Comments for John 3:30 - He must increase, but I must decrease. http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog Thoughts from a lowly servant of Christ Mon, 07 May 2012 03:56:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on Vest for Life Poker Run by Brian Ottinger http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/index.php/2012/05/vest-for-life-poker-run/comment-page-1/#comment-1077 Brian Ottinger Mon, 07 May 2012 03:56:24 +0000 http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/?p=889#comment-1077 Praise the Lord brother Mike. You displayed great humility while heralding the great news of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am looking forward to hearing the response of this message, thank you for sharing with us. Great writeup. Love your heart. Hallelujah Praise the Lord brother Mike. You displayed great humility while heralding the great news of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am looking forward to hearing the response of this message, thank you for sharing with us. Great writeup. Love your heart. Hallelujah

]]> Comment on Be a discouraging Christian, please! by Erin Ashcraft Young http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/index.php/2012/04/be-a-discouraging-christian-please/comment-page-1/#comment-1064 Erin Ashcraft Young Sat, 28 Apr 2012 23:07:21 +0000 http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/?p=887#comment-1064 This was wonderful, I lost my father to suicide. After Josh's passing, it has rung so strongly to me to show and tell my love , to my children, the people I care about even more than I do. Thank you for writing this and sharing. Erin This was wonderful, I lost my father to suicide.
After Josh’s passing, it has rung so strongly to me to show and tell my love , to my children, the people I care about even more than I do.
Thank you for writing this and sharing.
Erin

]]> Comment on Be a discouraging Christian, please! by Lauren Doucher http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/index.php/2012/04/be-a-discouraging-christian-please/comment-page-1/#comment-1030 Lauren Doucher Sun, 15 Apr 2012 01:44:52 +0000 http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/?p=887#comment-1030 Michael, Thank you for your great piece, I and my husband really appreciated talking to you. I believe my brother-in-law is closer to God than anyone here now and we hope people will remember Brian for who he was and that the darkness and grief we feel in our hearts when we think about what happened will fade away and be replaced with all good memories of the years he spent with us. Thanks again. Michael,
Thank you for your great piece, I and my husband really appreciated talking to you. I believe my brother-in-law is closer to God than anyone here now and we hope people will remember Brian for who he was and that the darkness and grief we feel in our hearts when we think about what happened will fade away and be replaced with all good memories of the years he spent with us. Thanks again.

]]> Comment on Be a discouraging Christian, please! by Tamara Slack http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/index.php/2012/04/be-a-discouraging-christian-please/comment-page-1/#comment-1026 Tamara Slack Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:25:16 +0000 http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/?p=887#comment-1026 Michael, Awesome post. Your best, I assure you. I see your humble and encouraging heart in it! When I read the title, I honestly thought, "I really hope he writes on encouraging the brethren, instead of discouraging. So much pain, suffering, and trials here on this cursed planet, and now to add more conviction?" I almost didn't read the post because of the title. The Church is filled with sick sinners, not good people and we need love, compassion, grace, mercy.... and encouragement :) (and to be brought to Scripture if in sin). I have lived with so much discouragement from people (I'm not discouraged - I mean Christians bring it to me and I have to rely on God's grace not to grab them by the throat and say "remember the gospel???"). So many people telling me to be convicted over this and be sure I have fruit in this area, etc., etc. that it has forced me to delve into how to treat our brothers and sisters, and how to view myself as a DAUGHTER and a FRIEND of Jesus, that He isn't upset with me like the elect are lol. Learning from such people as Pastor Tullian Tchividjian (HIGHLY RECOMMEND reading him, his blog, and listening to his sermons!!! Especially if someone is dealing with any type of discouragement - pure gospel). And Elise Fitzpatrick - not just for the gals either - she helps us understand things like getting on our kids all the time - is that the gospel or is that the law? And how to view EVERYTHING through the lens of the gospel - waiting in line and frustrated? How can we count on the fact of Jesus' resurrection to get us through that line and be gracious and kind to the people in front of us who are ungodly, impatient, using hateful speech, etc. Anyway, understanding the indicicatives and not just the imperitives is sooooooooooooooooo important (there aren't enough "o"s in the sooooooo to tell you how important lol). That's why I almost didn't read the post: I thought it was all about imperiitives. Praise God for His peace that passes all understanding. Praise Him for He is worthy to be praised. Praise Him for bringing your friend into Jesus' arms with NO condemnation even though He killed himself. All of your friend's sins were dealt with at the cross and he only knows joy now as there is no sin to battle. Thank you for this post :) In His abiding, most gracious love, Tamara Michael,

Awesome post. Your best, I assure you. I see your humble and encouraging heart in it!

