May 16, 2009 Positive Thinking, A Positive YOU! (LKL SATURDAY DISCUSSION TREAD) Posted: 01:07 PM ET
Donald Cole, Dover NJ May 16th, 2009 9:48 pm ET:
I was elated when Larry mentioned that these things "are what Christ taught." Larry King beat me to the blog! It sounds a lot better from Larry!
Donald Cole, Dover NJ May 16th, 2009 9:54 pm ET The panel’s belief about ‘reincarnation’ is another topic. But if we aren’t aware of having lived on earth in a past life, what difference would it make?
Donald Cole, Dover NJ May 16th, 2009 10:04 pm ET ‘Reincarnation’, that is living our lives over and over again, until we get it right, –is quite a stretch. The panel turns away from Christ on this one.
Showing posts with label Christ. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christ. Show all posts
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Game of Monopoly, state of our economy
The game of Monopoly has an END, but LIFE in Jesus Christ is forever.
All games come to an end. Winner takes all, and the game is over, --the END.
Without "Caps," or what I have been calling for, --way back when,-- "book-ends," --"Book-end Economics," which is the only thing that makes any sense to me. Yet, I claim to be no expert.
After debating for a long time with a couple of real experts on the Daily Record pages, one of these persons suddenly and totally surprised me by replying, "Don, you are right! --now if you could only convince all the people and politicians."
There is nothing wrong with capitalism --if only we can learn to adjust and control the span between the rich and the poor, in tune with our economy. To do otherwise, is to do no more than play a game of Monopoly. Sooner or later, someone ends up with all of the property and hotels, and then the game is OVER. The same principle goes for all of the countries of the world. Whoever has all the property and power in this world when we all die, --WINS!
Now, am I really that smart? I don't think so. What, then is the source of this rational and hidden wisdom that has entered my thoughts? Is it the Word of God? You tell me: Jesus said: "Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 18:3). It's really very simple. --dc
All games come to an end. Winner takes all, and the game is over, --the END.
Without "Caps," or what I have been calling for, --way back when,-- "book-ends," --"Book-end Economics," which is the only thing that makes any sense to me. Yet, I claim to be no expert.
After debating for a long time with a couple of real experts on the Daily Record pages, one of these persons suddenly and totally surprised me by replying, "Don, you are right! --now if you could only convince all the people and politicians."
There is nothing wrong with capitalism --if only we can learn to adjust and control the span between the rich and the poor, in tune with our economy. To do otherwise, is to do no more than play a game of Monopoly. Sooner or later, someone ends up with all of the property and hotels, and then the game is OVER. The same principle goes for all of the countries of the world. Whoever has all the property and power in this world when we all die, --WINS!
Now, am I really that smart? I don't think so. What, then is the source of this rational and hidden wisdom that has entered my thoughts? Is it the Word of God? You tell me: Jesus said: "Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 18:3). It's really very simple. --dc
Monday, October 8, 2007
New Testament Gospel
Posted: http://www.dailyrecord.com/, Forums, Opinion, Sun Sep 16, 2007 8:46 pm Post subject: "Bible glorifies Violence."
someone,
Yes. The New Testament gospel is simple enough, and the words of Christ, can be easily seen in red letter editions of the Bible. The richness and power of it are easily recognized.
When I first really read it, about 50 years ago, I didn't know who wrote it, but I recognized the power and the wisdom that Christ taught.
See the book of Acts, to see how people were really saved and added to the Lord's church. History, and the Old Testament can really nail down the faith; because one can recognize how miraculious it all comes together.
Have I really studied the Koran for myself, as such? --No, not yet; just what I have picked up from studies and other sources.
I write a lot, but I am not a professional or scholor, so I don't mind being corrected. That is what we are here for; to share our thoughts and opinions, and even our faiths. As long as we can keep our respect for one another.
All I care about is truth, whereever it might be hiding, or whoever has it. Why would anyone want to stake their life on anything less? It is easy to become deceived. I used to do magic tricks, for fun; but then found it a bit scarry, because people can be so gullible to deception. That was when I was very young.
Don Cole
someone,
Yes. The New Testament gospel is simple enough, and the words of Christ, can be easily seen in red letter editions of the Bible. The richness and power of it are easily recognized.
When I first really read it, about 50 years ago, I didn't know who wrote it, but I recognized the power and the wisdom that Christ taught.
See the book of Acts, to see how people were really saved and added to the Lord's church. History, and the Old Testament can really nail down the faith; because one can recognize how miraculious it all comes together.
