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One Final Word
My dear friend Michele slipped into eternity on Wednesday, February 1. She was a remarkable woman who left a legacy of faith, determination, and love. For three years she courageously battled the ovarian cancer that eventually robbed her of her life. A few days before she died, one of her docto
posted 8:43:41pm Feb. 10, 2012 |
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The rumors of my demise have been greatly exaggerated
My husband told me that there are rumors that I've died. I'm happy to report that I'm still very much alive. My cancer has gone to stage four but we are controlling it with chemo, the cancer numbers are currently in the normal range. I've stopped blogging to concentrate on my daughters and writing a
posted 7:07:55pm Aug. 23, 2010 |
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An update and a prayer request
Several people have asked about Michele's condition, and have promised to pray for her. On her behalf, I thank you for that. I spoke with her a little while ago, and she asked that I come here and tell you what's going on, and to ask you to pray for her. She isn't able to post here herself right
posted 4:55:36pm Apr. 06, 2010 |
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Rest in peace, Internet Monk.
A man known in the cyber world as The Internet Monk, has died. Michael Spencer lost his battle with cancer tonight.
My prayers go out for his family and for all those who loved and will miss him. :(
posted 11:52:00pm Apr. 05, 2010 |
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The peace that passes all understanding, pt. 1
I'm coming out of my normal hiding place to make a few comments.
The internet is a strange place. It is often a wonderful place, a helpful place, a unifying place. But it is also alienating, cold, and is the perfect medium in which to depersonalize others.
Through it, I have seen people reach out
posted 4:39:08pm Mar. 25, 2010 |
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posted November 21, 2009 at 8:01 pm
Yeah, but it depends on how one thinks people get saved. Those who advocate for “decisions” might meet Jillette’s expectations in terms of urgency. (And, michele, you have a similar urgency which I admire.)
But a crucial component of evangelism occurs “behind the scenes,” with prayer. So even after we’ve stopped engaging people verbally after repeated rejections and denials, we may still be “at it” on their behalf.
Anyone else enjoy Jillette’s voice as the debunking TV commercial announcer who helps Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story realize he’s “just a toy?” Jillette is perfect.
posted November 21, 2009 at 8:08 pm
It’s fine when someone offers to share their faith ONCE with me. Repeated attempts after that are not, however, an act of love. They are an attempt to rape someone’s conscience and bend their will to your own. For all that, no true conversion will ever come from badgering someone to “commit.” If your path is truly a worthwhile one, you will bring people to it by sheer example of its effects in your life. Any product which needs a sales pitch is , well, just another product.
posted November 21, 2009 at 8:15 pm
It is fine to share your faith, but conversion takes place in God’s time,not ours. After the initial attempt to convert someone, it is better to work by prayer and example than strong-armed attempts to “save” someone. Any other approach doesn’t sound very much like Reformed theology to me.
posted November 21, 2009 at 8:52 pm
The only kind of proselytizing that is meaningful is living a life of humility, generosity, peace, and grace, demonstrating that the principles of faith are meaningful and tangible. Too often, those who advocate for a life of faith make a more powerful argument against it with their example. Hostility, condescension, and arrogance are more powerful arguments against faith than any words can be in favor.
posted November 29, 2009 at 1:43 am
The bible says it’s the responsibility of christians to spread the word… and not to let others see you pray, as well as thousands of other contradictions. Proselytizing is rude, outdated, out of place, and above all else it’s annoying. The only thing it genuinely accomplishes is a re-affirmation to the a–hole who’s saying it over and over again. You know, multi-level marketing works on the same principle. You aren’t going to save the soul of a stranger or neighbor and it’s unbelievably selfish to think you are, it’s too much of a deep and personal topic. It’s highly condescending and insulting to hold the assumption you’ve got the answer. Trust me, you’re not that spiritually far ahead of anyone. Aside from that, there is no one during your day-to-day travels out there who hasn’t “heard the message” before. Think logically for a minute about your favorite car, or designer, or breed of dog. You don’t need to tell everyone over and over about it to enjoy it, do you? you can’t make someone believe Kia’s are good cars by saying it over and over again, who do you think you’re really trying to convince? I don’t care what you drive or who you kneel to, but think twice before you try and tell me to do the same, because that’s a great way to make me hate Kia’s. Besides, Jesus never existed and Christian god doesn’t either.