When I read the title, I honestly thought, “I really hope he writes on encouraging the brethren, instead of discouraging. So much pain, suffering, and trials here on this cursed planet, and now to add more conviction?” I almost didn’t read the post because of the title. The Church is filled with sick sinners, not good people and we need love, compassion, grace, mercy…. and encouragement :) (and to be brought to Scripture if in sin).

I have lived with so much discouragement from people (I’m not discouraged – I mean Christians bring it to me and I have to rely on God’s grace not to grab them by the throat and say “remember the gospel???”). So many people telling me to be convicted over this and be sure I have fruit in this area, etc., etc. that it has forced me to delve into how to treat our brothers and sisters, and how to view myself as a DAUGHTER and a FRIEND of Jesus, that He isn’t upset with me like the elect are lol.

Learning from such people as Pastor Tullian Tchividjian (HIGHLY RECOMMEND reading him, his blog, and listening to his sermons!!! Especially if someone is dealing with any type of discouragement – pure gospel). And Elise Fitzpatrick – not just for the gals either – she helps us understand things like getting on our kids all the time – is that the gospel or is that the law? And how to view EVERYTHING through the lens of the gospel – waiting in line and frustrated? How can we count on the fact of Jesus’ resurrection to get us through that line and be gracious and kind to the people in front of us who are ungodly, impatient, using hateful speech, etc.

Anyway, understanding the indicicatives and not just the imperitives is sooooooooooooooooo important (there aren’t enough “o”s in the sooooooo to tell you how important lol). That’s why I almost didn’t read the post: I thought it was all about imperiitives.

Praise God for His peace that passes all understanding. Praise Him for He is worthy to be praised. Praise Him for bringing your friend into Jesus’ arms with NO condemnation even though He killed himself. All of your friend’s sins were dealt with at the cross and he only knows joy now as there is no sin to battle. Thank you for this post :)

In His abiding, most gracious love,
Tamara

]]> Comment on Be a discouraging Christian, please! by David Koven http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/index.php/2012/04/be-a-discouraging-christian-please/comment-page-1/#comment-1025 David Koven Thu, 12 Apr 2012 21:31:54 +0000 http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/?p=887#comment-1025 Amen Brother! Love your heart man. Relate too, to both the situation and the thoughts. I had a weakness and recently, I have corrected it, with His help and His spirit... Good use of scripture. 1 Thess 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all. We must LOVE always. What a concept... Amen Brother! Love your heart man. Relate too, to both the situation and the thoughts. I had a weakness and recently, I have corrected it, with His help and His spirit… Good use of scripture. 1 Thess 5:14 And we urge you, brothers, admonish the idle, encourage the fainthearted, help the weak, be patient with them all.

We must LOVE always. What a concept…

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]]> Comment on Monumental Movie Review by Paula http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/index.php/2012/03/monumental-movie-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1008 Paula Wed, 04 Apr 2012 03:29:00 +0000 http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/?p=872#comment-1008 "It actually does send the message that it all starts with our personal relationship with Christ. I wonder if some of us saw the same movie? I feel this movie opens the door for non-believers without judging, without hammering them over the head." Yes, so did Purpose Driven Life. ugh. “It actually does send the message that it all starts with our personal relationship with Christ. I wonder if some of us saw the same movie? I feel this movie opens the door for non-believers without judging, without hammering them over the head.”

Yes, so did Purpose Driven Life. ugh.

]]> Comment on Monumental Movie Review by Paula http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/index.php/2012/03/monumental-movie-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1007 Paula Wed, 04 Apr 2012 03:28:03 +0000 http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/?p=872#comment-1007 That being said this whole thing is very confusing for Kirk to have shifted direction away from the gospel so obviously. That being said this whole thing is very confusing for Kirk to have shifted direction away from the gospel so obviously.

]]> Comment on Monumental Movie Review by Paula http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/index.php/2012/03/monumental-movie-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1006 Paula Wed, 04 Apr 2012 03:27:14 +0000 http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/?p=872#comment-1006 I'm not sure this has anything to do with Amillenialism. In fact I think Amills are the ones who primarily stay away from the politics or moralistic messages as any way to advance God's kingdom. It tends to be the reconstructionist/restorationist postmills and premills primarily. I’m not sure this has anything to do with Amillenialism. In fact I think Amills are the ones who primarily stay away from the politics or moralistic messages as any way to advance God’s kingdom. It tends to be the reconstructionist/restorationist postmills and premills primarily.

