tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8355052.post238286469037619723..comments2024-03-28T09:52:15.415-04:00Comments on Common Denominator: Why Argue?Ken Schenckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09745548537303356655noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8355052.post-4982223172869278252013-12-18T03:23:29.109-05:002013-12-18T03:23:29.109-05:00Can’t sleep. Can’t breathe. Apparently there is ...Can’t sleep. Can’t breathe. Apparently there is a direct correlation between having the breath knocked out of one spiritually and having the breath knocked out of one physically. I now have a respiratory tract infection.<br />So I’m looking for medicine and found some; on line I found a The Septuagint with Apocrypha in Greek and English, and a concordance for that. That will buy me some good time, it seems, while I learn the original languages. <br />Also, I found “Orthodox and Wesleyan Scriptural Understanding and Practice”, which are essays from the “second consultation on Orthodox and Wesleyan Spirituality.” Hmm. Sounds like a ‘must have.’ Can’t wait for next payday!<br />I also learned the Orthodox Church recommends the KJV or the NKJV, plus the above Septuagint. <br />If I use a concordance that is not taken from the original language, such as the RSV concordance, then I might as well give any word any meaning I want, because that is exactly what Bible translators have done and are doing. <br />Changing the trajectory of the purpose of the Word by any degree, causes one to miss the landing completely. That is why there is fragmentation and not unity in His one Church -that is what mapping out the linguistic meta-language will prove.<br />Feeling better already!<br />Susan Moorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8355052.post-17833825687620626052013-12-17T14:15:37.624-05:002013-12-17T14:15:37.624-05:00I’m writing to invite you to join the new Bible Ga...I’m writing to invite you to join the new Bible Gateway Blogger Grid (BG²). If you'd like details, please email me. Thanks. jonathan.petersen@biblegateway.comJonathan Petersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11100243014813150332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8355052.post-31931032844992877032013-12-17T11:17:40.987-05:002013-12-17T11:17:40.987-05:00But, then, those that are convinced whether throug...But, then, those that are convinced whether through their religious conviction, or scientific facts will not be persuaded. An acknowledged Intellectual bias about religious or scientific ideas does not leave room to debate. Angie Van De Merwehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12617299120618867829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8355052.post-67182260005396018492013-12-17T11:14:25.376-05:002013-12-17T11:14:25.376-05:00So true, Ken!
I had a disucssion with Nate about t...So true, Ken!<br />I had a disucssion with Nate about this very subject when he was home this week-end. He said he didn't like to argue but he did like to debate. I asked him to tell me the difference. He said a debate is when people are listening to each other and can be open-minded, while those who only want to argue aren't open to anyone's else's opinion. They are dogmatic. Guess those that are concerned about orthodoxy would be dogmatic. Those that are free-thinking are open to debate.Angie Van De Merwehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12617299120618867829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8355052.post-15778448092519132732013-12-17T10:00:31.580-05:002013-12-17T10:00:31.580-05:00Some of my friends tell me I’m the adulterous woma...Some of my friends tell me I’m the adulterous woman at the well, who fell in love with Jesus and brought her whole town to Him.<br />Some of my friends tell me I’m Abigail, who was willing to sacrifice her life to save the life of her people. She repented and threw herself at the feet of her lord and begged for his mercy on them.<br />And some of my friends tell me I’m Moses who had trouble speaking but agreed to do the impossible with God.<br />But I listen to them and don’t know who they are talking to. Because every time I look in the mirror, I just see “stupid Susan”.<br />Can God really make ax heads float?<br />Susan Moorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8355052.post-50595881297294292802013-12-17T09:08:12.993-05:002013-12-17T09:08:12.993-05:00Remember, I'm only five years old!!! :-D
(On t...Remember, I'm only five years old!!! :-D<br />(On the other hand, some things are worth looking back on...)Susan Moorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8355052.post-12294585853000483702013-12-17T08:13:39.188-05:002013-12-17T08:13:39.188-05:00Thanks! I feel better. :-)
I've learned there...Thanks! I feel better. :-)<br />I've learned there is no concordance for the Catholic Bible, for those 7 books. Apparently that's why there is such a push for me to learn Hebrew, because I need those words to complete the linguistic language map. <br />And, it seems, in that process the book on spiritual defense mechanisms will have the information it needs to be completed.<br />So, it may be a while, but as long as the Lord gives me breath, I will cooperate with Him and walk humbly with Him.<br />I have to remember to hold tight to His hand and look only straight ahead, and not let go and back. I can still be an impulsive mess. It's hard.Susan Moorehttp://thecommonlanguage.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8355052.post-71777047999461796242013-12-17T07:49:58.745-05:002013-12-17T07:49:58.745-05:00Susan, I look forward to your book...Susan, I look forward to your book...Ken Schenckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745548537303356655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8355052.post-74506967233372289912013-12-17T07:43:42.645-05:002013-12-17T07:43:42.645-05:00I hate feeling inadequate.I hate feeling inadequate.Susan Moorehttp://thecommonlanguage.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8355052.post-56538512550468475912013-12-16T10:48:05.897-05:002013-12-16T10:48:05.897-05:00"A man convinced against his will is of the s..."A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still."vanillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11978025976591113499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8355052.post-44411288958489312792013-12-15T16:28:19.011-05:002013-12-15T16:28:19.011-05:00Dr. Schenck,
I started to write a book, "Do Y...Dr. Schenck,<br />I started to write a book, "Do You Think Ax Heads Can Float?"<br />It's on spiritual defense mechanisms. I'll email it to you when I am done. Perhaps us two morons can figure this out together.<br />Susan<br />P.S. Straight up, no footnotes.Susan Moorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8355052.post-28787916809201604392013-12-15T10:10:40.129-05:002013-12-15T10:10:40.129-05:00Brilliant advice.
That’s what I try to follow: the...Brilliant advice.<br />That’s what I try to follow: the greatest good for the greatest number. It’s all about relationships, nothing else matters. And some of our relationships are for the length of infinity.<br />Proclaiming Him as one whom He has miraculously healed, my greatest concern is that, in general, Christians cannot discern the difference between the voice of their Good Shepherd and the voice of someone who is mentally ill or demon possessed or a thief or a wolf in sheep clothing. And some of those Christians are church leaders. In support of the idea that a chain is only as strong as its weakest link, all humans are in grave danger until that discernment is gained by His Church. Like the wall around Jerusalem in Nehemiah’s day, the protective shield of faith of His Church must be rebuilt in ours. Unfortunately, or so it may seem, to rebuild the wall one must first remove the rubble.<br />“They asked Him, ‘What must we do to do the works God requires?’<br />Jesus answered, ‘The work of God is this: to believe in the one He has sent” (John 6:28-29, Col. 1:15-23).<br />Some people will do this work with me, some will work against me, but regardless, I have zero doubt that His will will be done. No one can trump God; where there is lightning, thunder will follow.<br />Susan Moorehttp://thecommonlanguage.comnoreply@blogger.com