Comments for Thoughts... http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com Postcards from the heart... Wed, 09 Jul 2008 03:29:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 Comment on Can churches be abusive… yes they can by Wendy J Duncan http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2008/02/25/can-churches-be-abusive-yes-they-can/#comment-23 Wendy J Duncan Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:52:45 +0000 http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2008/02/18/can-churches-be-abusive-yes-they-can/#comment-23 After dating seven years, my husband and I also married AKA. We were in a Bible-based cult for years and could relate to your experience. I wrote a book, I Can't Hear God Anymore: Life in a Dallas Cult. If you would like to check it out, see www.dallascult.com Wendy After dating seven years, my husband and I also married AKA. We were in a Bible-based cult for years and could relate to your experience.

I wrote a book, I Can’t Hear God Anymore: Life in a Dallas Cult. If you would like to check it out, see http://www.dallascult.com

Wendy

]]> Comment on Who has it on right? by Scott’s Thoughts » Can churches be abusive? Yes they can… http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2007/11/28/who-has-it-on-right/#comment-22 Scott’s Thoughts » Can churches be abusive? Yes they can… Mon, 25 Feb 2008 13:04:27 +0000 http://sdwhiteonline.com/thoughts/2007/11/28/who-has-it-on-right/#comment-22 [...] point I questioned the “point of salvation” that was being taught but figured it was a disputable matter. My teachings up to this point were that once decided you wanted Jesus to be a part of your life, [...] [...] point I questioned the “point of salvation” that was being taught but figured it was a disputable matter. My teachings up to this point were that once decided you wanted Jesus to be a part of your life, [...]

]]> Comment on Do we have to go to church? by Scott’s Thoughts » Can churches be abusive? Yes they can… http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2007/11/29/do-we-have-to-go-to-church/#comment-21 Scott’s Thoughts » Can churches be abusive? Yes they can… Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:47:55 +0000 http://sdwhiteonline.com/thoughts/2007/11/29/do-we-have-to-go-to-church/#comment-21 [...] by the church. (Please understand that I fully believe in other believers holding each other accountable…) I questioned the tracking of how much money I gave. I questioned the requirements for [...] [...] by the church. (Please understand that I fully believe in other believers holding each other accountable…) I questioned the tracking of how much money I gave. I questioned the requirements for [...]

]]> Comment on Can churches be abusive… yes they can by Victoria N http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2008/02/25/can-churches-be-abusive-yes-they-can/#comment-20 Victoria N Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:56:22 +0000 http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2008/02/18/can-churches-be-abusive-yes-they-can/#comment-20 You're unfortunately right Scott. See the below for more conformation. Its sad that this is happening. I don't mind preachers making a living, but this doesn't look good to the rest of the world and doesn't represent Christians well. http://www.inplainsite.org/html/tele-evangelist_lifestyles.html http://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/wayoflife/12/27/prosperity.preachers.ap/index.html http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2007/novemberweb-only/145-22.0.html http://www.prlog.org/10037101-senator-grassley-investigates-tv-evangelists-joyce-meyer-creflo-dollar-paula-white-benny-hinn.html This is so sad and we have so many to help before He returns. Victoria You’re unfortunately right Scott. See the below for more conformation. Its sad that this is happening. I don’t mind preachers making a living, but this doesn’t look good to the rest of the world and doesn’t represent Christians well.

http://www.inplainsite.org/html/tele-evangelist_lifestyles.html

http://www.cnn.com/2007/LIVING/wayoflife/12/27/prosperity.preachers.ap/index.html

http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2007/novemberweb-only/145-22.0.html

http://www.prlog.org/10037101-senator-grassley-investigates-tv-evangelists-joyce-meyer-creflo-dollar-paula-white-benny-hinn.html

This is so sad and we have so many to help before He returns.

Victoria

]]> Comment on Who has it on right? by Scott’s Thoughts » Blog Archive » Can churches be abusive? Yes they can… http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2007/11/28/who-has-it-on-right/#comment-19 Scott’s Thoughts » Blog Archive » Can churches be abusive? Yes they can… Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:54:15 +0000 http://sdwhiteonline.com/thoughts/2007/11/28/who-has-it-on-right/#comment-19 [...] point I questioned the “point of salvation” that was being taught but figured it was a disputable matter. My teachings up to this point were that once decided you wanted Jesus to be a part of your life, [...] [...] point I questioned the “point of salvation” that was being taught but figured it was a disputable matter. My teachings up to this point were that once decided you wanted Jesus to be a part of your life, [...]

]]> Comment on New Look for Scott’s Thoughts by Scott http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2008/02/14/new-look-for-scotts-thoughts/#comment-17 Scott Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:07:24 +0000 http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2008/02/14/new-look-for-scotts-thoughts/#comment-17 It's a photograph I took in Portsmouth Virginia. <img src="http://www.sdwhiteonline.com/morningbrew/photoalbum/Landscapes/103_0306.JPG"> Thanks for the compliment... It’s a photograph I took in Portsmouth Virginia.

