, too. As I commented to David, there are just so many souls who follow like sheep and never question . . .<br /><br />Blessings to you both!Martha Jane Orlandohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11620499267401065780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-18913828650611025862012-01-10T05:51:35.636-08:002012-01-10T05:51:35.636-08:00It is just not in Christianity....feeding people w...It is just not in Christianity....feeding people with hatred and false information about religion is everywhere...sometimes the basis for political gains. Yes, we need more good shepherds. If you can not lead properly, then do not lead at all.JANUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06983287092498427967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9009456656795153408.post-9590271525003769722012-01-10T05:48:18.818-08:002012-01-10T05:48:18.818-08:00Quite the appropriate title as many church leaders...Quite the appropriate title as many church leaders mislead their flocks not on purpose but by their own lack of knowledge. When judgement day arrives I'm afraid so many folks will not be called home due to being one of those sheep being led astray. Blessings :)Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06410839514624429792noreply@blogger.com