]]> Comment on Monumental Movie Review by Gary Anderson http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/index.php/2012/03/monumental-movie-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1004 Gary Anderson Sun, 01 Apr 2012 07:51:09 +0000 http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/?p=872#comment-1004 I was supprised to see Glen Beck supporting a Kirk Cameron Movie but it is not out of keeping for a Mormon to support a monument dedicated and funded by the Masonic Lodge. I iiked the aspect of the movie that support ed the printing of English bibles by congress and the Christian roots of Harvard University. I think that the return to the bible in our schools and culture is a better rallying point for Christians than a monument. I was supprised to see Glen Beck supporting a Kirk Cameron Movie but it is not out of keeping for a Mormon to support a monument dedicated and funded by the Masonic Lodge. I iiked the aspect of the movie that support ed the printing of English bibles by congress and the Christian roots of Harvard University. I think that the return to the bible in our schools and culture is a better rallying point for Christians than a monument.

]]> Comment on Monumental Movie Review by Gary http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/index.php/2012/03/monumental-movie-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1003 Gary Sun, 01 Apr 2012 07:04:38 +0000 http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/?p=872#comment-1003 I agree with Kirk Camron that America is heading in the wrong direction, but the best rallying point for Christians is the bible rather than the National Monument to the Forefathers funded and dedicated by Masons. David Barton showing the printing of English nobles in America is a good illustration of that point. Herb Ritua' pointing to the Christian roots of Harvard University with the motto of Christ, the Church and the Truth is the real truth for our educational system and our nation! I agree with Kirk Camron that America is heading in the wrong direction, but the best rallying point for Christians is the bible rather than the National Monument to the Forefathers funded and dedicated by Masons. David Barton showing the printing of English nobles in America is a good illustration of that point. Herb Ritua’ pointing to the Christian roots of Harvard University with the motto of Christ, the Church and the Truth is the real truth for our educational system and our nation!

]]> Comment on Monumental Movie Review by Tonya http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/index.php/2012/03/monumental-movie-review/comment-page-1/#comment-1000 Tonya Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:27:25 +0000 http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/?p=872#comment-1000 It actually does send the message that it all starts with our personal relationship with Christ. I wonder if some of us saw the same movie? I feel this movie opens the door for non-believers without judging, without hammering them over the head. You can't force someone to want to know God, but can peak their interest, and I think that is what this movie will accomplish. It was not supposed to be a church service. It actually does send the message that it all starts with our personal relationship with Christ. I wonder if some of us saw the same movie? I feel this movie opens the door for non-believers without judging, without hammering them over the head. You can’t force someone to want to know God, but can peak their interest, and I think that is what this movie will accomplish. It was not supposed to be a church service.

]]> Comment on Monumental Movie Review by Tonya http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/index.php/2012/03/monumental-movie-review/comment-page-1/#comment-999 Tonya Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:24:21 +0000 http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/?p=872#comment-999 You should see the movie. It actually does send the message that it all starts with our personal relationship with Christ. I wonder if some of us saw the same movie? I feel this movie opens the door for non-believers without judging, without hammering them over the head. You can't force someone to want to know God, but can peak their interest, and I think that is what this movie will accomplish. It was not supposed to be a church service. You should see the movie. It actually does send the message that it all starts with our personal relationship with Christ. I wonder if some of us saw the same movie? I feel this movie opens the door for non-believers without judging, without hammering them over the head. You can’t force someone to want to know God, but can peak their interest, and I think that is what this movie will accomplish. It was not supposed to be a church service.

]]> Comment on Monumental Movie Review by Tonya http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/index.php/2012/03/monumental-movie-review/comment-page-1/#comment-998 Tonya Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:17:19 +0000 http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/?p=872#comment-998 While I do not agree with Glenn Beck's beliefs, and admittedly was surprised by his appearance, I think maybe Kirk was trying to show that while all may not have the same beliefs, many can agree on the value of the Bible (like the Pilgrims)and how our nation was founded, even if not a Christian. I found the movie to be very interesting and inspiring. The movie was about the founding of our nation, the history, a history many people are unaware of, and thats what Kirk did quite well in my opinion. I think the movie could inspire unbelievers to seek out God and the Bible, I believe it did witness to people, just in a different way. While I do not agree with Glenn Beck’s beliefs, and admittedly was surprised by his appearance, I think maybe Kirk was trying to show that while all may not have the same beliefs, many can agree on the value of the Bible (like the Pilgrims)and how our nation was founded, even if not a Christian. I found the movie to be very interesting and inspiring. The movie was about the founding of our nation, the history, a history many people are unaware of, and thats what Kirk did quite well in my opinion. I think the movie could inspire unbelievers to seek out God and the Bible, I believe it did witness to people, just in a different way.

]]> Comment on Monumental Movie Review by Rusty Beals http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/index.php/2012/03/monumental-movie-review/comment-page-1/#comment-996 Rusty Beals Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:43:47 +0000 http://www.michaelcoughlin.net/blog/?p=872#comment-996 Amen Fred! Thanks for your faithfulness after the movie! Stay Bold my brother! Amen Fred! Thanks for your faithfulness after the movie! Stay Bold my brother!

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