tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.comments2023-05-22T06:09:36.874-04:00The View From My ChairJohn Kuvakashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01314234363243443386noreply@blogger.comBlogger725125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-53604214958466656632020-04-03T02:51:36.654-04:002020-04-03T02:51:36.654-04:00Was there anything to the prophecy about the sign ...Was there anything to the prophecy about the sign of the times now?Harveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12820890916660590135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-66048693784247610252020-03-13T14:50:09.145-04:002020-03-13T14:50:09.145-04:00Go John...…...my sentiments exactly. I was just g...Go John...…...my sentiments exactly. I was just getting a test at the doctor's office this morning and the topic came up about "the scare". The woman next to me stated her dismay, but smiled and said, "I'm just going to let God take care of it" my reply. "Amen". We both laughed and enjoyed the day.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07120767884607362210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-28834886277436092462020-01-06T10:35:12.662-05:002020-01-06T10:35:12.662-05:00Thanks John for sharing your experiences exploring...Thanks John for sharing your experiences exploring these biblical sites that are still alive today.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10677388684773071026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-49182622383155644692018-10-04T20:59:11.218-04:002018-10-04T20:59:11.218-04:00Yay the tax collector, its me in the Bible lol. Yay the tax collector, its me in the Bible lol. Marsha Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110447051106548031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-13939772009374447552018-09-09T20:17:38.722-04:002018-09-09T20:17:38.722-04:00"The reason pride is such a serious matter is..."The reason pride is such a serious matter is that it displaces God in the heart of the prideful person. Pride centers on self, longs to satisfy self, boasts about self and leaves no room for God. It is a direct contradiction to the commandment to "love God with all your heart." Rather than loving and worshiping God, the prideful man loves and worships himself. His heart is bent on fulfilling his own desires." <br /><br />"we would do well to examine our own hearts and ask whether our worship of God is entirely focused on Him, or is there any inkling in us that would urge us to use God to meet our own desires."<br /><br />How does healthy self care for a person in an abusive situation play out here. I don't see self care as prideful in an abusive situation, but do struggle with taking healthy self care and submissive obedience when it suppresses any expression of offence/harm in relationship.<br /><br />"A good indicator of whether we struggle in this area can be our level of disappointment when things don’t go our way. Do tough times drive us to our knees and into a deeper relationship with Him? Or, do they cause to get angry or suffer a crisis in faith?" <br /><br />Thankfully this situation is drawing me to be face on the floor and have Jesus be the primary relationship I can ever rely on! The abuser is spiritually dry and angry.<br /><br />Thanks for your well thought out study of the Word!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-73023138507778405872018-09-06T08:47:22.257-04:002018-09-06T08:47:22.257-04:00It is also interesting what names mean, Oholah (he...It is also interesting what names mean, Oholah (her own tabernacle) and Oholibah (my tabernacle is within her). Whether God was worshipped apart from Jerusalem or placed there by God, both looked elsewhere and committed spiritual adultery by having other gods, breaking the first commandment. David Ahlgrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189400968069860030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-68276688305009402322018-08-31T08:10:32.705-04:002018-08-31T08:10:32.705-04:00We too were once dead in our sin and under God’s w...We too were once dead in our sin and under God’s wrath of judgement until He saved us while we were still dead in our rebellion. Grace saves the remnant He calls out still. David Ahlgrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12189400968069860030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-74935590314226897982018-08-04T20:02:22.027-04:002018-08-04T20:02:22.027-04:00Amen. Excellent commentary.Amen. Excellent commentary.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07676313718597798292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-9184659949885429482018-06-29T08:39:41.641-04:002018-06-29T08:39:41.641-04:00Thank you Marsha! 💕Thank you Marsha! 💕Kelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682042118375176872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-74973576564135025342018-06-29T08:39:08.993-04:002018-06-29T08:39:08.993-04:00Thank you dear friend - for getting me, my humor a...Thank you dear friend - for getting me, my humor and my heart!Kelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03682042118375176872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-64281634256581274492018-06-29T08:31:03.706-04:002018-06-29T08:31:03.706-04:00You see things so differently, beauty everywhere, ...You see things so differently, beauty everywhere, the ability to capture be extraordinary in the ordinary. You speak and think with a poet's mind as well. What a joy and privilege to share your journey! Your vulnerability and humility, your openness are so encouraging ... a true gift to those who read your words. I am so thankful and blessed to call you friend!