Sorry for distress Miriam on the results of peoples reaction to your disability. I am disabled too with MS and etc! I have heard about everything from people when they refer to my condition but have learned to let it roll off my back! They don’t and probably can’t understand unless they experience something like it! I wouldn’t have known before I got sick! It’s their issue so it doesn’t bother me much anymore! I let it go with Gods help! Everyone who is disabled has to figure their own way of dealing with this issue. Thx and God bless you.
It’s not hard for me to see some of reasons for our denomination decline after reading these comments! It makes me sad that we can’t agree on much! It’s depressing to see this supposed respect for opinions of other people when most just want theirs to be the right one! This subject is important but our approach is leading to no action for any group! I concentrate on what I can do for the Lord that’s within my capabilities and accessible. I don’t agree with everything our church does but I still try to support God’s purpose and kingdom!
Hi Irene, Good post on help with making our churches safe for everyone! I think streaming worship that show children would be ok only because most of the danger comes from within the church body. Protecting our children when they are with others without the parents around has the most potential for problems! Either way would be fine in my opinion! Thx and God bless you!
Good post Sam! I would like to add to it by saying that our goals should include results like attaining a more full filling prayer life or understanding scripture in a more intimate way. We need to set out a result goal along with the steps to get there is what I am getting at! Both go together! Thx and God bless you!
I support we women in church office by treating them the same as the men, with respect and a helping hand if they ask! My wife is a Deacon and it’s a important role to play! Thx
I thought this post was about giving thanks for our blessings! I guess I was mistaken! Thx for your input but I feel quite comfortable on my personal views on energy! Have a good day.
We need to include everyone with our love and inclusion. I doing see this particular issue happening in my church in fact the opposite is more prevalent when it comes to church offices! The successful people get nominated before the poor, disabled and women. The attitude toward everyone should be equal. I have a lot of wealthy friends and family and never heard any complaints. But I believe you that this could be a issue to some wealthy people and we should address that. Thx for your post!
I agree with your statement about either having special vitures. But Dan I don’t think our churches do either. They are following what is written in the Bible. It easier to rely on the Lord when your under duress from poverty, sickness and hardship! It is our call to help both but the poor are more obvious candidates because it is visible like sickness, disability, etc! Thx
When the secular society takes steps to address social issues in a positive way, we should embrace this behavior even if the motive is different from ours! Showing what good behaviors look like is always positive!
I don’t think the ad is Stereotyping but a attempt to show what a man should strive for to be a better human! Thx
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I agree Denise,kind of sign of what people care and dont care about!Sad!
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Sorry for distress Miriam on the results of peoples reaction to your disability. I am disabled too with MS and etc! I have heard about everything from people when they refer to my condition but have learned to let it roll off my back! They don’t and probably can’t understand unless they experience something like it! I wouldn’t have known before I got sick! It’s their issue so it doesn’t bother me much anymore! I let it go with Gods help! Everyone who is disabled has to figure their own way of dealing with this issue. Thx and God bless you.
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It’s not hard for me to see some of reasons for our denomination decline after reading these comments! It makes me sad that we can’t agree on much! It’s depressing to see this supposed respect for opinions of other people when most just want theirs to be the right one! This subject is important but our approach is leading to no action for any group! I concentrate on what I can do for the Lord that’s within my capabilities and accessible. I don’t agree with everything our church does but I still try to support God’s purpose and kingdom!
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I think you missed my point Doug, but that’s ok!
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I am pleased you do respect other people, Jennifer.
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Hi Irene, Good post on help with making our churches safe for everyone! I think streaming worship that show children would be ok only because most of the danger comes from within the church body. Protecting our children when they are with others without the parents around has the most potential for problems! Either way would be fine in my opinion! Thx and God bless you!
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Good post Sam! I would like to add to it by saying that our goals should include results like attaining a more full filling prayer life or understanding scripture in a more intimate way. We need to set out a result goal along with the steps to get there is what I am getting at! Both go together! Thx and God bless you!
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I support we women in church office by treating them the same as the men, with respect and a helping hand if they ask! My wife is a Deacon and it’s a important role to play! Thx
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I thought this post was about giving thanks for our blessings! I guess I was mistaken! Thx for your input but I feel quite comfortable on my personal views on energy! Have a good day.
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We need to include everyone with our love and inclusion. I doing see this particular issue happening in my church in fact the opposite is more prevalent when it comes to church offices! The successful people get nominated before the poor, disabled and women. The attitude toward everyone should be equal. I have a lot of wealthy friends and family and never heard any complaints. But I believe you that this could be a issue to some wealthy people and we should address that. Thx for your post!
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I agree with your statement about either having special vitures. But Dan I don’t think our churches do either. They are following what is written in the Bible. It easier to rely on the Lord when your under duress from poverty, sickness and hardship! It is our call to help both but the poor are more obvious candidates because it is visible like sickness, disability, etc! Thx
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When the secular society takes steps to address social issues in a positive way, we should embrace this behavior even if the motive is different from ours! Showing what good behaviors look like is always positive!
I don’t think the ad is Stereotyping but a attempt to show what a man should strive for to be a better human! Thx