tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post6618320699835719309..comments2024-03-27T14:26:25.469-07:00Comments on Saved by Grace: Corrupt CommunicationLaurie Colletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-47909265675278183722012-03-14T17:09:08.526-07:002012-03-14T17:09:08.526-07:00Thanks, A Joyful Noise, for your comment and for h...Thanks, A Joyful Noise, for your comment and for hosting the Blog Party site.<br />Love in Him,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-17532950129655496862012-03-13T22:53:22.997-07:002012-03-13T22:53:22.997-07:00Thank you for joining us with your true story at o...Thank you for joining us with your true story at our new Blog Party site. Your post does caution us to be careful of communication even when it seems to be coming from a friend.a joyful noisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08712092116466408490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-70468794293158621572012-03-13T18:34:26.377-07:002012-03-13T18:34:26.377-07:00Thanks, Joan! He warned severely of adding to or t...Thanks, Joan! He warned severely of adding to or taking away from the truths in His Word.<br />God bless you,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-82368604727324991122012-03-12T17:57:08.588-07:002012-03-12T17:57:08.588-07:00Laurie - you are so right, it is important to spea...Laurie - you are so right, it is important to speak the truth in love. And there is no compromise - Jesus is the only way. It is dangerous when Christians begin to compromise their belief all in the name of being "politially correct."<br /><br />Blessings,<br />JoanJoan Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16430939897829160498noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-4862081167644787372012-03-09T06:52:01.659-08:002012-03-09T06:52:01.659-08:00Dear Ms. Kathleen,
I will keep your family in my p...Dear Ms. Kathleen,<br />I will keep your family in my prayers. All you can do is to pray and to keep planting the seed, not only through your testimony and writing, but by reacting to them in love, as you are doing. As they see Christ's love shine through you, their hearts will be softened. It is the work of the Holy Spirit to do the rest. Stand fast in what you believe and God will bless you richly.Laurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-79579598195746697912012-03-09T06:43:59.178-08:002012-03-09T06:43:59.178-08:00Thanks, Charlotte, and God bless!
LaurieThanks, Charlotte, and God bless!<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-58662199317007474562012-03-08T19:47:28.705-08:002012-03-08T19:47:28.705-08:00The truths of Christianity may be viewed by some a...The truths of Christianity may be viewed by some as exclusive and even as intolerant and offensive. This is hardly surprising, because Christ and His Word say that His truths cause division among family members (Matthew 10:21; 34-35); ...<br /><br />I've been going through the above with family lately. I actually don't say anything and find myself cringing if they bring something up (normally in an angry manner) - they want me to react. I don't. At least not outwardly. They keep trying to "convert" me... to their way of thinking. <br /><br />Lately though they have been more polite. I know some even read my blog. I just won't waver.<br /><br />On another note we need to pray for those who are so bold to preach the word like Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani. I know many having been doing all they can to free him. <br /><br />Great post :) Have a blessed weekend.<br /><br />http://theemptynestexpress.comMs. Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00296728970210715746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-24983507001500124032012-03-08T19:27:53.993-08:002012-03-08T19:27:53.993-08:00Thank you for sharing this thoughtful post. I also...Thank you for sharing this thoughtful post. I also like the comment you made just above this one to Debra. I certainly agree with you.<br />Blessings,<br />CharlotteCharlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533075034458645148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-80002643760688769332012-03-07T09:10:28.017-08:002012-03-07T09:10:28.017-08:00Dear Debra,
Thanks so much for your comment and f...Dear Debra, <br />Thanks so much for your comment and for following Saved by Grace, and especially for your prayers for Pastor Yousef.<br />I believe we are in the End Times, with increased wars and rumors of wars, wickedness in high places, and a falling away from the truth. <br />You are so right, Christians need to pray for healing of our nation. 2 Chronicles 7:14: If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.<br />Love in Him,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-70760652185350410022012-03-06T22:53:24.917-08:002012-03-06T22:53:24.917-08:00Hi Laurie,
Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani is in my praye...Hi Laurie,<br />Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani is in my prayers. Yes indeed, he is a shining example of what a true follower of Christ looks like, willing to lay down his own life for the gospel.<br /><br />One can’t help but notice how warfare has increased worldwide in the past few years. Are we losing our freedom because we’ve been so politically correct? All that will save us now, I’ve heard, is a great awakening. Pray that God will heal our land.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02273349436461781371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-74069346607172807462012-03-06T19:42:33.429-08:002012-03-06T19:42:33.429-08:00Thank you, Laura, for your prayers who suffer pers...Thank you, Laura, for your prayers who suffer persecution rather than renounce His truth.<br />Love in Him,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-68898562125737681582012-03-06T19:34:31.013-08:002012-03-06T19:34:31.013-08:00I call those reinforcement, "God echos"!...I call those reinforcement, "God echos"! It is as if He is echoing His message to me until I hear it! Blessings!Joan Davis (Jo)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02305888520649862063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-87174603214250375602012-03-06T18:57:16.009-08:002012-03-06T18:57:16.009-08:00I will so be in prayer for Pastor Yousef Nadarkhan...I will so be in prayer for Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani and for all our brothers and sisters in Christ who suffer under persecution. To have the courage to proclaim the truth in these circumstances bring much glory to God. Thank you, Laurie.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263995875732832349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-33423066997821906302012-03-06T18:54:17.472-08:002012-03-06T18:54:17.472-08:00Dear Joan, It is so awesome when He reinforces wha...Dear Joan, It is so awesome when He reinforces what He is saying to us through the words of others! It scares me when I remember that we'll have to give account for every idle word -- not just blasphemy, lies or gossip, but even the times when we were chatting about nothing important while failing to share the Gospel with one we believe to be lost. Thanks as always for your thoughtful comment -- you are a blessing!<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-14489006321577290672012-03-06T18:50:49.703-08:002012-03-06T18:50:49.703-08:00Dear Denise,
Thanks for your prayers, and much lov...Dear Denise,<br />Thanks for your prayers, and much love to you,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-79502277046238181362012-03-06T16:07:51.858-08:002012-03-06T16:07:51.858-08:00This afternoon, as I did my bible study, I went ov...This afternoon, as I did my bible study, I went over the concept that our tongues are powerful...both for good and for evil! It is important to always use it for good and to ask the Lord to bring to the surface any areas where we are not doing this: gossip, lying, tossing His name around casually, swearing, inappropriate jokes - both uncouth and also jokes uttered at someone else's expense... The list could go on and on! Your post is a great confirmation. Thank you Laurie!Joan Davis (Jo)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02305888520649862063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-83873100682399276772012-03-06T16:00:18.109-08:002012-03-06T16:00:18.109-08:00You have my prayers.You have my prayers.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-8469094871801425852012-03-06T09:39:05.986-08:002012-03-06T09:39:05.986-08:00Thanks, A Joyful Noise! You're so right -- cor...Thanks, A Joyful Noise! You're so right -- corrupt communication will come at us from all directions, even the pulpit of some churches. We must be sober and vigilant and discerning to distinguish Bible truth from false teaching.<br />Love in Him,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-13824048441152105742012-03-05T01:33:48.890-08:002012-03-05T01:33:48.890-08:00Excellent post and great examples too. Sorry abou...Excellent post and great examples too. Sorry about your husband's e-mail being hacked. My friend had this happen to her. One thing we want to avoid is to get scammed with corrupt communication even if it comes from the pulpit. It is wise to keep your virus protection on and allow the Holy Spirit to guide us into all truth.<br /><br />Oh no those awful blurry letters - well here goes try #2a joyful noisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08712092116466408490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-35809235153665290962012-03-04T19:23:39.656-08:002012-03-04T19:23:39.656-08:00Thanks, caryjo! I think you're right -- as the...Thanks, caryjo! I think you're right -- as the world moves toward one-world religion as prophesied, evangelical Christian views will be considered extreme. But if we are not ashamed of Him, He will not be ashamed of us.