Comments for iApprove & Other Stuff http://iapprove.wordpress.com My approval. Let me show you it. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:14:00 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on God does not answer prayers by gerimorgan http://iapprove.wordpress.com/2009/07/06/god-does-not-answer-prayers/#comment-46 gerimorgan Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:14:00 +0000 http://iapprove.wordpress.com/?p=714#comment-46 I will (as you might expect) say that the first one could be coincidence, but the second story is certainly interesting. I will (as you might expect) say that the first one could be coincidence, but the second story is certainly interesting.

]]> Comment on God does not answer prayers by gerimorgan http://iapprove.wordpress.com/2009/07/06/god-does-not-answer-prayers/#comment-45 gerimorgan Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:11:44 +0000 http://iapprove.wordpress.com/?p=714#comment-45 I have considered that possibility - that God sometimes allows (or causes) Christians to suffer because it brings them closer to him. In fact, as a Christian, that was exactly what I believed. I do think that it is a possible explanation as to why prayers would not always receive results. Still, as you noted, "Christians seem to suffer just as much as anyone else" - which is part of one of the points I was trying to make. Good things happen to people of many different denominations with fairly equal levels, regardless of whether they pray or not, so how can we reliably know whether his actions are performed in response to prayer? The thing I've noticed recently is that any god that is out there seems to answer "Yes," "No," and "Wait" whether I pray or not. In fact, I've noticed overall more good things happening to me since I stopped praying for the things I've wanted. Your comment was certainly interesting, and I thank you for taking the time to write something thoughtful. I have considered that possibility – that God sometimes allows (or causes) Christians to suffer because it brings them closer to him. In fact, as a Christian, that was exactly what I believed. I do think that it is a possible explanation as to why prayers would not always receive results.

Still, as you noted, “Christians seem to suffer just as much as anyone else” – which is part of one of the points I was trying to make. Good things happen to people of many different denominations with fairly equal levels, regardless of whether they pray or not, so how can we reliably know whether his actions are performed in response to prayer?

The thing I’ve noticed recently is that any god that is out there seems to answer “Yes,” “No,” and “Wait” whether I pray or not. In fact, I’ve noticed overall more good things happening to me since I stopped praying for the things I’ve wanted.

Your comment was certainly interesting, and I thank you for taking the time to write something thoughtful.

]]> Comment on God does not answer prayers by kingdomkeysbooks http://iapprove.wordpress.com/2009/07/06/god-does-not-answer-prayers/#comment-44 kingdomkeysbooks Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:05:43 +0000 http://iapprove.wordpress.com/?p=714#comment-44 I want to give you two verified instances of actual answered prayer. When I say actual, it is because of the verification by independant and non-biased witness that makes it so, not just because I say it. 1) Sept 1989, Utica NY. I was travelling with a christian rock band and our guitar player had an unfortunate thing happen to his instrument. We somehow managed to get through our set that night, but his guitar needed repairs before we could continue. We took it to an music shop in Utica and hasked to have it repaired. Before entering the store the comment was made "I hope they take visa here?" I replied, "I pray that it is free". I know how selfish if me to pray that way, but that is what I did. When the repair was complete, We were told that it would cost nothing. Too simple or coincidence? 2)June 1986, Medford Or; My wife had fallen in an accident at the restaurant where she worked. This fall ha aggrivated a previous whiplash injury she had sustained in 1985 (doctor verified). After seeking medical attention, she was put into a neck brace and told that the x-rays showed new damage. I was scheduled to play drums at a series of meetings that week being conducted by Charles and Francis Hunter. During the third night of these meetings a prayer call was given for those who had injury and were in need of healing. My wife responded to that call and was prayed for. She immediately felt something change and was able to more freely move her neck and shoulders. Her pain was dramatically reduced and she removed the neck brace. We went back to our doctor 2 days later and he ordered a new x-ray. It showed no evidence of EITHER whiplash injury. I can tell you that prayer IS answered. Say what you want, even call me crazy but our doctor had no answer for what had happened except to say that God must have healed her (this man is not a christian either). I just thought you might want to know. During the last 30 years I have seen and personally experienced many times similar to these. Just a thought, Glenn I want to give you two verified instances of actual answered prayer. When I say actual, it is because of the verification by independant and non-biased witness that makes it so, not just because I say it.
1) Sept 1989, Utica NY. I was travelling with a christian rock band and our guitar player had an unfortunate thing happen to his instrument. We somehow managed to get through our set that night, but his guitar needed repairs before we could continue. We took it to an music shop in Utica and hasked to have it repaired. Before entering the store the comment was made “I hope they take visa here?” I replied, “I pray that it is free”. I know how selfish if me to pray that way, but that is what I did. When the repair was complete, We were told that it would cost nothing. Too simple or coincidence?
2)June 1986, Medford Or; My wife had fallen in an accident at the restaurant where she worked. This fall ha aggrivated a previous whiplash injury she had sustained in 1985 (doctor verified). After seeking medical attention, she was put into a neck brace and told that the x-rays showed new damage. I was scheduled to play drums at a series of meetings that week being conducted by Charles and Francis Hunter. During the third night of these meetings a prayer call was given for those who had injury and were in need of healing. My wife responded to that call and was prayed for. She immediately felt something change and was able to more freely move her neck and shoulders. Her pain was dramatically reduced and she removed the neck brace. We went back to our doctor 2 days later and he ordered a new x-ray. It showed no evidence of EITHER whiplash injury.
I can tell you that prayer IS answered. Say what you want, even call me crazy but our doctor had no answer for what had happened except to say that God must have healed her (this man is not a christian either).
I just thought you might want to know. During the last 30 years I have seen and personally experienced many times similar to these.
Just a thought, Glenn

