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Comment on Takeaways from #jhmc2012 by Jon Wellman

Jon Wellman — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 17:00:33 +0000

Thanks Gary!

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gary adams — Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:53:21 +0000

“My supreme passion is Gods Glory ” Johnny Hunt

Comment on Did I Really Want to Go to Elephant Room 2? by Jon Wellman

Jon Wellman — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:24:34 +0000

Very well said. Thanks, Ward.

Comment on Andy Got Heckled by Jon Wellman

Jon Wellman — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:23:37 +0000

Thanks Craig! God bless!

Comment on Did I Really Want to Go to Elephant Room 2? by Ward Walker

Ward Walker — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:03:45 +0000

I’ve watched TD Jakes a time or two on TV, but haven’t explored his theology any deeper than that…too busy exploring mine…

Comment on Andy Got Heckled by Craig

Craig — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:28:10 +0000

Like the No Cammo concept…

I came to your blog from Jon Acuff’s site. He has created a tremendous forum for sharing our blogs and impacting more people with them.

I hope my blog can be an encouragement to you also.

I write it for encouragement and motivation daily.

http://i-never-fail.blogspot.com

Thanks for sharing. Looking forward to watching the connections grow!

Comment on Andy Got Heckled by Jon Wellman

Jon Wellman — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 02:13:48 +0000

I think all churches are more aware of the dangers faced today. Maryville is an example of how far things have gone.

Comment on Andy Got Heckled by Ward Walker

Ward Walker — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:09:54 +0000

This happened in a large SS class when I was attending CRBC in the DC area; it was an odd and unnerving experience. The guy, who had never attended before that day, was pretty convinced that we were really really wrong–but I couldn’t quite follow his logic. That said, afterward I wondered if some of the OT prophets were seen in kind of that same light in their day.
Agree that, in our area, since the FBC-Maryville shooting it isn’t a good idea to behave this way–it will probably be followed by receiving the full nelson of Christian fellowship from the folks around you.

Comment on Seven Years Ago by Jon Wellman

Jon Wellman — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:19:24 +0000

Thanks Stephanie!

Comment on Albert Pujols, Beats by Dr. Dre, and Christmas by Jon Wellman

Jon Wellman — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 00:18:35 +0000

Agreed, Adam. Thanks!

Comment on Albert Pujols, Beats by Dr. Dre, and Christmas by adam

adam — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 22:38:04 +0000

It truly was a hefty price that was paid, and one that I am greatful for!

Comment on Seven Years Ago by Stephanie

Stephanie — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 22:22:24 +0000

I hope you have a great day celebrating the way God brought the two of you together. Many blessings to both of you! Love, Stephanie

Comment on Taking My Facebook Back by Jon Wellman

Jon Wellman — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 04:17:46 +0000

Ward, I do indeed call you friend, and not just Biblically and Facebookally. Thank you, and God bless the Walkers this Christmas!

Comment on Taking My Facebook Back by Ward Walker

Ward Walker — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 22:48:08 +0000

