I seldom give up my platform for anyone. There will be those who say, “True.”
For example, I love preaching. With all my heart. It is one of my deepest loves and passions. Giving up the pulpit is a struggle for me most of the time. Except for Ryan. I feel comfortable with his rapport with the people and his heart for them. I know he will not purposely inflame anyone. 🙂
I have from time to time asked people to write a guest post. It is not because I think I am better than them. (God knows I’m not). I find it hard to give up my “voice.” Right or wrong the admission is there.
However, when I read something which stirs me to the core, I want people to know it and read it. Such is the case with my friend David’s post. I’ll not say anything more except to ask you to please read it. Click here for the post.
David, my friend, you hit the nail on the head.
What do you think?
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Yeah. that cake is for me. They couldn’t put enough candles on it though because it would burn the place down. Thursday, October 9th, is my 62nd birthday. The way I see it: the adventure has just started. I “ain’t” ready to hang up my boots and find a hammock. Maybe a bicycle seat but not a hammock. 🙂 As they say…”don’t applaud. Just throw money.” My address is……
David smacked it hard and true. That is a great message to advertise. As for you, I’ll type harder so that so can make out my comments. Blessings to you on your special day.
I like your comments about David’s thoughts but take offense at your obvious reference to my old eyes. 🙂 Thanks Daniel.
Your friend did a very nice job!
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And a very Happy Birthday to you, Bill!!
yes he did. And thanks Stephen.
Hi Bill! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! You bet you’re not done yet. Keep on preaching and influencing people for Christ.
That cake looks good…dangerous, but good!
I’ll head over to see David’s post.
Blessings,
Ceil
Thanks for the birthday wishes Ceil. Funny thing: unless it is an ice cream cake from DQ, I don’t even eat cake. 😀 Hope you enjoyed David’s post.
David post was exactly how we should look at the word “hate”. I can hate someone sin that hurt others and still be willing to love on them. Because my God does that to me, He hates my sin but He loves me unconditionally. Thanks Bill
Opps, Happy Birthday Bill
as you can gather Betty, I totally agree on how we should look at it. Thanks for the wishes.
I think it is a pretty good assessment on how a lot of people react these days on differences of opinion. It is unfortunate and fueled by an incessant flow of hate speech from radio and TV personalities. Probably why I don’t have cable TV or listen to talk radio programs.
I think everyone is entitled to their opinion and can do whatever they want as long as it doesn’t encroach on someone else.
Certainly we disagree on theology but I see no reason to think any less of someone that has a different view. As long as theism stays out of my way I have no problem with it.
I think people need to spend more time figuring out what is right with each other rather than what is wrong. Look for agreement not disagreement and the interactions will be much more pleasant.
You are right jeff. And it is from both sides of the argument as well. It would make quite a difference wouldn’t it if we spent more time figuring out what is right that’s for sure. Thanks.
I think your last paragraph is spot on, Jeff.
Agreed! 🙂
Great point. I can all sorts of emotions based on behavior, but it doesn’t mean that hate is one of them.
The point exactly Larry.
Happy Birthday Pastor Bill!
I read David’s post and totally agree. Disagreement or difference of opinion do not equal hate …
Thanks for the wishes David. You picked up why I liked David’s post so much.
Happy birthday Bill! Preaching is too my passion and love. It is hard to share it, but necessary, as Paul did with Timothy and his companions. Blessings.
I went a long time before I felt that comfortable. I was wrong and I know it now. Thanks for coming by Dave. Blessings to you also.
Happy Birthday!
I think the “hate” thing is mainly that we as a society don’t like the idea of hate. Hating something seems backwards and bigoted (and I guess in many cases it is). So if your position can be labelled as hateful, then the opposition doesn’t need to raise a convincing counter argument. Just throw out the word hate as a weapon and it won’t progress to the point of an honest debate.
It would be a good word to simply take out of our vocabulary. Thanks for the wishes Loren. Good to hear from you.
That’s alot of candles on that cake pastor Bill! Happy Birthday!
I’m glad you have many more to go and are not ready to hang anything up.
Great article – I too wish people would think more before they decide to hate someone they disagree with but I don’t hate them for it.
Yeah I know DJ. That is why I said the cake would melt. 🙂 Praying I do have many more to go. Glad you liked the article and thinking would go a long way toward alleviating the hate.
Happy birthday, Bill! 62? That’s great!
May you and your family have a relaxing evening together.
Jennifer Dougan
http://www.jenniferdougan.com
Thanks Jennifer. Been praying for you and your dad and family.
Happy birthday, Bill! I like hammocks, but I wouldn’t want an extended stay in one. 🙂 Blessings to you today and every day. May God’s goodness and grace mark all the rest of your days and years!
thanks for the birthday thoughts Jason. I think I have only been in a real hammock once.I didn’t want to get out of it.
I thank God I have learned to try to work out disagreements or at the very least to agree to disagree because if disagreement equals hatred then I hate everybody!
Yep there is no way we will agree with everyone that’s for sure Karen.
Thanks for the recommendation, Bill. Excellent post by David. Well said!
Glad you liked it Pam.
Bill
Wow. Thank you so much for letting me share the pulpit. It was great to read the comments on your blog about the post. And I had some others over at my place.
It’s just been bugging me. I am good friends with Jack the Baker who has been in the news and i just hurt for him.
Thanks for the props and telling your friends about it.
Glad I could share your post David. It is what needs to be said and happen. As for Jack: I feel for him. Sad a man can’t stand for his convictions with being called a hatemonger. Oh…you’re welcome.
People need to learn how to turn the other cheek. 🙂