tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.comments2022-11-05T03:41:43.291-04:00By His StripesPastor Stevehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01108956624380092003noreply@blogger.comBlogger62125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-643166933548649182016-03-04T03:53:47.992-05:002016-03-04T03:53:47.992-05:00Hello Pastor Steve. So good to know you through yo...Hello Pastor Steve. So good to know you through your profile on the blogger and the blog post. I am glad to stop by your blog post on "Questioning my own understanding". very encouraging and strengthening. I am also a Pastor from Mumbai, India and I love to get connected with the people of God around the world to be encouraged, strengthen and praying for one another. I have been in the Pastoral ministry for last 36 yrs in this great city of Mumbai a city with a great contrast where richest of rich and the poorest of poor live. We reach out to the poorest of poor with the love of Christ to bring healing to the brokenhearted. We also encourage young and the adults from the west to come to Mumbai to work with us during their vacation time. We would love to have young people as well adults from your church come to Mumbai to work with us during their vacation time. U an sure they will have a life changing experience. My email id is: dhwankhede(at)gmail(dot0jklcom and my name is Diwakar Wankhede. Looking forward to hear from you very soon.God's richest blessings on you, your family and friends. Also wishing you a blessed and Christ centered New year.Diwakarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04390632072287440950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-59256271854485139212016-03-04T03:53:38.185-05:002016-03-04T03:53:38.185-05:00Hello Pastor Steve. So good to know you through yo...Hello Pastor Steve. So good to know you through your profile on the blogger and the blog post. I am glad to stop by your blog post on "Questioning my own understanding". very encouraging and strengthening. I am also a Pastor from Mumbai, India and I love to get connected with the people of God around the world to be encouraged, strengthen and praying for one another. I have been in the Pastoral ministry for last 36 yrs in this great city of Mumbai a city with a great contrast where richest of rich and the poorest of poor live. We reach out to the poorest of poor with the love of Christ to bring healing to the brokenhearted. We also encourage young and the adults from the west to come to Mumbai to work with us during their vacation time. We would love to have young people as well adults from your church come to Mumbai to work with us during their vacation time. U an sure they will have a life changing experience. My email id is: dhwankhede(at)gmail(dot0jklcom and my name is Diwakar Wankhede. Looking forward to hear from you very soon.God's richest blessings on you, your family and friends. Also wishing you a blessed and Christ centered New year.Diwakarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04390632072287440950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-43204027973176944062014-04-16T11:37:12.896-04:002014-04-16T11:37:12.896-04:00Thanks, Clive. It isn't coincidental that Jes...Thanks, Clive. It isn't coincidental that Jesus said we must become as children to enter His Kingdom. If Amazing Grace doesn't cause some kind of emotional response there is something we aren't quite understanding.Pastor Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01108956624380092003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-38453043215275995512014-04-16T08:58:51.421-04:002014-04-16T08:58:51.421-04:00Thank you for this well written article. I think ...Thank you for this well written article. I think what really ticked off the priests and levites was when the children carried this impromptu worship into the temple which interrupted the planned services. My youngest grandson once broke into a dance in the middle of Amazing Grace, which upset quite a few old Baptists. I, on the other hand, loved it. I think Jesus did to. Mt 21:16 They asked Jesus, “Do you hear what these children are saying?’’ <br />“Yes,’’ Jesus replied. “Haven’t you ever read the Scriptures? For they say, ’You have taught children and infants to give you praise.’’’ Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15055777726638071739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-86450274046274873712013-12-21T08:07:31.659-05:002013-12-21T08:07:31.659-05:00Wonderful blog Steve! You threw a bullseye here o...Wonderful blog Steve! You threw a bullseye here on the Christmas story.Douglas McCallnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-40833803687370178952012-10-21T14:39:08.865-04:002012-10-21T14:39:08.865-04:00Gary is spot on!Gary is spot on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-71202571953482939552012-07-26T16:55:51.887-04:002012-07-26T16:55:51.887-04:00This was very inspirational and informative. Some ...This was very inspirational and informative. Some people just don't understand what they read. And God's love is big and beautiful. He doesn't discriminate or turn anyone away. He IS love. Don't non-believers know that without Him, they would be nothing but dust? Sad.Gailnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-26837910170734165392012-06-19T06:30:30.171-04:002012-06-19T06:30:30.171-04:00you are invited to follow my blogyou are invited to follow my blogSteve Finnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863026367048527526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-26735806112591570202012-04-22T09:05:07.423-04:002012-04-22T09:05:07.423-04:00I'm going to be co-teaching a series with Chri...I'm going to be co-teaching a series with Chris Tress at Bow Down starting next month. The series is going to be on intimacy with God based on the Song of Solomon; we haven't decided yet which of us is teaching when.Pastor Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01108956624380092003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-47819728205577082562012-04-22T05:55:53.368-04:002012-04-22T05:55:53.368-04:00Awesome! I especially like what you say here abou...Awesome! I especially like what you say here about that you feel that you are God's favorite. I feel this is because of an intense realization of how ultimately profound and overflowing God's love is for you personally as it is for each one of us. Are you doing any teachings "live" anywhere lately? Thank you...spiritsonghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17705339536932988901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-24078705007092313892011-08-02T19:00:17.168-04:002011-08-02T19:00:17.168-04:00I believe that the "least of these" are ...I believe that the "least of these" are any people or people groups that are marginalized by society. Absolutely we should love everyone God puts in our path, but I think most of us don't even really noticed the marginalized, or we don't know what to do so we do nothing. Jesus said that even a cup of cold water (any gesture of kindness that restores a measure of dignity and respect) given in His name is spiritually meaningful. Even simple acts of love matter.Pastor Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01108956624380092003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-9389515009508089792011-08-02T14:43:52.754-04:002011-08-02T14:43:52.754-04:00Anonymous:
I suppose if we just love everyone God...Anonymous:<br /><br />I suppose if we just love everyone God places in our path, then we don't have to wonder if we have loved the "right one".... :^)Markonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-90337007472343959592011-07-30T10:13:11.680-04:002011-07-30T10:13:11.680-04:00Who are the least should be the next question!Who are the least should be the next question!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-48253807506916024832011-06-26T21:44:50.135-04:002011-06-26T21:44:50.135-04:00I woke up thinking about Mark chapter 13, where Je...I woke up thinking about Mark chapter 13, where Jesus explains to the disciples how it will be on the earth at the End of time. The important thing is being faithful because the end WILL come. May we all be good witnesses of His wonderful Love.kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07530267632636520623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-47215222731151112622011-05-14T16:20:50.492-04:002011-05-14T16:20:50.492-04:00Again, let's not strain gnats and swallow came...Again, let's not strain gnats and swallow camels.Pastor Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01108956624380092003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-68172786606391608522011-05-14T14:59:36.963-04:002011-05-14T14:59:36.963-04:00There was never a command for anyone to tithe on t...There was never a command for anyone to tithe on their "household income." Tithing was never on income. God defined His tithe in Leviticus 27:30-33 to be a tenth of crops and every tenth animal in herds and flocks, nothing else. Those are assets. The farmers made their income by selling and/or barter exchanging their crops and animals, but the income was not tithable.<br /><br />The ONLY people in the Old Testament that were commanded to tithe were those who INHERITED THE PROMISED LAND WITH EVERYTHING ON IT. They got the land, house, animals, crops, etc. ALL FREE AND CLEAR. No mortgage payment or rent to pay. And THEY were commanded to tithe on the crops and animals and take it to the Levites who INHERITED the tithe INSTEAD OF the promised land with everything on it. No one else tithed. Wage earners did not tithe. Jesus didn’t tithe. Paul didn’t tithe. Peter didn’t tithe.Gary Arnoldhttp://www.tithingtoday.