I spent a number of years in Germany. In that culture, there is a vast chasm between what we’d translate as acquaintance and friend. It is perfectly normal there to know someone well and for a long period, yet never be considered a friend–rather, an acquaintance. To me, the easiest judge of where you were on that spectrum was the threshhold of the home–being invited socially inside another’s home was in many ways the beginning of friendship.
American culture seems to throw around the word friend, and discounts the propriety of being “just an acquaintance”…perhaps it wasn’t always that way here–during the Christmas holiday season many of us will probably still sing “lest old acquaintance be forgot”–with “friends.”
I’ve always found it difficult to establish friendships–I’m not naturally socially open–and life experiences have painfully taught me that much in life is far more superficial than it appears in the present tense. In one of my early military assignments, I knew many people closely & felt a close bond of friendship. However, after leaving that assignment that immediately faded–what we’d really shared was great camaraderie. It is still nice to bump into one of those folks on facebook/etc–that old bond is still there. However, “friends” is probably too optimistic a term; the bond of former comraderie is easily broken by topics of religion, politics, or Farmville spam. In other spheres, my dating life contained many searing experiences as did college, etc.
What makes or defines a friend? I’m not sure. A quick walk through the word indicates that a friend is someone with whom you are “face to face” (Exod 33:11); “who is as your own soul” (Deut 13:6); who invites and visits (Ruth 4:1); who exchanges gifts (1 Sam 30:26); who accompanies (1 Sam 16:17); is specially close (2 Kings 10:11); are small in number, willing to go out of their way, show sympathy and comfort [yet aren't to be considered divinely inspired] (Job 2:11); pray intercessionally for each other (Job 42:7); deeply grieves (Ps 35:14); is worthy of trust and fellowship–but can fall away (Ps 41:9, 55:20, 88:18); is intimate (Prov 7:4); can be breached due to misunderstanding/intrigue (Prov 16:28, 17:9) but shouldn’t be so swayed (Prov 17:7); sticks closer than a brother (Prov 18:24); is a false pretense of those who seek to use others (Prov 14:20, 19:4, 19:6); speaks corrective truth for edification (Prov 27:6); gives earnest counsel (Prov 27:9); is not to be forsaken–and entails a family commitment (Prov 27:10); have limits to proper confidence (Micah 7:5, Luke 21:16); are how God seeks humanity, even though undeserved (Matt 26:50); are someone with whom you will share the Gospel (Mark 5:19); will undertake critical missions on behalf of another (Luke 7:6, 15:14); are shown special treatment (Luke 14:10); who one desires to include in celebrations (Luke 15:6); will sacrifice dearly for another (John 15:13); are lifelong (Acts 13:1); attend to needs (Acts 24:23); are welcoming (Heb 11:31); seek right relationship (James 2:23); have a relational position (James 4:4); Greet one another, personally (James 4:4, 3 John 15). I know with certainty my closest friend is God. In all other circumstances I (in Ronald Reagan’s phrasing) “trust, but verify”–perhaps it is too much to ask of real people to be like Spock to Kirk: “I have always been, and always will be, your friend.”
Regardless of what “Facebook fellowship” may or may not claim with it’s air of formality, I’ll embrace Spock’s logic in assessing our relationship.

Merry Christmas to the Wellmans from the Walkers!

Live long, and prosper

Comment on What I’m Reading During Thanksgiving by Jon Wellman

Jon Wellman — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:08:28 +0000

Specifically, I’m reading and re-reading Romans 8. The Lord is teaching me a lot from there lately.

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Comment on What I’m Reading During Thanksgiving by Ward Walker

Ward Walker — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 01:30:44 +0000

I’ve got a huge backlog on “want to reads” (79 eBooks in Logos format+Kindle+Nook+Paper), but the reality for me is I’ll be reading the ESV this holiday.
I’ve fallen behind in my normal reading of the ESVSB and I want to catch up to where I should be…that will require me to read/study 1 Kings.
At some point I will also read/study Mark 2; if I have time, I will parallel study that with several commentaries–probably NICNT “The Gospel of Mark”, UBS’ “A Handbook on the Gospel of Mark”, The IVP Bible Background Commentary: New Testament, and Baker New Testament Commentary: Mark.

Comment on Thankful by Jon Wellman

Jon Wellman — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 04:24:09 +0000

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours also, Ward!

Comment on Thankful by Ward Walker

Ward Walker — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:55:48 +0000

Wishing you & your family a Happy Thanksgiving

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Thank God for God! God is The Gospel! « Kevin Nunez — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 22:27:43 +0000

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Comment on Praying for Others by THE EFFECTUAL FERVENT PRAYER OF A RIGHTEOUS MAN AVAILETH MUCH | bummyla

THE EFFECTUAL FERVENT PRAYER OF A RIGHTEOUS MAN AVAILETH MUCH | bummyla — Sat, 05 Nov 2011 07:51:48 +0000

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Comment on Fall Festival 2011 Recap by Don

Don — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 19:26:09 +0000

It went off very well. The kids all looked like they were they having a great time.

