Comments on: A Ray of Hope in South Florida http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-ray-of-hope-in-south-florida ...dispatches from the post-evangelical wilderness Sun, 12 Feb 2012 07:36:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ronbo http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-ray-of-hope-in-south-florida/comment-page-1#comment-546279 ronbo Sun, 01 Aug 2010 03:43:21 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=9503#comment-546279 Its really sad to see how some people such as Monzillo harbor such anger and hatred and continue to spew it across the internet. Tullinan's sermons are filled with the Gospel of Jesus to no end and I am at a loss where the accusation that he lacks that exists. CRPC is thriving and there are a majority of older/long timer members that stayed and would strongly not agree with the propaganda that has been spread about. There are many key people still there from the previous administration. Another thing I see is the church does not reach its hand into the peoples pocket so hard. My prayer is that we can accept each other in the name of Christ our Lord and put aside our differences so we may move the kingdom forward... amen Its really sad to see how some people such as Monzillo harbor such anger and hatred and continue to spew it across the internet. Tullinan’s sermons are filled with the Gospel of Jesus to no end and I am at a loss where the accusation that he lacks that exists. CRPC is thriving and there are a majority of older/long timer members that stayed and would strongly not agree with the propaganda that has been spread about. There are many key people still there from the previous administration. Another thing I see is the church does not reach its hand into the peoples pocket so hard.

My prayer is that we can accept each other in the name of Christ our Lord and put aside our differences so we may move the kingdom forward… amen

]]> By: Gary Monzillo http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-ray-of-hope-in-south-florida/comment-page-1#comment-545634 Gary Monzillo Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:49:34 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=9503#comment-545634 Isn't there a higher standard for a pastor? Luke 12:48 says, "But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked." God has given Tullian much it is certain, so shouldn't much be demanded of him? It is one thing to forgive a brother, but a pastor and shepherd, one to whom many lives are entrusted, is called to a higher standard. That is the problem with what has happend at Coral Ridge in my opinion. They have been shortchanged by this replacement. They deserve better. It is up to the Session to make it happen if the pastor cannot or will not. They need to check him if he cannot or will not. Isn’t there a higher standard for a pastor? Luke 12:48 says, “But the one who does not know and does things deserving punishment will be beaten with few blows. From everyone who has been given much, much will be demanded; and from the one who has been entrusted with much, much more will be asked.” God has given Tullian much it is certain, so shouldn’t much be demanded of him? It is one thing to forgive a brother, but a pastor and shepherd, one to whom many lives are entrusted, is called to a higher standard. That is the problem with what has happend at Coral Ridge in my opinion. They have been shortchanged by this replacement. They deserve better. It is up to the Session to make it happen if the pastor cannot or will not. They need to check him if he cannot or will not.

]]> By: Cara http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-ray-of-hope-in-south-florida/comment-page-1#comment-545404 Cara Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:45:44 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=9503#comment-545404 As Christians we are should all be concerned when those that are without Christ are determining the morality (laws) for the entire nation. Every law on the books is based on someone's morality. Through evangelism and spreading the message of salvation - that Jesus Christ alone paid the price for our sin and offers eternal life to all who trust in Him - can heart be changed to vote into office leaders with a Godly character. It is important to the freedom of all Christians that we defend our Godly heritage and freedoms that are indeed a divine gift from our Creator. As Christians we are should all be concerned when those that are without Christ are determining the morality (laws) for the entire nation. Every law on the books is based on someone’s morality. Through evangelism and spreading the message of salvation – that Jesus Christ alone paid the price for our sin and offers eternal life to all who trust in Him – can heart be changed to vote into office leaders with a Godly character. It is important to the freedom of all Christians that we defend our Godly heritage and freedoms that are indeed a divine gift from our Creator.

]]> By: Wow http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-ray-of-hope-in-south-florida/comment-page-1#comment-544714 Wow Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:13:49 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=9503#comment-544714 Offended people have one of two choices: forgive as you have been forgiven, or choose to hold it against your offender. Offended people have one of two choices: forgive as you have been forgiven, or choose to hold it against your offender.

]]> By: Kaci http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-ray-of-hope-in-south-florida/comment-page-1#comment-544560 Kaci Sat, 17 Jul 2010 17:09:20 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=9503#comment-544560 I read both. I think my only comment was: Weren't there more reasons for the Revolution than simply 'taxation without revolution'? It was just a thought. I read both. I think my only comment was: Weren’t there more reasons for the Revolution than simply ‘taxation without revolution’? It was just a thought.

]]> By: BrianD http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-ray-of-hope-in-south-florida/comment-page-1#comment-544085 BrianD Wed, 14 Jul 2010 19:45:34 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=9503#comment-544085 There is more than one side to each story, but too often those without power do not have a fair opportunity for their side to gain equal public hearing. They are dismissed as bloginistas, bitter and dissidents. This thread alone serves to remind me that all of us Christians are born sinners, damned apart from the mercy and grace of God, and even after we get saved we have our own struggles with the flesh. Sometimes greatly affecting others. And, sometimes with certain people, bringing reproach upon the body of Christ. But as long as the PR machine can cover over the sin, it's all good, right? :roll: There is more than one side to each story, but too often those without power do not have a fair opportunity for their side to gain equal public hearing.

They are dismissed as bloginistas, bitter and dissidents.

This thread alone serves to remind me that all of us Christians are born sinners, damned apart from the mercy and grace of God, and even after we get saved we have our own struggles with the flesh. Sometimes greatly affecting others. And, sometimes with certain people, bringing reproach upon the body of Christ.

But as long as the PR machine can cover over the sin, it’s all good, right? :roll:

]]> By: Linkathon 7/14 » Phoenix Preacher http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-ray-of-hope-in-south-florida/comment-page-1#comment-544064 Linkathon 7/14 » Phoenix Preacher Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:02:35 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=9503#comment-544064 [...] Kennedy at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Florida. Chaplain Mike Mercer from Internet Monk wrote a good commentary on the controversy this past week. It’s interesting to me not just from the angle of how a new pastor dealt with those who [...] [...] Kennedy at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Florida. Chaplain Mike Mercer from Internet Monk wrote a good commentary on the controversy this past week. It’s interesting to me not just from the angle of how a new pastor dealt with those who [...]

]]> By: Linkathon 7/14 « BrianD blog http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-ray-of-hope-in-south-florida/comment-page-1#comment-544010 Linkathon 7/14 « BrianD blog Wed, 14 Jul 2010 05:04:56 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=9503#comment-544010 [...] Kennedy at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Florida. Chaplain Mike Mercer from Internet Monk wrote a good commentary on the controversy this past week. It’s interesting to me not just from the angle of how a new pastor dealt with those who [...] [...] Kennedy at Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Florida. Chaplain Mike Mercer from Internet Monk wrote a good commentary on the controversy this past week. It’s interesting to me not just from the angle of how a new pastor dealt with those who [...]

]]> By: Otter http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-ray-of-hope-in-south-florida/comment-page-1#comment-543981 Otter Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:17:29 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=9503#comment-543981 I live for the derision of others. It unifies the community. I live for the derision of others. It unifies the community.

]]> By: Kaci http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/a-ray-of-hope-in-south-florida/comment-page-1#comment-543972 Kaci Tue, 13 Jul 2010 20:33:34 +0000 http://www.internetmonk.com/?p=9503#comment-543972 It's my theory that the reason family fights are worse than other kinds of conflict is because of the relative level of intimacy there. How much more so, then, the Church? It’s my theory that the reason family fights are worse than other kinds of conflict is because of the relative level of intimacy there. How much more so, then, the Church?

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