Comments for Strength 4 Today http://strengthfortoday.wordpress.com In Our Weakness, He is Strong--A Mighty Fortress is Our God Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:49:42 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Retro Spirituality by Diane http://strengthfortoday.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/retro-spirituality/#comment-758 Diane Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:49:42 +0000 http://strengthfortoday.wordpress.com/?p=3656#comment-758 You are welcome Christina. I think we all need to hear this! You are welcome Christina. I think we all need to hear this!

]]> Comment on Retro Spirituality by Christina http://strengthfortoday.wordpress.com/2009/11/02/retro-spirituality/#comment-757 Christina Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:33:34 +0000 http://strengthfortoday.wordpress.com/?p=3656#comment-757 I just sent this reminder to my older sister who is a radio spokesperson reporting on a volleyball game tonight. She is very depressed and really needed this reminder. Thank you. I just sent this reminder to my older sister who is a radio spokesperson reporting on a volleyball game tonight. She is very depressed and really needed this reminder. Thank you.

]]> Comment on “Screwtape” Ringtones? Wha…?? by Diane http://strengthfortoday.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/screwtape-ringtones-wha/#comment-756 Diane Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:24:40 +0000 http://strengthfortoday.wordpress.com/?p=3680#comment-756 I suppose someone who views <em>The Screwtape Letters</em> as a purely secular source of entertainment (like "Lord of the Rings" or "Star Wars") with no intent to edify would have no problem with the things I addressed in my post. Don't get me wrong...I think there is some spiritual benefit that can be derived from some of Lewis' things. My personal opinion is that folks go overboard with stuff like the Narnia series, though, attempting to make seamless scriptural, allegorical applications from them. I am not saying <em>Screwtape</em> is devoid of benefit for a Christian reader/listener. Lewis has a way of bringing reality blatantly before ones eyes in works like <em>Screwtape</em> and <em>Mere Christianity</em>. He was "transparent" before it was hip to be so in fundamental circles. He dared to put in print what has likely been in the thoughts of most Christians at one time or other. Would I go out and buy a C.S. Lewis t-shirt? No. But I think good can be gleaned from his stuff, with discernment (see my "Official Disclaimer" in the side bar). :) And, FWIW, I enjoyed many a Sunday vespers at BJU. I suppose someone who views The Screwtape Letters as a purely secular source of entertainment (like “Lord of the Rings” or “Star Wars”) with no intent to edify would have no problem with the things I addressed in my post. Don’t get me wrong…I think there is some spiritual benefit that can be derived from some of Lewis’ things. My personal opinion is that folks go overboard with stuff like the Narnia series, though, attempting to make seamless scriptural, allegorical applications from them. I am not saying Screwtape is devoid of benefit for a Christian reader/listener. Lewis has a way of bringing reality blatantly before ones eyes in works like Screwtape and Mere Christianity. He was “transparent” before it was hip to be so in fundamental circles. He dared to put in print what has likely been in the thoughts of most Christians at one time or other. Would I go out and buy a C.S. Lewis t-shirt? No. But I think good can be gleaned from his stuff, with discernment (see my “Official Disclaimer” in the side bar). :)

And, FWIW, I enjoyed many a Sunday vespers at BJU.

]]> Comment on “Screwtape” Ringtones? Wha…?? by Stew http://strengthfortoday.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/screwtape-ringtones-wha/#comment-755 Stew Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:33:50 +0000 http://strengthfortoday.wordpress.com/?p=3680#comment-755 Sorry for the typos. I need to slow down. :)........I forgot to mention Star Wars. I saw the movie once, back in the 70's and didn't feel the need to write home about it. Actually, I remember being bored and wondering why I didn't pick another movie to go to instead. The last thing Star Wars is to me is a great, uplifting, encouraging Christian movie. Again, I couldn't care less what people see in their movie viewing habits, but count me as someone who finds it bizarre that Star Wars, Tolkien, CS Lewis, and U2 are wonderful examples of a transcendent worship experience. Sorry for the typos. I need to slow down. :) ……..I forgot to mention Star Wars. I saw the movie once, back in the 70’s and didn’t feel the need to write home about it. Actually, I remember being bored and wondering why I didn’t pick another movie to go to instead. The last thing Star Wars is to me is a great, uplifting, encouraging Christian movie. Again, I couldn’t care less what people see in their movie viewing habits, but count me as someone who finds it bizarre that Star Wars, Tolkien, CS Lewis, and U2 are wonderful examples of a transcendent worship experience.

