tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post8692360796420180491..comments2023-10-21T04:32:31.262-05:00Comments on Following Judah's Lion: The Journey of Death that Leads to Life and the Journey of Life that Leads to DeathRick Fruehhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05879848568892457571noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-13067774420758149312013-02-21T01:09:33.730-05:002013-02-21T01:09:33.730-05:00Thank you. I know that I'm not alone when I c...Thank you. I know that I'm not alone when I come to this blog and read posts like this one. I am also even more convicted to keep pressing on. To pray when I know I am suppose to. To fast, and not because it helps me loose ten pounds fast. To teach my homeschooled kids about those preachers of old and of those who came before us, "the world was not worthy of them"- to quote Hebrews 11. This post has helped me tremendously tonight. signed, DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-9077283298367964642013-02-19T16:00:12.453-05:002013-02-19T16:00:12.453-05:00Excellent Word! Reminds me of this verse from Isai...Excellent Word! Reminds me of this verse from Isaiah and affects me the same:<br /><br />The Lord God has given me the tongue of those who are taught, that I may know how to sustain with a word him who is weary. Morning by morning he awakens; he awakens my ear to hear as those who are taught. (Isaiah 50:4 ESV)michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01744678277860175675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-41732370960720941392013-02-19T13:18:48.070-05:002013-02-19T13:18:48.070-05:00Victoria,
I left you a message on the The Marine ...Victoria,<br /><br />I left you a message on the The Marine Corps Rifle Creed Blob Post.<br /><br />your sister in Christ Jesus,<br />Cherie C.Cherie c.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-50182675896788518392013-02-19T12:58:33.066-05:002013-02-19T12:58:33.066-05:00Anon,
Most certainly right, we will make it with ...Anon,<br /><br />Most certainly right, we will make it with Jesus.<br /><br />Love to all<br /><br />your sister in Christ Jesus,<br /><br />Cherie c.Cherie c.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-37543645893231983092013-02-19T12:45:13.034-05:002013-02-19T12:45:13.034-05:00Yes, Cherie, I agree with you. It feels more and ...Yes, Cherie, I agree with you. It feels more and more like we are "spiritually" dead to this world. <br /><br />I'll always remember poor character Frank, in "Everybody Loves Raymond". In one episode, the men were complaining about the wives and their monthly problems. Frank said that there wasn't "a day goes by that I don't wish there was a comet screaming towards earth to bring me sweet relief".<br />(LOL)<br /><br />I pray we find lots of spiritual relief and keep on that narrow road, not looking right or looking left. A sister in the Lord a long time ago kept reassuring us as she said, "With Jesus, we'll make it". <br /><br />Anon. (unchurched or otherwise)<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-80265468129154372192013-02-19T12:34:23.346-05:002013-02-19T12:34:23.346-05:00Love all posters here and though I don't say i...Love all posters here and though I don't say it enough, I learn from everyone's input and appreciate you all. <br /><br />I'm Anon. by the way and was for a while Unchurched Anon., but I keep forgetting to write a salutation with the name. It shows how weary I am in all things, big and small. <br /><br />I have a sister, who didn't even know that the earth had an asteroid passing close by the earth on Thursday. She hadn't heard about the comet either. She was busy getting ready for a trip. She doesn't listen to the news, because it's "depressing". On the other hand, I know what's going on and it affects me, plus I am shackled in this present condition, weary, tired, unwell. Practically every ounce of my being has no hope in this world. I was told recently that my lack of joy is because of depression. I know it's because of the times we live in. There are no outlets of relief. No friends, no work, no extended family. Most of the rest of the extended family, cousins, have all spread out over the continent; Most of my older relatives have passed on. There is only one ray of hope in me and that is that Jesus is Lord, and He is in charge of everything. Even if man thinks he is cunning and clever, he can never outdo God. Evil men will scheme and thrive only as God allows. But, He is in total control. I love that!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-58719459170084305682013-02-19T12:15:16.277-05:002013-02-19T12:15:16.277-05:00Isaiah 58:12 *And they that shall be of thee shall...Isaiah 58:12 *And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: though shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shall be called, the repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in. -- everyone, our work in Christ is not done yet. Let us pray.Chris Baumgartnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-38671398447172150632013-02-19T10:29:36.304-05:002013-02-19T10:29:36.304-05:00I love to come here and read all the comments and ...I love to come here and read all the comments and know that others are struggling as I do and get weary as I do...It's a lonely road traveled but then I remember I'm not really alone in all this...and besides, Jesus is with each of us and He said He would never leave us nor forsake us. That is so reassuring. He's with us everyday...or else what would be the point of anything?