tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post815186004031239122..comments2024-03-27T14:26:25.469-07:00Comments on Saved by Grace: No Resurrection, No HopeLaurie Colletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-7010142347815237592019-04-24T18:58:02.967-07:002019-04-24T18:58:02.967-07:00I agree -- Terri's care should have been entru...I agree -- Terri's care should have been entrusted to those who remained faithful to her. Not following God's Word always leads to poor decisions, often with disastrous consequences.<br />Laurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-51604088628879944632019-04-24T18:38:54.149-07:002019-04-24T18:38:54.149-07:00I understand. My husband said that Terri’s husband...I understand. My husband said that Terri’s husband gave up his husband rights when he left her for another woman so the decision should have been given to the parents. Sadly people today have little to no discernment for good decision making. 😔<br />Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498627087140234765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-2631241237508492402019-04-24T18:31:12.793-07:002019-04-24T18:31:12.793-07:00Hi Susan,
One of the things that troubled me the m...Hi Susan,<br />One of the things that troubled me the most about Terri's situation was that really it was not a question of heroic measures using advanced technology; just a matter of feeding and hydration. She breathed independently and had a strong heart and body, but her swallowing reflex was impaired, which was why she needed a feeding tube -- basically just a conduit from nose to stomach with a pump for periodic feeding. She didn't even need an intravenous line. Most living wills in which people state that they don't want heroic measures make an exception for interventions like feeding and hydration, for no one would willingly choose to be starved or dehydrated to death.<br /><br />Praise the Lord that in our glorified bodies there will be no sickness, pain, death, sorrow, aging or sin!<br /><br />Thanks as always for your thoughtful comment, and God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-67476633528363092152019-04-24T15:49:04.213-07:002019-04-24T15:49:04.213-07:00So true, Donald -- technology advances, but man...So true, Donald -- technology advances, but man's moral code does not, and often actually seems to regress. Praise God that He is in control of all things, and that He raised up Jesus Christ to save those who trust Him.<br />Thanks as always for your comment, and God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-89009809972321086852019-04-24T13:57:13.816-07:002019-04-24T13:57:13.816-07:00How coincidental that I’ve been thinking about Ter...How coincidental that I’ve been thinking about Terry Schiavo the past few days, although I didn’t have such a close connection to her situation, and I did not recall that her passing was so close to Easter time...my sentiments are similar to Donald’s in that I myself have no desire to be kept barely alive with feeding tubes, breathing apparatus, etc, and definitely no organs “harvested” from other people, but do not deny others the right to such things if that is their desire. That was the reason she came up in my thinking because I was pondering the fact that today we can intervene with these modern interventions that were not possible for previous generations and although I judged Terry’s husband harshly at the time, I also must confess that such decisions would not have had to be made in the time of the apostles, although Jesus would have restored Terry to complete wholeness without the necessity for any modern technological devices, if He desired to do so. Even so, it does seem heartless to go against her parents wishes. I’m looking forward to the next world in glory where those kinds of decisions will never have to be made.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00498627087140234765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-53785537617497997892019-04-22T11:09:49.686-07:002019-04-22T11:09:49.686-07:00One negative aspect of technology is that it so of...One negative aspect of technology is that it so often enables us to try to play God, as in the case you described. Lacking God's wisdom and knowledge, it is impossible for us to accurately judge such situations, but God is able to make it all right, even when mankind has messed it all up. The ressurection is just another proof of his power. Donald Fishgrabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11977970195032209188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-65842767178730167982019-04-21T14:34:16.855-07:002019-04-21T14:34:16.855-07:00Dear Frank,