Thanks for the compliment…

]]> Comment on New Look for Scott’s Thoughts by Azmeen http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2008/02/14/new-look-for-scotts-thoughts/#comment-16 Azmeen Fri, 15 Feb 2008 15:51:03 +0000 http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2008/02/14/new-look-for-scotts-thoughts/#comment-16 Thank <em>you</em> for the suggestion, Scott... it never crossed my mind while making the theme that there are folks who prefer a more consistent layout :P I love your custom header image :) Thank you for the suggestion, Scott… it never crossed my mind while making the theme that there are folks who prefer a more consistent layout :P

I love your custom header image :)

]]> Comment on Strange Happenings… with a purpose… by Michele http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2008/01/26/strange-happenings-with-a-purpose/#comment-15 Michele Sun, 03 Feb 2008 14:51:17 +0000 http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2008/01/26/strange-happenings-with-a-purpose/#comment-15 If you want to join the Christian Blogosphere blogroll, I will need your email address. If you want to join the Christian Blogosphere blogroll, I will need your email address.

]]> Comment on Where has CHRISTmas gone? by CatHouse Chat http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2007/12/16/where-has-christmas-gone/#comment-12 CatHouse Chat Mon, 24 Dec 2007 15:15:56 +0000 http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2007/12/16/where-has-christmas-gone/#comment-12 <strong>Welcome to the Carnival of Christmas, 2007 Edition...</strong> Welcome to the Carnival of Christmas, 2007 Edition…

]]> Comment on Where has CHRISTmas gone? by Scott http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2007/12/16/where-has-christmas-gone/#comment-11 Scott Mon, 17 Dec 2007 02:16:43 +0000 http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2007/12/16/where-has-christmas-gone/#comment-11 You are correct and I apologize for the oversight. But I guess I covered it a bit in the statement near the bottom. <em>First of all, Christmas should be personal. It is best celebrated they way you and your family want to celebrate it.</em><BR><BR> Either way. Celebrate it with friends and family held close. You are correct and I apologize for the oversight. But I guess I covered it a bit in the statement near the bottom. First of all, Christmas should be personal. It is best celebrated they way you and your family want to celebrate it.

Either way. Celebrate it with friends and family held close.

]]> Comment on Where has CHRISTmas gone? by Archie http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2007/12/16/where-has-christmas-gone/#comment-10 Archie Sun, 16 Dec 2007 22:46:14 +0000 http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2007/12/16/where-has-christmas-gone/#comment-10 And if you are not Christian, still celebrate being with your family and nourish the Christmas Spirit of Peace and Goodwill toward mankind. Merry Christmas, All! And if you are not Christian, still celebrate being with your family and nourish the Christmas Spirit of Peace and Goodwill toward mankind.

Merry Christmas, All!

]]> Comment on Whew! His sin is worse than mine!!! by Archie http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2007/12/15/whew-his-sin-is-worse-than-mine/#comment-9 Archie Sun, 16 Dec 2007 19:34:58 +0000 http://sdwhiteonline.com/thoughts/2007/12/15/whew-his-sin-is-worse-than-mine/#comment-9 Thank you, Scott! Actually, Christianity as portrayed is okay in my mind; it is Christianity in its practice as modified over the years that I disagree with! Non-Biblical is okay as well, since the Christian Bible (The New Testament) came substantially after Christianity got its start. I appreciate your kind words, Scott and I also hold you in highest regard. Thank you, Scott!

Actually, Christianity as portrayed is okay in my mind; it is Christianity in its practice as modified over the years that I disagree with!

Non-Biblical is okay as well, since the Christian Bible (The New Testament) came substantially after Christianity got its start.

I appreciate your kind words, Scott and I also hold you in highest regard.

]]> Comment on Whew! His sin is worse than mine!!! by Victoria N http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2007/12/15/whew-his-sin-is-worse-than-mine/#comment-8 Victoria N Sun, 16 Dec 2007 19:19:08 +0000 http://sdwhiteonline.com/thoughts/2007/12/15/whew-his-sin-is-worse-than-mine/#comment-8 Sin is sin in the eyes of God. Man ranking it is man's belief. Whether you murder or just lie, it is all the same in God's eyes. God's ways are not our ways. Vic Sin is sin in the eyes of God. Man ranking it is man’s belief. Whether you murder or just lie, it is all the same in God’s eyes.

God’s ways are not our ways.

Vic

]]> Comment on Whew! His sin is worse than mine!!! by Scott http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2007/12/15/whew-his-sin-is-worse-than-mine/#comment-7 Scott Sun, 16 Dec 2007 16:13:20 +0000 http://sdwhiteonline.com/thoughts/2007/12/15/whew-his-sin-is-worse-than-mine/#comment-7 Go see Archie's blog entry <a href="http://hamptonroads.com/2007/12/one-sin-bad-another%3F" rel="nofollow">HERE</a>. It's a good read. Biblically incorrect but a good read. For those of you that don't know, Archie's belief system and Christianity do NOT play well together. BUT... I've corresponded with Archie over the years, was a client of his 15 years ago and I COMPLETELY and FULLY respect him and his moral standing. There is NO QUESTION. Period. His integrity stands on its own and is unquestionable in my opinion. I have the utmost respect for him. Go see Archie’s blog entry HERE. It’s a good read. Biblically incorrect but a good read.