]]> Comment on God does not answer prayers by dsprack http://iapprove.wordpress.com/2009/07/06/god-does-not-answer-prayers/#comment-43 dsprack Mon, 06 Jul 2009 17:22:20 +0000 http://iapprove.wordpress.com/?p=714#comment-43 Hmmm. I find your comments really interesting and thought-provoking. Let's see if I can come up with an answer. We also know that the BIble says "All things work together for good for them that love the Lord". What does this mean? That Christians will have perfect lives? Obviously not; Christians seem to suffer just as much as anyone else in this world. So what is this passage getting at? The Bible also follows the whole "bless-those-who-persecute-you" train of thought. So Christians should be glad to suffer because it glorifies God. How does this relate to my first quote? Even though life may be terrible, these bad things always point toward God. And, of course, there's the concept of heaven to look forward to. So where does prayer fit in? Is prayer the same thing? I think so. We may not get a huge resounding "YES!" when we pray. But we know that no matter what happens, things will work out for good - although the notion of "good" is again not the one we are used to encountering. I don't think this really answered your questions, but I hope this gives you something to think about. Hmmm. I find your comments really interesting and thought-provoking. Let’s see if I can come up with an answer.

We also know that the BIble says “All things work together for good for them that love the Lord”. What does this mean? That Christians will have perfect lives? Obviously not; Christians seem to suffer just as much as anyone else in this world.

So what is this passage getting at? The Bible also follows the whole “bless-those-who-persecute-you” train of thought. So Christians should be glad to suffer because it glorifies God.

How does this relate to my first quote? Even though life may be terrible, these bad things always point toward God. And, of course, there’s the concept of heaven to look forward to.

So where does prayer fit in? Is prayer the same thing? I think so. We may not get a huge resounding “YES!” when we pray. But we know that no matter what happens, things will work out for good – although the notion of “good” is again not the one we are used to encountering.

I don’t think this really answered your questions, but I hope this gives you something to think about.

]]> Comment on iApprove: Big, Fuzzy Bathrobes. by gerimorgan http://iapprove.wordpress.com/2009/03/11/iapprove-big-fuzzy-bathrobes/#comment-26 gerimorgan Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:59:33 +0000 http://iapprove.wordpress.com/?p=545#comment-26 Get a bathrobe. Get a bathrobe.

]]> Comment on iApprove: Big, Fuzzy Bathrobes. by coffee http://iapprove.wordpress.com/2009/03/11/iapprove-big-fuzzy-bathrobes/#comment-25 coffee Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:01:44 +0000 http://iapprove.wordpress.com/?p=545#comment-25 i'm torn between the Snuggie and the Shamwow i’m torn between the Snuggie and the Shamwow

]]> Comment on BeingGreen: Responsible Stress Eating. by Hannah http://iapprove.wordpress.com/2009/02/21/beinggreen-responsible-stress-eating/#comment-23 Hannah Sat, 28 Feb 2009 01:43:12 +0000 http://iapprove.wordpress.com/?p=476#comment-23 Great blog and hope to have time soon to come back and read some more! xx Great blog and hope to have time soon to come back and read some more! xx

]]> Comment on iApprove: Discworld. by meopham http://iapprove.wordpress.com/2008/11/14/iapprove-discworld/#comment-10 meopham Sat, 15 Nov 2008 14:42:55 +0000 http://iapprove.wordpress.com/?p=153#comment-10 I love all Terry Pratchett's book, especially The Wee Free Men trilogy. With each book you can almost hear him thinking and getting wiser. Andrew Norriss writes fiction for children which are sort of fantasy adventure. Rooted in the real world yet with a twist: Bernard's Watch - a watch that stops time, Aquila - a flying machine apparently last flown by a Roman centurion... You might like them too. www.andrewnorriss.co.uk I love all Terry Pratchett’s book, especially The Wee Free Men trilogy. With each book you can almost hear him thinking and getting wiser. Andrew Norriss writes fiction for children which are sort of fantasy adventure. Rooted in the real world yet with a twist: Bernard’s Watch – a watch that stops time, Aquila – a flying machine apparently last flown by a Roman centurion… You might like them too.
http://www.andrewnorriss.co.uk

]]> Comment on NaNoWriMo: Totally rearranging my plot. by alissie http://iapprove.wordpress.com/2008/11/08/nanowrimo-totally-rearranging-my-plot/#comment-9 alissie Sun, 09 Nov 2008 05:15:35 +0000 http://iapprove.wordpress.com/?p=142#comment-9 My plot ate itself the other day. It revolved around a group of rebels/revolutionaries, who not-so-politely informed me that, ahem, they had nothing to rebel against. No unfair government, no nasty secrets... nothing. I fixed the problem last night, but alas, I broke down and did some rewrites. x_x I had to in order for it to make sense, which it now sort of does. Yay for failing plots! :) My plot ate itself the other day. It revolved around a group of rebels/revolutionaries, who not-so-politely informed me that, ahem, they had nothing to rebel against. No unfair government, no nasty secrets… nothing.

I fixed the problem last night, but alas, I broke down and did some rewrites. x_x I had to in order for it to make sense, which it now sort of does.

Yay for failing plots! :)

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Check it out at http://www.aidtochildren.com

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