Comments on: God’s Will (not the one in Pennsylvania)

By: Rob

Rob — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:27:10 +0000

Will,
Thank you for your kind words.
I struggling financially as well but nothing that cannot be weathered.
If more fellowships were like Dayspring then perhaps I would not be so bitter.
As far as the Monk goes he is running with a better class of people these days. Theologians and such.
I miss the monk that was struggling. He was more fun.

By: willohroots

willohroots — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:09:07 +0000

I would love to hear the monk disconnect.

I know you would love the fellowship at our little group. We are starting to be known as ” the recovery church” I kind of like that, however it is rough to operate financially with so many paying fines and starting over!!

I hope to take the church on line next month. You will be more than welcome to be part of the Dayspring on line fellowship!

I wish i could argue the point about the church hijacking and ruining itself, but it is a sad truth.

If you need me, you can find me, as i know you are there for me.

Gettysburg looks great in the fall!! but I will with God’s blessing be more financially fit in the spring!

By: Rob

Rob — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:15:04 +0000

Thank you, Will.
Right now I kind of just don’t care.
“church” seems and apparently for me is not only useless but a huge bore.
I know you understand.
The fanatcs will insist on a formal fellowship with all of the bs that goes with that.
I couldn’t care less.
The “church” has hijacked and ruined itself.
It’s time for a new reformation.
BTW I no longer subscribe to iMonk.

By: willohroots

willohroots — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:42:06 +0000

I never fit in a church until i was in the pulpit. Rob, that might be you too. I am a strong believer in home groups to study the bible. The problems with being a Christian in an isolated setting are many. As much as i rebelled against church, I progressed much more slowly than when in fellowship, even difficult fellowship. In fact it may have been during the most difficult times that i flourished most.
God loves it when we get together. He knows it is hard. Until then, gather together on the net, and may God be praised!!

Will in Pa., and I am God’s by His Grace.

By: amy

amy — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 04:39:44 +0000

What’s a fella to do?

Follow the wisdom of the church’s earliest saints, those who loved Christ and by example of their life became living icons of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

St. Anthony, St. Benedict, St. Patrick, St. Columba, St. Seraphim of Sarov most especially, for he told us that to acquire a spirit of peace, thousands round you might be saved.

By: theoldadam

theoldadam — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:12:03 +0000

It’s simple: “Love God and your neighbor as yourself”

‘Well, I don’t care for my neighbor a whole lot.’

There’s the rub. That’s why we need a Savior. He knows who and what we are. We wants us to be honest about that fact, too.

But who did He come for? Who did He die for? Who does He forgive?

Sinners. I qualify, thanks be to God.

Many do not. They are doing alright, themselves.

In His forgiveness we are truly freed from the “religious” project that is the self.

By: Rob

Rob — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 21:10:19 +0000

Thanks for stopping by and thanks for your comments.
It’s pretty much the way I have lived for years.
For me it is summed up in Galations 2:20 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God,who loved me and gave himself for me.
That being true I am free to live my life trusting that Christ is living His life in me.
I don’t fret about God’s will or if this or that is right. The bible is fairly clear on the major points of what is right and worong so it’s not rocket science.
It is truly freedom.

By: Allan

Allan — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 20:52:31 +0000

You are not alone. I have been involved in many of the church denominations in my life. I could not find the answer to “what does God (Jesus} want me to do?” at these places, a formula, do this and do that, I’m sure you have been there. I’m content with this; I do what my hand finds to do. I work to provide for myself and my family, and to give to those in need as I have to give. I ask the Lord for answers for whatever ?’s i have. Knowing that He will guide me into all truth. I am in essence a truth seeker. It is sometimes costly. but my foundation is secure. Christ Jesus is my cornerstone and He is my God. Troubles are like storms they come and they go, but He never changes. Seek Him and you will see what you need to see as you go. Remember we are just passing thru and are ambassadors for Christ. Let the peace of God rule in your heart and the joy in the Spirit be with you. Hope this helps.
Allan