Have I really studied the Koran for myself, as such? --No, not yet; just what I have picked up from studies and other sources.
I write a lot, but I am not a professional or scholor, so I don't mind being corrected. That is what we are here for; to share our thoughts and opinions, and even our faiths. As long as we can keep our respect for one another.
All I care about is truth, whereever it might be hiding, or whoever has it. Why would anyone want to stake their life on anything less? It is easy to become deceived. I used to do magic tricks, for fun; but then found it a bit scarry, because people can be so gullible to deception. That was when I was very young.
Don Cole
Bible Violence
Posted: http://www.dailyrecord/, Forums, Opinion, Mon Sep 17, 2007 1:17 pm Post subject: "Bible glorifies Violence."
Two thoughts here:
(1) That person must still be waiting to be shown “a few passages that show the Bible glorifying violence and/or encouraging Christians to kill non-Christians.”
I can’t think of any. Bear in mind that the word ‘Christian’ signifies a follower of Christ. The name was first applied to the disciples at Antioch in Syria about 43 AD. (Acts 11:26). But, even in the Old Testament I fail to see violence being ‘glorified.’ It seemed to be more of a sad necessity. If God ‘glorifies’ violence; why did He go against that nature, to send and sacrifice Christ into the world, to free mankind from the laws of sin and death? Jesus Christ did not condone violence. Rather; He taught and showed us God’s love and how we should love God and one another.
(2) someone, Can you be more specific? I don’t see the ‘ironey” that you are referring to in my statements. I do appreciate your feedback. And I would enjoy the opportunity to respond, if only I knew where you are coming from.
Don Cole
Two thoughts here:
(1) That person must still be waiting to be shown “a few passages that show the Bible glorifying violence and/or encouraging Christians to kill non-Christians.”
I can’t think of any. Bear in mind that the word ‘Christian’ signifies a follower of Christ. The name was first applied to the disciples at Antioch in Syria about 43 AD. (Acts 11:26). But, even in the Old Testament I fail to see violence being ‘glorified.’ It seemed to be more of a sad necessity. If God ‘glorifies’ violence; why did He go against that nature, to send and sacrifice Christ into the world, to free mankind from the laws of sin and death? Jesus Christ did not condone violence. Rather; He taught and showed us God’s love and how we should love God and one another.
(2) someone, Can you be more specific? I don’t see the ‘ironey” that you are referring to in my statements. I do appreciate your feedback. And I would enjoy the opportunity to respond, if only I knew where you are coming from.
Don Cole
Sunday, July 29, 2007
Dancing With the Lord!
Brother,
As I told you in worship services this morning; you delivered one of the best sermon's this morning that I have ever heard. I have a few years up on you, and I say Amen, from my own experiences and studies. All that you preached was absolutely true. You have a good grasp on those scriptures. And I must say, that you deliver them with tremendous force and sincerity. I love to hear my brothers in Christ preaching from their hearts, and accurately in God's word. We also appreciate all the "little" things that you do for us behind the scenes. I don't know how you manage it all. Besides delivering an excellent sermon this morning; you freed up our professional preacher and evangelist, to help enlarge our territory even more.
When it comes to the Jabez prayer; my prayers are turning more and more to, "Thank you Lords." It is hard to ask God for these things, while we can see with our own eyes and ears that He is is already answering them. And it's not even 40 days yet! We might turn more of our requests now over to Thank you's and how much we look forward and request continuation of His taking our hand, not only in keeping us from harm, and freeing us from pain, --but for dancing with us!
Don Cole
As I told you in worship services this morning; you delivered one of the best sermon's this morning that I have ever heard. I have a few years up on you, and I say Amen, from my own experiences and studies. All that you preached was absolutely true. You have a good grasp on those scriptures. And I must say, that you deliver them with tremendous force and sincerity. I love to hear my brothers in Christ preaching from their hearts, and accurately in God's word. We also appreciate all the "little" things that you do for us behind the scenes. I don't know how you manage it all. Besides delivering an excellent sermon this morning; you freed up our professional preacher and evangelist, to help enlarge our territory even more.
When it comes to the Jabez prayer; my prayers are turning more and more to, "Thank you Lords." It is hard to ask God for these things, while we can see with our own eyes and ears that He is is already answering them. And it's not even 40 days yet! We might turn more of our requests now over to Thank you's and how much we look forward and request continuation of His taking our hand, not only in keeping us from harm, and freeing us from pain, --but for dancing with us!
Don Cole
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