<br /> Thank you Rick for this blog and to everyone who comes and sheds some light in this dark world...means much to me.Lorenanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-14033415954229654982013-02-19T10:19:27.767-05:002013-02-19T10:19:27.767-05:00I agree wholeheartedly with you, Rick. I am cryin...I agree wholeheartedly with you, Rick. I am crying out to those who will listen or see and not throw rocks at me (many want to and tell me I am so "pessimistic" or "negative"). Where's your positive attitude, Kim? <br /><br />Well, I am positive about what Christ said to be watching for, and it is all around me, and they are all negative things! <br /><br />The Lord is leading me to pray for some (what I consider) interesting people and things, but I know they are things that people don't really think of themselves, but these are real people and situations that are affecting the spiritual lives of many others. Last night I was lead to pray for Bill Mahrer and Kathy Griffin and the Hospital of Mercy ships that was shown on 60 Minutes Sunday and the people in Africa with facial tumors caused by tooth enamel that doesn't stop growing. <br /><br />He wants us to pray for things happening around us, yes; but we need to look more deeply at people and situations that we might not give a second thought. This is the day and age of spiritual warfare and we must be praying for situations that it seems we can't really change. If anyone has ever read Frank Peretti's "This Present Darkness", you know what I'm talking about. The adversary is at work in the smallest of situations to work his evil deeds, and the church is out to lunch. We can only overcome him by the word of our testimony and the blood of the lamb. Prayer is the key, and sometimes, my pray-er just freezes up. We need set loose the prayer warriors!<br /><br />Sorry, got off track there, Rick, but that's what came out.<br /><br />KimKimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15449934341845326322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-67612207825438445002013-02-19T07:09:01.261-05:002013-02-19T07:09:01.261-05:00"I am dead to this earthly life, who's wi..."I am dead to this earthly life, who's with me!<br /><br />When I wrote this, you all know I meant spiritually, right?<br /><br />There will be no catching space ships, or asteroids, or any nonsense like that, not what I meant. Just want to make that very clear.<br /><br />Cherie C.<br />Cherie c.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-56279851070409699692013-02-19T01:29:14.753-05:002013-02-19T01:29:14.753-05:00Yes, if you must know this post makes me pine for ...Yes, if you must know this post makes me pine for the Lord to come back.<br /><br />Cherie c.Cherie c.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-6075587784749097492013-02-19T01:20:48.278-05:002013-02-19T01:20:48.278-05:00Since when is the seriousness of life and death a ...Since when is the seriousness of life and death a drama? Nothing overly dramatic about it. This is a serious issue. One I must say I am quite weary of. I feel more and more alien every day. As I grow in the Lord, I see life and death differently. What life do I have here? A life of constant struggle and I do not mean financially. My life with Jesus is on hold, and I am stuck here. Battling every day the things of this world, and that includes the church. I got on the parkway this morning, a road I travel most every day, and as I approached the entrance I noticed in the sky not less than six airplanes spewing something out the back. I remember what my sister told me it was and I groaned out loud. Then when I got on the parkway I suddenly felt like I was on unfamiliar territory. Like I wasn't from where I live. Her telling me about chemtrails and other sinister goings on and this momentary feeling of being where I do not want to be was disconcerting. Evil is nonstop, in the church, out of the church, no matter. It is on 24/7.<br /><br />I sometimes ask when I can get off this planet. So much clamor, where is the peace? With Jesus. Paul thought it gain to die, and I agree. I am alone on this planet in a crowd. I see people, loved ones and others and I get an ache in my stomach at the thought of going alone without them. Then I remember I am already without them. When Jesus came into my life, they walked out. This journey of death that leads to life can be a lonely one, but at the same time I know what waits at the journey's end. Perfect love, perfect peace. Perfect Jesus.<br /><br />Although weary, I travel on, imperfect, and full of questions. But.....<br /><br />I know that daily devotionals some may find the lazy man's Bible study, but I like them, and yes I still have my quiet time with God's Word. But these days for good or ill, I always have Scripture in front of me at least hourly if not every few hours. Like an infant needing food. Well anyway, I have a daily devotional app on my IPod. <br /><br />Today's is Matthew 11:28<br />Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.<br /><br />Pastor, I can see your weariness in this post. God has your back dear brother. <br /><br />We will, I am afraid be dealing with this great apostasy until Jesus comes to get us. Hurry Lord, we need you now, and forever. I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and I am willing to give my life. I strive to be what He wants me to be even when my flesh says otherwise. <br /><br />I am dead to this earthly life, who's with me!<br /><br />your sister in Christ Jesus,<br />Cherie C.<br />Cherie C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27942026.post-55872619601302808842013-02-19T00:02:51.626-05:002013-02-19T00:02:51.626-05:00Not only has the GOP lost it's identity, so ha...Not only has the GOP lost it's identity, so has the Church. It's assumed the identity of a false Christ, for sure. <br /><br />Go to a church where the doors are locked all week, except Sundays, and Wednesdays. Try to get a meeting with the pastor or his staff, and it feels like trying to get a meeting with a CEO. The whole church facade has been exposed. It's nothing more than a business that caters to the staff rather than to it's customers. Men of God have less trials and tribulations under their belts than do their flock. If they are broken, they don't show brokenness. They treat brokenness as though it's shameful. It's not cool anymore to be broken. One must be "arrived" and look victorious, fresh, strong and in the front lines, not look old, tired and defeated. Churches only want the new energy. No others need apply. Pastors don't want to spend time with old fogeys. They want the world, travel, rubbing shoulders with their peers and being promoted. <br /><br />And it's true, we are so narcissistic that we expect God to fix our Carnival Triumph cruise problems; we can't see the spiritual Titanic on our doorstep. Our society has a poor-me victimhood problem; or a "we aren't going to take it anymore" mentality problem. If christians are like that too, it is definitely time to get out of the "her" in Revelation. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com