Comments on: Gospel Exhortations

By: j. Michael Jones

j. Michael Jones — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:26:18 +0000

It appears that the facebook link doesn’t work or the the Michael Spencer page is now blank. The twitter still has no information. Is there a place to sign up to be informed how Mike is doing when the information is available? Thanks.

By: alpineflower

alpineflower — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:12:00 +0000

I’ve been reading The Peacemaker by Ken Sande (and participating in a study on it), who addresses these verses in the context of the whole section (Phil 4:2-9) – that the rejoicing exhortation is directly tied to the conflict referenced in the first paragraph between Euodia and Syntyche. After all, how often during conflict is our instinct to rejoice, or think about things that are pure, lovely, etc.? Sande’s point is that by doing these things, we place the conflict in perspective and turn to the Gospel to provide the peace we desire.

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By: Radagast

Radagast — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 02:45:35 +0000

That ‘d be “hey yuns guys” – Pittsburghese

By: Chaplain Mike

Chaplain Mike — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:28:28 +0000

As far as I know, it’s ambiguous for Michael right now, too. I’m sure he will communicate clearly once he has more clarity himself.

By: Chaplain Mike

Chaplain Mike — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:26:52 +0000

You might want to look at my recent post on the ministry of visitation. Your comment is such a wonderful example of the simple, down-to-earth, neighborly ministry that the church should be doing. Thank you.

By: j. Michael Jones

j. Michael Jones — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:18:54 +0000

Caringbridge is excellent. A very close friend of mine, Terry, had leukemia and how has passed away. I followed his progress daily as his daughter kept us up to date on the ups and downs. We all rode the roller coaster together. It was a great way to communicate with the family as well.

I wish I knew how Michael is doing. There is nothing on Twitter and Facebook drops the “cancer” word. For us medical providers, “cancer” is very ambiguous. But I wish I could pass along some words of encouragement.

I guess I’ll check back now and then and see what we know. We are praying for you Michael if you are reading this.

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Words2encourage » The Lord is Near — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 22:05:16 +0000

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By: Tim W

Tim W — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 19:13:58 +0000

In western PA the plural of you is yins

By: Mary S

Mary S — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 17:47:23 +0000

Powerful words and you expressed my life as well. When my masks and my real self finally began to be exposed, and God did not “give me the boot” because I wasn’t “good”, it is where God’s grace for sinners finally began to turn on a light in my soul. Would love to know the book you refer to. Thank you for your candor.