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Comment on Satan’s Advice – Part 2 by SATAN FATHER OF LIES | bummyla

SATAN FATHER OF LIES | bummyla — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:22:38 +0000

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God’s finger and marriage « cinhosa — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:18:24 +0000

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An Enemy Of The World, Or An Enemy Of The Earth 100711 « Mennonite Preacher — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 06:20:41 +0000

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Just Who Is Rejecting Whom Here? « American Parser — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 22:43:46 +0000

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The Heavens Declare 092911 « Mennonite Preacher — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 13:40:42 +0000

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Comment on Satan’s Advice – Part 1 by Jon Wellman

Jon Wellman — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:43:52 +0000

Good points. Hadn’t heard that before. Thanks, Tia!

Comment on Satan’s Advice – Part 1 by Tia

Tia — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:35:08 +0000

Ouch and VERY GOOD point!
We (Christians) need to stop being coddled.
I am a firm believer in a preacher that is; what I call “Smack, Revive, Teach and Show”
Smack people into reality, Revive them with The Word of God and His truths,
Teach them what to do then Show them how to live a Christ centered life.

At least that is what I look for in a preacher =-)

Comment on Behind the Curtain – Planning Youth Worship Services by Jon Wellman

Jon Wellman — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:09:11 +0000

I appreciate that, Don. The cool thing is that they spent that much effort planning the youth Sunday night services.

There are a lot of components that go into Sunday morning. I’m just glad that the Spirit works in our weakness.

Thanks for commenting!

Comment on Behind the Curtain – Planning Youth Worship Services by Don

Don — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:45:58 +0000

SOunds like you put a lot of thought into your planning process. I guess that explains why our Sunday mornings are so great.

Comment on To Unfollow or Not to Unfollow – My Twitter Strategy by Jon Wellman

Jon Wellman — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:38:14 +0000

I do. When Tweetdeck was via Steam only, it locked up and crashed too often for me. Now that it is also on Chrome, I find its interface a little clunky. I like that Hootsuite is web only, so using it across multiple platforms isn’t an issue. It’s scheduling also seems to be more reliable.

Thanks for stopping by!

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Thomas Ballantyne (@Thos003) — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 15:59:32 +0000

So you prefer hootsuite over tweetdeck?

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Comment on Memorable Worship Part 2 – Louisville, KY, late 1990s by Ward Walker

Ward Walker — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 16:14:53 +0000

Makes me want to smack my mama

I was once in a church service that contained the delegates of area churches of that denomination–and when they prayed, it was everyone, out loud, at once. I’d never experienced anything like that before. I know that God understood it, but I suspected that it probably fed people’s propensity to thereby attempt to “out pray” their neighbor rather than focusing on personal communication with God. I substantiate that by the further observation that, as the group prayer continued, it got louder and louder with more “uniquenesses”. Finally, one voice overpowered all the others and wound it up.

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Comment on Memorable Worship Part 2 – Louisville, KY, late 1990s by Jon Wellman

Jon Wellman — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 04:53:45 +0000

They weren’t trying to escape, if that’s what you mean.

Seriously, it was quite a sight. Leaping, dancing, praising, singing… remarkable.

Comment on Memorable Worship Part 2 – Louisville, KY, late 1990s by Ward Walker

Ward Walker — Sat, 17 Sep 2011 03:47:08 +0000

LEAPING in the aisles? Perhaps it was the beginning riff of the offertory?

Comment on Memorable Worship – Part 1 by Glenda Conn

Glenda Conn — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:56:25 +0000

In my living room, Son, when it’s just me and God.

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Comment on On the Border of OLD by Jon Wellman

Jon Wellman — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:02:06 +0000

You have to PLAN your midlife crisis. That’s the only way to make good use of your time when the time comes.

Comment on On the Border of OLD by Ward Walker

Ward Walker — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:37:15 +0000

Time is flying so fast for me these days, that I’m worried that if I don’t pay close attention, I may miss my mid-life crisis…

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Your No Apologies Tour: What’s your Twitter ratio? | Chazz Writes — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 04:02:18 +0000

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