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-26919028738114125322011-04-12T07:17:25.477-04:002011-04-12T07:17:25.477-04:00We have to be so careful before we adhere to teach...We have to be so careful before we adhere to teachings that are shaky or that cause us to have doubts about some part of our faith or what we know Jesus to be like. Christ has no problem with us disagreeing with a person! It might 'hurt their feelings' but - if we make a decision on someones philosophy or scriptural interpretation, we have to know that God will guide us. Pharisees are alive and well today! And we have the Bible here to help us see what is true and what is not. Lets not be caught believing heresy -kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07530267632636520623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-14597957341119954132011-03-29T09:51:25.089-04:002011-03-29T09:51:25.089-04:00Well said, Kim. The only opinion that matters is ...Well said, Kim. The only opinion that matters is God's. In this passage I think it is important that Jesus marked two things that teach us God's opinion -Scripture and an experiential knowledge of His power. Knowing Scripture without knowing Him is useless -and seeking Him without knowing Scripture is immature and fruitless.Pastor Stevehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01108956624380092003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-71245052733879612212011-03-29T05:52:54.134-04:002011-03-29T05:52:54.134-04:00This is such a keen passage. The whole purpose of...This is such a keen passage. The whole purpose of this is to show how different Christ is to the current thought 'about God'. We let our own feeble opinion become so important that we miss His purpose. In order to reflect the Son of Light, we must know his Word and live it in every area of our heart. If we do - our lives are quietly showing the world who He is. We aren't reflecting ourselves and our opinion, but Him and His love and life. If there is diversion or argument - we must pray. Christ alone is to be imminent - not us and our opinion.kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07530267632636520623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-47418656546959896392011-03-27T11:33:33.180-04:002011-03-27T11:33:33.180-04:00Sadly, those who do argue to the death don't h...Sadly, those who do argue to the death don't have a firm enough grasp on scripture to defend it. Well. They can't because scripture is taken as a whole and it all wraps around what Christ did on the cross...and sometimes we just can't wrap our minds around that kind of love.kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07530267632636520623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-61380520283522338292011-03-02T21:41:21.470-05:002011-03-02T21:41:21.470-05:00Teaching God's Word wrongly brings a terrible ...Teaching God's Word wrongly brings a terrible consequence. If there is an uneasiness in one's spirit concerning teaching - don't think twice- back away. Preaching or teaching God's Word is serious business. It's so clear that man's objective can overshadow God's if we aren't careful. Thanks for sharing this very pertinent scripture passage.kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07530267632636520623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-37442336608236517262011-02-22T00:58:38.284-05:002011-02-22T00:58:38.284-05:00I was so hungry for this one,Steve! Praying for y...I was so hungry for this one,Steve! Praying for you and thanks for sharing.rondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02056845596057660552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-35850883677165660392011-02-21T08:23:52.389-05:002011-02-21T08:23:52.389-05:00Reposted on my FB page. Helpful insights on a diff...Reposted on my FB page. Helpful insights on a difficult passage that I too have often wondered about.J. Guy Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17751691713410311094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-37100340846633869562011-01-30T14:14:56.060-05:002011-01-30T14:14:56.060-05:00such hope, such joy - this post culminates in the ...such hope, such joy - this post culminates in the last few sentences - 'In spite of our inability to truly love Him, He truly loves us.' Amen and amen. Until we understand that God's love is nothing like ours - we can't really 'get' his Love for us. Thanks for that, Steve.kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07530267632636520623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7001704837051502615.post-75800092333591300222011-01-13T23:24:53.918-05:002011-01-13T23:24:53.918-05:00This post is going to rub some people the wrong wa...This post is going to rub some people the wrong way, like you said. People don't like to hear that - they can't have their cake and eat it too. I know quite a few wealthy people who end up managing their wealth instead of honoring God by giving it away for the Kingdom. It takes someone special to be wealthy - and a devout Christian.kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07530267632636520623noreply@blogger.com