<br />Blessings to you,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-31919812854782356912012-03-04T18:38:16.307-08:002012-03-04T18:38:16.307-08:00Good teaching, thinking, sharing. I have a lot of...Good teaching, thinking, sharing. I have a lot of the same thought processes. My opinion: quite a number of us Christians are going to be considered extremists b/c we won't sluff a number of these present issues off just to be better friends. Popularity is going to be a non-descriptive word of most of us re: our present-day cultural character. Oh, well. Gotta do what we gotta do.caryjohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488368153291827383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-54851672762761851782012-03-04T17:11:21.950-08:002012-03-04T17:11:21.950-08:00Thanks, Joyful, for your thoughtful comment and fo...Thanks, Joyful, for your thoughtful comment and for watching one of our videos. Praise God for your faithfulness to share the Gospel. If we yield to the Holy Spirit and walk through the doors He opens, He will give us the words to say, and He will also give us discernment.<br />May you have a blessed week in Him!<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-72443874873439660472012-03-04T16:49:26.358-08:002012-03-04T16:49:26.358-08:00I enjoyed your post and also one of your dance vid...I enjoyed your post and also one of your dance videos with your husband which I watched the other day. I try to take the opportunity to share God with unbelievers whenever I can and with others who have backslid though I know I fail to do my part oftentimes. As I've grown older I realize that all I need to do is be obedient and not argue or debate but simply present the truth in a natural way as circumstances open up around me. The Holy Spirit will do the rest.<br /><br />It sad that so many scammers abound these days and your husband's hacked email account is so common and catches many people unawares. Just like the enemy does to those that are not alert, Christians and non Christians alike. I understand better as I grow older that even the very elect can be fooled if we are not careful to abide in him.Joyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-30153163700223599552012-03-04T13:32:26.519-08:002012-03-04T13:32:26.519-08:00Thanks, Frank! And you're very welcome for my ...Thanks, Frank! And you're very welcome for my comment on your blog.<br />Praise God that He does not require success from us -- just obedience. It sounds like you have been highly obedient to share the Gospel with your parents -- now it is the convicting work of the Holy Spirit to do the rest. He will reward you richly for fulfilling the Great Commission.<br />I personally believe that although there are many doctrines in the Catholic church that are non-Biblical, that individuals who consider themselves to be part of that church may still be saved. If they have repented of their sins; have faith in the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus as the only way to Heaven; and have a personal relationship with Him, they are saved regardless of what church they attend. Only God knows the hearts. I will pray for your parents.<br />Blessings to you,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-16119339787276855752012-03-04T11:58:11.155-08:002012-03-04T11:58:11.155-08:00A very good post.
First, reading about the identit...A very good post.<br />First, reading about the identity scam can make by blood boil. It is all down to the love of money being the root of all evil.<br />Second, I agree with Dfish that we need to share the Gospel to the lost. My situation is that I have tried that many times with my own parents, who although Catholics, Dad in particular, is agnostic, which he admits himself. They both know of my conversion for the better part of forty years. Now Dad, who is in his mid eighties, has been in and out of hospital several times as a result of a stroke. The very thought of him being in Hell after death crushes my heart. On my last visit to hospital to see him, he expressed his disappointment in my dessertion of the Catholic faith, and that he insists that the Church has been around for nearly 2,000 years, far longer than any groups I go to, and he himself believes in Jesus Christ, so he tells me. He ended up preaching at me. All I can do is to commit him to God, for only he knows the true nature of Dad's heart. Maybe God's grace is wider than our Protestant attitude would allow, but nevertheless, I would be much happier to know for sure that all his sins had been atoned for and he would go to Heaven after death.<br />Finally, thankyou for your comment on my last blog. Your explanation about the genetic colouring of various flowers was the footing for my current article.<br />All the best,<br />FrankFrank E. Blasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12218732913319387677noreply@blogger.com