We are having a blessed Easter -- a lo...Dear Frank,<br />We are having a blessed Easter -- a lovely and meaningful church service and communion this morning; the blessing of singing two solos in church; a full Sunday school class and service; and a wonderful dinner and city stroll in beautiful weather and surroundings with our son and daughter-in-law.<br /><br />I did not mean to imply that Terri or anyone would be in hell because of their disabilities, but rather that I have no knowledge of whether or not she ever trusted Christ before she suffered brain injury. Praise the Lord for His mercy in allowing anyone into Heaven, for we are all sinners, redeemed only by the precious blood of His Son and not by any works we could do.<br /><br />Thanks as always for your comment, and Happy Resurrection Day to you and Alex. God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-239992814452340392019-04-21T14:16:51.434-07:002019-04-21T14:16:51.434-07:00Hi Brenda,
I agree with you that God in His mercy ...Hi Brenda,<br />I agree with you that God in His mercy may well have lessened this woman's suffering, and also brought comfort to her parents, perhaps in the process bring them closer to Himself. <br /><br />Romans 10 explains the chain of faith, which comes from hearing the Word of God, from a preacher or from others who are sent, encouraging us in evangelism so that all may hear the Gospel and be saved during their earthly life by trusting in Jesus Christ.<br /><br />Thanks as always for your comment and God bless you too!<br /><br />Laurie Laurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-10069303647919577812019-04-21T14:08:34.146-07:002019-04-21T14:08:34.146-07:00May we give thanks and praise to Jesus Christ, our...May we give thanks and praise to Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior, daily, for He was the perfect atoning sacrifice, and no one comes to the Father but by Him.<br />God bless,<br />LaurieLaurie Colletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10676088158113572565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-47281367140558362872019-04-21T12:05:06.275-07:002019-04-21T12:05:06.275-07:00Dear Laurie,
I hope this comment finds you enjoyin...Dear Laurie,<br />I hope this comment finds you enjoying your Easter as we celebrate the joyous news that Jesus of Nazareth crucified has risen physically from the dead!<br />I have walked the streets of New Orleans myself in 1978, especially in the Old French Quarter. Although I agree with you that the ironwork of balconies adds character to the city, yet with its bars, nudist shows and gambling houses, it was also difficult to imagine a thriving evangelical church there, although I get the impression that the city is in desperate need for one.<br />Which brings to mind your story of Terri Schiavo. Personally, I find it difficult to believe that such a person would end up in Hell due to her disabilities, while fit, young graduates who are successful in their careers have, by faith, secured a place in Heaven.<br />That's why I believe that the Lord is more merciful than we might believe him to be, and his mercy through grace can include such individuals. As Martin Luther once said, there will be more people in Heaven than he could ever imagine, including those he thought would never arrive there.<br />Happy holidays. God bless. Frank E. Blasihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12218732913319387677noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-89373472983614288512019-04-21T08:00:22.543-07:002019-04-21T08:00:22.543-07:00Hi Laurie,
I found your story very, very sad. I ca...Hi Laurie,<br />I found your story very, very sad. I can not understand how anyone could stop feeding a person. What comes to mind is 'Do unto others what you would have them do unto to you'. What I do think though is that the lady's suffering could be lessened by God's abilities. As God want's all to be saved I believe that as Jesus went to speak to the spirits of the dead He could well be doing the same thing with those who do not know the Lord when they die in the flesh, even though myself, I was sent back. I don't know, but I believe that there are many things we do not know even now.<br />God bless you Laurie.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16165344093549650260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8901842915517693862.post-65337551024150670742019-04-21T07:09:27.886-07:002019-04-21T07:09:27.886-07:00Is This Truly A Great Day?
Truly, this day marks ...Is This Truly A Great Day?<br /><br />Truly, this day marks a Great Day in the History Of Humanity. This is the day when the Salvation of Humanity became a reality for all who will trust in God, that he provided the true Passover Lamb, thereby causing the Angel of Death to pass over us, giving us Life Everlasting with God. <br /><br />This Passover Lamb committed himself to us and freely and obediently went to the alter of God and gave his life, as a ransom for all. <br /><br />Then, three days later, on the Feast Of First Fruits, he raised our Messiah from the Grave validating the Word of God and Y’shua/Jesus as the Promised Salvational Lamb Of God and setting us up as Joint Heirs in the Kingdom of God. Truly, a great day! <br /><br />However, let us commit ourselves to celebrate everyday, as this day, for our Messiah is the Passover Lamb and God is our Savior everyday. Amen!Keithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254093786094787764noreply@blogger.com