]]> Comment on “Screwtape” Ringtones? Wha…?? by Stew http://strengthfortoday.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/screwtape-ringtones-wha/#comment-754 Stew Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:27:54 +0000 http://strengthfortoday.wordpress.com/?p=3680#comment-754 What do I think? I think you are a brave person for daring to question this type of fiction on any site associated with SI. I personally don't bow down to and almost worship CS Lewis or Tolkien. I personally didn't find the Lord Of The Rings movies to be an uplifting spiritual experience rated slightly higher and more beneficial than attending Vespers at BJU. Actually, I thought the Lord Of The Rings movies were bizarre, demonic, and just weird. Maybe I'm am an ignoble, gauche, uneducated clod, but personally I just get an uplifting spiritual experience from this type of fiction. I seem to be in the minority. On the other hand, I seem to be in the minority as well in that I don't find U2 music to be uplifting and a wonderful Christian experience. It's not my place to say whether another Christian "can" watch these wierd fiction movies or listen to U2 music. Frankly I don't care. Mainly, I personally find it bizarre that so many conservative fundamentalists find these weird entertainers as spiritual leaders and not just entertainers. What do I think? I think you are a brave person for daring to question this type of fiction on any site associated with SI. I personally don’t bow down to and almost worship CS Lewis or Tolkien. I personally didn’t find the Lord Of The Rings movies to be an uplifting spiritual experience rated slightly higher and more beneficial than attending Vespers at BJU. Actually, I thought the Lord Of The Rings movies were bizarre, demonic, and just weird. Maybe I’m am an ignoble, gauche, uneducated clod, but personally I just get an uplifting spiritual experience from this type of fiction. I seem to be in the minority. On the other hand, I seem to be in the minority as well in that I don’t find U2 music to be uplifting and a wonderful Christian experience. It’s not my place to say whether another Christian “can” watch these wierd fiction movies or listen to U2 music. Frankly I don’t care. Mainly, I personally find it bizarre that so many conservative fundamentalists find these weird entertainers as spiritual leaders and not just entertainers.

]]> Comment on Cutie Pie, the Virtual Kitty by Diane http://strengthfortoday.wordpress.com/2009/10/31/cutie-pie-the-virtual-kitty/#comment-752 Diane Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:13:23 +0000 http://strengthfortoday.wordpress.com/?p=3557#comment-752 Glad you enjoyed it Kathleen (did you know I almost named our Kate "Emily"? She is actually "Katherine," although Patrick's sister is a "Kathleen." We try to keep things uncomplicated. Isn't that little pumpkin kitty "too cute" as well? =) Glad you enjoyed it Kathleen (did you know I almost named our Kate “Emily”? She is actually “Katherine,” although Patrick’s sister is a “Kathleen.” We try to keep things uncomplicated.

Isn’t that little pumpkin kitty “too cute” as well? =)

]]> Comment on Cutie Pie, the Virtual Kitty by Kathleen http://strengthfortoday.wordpress.com/2009/10/31/cutie-pie-the-virtual-kitty/#comment-751 Kathleen Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:05:37 +0000 http://strengthfortoday.wordpress.com/?p=3557#comment-751 Emilie loves cats, and she really likes the virtual kitty. Our dog is convinced that I'm hiding a cat somewhere around my desk! :-) Emilie loves cats, and she really likes the virtual kitty. Our dog is convinced that I’m hiding a cat somewhere around my desk! :-)

]]> Comment on Responding Correctly to Your Christian Husband’s Sexual Temptations by Diane http://strengthfortoday.wordpress.com/2009/07/24/responding-correctly-to-your-christian-husbands-sexual-temptations/#comment-749 Diane Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:51:10 +0000 http://strengthfortoday.wordpress.com/?p=2858#comment-749 Bro Luke I am pleased you stopped by, and I will gladly endorse "Covenant Eyes"...I think I'll do a separate post for this and include the YouTube video, so I gets more visibility. Blessings. Bro Luke I am pleased you stopped by, and I will gladly endorse “Covenant Eyes”…I think I’ll do a separate post for this and include the YouTube video, so I gets more visibility. Blessings.

]]> Comment on Responding Correctly to Your Christian Husband’s Sexual Temptations by Luke http://strengthfortoday.wordpress.com/2009/07/24/responding-correctly-to-your-christian-husbands-sexual-temptations/#comment-748 Luke Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:08:04 +0000 http://strengthfortoday.wordpress.com/?p=2858#comment-748 Husbands really need to be able to bring other men into their struggle so they can find counsel and accountability. Thanks for passing along these resources! Husbands really need to be able to bring other men into their struggle so they can find counsel and accountability. Thanks for passing along these resources!

]]> Comment on The “Love Dare” and J.C. Ryle by Diane http://strengthfortoday.wordpress.com/2009/03/02/the-love-dare-and-jc-ryle/#comment-744 Diane Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:27:54 +0000 http://strengthfortoday.wordpress.com/?p=1821#comment-744 Welcome, and Thanks Erik! I'm always looking for good resources for great quotes. Welcome, and Thanks Erik! I’m always looking for good resources for great quotes.

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