en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/305515 Comments by JonWesley http://www.shauninthecity.com/2009/02/weed-smoking-volunteers.html#IDComment15742975 I think you have the 1 John 5 thing out of context. The death he speaks of is final, spiritual death. Many Bible scholars agree that he is speaking of the "unpardonable sin" which is "quenching the spirit" which in essence is not believing that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God who died for our sin, rose from the dead, and sits at God's Right Hand (John 3:18, Jesus' words) The Good News Bible puts 1 John 5:17 this way, "All wrongdoing is sin, but there is sin which does not lead to death." The sin that does not lead to death is the sin for which Christ atones, which is ALL sin; we just have to come to Him for the gift of that atonement. We must have and show and live Grace. Jesus did. We are His body. If Jesus only did what He saw the Father doing, why do we think we should act differently? Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:17:37 +0000 http://www.shauninthecity.com/2009/02/weed-smoking-volunteers.html#IDComment15742975 http://www.shauninthecity.com/2009/02/weed-smoking-volunteers.html#IDComment15742654 Art, I think that's a Jesus answer! And you're right on the testing. We worked in a small inner-city mission in Charleston, WV where every move someone made was like, "Okay, you love me. But do you love me now? How 'bout now? What if I do this? Or this?" Our Senior Pastor once said, " I go into every situation sure that I'm about to be tested or taken advantage of. But I still go in the Love of Christ." Rules without Love and Grace is LAW. Jesus came to fulfill the LAW and show Grace and Mercy. Tue, 24 Feb 2009 15:07:22 +0000 http://www.shauninthecity.com/2009/02/weed-smoking-volunteers.html#IDComment15742654 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2009/02/15/sunday-setlists-30/#IDComment15282231 Been a while, but we're still here. Hope you all met God today! Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:18:19 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2009/02/15/sunday-setlists-30/#IDComment15282231 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2009/02/10/dont-ask-dont-tell/#IDComment14976184 I hear you, Brother. Sometimes when I do talk to my wife, I can see the fear in her eyes, even when I know it's not near that big. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:39:03 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2009/02/10/dont-ask-dont-tell/#IDComment14976184 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2009/02/10/dont-ask-dont-tell/#IDComment14976175 I used to have a good friend/mentor/Pastor who asked just about everyday. Man, I miss him! Wed, 11 Feb 2009 14:38:01 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2009/02/10/dont-ask-dont-tell/#IDComment14976175 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/02/what-song-needs-a-break/#IDComment14782902 BTW- anyone else still singing "Trading My Sorrows"? I stopped that one because it got depressing to watch and lead. You know, like the words ought to be " I'm keeping my sorrows, holding on to my shame..." Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:07:20 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/02/what-song-needs-a-break/#IDComment14782902 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/02/what-song-needs-a-break/#IDComment14782721 Oh, yeah! Without a doubt! People really grab on to those words. Its fun to watch! Thu, 5 Feb 2009 20:05:15 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/02/what-song-needs-a-break/#IDComment14782721 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/02/what-song-needs-a-break/#IDComment14781052 What's really scary is that as the one planning worship, we are inundated by new songs all the time! I wish I could do mostly new every week! Thu, 5 Feb 2009 19:48:44 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/02/what-song-needs-a-break/#IDComment14781052 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/02/what-song-needs-a-break/#IDComment14781025 Yeah, we only use that one when the church seems on a down slope. But otherwise, it was a good run! Thu, 5 Feb 2009 19:47:33 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/02/what-song-needs-a-break/#IDComment14781025 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/02/what-song-needs-a-break/#IDComment14780998 Oh, come on!! Its only been in the CCLI Top Ten since Jesus ascended! Are you sure? (note: had to clean desk from all the dripping sarcasm, sorry!) Thu, 5 Feb 2009 19:46:22 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/02/what-song-needs-a-break/#IDComment14780998 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2009/01/30/freeplay-friday-youve-got-to-see-this/#IDComment14489411 Looks great, Fred. I really like the simplistic feel. Gives me a warm fuzzy! Be blessed! Fri, 30 Jan 2009 16:27:41 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2009/01/30/freeplay-friday-youve-got-to-see-this/#IDComment14489411 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/01/so-im-a-dad-family-night-with-snowmen/#IDComment14265124 That was the single coolest video I have watched in WEEKS! What a beautiful family. You are MEGA blessed! Fri, 23 Jan 2009 16:37:26 +0000 http://www.ragamuffinsoul.com/2009/01/so-im-a-dad-family-night-with-snowmen/#IDComment14265124 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2009/01/20/when-the-worship-leader-talks/#IDComment14182365 I think there is a difference in venue, viz. a worship service versus a concert setting. When I see Jeff Deyo in concert, I know I will worship, but I expect to hear him talk about the song or the Bible or lead in a prayer. I think he does a great job; very Spirit led and effective. But in a worship service, I would expect less speaking (explanation) and more worship. I try to do this in our worship services; not commentary as much as direction. Of course, all I have to do is look out and see if my wife is giving the "That's good, now get on with it!" look. Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:17:40 +0000 http://www.fredmckinnon.com/myblog/2009/01/20/when-the-worship-leader-talks/#IDComment14182365