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-23642876445084376502018-06-28T07:49:26.337-04:002018-06-28T07:49:26.337-04:00gorgeous (you guys and the photos)gorgeous (you guys and the photos)Marsha Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110447051106548031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-78776019299098171322018-05-02T23:09:47.912-04:002018-05-02T23:09:47.912-04:00what a great story! and the family photo and tree...what a great story! and the family photo and tree, wow!<br />Marsha Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110447051106548031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-16435889147941592002018-02-16T09:31:34.510-05:002018-02-16T09:31:34.510-05:00Amen, Lord let us be CONTENT. from your comments:...Amen, Lord let us be CONTENT. from your comments: "As for the people, they learn a lesson about complaining (Num 11:4-6). It seems that the people struggle with being happy with the blessings they've received and continuously wind up wanting more than what God is giving them. Their fickle nature and refusal to be content with the blessings they already have lead to disaster (Num 11:31-35)." Marsha Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110447051106548031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-42643560251493980972018-02-16T09:30:39.689-05:002018-02-16T09:30:39.689-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Marsha Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110447051106548031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-45931751239314622162017-11-29T22:09:39.257-05:002017-11-29T22:09:39.257-05:00how timelyhow timelyMarsha Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110447051106548031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-68097293470064793752017-11-18T21:54:53.396-05:002017-11-18T21:54:53.396-05:00This is going to make a great book somedayThis is going to make a great book somedayMarsha Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110447051106548031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-70223685425496090752017-11-17T09:24:38.656-05:002017-11-17T09:24:38.656-05:00I learned at our Bible reading marathon that readi...I learned at our Bible reading marathon that reading outloud is a blessing and makes you really listen to the words. Instead of skimming over it quickly as I read thru to the next email. Marsha Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110447051106548031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-79872415995081932062017-11-06T08:19:54.384-05:002017-11-06T08:19:54.384-05:00This healing thing was a blocker to my faith for a...This healing thing was a blocker to my faith for a long time, until I just "decided" to believe instead of "figuring it out"Marsha Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17110447051106548031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-65564844654048610552017-10-18T15:51:02.841-04:002017-10-18T15:51:02.841-04:00I was 3 months old on D-Day. I thank God for the b...I was 3 months old on D-Day. I thank God for the brave men who gave their all to liberate the world from Nazi tyranny. Thank you John for sharing your experiences with us.Andy Sixsmithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-40583133981478614152017-10-18T07:15:07.194-04:002017-10-18T07:15:07.194-04:00I think the struggle certainly indicates you'r...I think the struggle certainly indicates you're on the right track. If any of this was easy and we could do it on our own, we wouldn't need the help of the Holy Spirit!<br />John Kuvakashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01314234363243443386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-90781985100904316762017-10-18T06:52:28.716-04:002017-10-18T06:52:28.716-04:00I particularly like the thought about ‘their goal ...I particularly like the thought about ‘their goal is not to perform miracles, but to hAve a more intimate walk with God.<br /><br />I am trying to make that my goal each day now, but it is often a struggle second by second <br /><br />Maybe that means I am on the right track?Father and Political Aspiranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10363010222255579351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-25617693778257511892017-10-17T05:43:49.585-04:002017-10-17T05:43:49.585-04:00Hi - I have always thought the tradition start wit...Hi - I have always thought the tradition start with the best of intentions just like God tells us to remember but over time will you save the reason for the tradition and observe the tradition because it’s a tradition which is when it needs to be stoppedFather and Political Aspiranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10363010222255579351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-84349395816034740442017-10-16T16:22:54.163-04:002017-10-16T16:22:54.163-04:00Great! I'm pleased with your sharing of your ...Great! I'm pleased with your sharing of your fine travels. Well done, John.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07644367488564133571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6686409573032373535.post-26387616437991355322017-10-14T05:39:38.729-04:002017-10-14T05:39:38.729-04:00It is amazing how easy it is to harden our own hea...It is amazing how easy it is to harden our own hearts against God.<br /><br />I am too willing to do this for the convenience of my own desire to sin.Father and Political Aspiranthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10363010222255579351noreply@blogger.com