For those of you that don’t know, Archie’s belief system and Christianity do NOT play well together. BUT…

I’ve corresponded with Archie over the years, was a client of his 15 years ago and I COMPLETELY and FULLY respect him and his moral standing. There is NO QUESTION. Period. His integrity stands on its own and is unquestionable in my opinion. I have the utmost respect for him.

]]> Comment on Whew! His sin is worse than mine!!! by Archie http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2007/12/15/whew-his-sin-is-worse-than-mine/#comment-6 Archie Sun, 16 Dec 2007 14:27:57 +0000 http://sdwhiteonline.com/thoughts/2007/12/15/whew-his-sin-is-worse-than-mine/#comment-6 It is irrational that all sins be categorized as being equal. It is irrational that all sins be categorized as being equal.

]]> Comment on Who has it on right? by Kat http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2007/11/28/who-has-it-on-right/#comment-4 Kat Thu, 29 Nov 2007 21:46:58 +0000 http://sdwhiteonline.com/thoughts/2007/11/28/who-has-it-on-right/#comment-4 Good points! Also, don't forget 1 Corinthians 1, where Paul asks: <blockquote>Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. For it has been declared to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of Chloe’s household, that there are contentions among you. Now I say this, that each of you says, “I am of Paul,” or “I am of Apollos,” or “I am of Cephas,” or “I am of Christ.” <b>Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?</b></blockquote> Our true Master is Christ Jesus, who has left His Word for our study and edification. Where He draws the line between black and white, good and bad, sin and not - there is no negotiation. But where He does not, there is room for Christian charity and liberty. I think many of the divisions are based upon matters of personal preference, rather than true doctrine. Nevertheless, we must all be careful to strive to honor our Savior in our thoughts, words, and deeds. *I* find that much easier to do when I am in fellowship at a Bible-believing, Bible-preaching church: it's far too easy to slack off when I'm out on my own. Among fellow believers, I have Christian counsel, encouragement, and godly reproof when I need it. So, although I have very particular doctrinal requirements for a church I attend, I try to be very VERY careful to make sure that they are <i>Biblical</i> requirements, and not personal preference (which are not necessarily a <i>bad</i> thing, it's just that they ought to take second place, at best). Anyway... Just my 2¢, hope I didn't ramble too much (darn antihistamines...! *giggle*). Good job, Scott - now on my RSS reader under... Hm... "Buddies," or "God Squad"? LOL ;-) Good points! Also, don’t forget 1 Corinthians 1, where Paul asks:

Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. For it has been declared to me concerning you, my brethren, by those of Chloe’s household, that there are contentions among you. Now I say this, that each of you says, “I am of Paul,” or “I am of Apollos,” or “I am of Cephas,” or “I am of Christ.” Is Christ divided? Was Paul crucified for you? Or were you baptized in the name of Paul?

Our true Master is Christ Jesus, who has left His Word for our study and edification. Where He draws the line between black and white, good and bad, sin and not - there is no negotiation. But where He does not, there is room for Christian charity and liberty. I think many of the divisions are based upon matters of personal preference, rather than true doctrine.

Nevertheless, we must all be careful to strive to honor our Savior in our thoughts, words, and deeds. *I* find that much easier to do when I am in fellowship at a Bible-believing, Bible-preaching church: it’s far too easy to slack off when I’m out on my own. Among fellow believers, I have Christian counsel, encouragement, and godly reproof when I need it.

So, although I have very particular doctrinal requirements for a church I attend, I try to be very VERY careful to make sure that they are Biblical requirements, and not personal preference (which are not necessarily a bad thing, it’s just that they ought to take second place, at best).

Anyway… Just my 2¢, hope I didn’t ramble too much (darn antihistamines…! *giggle*).

Good job, Scott - now on my RSS reader under… Hm… “Buddies,” or “God Squad”? LOL ;-)

]]> Comment on Who has it on right? by Scott’s Thoughts » Blog Archive » Do we have to go to church? http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2007/11/28/who-has-it-on-right/#comment-3 Scott’s Thoughts » Blog Archive » Do we have to go to church? Thu, 29 Nov 2007 15:46:22 +0000 http://sdwhiteonline.com/thoughts/2007/11/28/who-has-it-on-right/#comment-3 [...] The entire concept of church as a function is biblically incorrect. “Church” is not a function or a building but an entity as I discussed here. [...] [...] The entire concept of church as a function is biblically incorrect. “Church” is not a function or a building but an entity as I discussed here. [...]

]]> Comment on Who has it on right? by Who has it on right? » Scott’s Morning Brew http://thoughts.sdwhiteonline.com/2007/11/28/who-has-it-on-right/#comment-2 Who has it on right? » Scott’s Morning Brew Wed, 28 Nov 2007 06:42:09 +0000 http://sdwhiteonline.com/thoughts/2007/11/28/who-has-it-on-right/#comment-2 [...] Factions. Scott’s Thoughts… [...] [...] Factions. Scott’s Thoughts… [...]

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