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Comment on Oops…Have you caught our mistake? by Sandy

Sandy — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:09:05 +0000

Thanks for the input, Sharon. I’ve never done a plan that has reading only 1 Testament at a time…you make good arguments for not doing it.

Oh, and congratulations on almost having the whole Bible completed! Isn’t it exciting?

Comment on Oops…Have you caught our mistake? by Sharon

Sharon — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:31:23 +0000

I like reading the old and then the new testaments. You might be reading a book that you don’t really like or one thats a little harder to understand in the old testament but you know that you’re only reading a few chapters then you move on to the inspiring new testament books.

I’m not sure I would stick with the reading plan like I have with this one. I can see myself feeling like I’m never going to finish reading the Bible. Where reading two books at one time I can’t believe we have almost read the Bible in one year.

Comment on He is Able – Entrust Your Situations to Him by Sandy

Sandy — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 02:00:17 +0000

Thanks for sharing, Eileen. May God bless you with His awesome as you draw close to Him this week.

Comment on He is Able – Entrust Your Situations to Him by Eileen

Eileen — Sun, 09 Oct 2011 22:42:01 +0000

It is so very evident to me that there is a God, as this is EXACTLY what I needed to hear today. I can hear God whispering to me… “Come get to know me, not just know about me”. Thanks, Sandy!

Comment on Reframing the Lord’s Prayer for Praise by Sandy

Sandy — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:05:53 +0000

So glad you were blessed! And thank YOU for the blessings. I read them to Phil and his response was “isn’t she sweet!” Back atcha with those blessings!

Comment on Reframing the Lord’s Prayer for Praise by dolly miller

dolly miller — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:27:06 +0000

I love this message of (PRAISE )to the Lord in a different way. I am praying for being a better person and my Health and for my wonderful hubby and family. Thanks Sandy Blessings to you and Phil.

Comment on Terah Settles in Haran – Will You? by Sandy

Sandy — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 15:13:17 +0000

Thanks for the comment/question, Ryan. I’ve read your referenced verse in several translations, and find that there are a couple of ways that verse might be translated. Was it really a “limit” that God was putting the years of man, or was He saying something along the lines of “(despite their sinfulness), I (God) will graciously give them 120 years to repent”? As one of “them,” I’m thankful that God is a patient God and doesn’t choose to punish us the moment we step out of line. Rather, He is merciful, giving us abundant time to repent.

The passage you refer to relates to sinful men. Immediately following that passage we have the story of Noah who was a “righteous man” and was 600 years old when God told him to build an ark. Perhaps, when taken in the fuller context, we see that God was making a statement about the number of years of a man’s life as it relates to their faithfulness to God. I don’t know and don’t find it an important issue to pursue.

I’ve found that focusing on the whole message of the Bible rather than minutia that has little impact on one’s life is most helpful for those sincerely desiring to know God. When we pursue God with a heart to know Him, He responds and we understand things we previously could not. Then, He either gives us answers to those minutia questions (because He is gracious and loves for us to know Him more) or He allows us to accept that the minutia is either (1) unimportant in our life or (2) an area in which we must exercise faith until He provides the answer. For me, this passage falls into the “unimportant in my life” category. For others, it may not, and that’s OK. He’s created each of us with different purposes and passions.

Your question prompts me to ask, though: Are you sincere in your pursuit of God, Ryan, or simply wanting to distract those who are sincerely pursuing God? I’ve been both places. I’ve found that sincerely pursuing God brings life. Arguing with others about minutia of their faith did not. I pray that you are sincere and hope my discussion has been helpful.

Comment on Terah Settles in Haran – Will You? by Ryan M.

Ryan M. — Wed, 22 Jun 2011 13:33:19 +0000

According to Gen. 11:32, Terah lived 205 years. Weren’t the years of a man limited to much less than that at Gen 6:3?

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