Comments for Randall's Ramblings

Comment on Religious Pluralism by RShanks

RShanks — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:09:59 +0000

You are absolutely right. Genuine biblical love and unity are built around the worship of the one true God, not the accommodation of divergent and contradictory spiritual traditions.

Comment on Religious Pluralism by Daniel

Daniel — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:01:08 +0000

Jesus is the stumbling stone for many. Not all religions can be right at the samw time. There are too many opposing view points. All claim some degree of exclusivity. Christianity stands in contention with the rest of them.

Comment on Salvation Phrases by RErwin

RErwin — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:27:16 +0000

You give an account of the exact problem that I’m referring to. Unfortunately it happens ALL the time in American Evangelicalism. Thanks for sharing.

Comment on Salvation Phrases by Holiday Longing

Holiday Longing — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:07:10 +0000

When I was in Russia as a missionary in the early 90s, some perhaps well-meaning evangelical came over and preached at the Kremlin to a large audience. He kept talking about “inviting Jesus into your heart.” Not one mention of sin, the Cross, the resurrection, even what it meant to invite Jesus into one’s heart. Needless to say, I’m sure the audience (most of whom had been denied religion during their lifetimes) had no clue what this guy was talking about. Fortunatly, my friends did. Because we presented them with the GOSPEL!

Comment on TV, MOVIES, & KIDS by jbrower115

jbrower115 — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 16:34:07 +0000

I agree, totally! I’ve found it hard to find _any_ really good, strong kids’ films in the past. Our family reads quite a bit now, instead of watching TV all the time. It laves a lot open for discussion, teaching, and great fellowship within the family. Thanks for your post.

Comment on TATTOOS and PIERCINGS by RShanks

RShanks — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 15:15:31 +0000

Dear Christian,

Your post reveals the deep pain in your heart from hurts, betrayals, and lack of love. The Lord Jesus Christ loves you, and he demonstrated that love by dying on the cross to deliver you from your anger and self-mutilation. God loves you and wants to save you from your sin. Will you be willing to learn more about it and to let Him heal your heart?

Comment on TATTOOS and PIERCINGS by Christina

Christina — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 13:56:50 +0000

I don’t think of piercings being rebellious or sexy.
i’m now 18, but i got my cartalage pierced when i was 6 years old and then by the time i was 8 i had 20 piercings just 10 in each ear and then by the time i was 9 i had 25 12 in each ear and i did my nose at that age. and now i’m 18 and i have 5 in my lips and 1 in my tounge and 1 in my eyebrow and 1 in my nose and 1 in my belly i did have 2 in my hips and my septum but i took them out and then i have 28 in my ears which is 14 in one ear and 14 in the other.
Which most people can’t pull the look of with many metal in them but i actually do but i don’t see how there going aggenst something, the way i see it its self mulation, i know it may seem werid for me to say that but its coming from a person that does alot of self mutilation her self. When ever i got angery and i wouldn’t bleed from cutting i would get angery and poke holes through my body, i see them just as scars, a point in your life goes bad so i have many memories and the scars but it reminds me that i’m strong and to keep going and not let my depersion over rule my life. :]

Comment on EXPLORING THE WORSHIP SPECTRUM by Scott Swinton

Scott Swinton — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:45:54 +0000

Thanks,
This Helped.

I was linked to this by Brent Snow – seems you may have a connection.

I appreciate your last sentence.

Comment on CAN WE ROCK THE GOSPEL? by Larry Robbins

Larry Robbins — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:53:55 +0000

A MUST READ! Here’s why: (1) the author’s clearly establish and document from both points of view that there is essentially no difference, as a musical genre, between the popular music of the last 50 years and what is being used in the bulk of Christian churches today. (2) It is also very obvious to the reader that from the secular performers perspective, they have no desire whatsoever to be associated with the religious crowd who claims to be Christian. What clearly struck me was, “Why in the world would I, as a Christian, have any desire to be associated with those who hate Christ?” (3) The last half of the book (beginning at chapter 7 – Red Flags) is where the real “meat” of the text begins. The “five concerns” of chapter 7 bring the reader to where the “rubber meets the road.” My thoughts were “Why was Egyptian idol worship rejected when it was directed toward God in Exodus 32, and yet we think God is thrilled with American Idol worship today? – What’s the difference?”

Reading others criticism’s of this volume in review as well as other various blogs simply give credence to the conclusions the authors make in their book. There is a stark difference between those who promote Christianity attempting to reform culture and welcome in the kingdom, and those who attempt to follow the philosophy of distinctively different Christianity as they prepare for the eminent rapture of the church. Frankly, I must agree with Blanchard and Lucarini that it is imperative that I follow scriptural principles (not selectively) and be actively engaged IN the world without being OF this world. The danger of following our hearts when we try to interpret the Bible, is that our heart is “desperately wicked, who can know it?” I believe that is the greatest danger in following a path away from our human nature, and embracing a position of separation and holiness—a wonderful challenge brought to the reader in the final chapter!

Comment on BOOK REVIEW by pmhenebury

pmhenebury — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:23:17 +0000

Dr Masters has held the line in the UK for thirty years. He is usually a very reliable and sober guide to worship and the pastorate.

I always go to hear him when I am in London.

Blessings brother,

Paul