tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416556583423635558.post3294009584318282250..comments2024-03-28T05:41:54.888-05:00Comments on The Final Chapters: HOME RUN!luluhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11520683067915486215noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416556583423635558.post-47657009148684086032015-01-11T15:55:43.027-06:002015-01-11T15:55:43.027-06:00Hi Lulu, You asked me a question in my Cranberry M...Hi Lulu, You asked me a question in my Cranberry Morning post today, and since I had no way to contact you (your email is not linked to your blog) I decided to bury it here in an older post. You asked if I was a Calvinist. I hate putting labels on myself simply because the label Calvinist conjures up (in so many uninformed minds) the image of a harsh God who is making some people into Christians and shoving others who are begging for his mercy, aside and refusing to listen to them. Of course, this is far from the truth. God is eager to forgive and save any who call on him. I'm curious to know which of the tulip petals you're having trouble with. I could at least give you my perspective - for free. ;-)Cranberry Morninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10758563068581561194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416556583423635558.post-31659051458151590712015-01-05T16:12:36.741-06:002015-01-05T16:12:36.741-06:00Well Sparky--come back tomorrow. We will discuss ...Well Sparky--come back tomorrow. We will discuss the problem I see with the church. Thanks for being open to sharing your perspective and what you have done. <br /><br />ALWAYS glad to hear your voice! luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11520683067915486215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416556583423635558.post-62708232828320813772015-01-05T16:10:54.103-06:002015-01-05T16:10:54.103-06:00Thank You, Victor. It is not necessarily the faul...Thank You, Victor. It is not necessarily the fault of the church. I have my finger firmly pointing right back at me! God has richly blessed me--in the cyber world and the physical world with MANY wonderful Godly friends. I cherish the fellowship with you all!<br /><br />luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11520683067915486215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416556583423635558.post-64574127354888919362015-01-05T16:09:00.495-06:002015-01-05T16:09:00.495-06:00So glad you are enjoying the conversation--I am to...So glad you are enjoying the conversation--I am too! More coming tomorrow. Yes, I have been known to throw my airs toward heaven---it is a good thing---UNLESS--I happen to be driving down the road!!!!luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11520683067915486215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416556583423635558.post-85486281166534109062015-01-05T10:32:44.474-06:002015-01-05T10:32:44.474-06:00Personally, I've given up on the alleged churc...Personally, I've given up on the alleged church. I don't think God has had anything to do with it for centuries. Most churches seem to only be concerned with how much money they make and how they can boss others around. Church is in our hearts and minds. Husband and I worship together at home. If I want companionship, I'll get another dog. I witness on my own, be kind to others, read the Bible and go from there. I hope you find a place to fit in though. I understand how some need that weekly reminder. Have a blessed day! ~:)Sparkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531515666554867421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416556583423635558.post-55632184896658873372015-01-05T10:22:59.089-06:002015-01-05T10:22:59.089-06:00We go to Church to visit God, not the building, no...We go to Church to visit God, not the building, not the congrgation or the priest. Some of us believe that we receive God in our souls when we receice Communion in the form of the Body and Blood of Christ.<br /><br />That being said, I'll admit, there are some churches, (and priests), who seem to have lost their way somewhat. I am truly sorry if some churches have made you feel alienated. At least you have your Blog friends here. Praying for you, Lulu.<br /><br />God bless. <br /><br />Victor S E Moubarakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04280638667651857296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5416556583423635558.post-37796073537547465562015-01-05T07:14:47.708-06:002015-01-05T07:14:47.708-06:00Lulu, I have no problem with reading or discussing...Lulu, I have no problem with reading or discussing this issue, I find it very interesting..so blog on. We have 2 Baptist churches here in this small town (and since we are Baptist), one is ultra liberal- acts more like a Catholic church with their ceremonials (and since I was Catholic, I know what that is) and the other...I just don't know. Just having a hard time fitting in...it wasn't the people...it is the teachings. We go to church to hear the Word, not get political or whatever. Now, I can tell you, since my husband holds "church" in our home, we have lively debates and very much into the Bibilical meanings. I just can't explain it, it was a concensus between us 3 about attending. When we lived down south, we lived and breathed the church and all it had to offer. Here, it is just different...hard to explain. ANWYAYS--getting off the soapbox. I went back reread the first one and saw Victor's comment--boy did he hit spot on. Thanks for taking that step to usher in a hard topic to discuss, and I really do mean that...I always enjoy reading and coming here to visit. Blessings--P.S. I love the pic you posted...we don't see that here--up north--people raising their hands etc...maybe that is what is missing...the excitement for the Lord.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16466115918585699329noreply@blogger.com