tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.comments2012-01-10T08:59:27.401-07:00LifeIsAJourney.orghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09279658497493919930noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-13654554288385469912012-01-10T08:59:27.401-07:002012-01-10T08:59:27.401-07:00In response to &quot;martin&quot;:<br />&quot;...do&#39;t trust most preachers and teachers of our day, instead go into a quiet place and start reading the gospels... People ought to read the bible for themselves...&quot; Following your logic, I shouldn&#39;t trust you. You commented on something controversial just like Kendall did. Should I ignore your commentary also?defendthefaithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14269616682533108035noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-13224467102260325162009-05-04T08:04:00.000-07:002009-05-04T08:04:00.000-07:00Forgiveness requires wisdom from God. Not every situation is the same. We should trust God who gives wisdom and revelation. When it comes to incredibly evil people who had spiritual gifts from God but were using them against God's people e.g Judas Iscariot (who secretly despised Jesus)- Jesus prayed damnation on him.<br /><br />In other cases Paul the apostle withstood Peter (who loved Jesus) to the face because he was being hypocritical . Paul's rebuke helped Peter<br /><br />If you believe the bible written word of God and that God is Spirit and those who worship Him are to worship in spirit and in truth, you are better off burning books written by RT Kendall. His books rake in tons of cash because they can easily be understood by the carnal mind. If you are concerned about the way of salvation, dont trust most preachers and teachers of our day, instead go into a quiet place and start reading the gospels of Matthew , Mark, Luke and John and ask God to give you wisdom in understanding parables. If we are humble and seek God, he will fill us with His Spirit. The promise of the Father.<br /><br /> People ought to read the bible for themselves and be careful of what you find in other books ABOUT the bible . The Spirit of God is the one who teaches christians directly through our experiences, scripture, all things in the world and also other people. I don't think much of Kendall's books. They contain scripture but they are against the gospel of Jesus Christ because they use psycological techniques so you get addicted to his books and are no longer able to read the scripture for yourself. People ought to seek God from themselves and ask God Himself to teach us about forgiveness. Get a Good News bible if you feel other versions are too difficult. People can fall into a great trap by believing RT Kendall's books on these subjects.Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02425196482959605082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-73516436502560958592009-03-17T08:51:00.000-07:002009-03-17T08:51:00.000-07:00Joe, Thanks for sharing what Megan and Ginny have been up to in Rocky Point. Makes you feel better about today's teenagers. Although Im a bit biased as Megan is my neice and Ginny is a friend of the family =)Frankiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350330741188880459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-55645489200285925372009-03-09T15:46:00.000-07:002009-03-09T15:46:00.000-07:00Joe, <BR/>Good word for all of us! Change is good, challenges are good.<BR/>Just something for what it’s worth…I have a simple way of looking at my relationships...If I am having a problem with one person, then that could be called normal (conflicts are inevitable). But, if I notice that I am bickering with two or three different people about different topics...More than likely the problem is not them, it’s me. I believe that if we are not open to the idea of change inside us, we will grow old and lonely. But isn’t it funny how quickly we can spot problems within others?<BR/>Furthermore, I just want to say that I have taken your challenge to read more this year than the last. As I sit at my desk I can count eleven books, keep in mind some are reference books (no, not dictionaries). The last book I bought is titled "Everybody's Normal Till You Get To Know Them" By John Ortberg...This will be an interesting read (my son gave me a Barnes and Noble gift card).<BR/>Joe thanks for your dedication to stay active with this blog. I know it is a lot of work and along with all your other task, you do a fine job!<BR/>Man to Man, I love you,<BR/>Mark Grisham<BR/>Remember: Courage does not follow rutted pathways! William BennettMark Grishamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16026467018983687428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-57474813609384879582009-02-24T17:45:00.000-07:002009-02-24T17:45:00.000-07:00Sunday's service was akin to a mountain top experience. I loved the testimonies and baptisms. How wonderful it is to see what our Living God is doing in the lives of those we love. It is also exciting to hear where Journey is going. The song Restoration has taken on new meaning. Thanksgiving is now attached to it.reidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02991308236102660643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-16774459387617170012009-02-23T09:40:00.000-07:002009-02-23T09:40:00.000-07:00That was so powerful! absolutely incredible! real friends, and broken lives changed by an awesome God!JKinmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00586866661003709399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-73517666314478827482009-02-18T10:47:00.000-07:002009-02-18T10:47:00.000-07:00Joe, my gift to you is not call and sing Happy Birthday. Actually, I'm so happy for you, Christie and your team for how Journey has impacted your community with the love of Christ!<BR/><BR/>God Bless for Many more years!<BR/>Steve WaltersSteve Waltershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16102435750174046431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-1213688846798911742009-01-29T09:26:00.000-07:002009-01-29T09:26:00.000-07:00I really enjoyed those nuggets Jarrod.<BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/><BR/>David MooreDavid B. Moorehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16879129423125929413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-23978568351655195302009-01-27T21:21:00.000-07:002009-01-27T21:21:00.000-07:00Those are some great thoughts Joel. I really appreciate them and they are a challenge once again that we greatly need God's help in our role as parents.Christie Daragohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576759617705375168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-89723874160503726522009-01-25T13:04:00.000-07:002009-01-25T13:04:00.000-07:00We are so blessed to have a such a comedian for a pastor ;-)Frankiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350330741188880459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-52645715341407986572009-01-22T11:18:00.000-07:002009-01-22T11:18:00.000-07:00Thanks for sharing this Joy. It's great to hear about God's faithfulness in your life. I love the pic too!Christie Daragohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576759617705375168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-55021143106680721192009-01-15T14:34:00.000-07:002009-01-15T14:34:00.000-07:00Thanks for sharing that Ranelle. We are so thankful that God brought the two of you together and that he brought you out to AZ. <BR/>We love you guys and Happy 15th Anniversary!LifeIsAJourney.orghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09279658497493919930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-26926553460069525142009-01-15T09:08:00.000-07:002009-01-15T09:08:00.000-07:00Happy Anniversary Ranelle and Jason! <BR/><BR/>Im glad Ive had the opportunity to get the know the two of you over these last few months. I thanked Joe Darago not too long ago for convincing you two to come out to Arizona and be a part of Journey. <BR/><BR/>May you both have many more years of happiness together!Frankiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350330741188880459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-82756330109443657432009-01-13T21:09:00.000-07:002009-01-13T21:09:00.000-07:00I hadn't heard about their fire and I'm grateful they are all safe and already seeing the positives in their "disaster". The home I grew up in recently had a fire, and as destructive as it was, it was eye-opening to what is really important in this world. It was great to see family and friends rally support around my parents in their time of distress. As frustrating as the process of rebuilding can be for them, I think they are almost relieved to be rid of 30+ years of "junk".<BR/><BR/>It's funny how losing something makes us realize how much we truly have.JTHphotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03746309938497642905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-8186998129372537822009-01-12T12:38:00.000-07:002009-01-12T12:38:00.000-07:00Its such a good thing to help and care people who needs it. You will feel happy if you see that they happy of what you are doing to them. I hope next time you will have your <A HREF="http://www.womenforworldhealth.org/" REL="nofollow">medical missions</A>. And I always wish you a luck. :-)Roberthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05536324732536018343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-1523260521101372942009-01-09T16:17:00.000-07:002009-01-09T16:17:00.000-07:00Joe where are the little kids thats only half the shShelli Brian NPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16197586275192767642noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-883502171432079952009-01-09T08:40:00.000-07:002009-01-09T08:40:00.000-07:00How about somewhere in the growing metropolis of Surprise, that way I dont have to keep feeling guilty when I drive by a dozen or more churches in Surprise on my way to Journey =)<BR/><BR/>All kidding aside my family and I will go to Journey werever its decided to set its permanent roots.Frankiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15350330741188880459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-59835484153125095832008-12-19T14:09:00.000-07:002008-12-19T14:09:00.000-07:00A question or a thought... In John 14:3 Jesus tells us that he is going to make a place for us. My understanding (a lose term) is that shortly after we die Jesus will welcome us to the place he has created specifically for us. <BR/><BR/>Here comes the question... after the 1000 year reign and heaven decends upon the earth to from a NEW heaven. As God says in Rev. 21:5 "I am making everything new", does that mean that he is then making a second place for us or do we get to keep the old digs?<BR/><BR/>God Bless,Frank M.http://www.blogger.com/profile/02228999203906702951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-38350595226217376102008-12-16T15:28:00.000-07:002008-12-16T15:28:00.000-07:00Great to read about God's faithfulness in your life. What a blessing you are to so many! Thanks for your willingness to always say YES to God.Christie Daragohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576759617705375168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-60564775297421414582008-12-15T23:04:00.000-07:002008-12-15T23:04:00.000-07:00Glad you could be a part of this Joe! It shows how much you take your leadership seriously. Thanks for taking the time out and investing in yourself and Journey.Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07968331454808744277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-65195883284780258572008-12-14T20:43:00.000-07:002008-12-14T20:43:00.000-07:00Great to hear about your Journey Lisa! You're truly a wonderful Godly woman and so glad to have you as a friend.Christie Daragohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576759617705375168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-44998911206948895412008-12-09T21:20:00.000-07:002008-12-09T21:20:00.000-07:00Great quote!JTHphotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03746309938497642905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-20617234501740700912008-12-08T11:19:00.000-07:002008-12-08T11:19:00.000-07:00Joe introduced me to this site during my first ever bible study and I use it constantly. Thanks Joe!JTHphotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03746309938497642905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-16994070093147465192008-12-08T11:11:00.000-07:002008-12-08T11:11:00.000-07:00I'm glad everybody is okay and you are all able to take something positive away from this experience. Thanks for sharing! If I would have seen you on the side of the road, I would have stopped. :o)JTHphotohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03746309938497642905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3919081105950129840.post-84357965805672210952008-11-30T21:19:00.000-07:002008-11-30T21:19:00.000-07:00Great job Lorie...makes me want to read the book!Christie Daragohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05576759617705375168noreply@blogger.com