gdp's Comments

To Whom It May Concern : Why Divorce Sucks

Wed, 12 May 2010 19:14:35 +0000

Thanks for that, Rick. I have no personal experience with divorce in my own family, since both of my parents are still together. It's interesting that you say that marriage comes easy than most people make it out to be. Is that because when you simply follow God, everything falls into place, or does that have anything to do with your character or your wife's character? And, also a good point, when stating that we have to make a big deal of anniversaries. My grandparents just had their 50th wedding anniversary, and when I think about it, that's really astounding, because 50 years is a long time, especially to my 22 year old mind!

Adam Herod : how to handle a friend's affair

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 18:17:32 +0000

How long have you known some of these people? I don't know if I'd call them out via a Facebook Message, but what I'd do is talk to them, if you know them well. Just take them out to coffee and call them out in love. My 2 cents.

To Whom It May Concern : Fasting from Dating

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 20:10:39 +0000

That's interesting. Thanks for that response, I just hate that some are forced to fast from dating, instead of taking a biblical approach by repenting daily.

To Whom It May Concern : Fasting from Dating

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:48:22 +0000

Joseph, glad to see you're reading the blog! Thanks for your comment, and I would agree with you that God is indeed sovereign. God's sovereignty is something that encourages me as I live life. Here's my point in making those examples: if God is sovereign, then why fast from dating, as if to say, "God, I trust that you are sovereign, but I'm not going to do this one thing for a certain time?" That's not trusting in God at all. That's denying something that God intended to be good. In no way am I pointing to another argument (red herring), because you could very well swap out "not going to the grocery store (which is a not a bad thing) so I'm not tempted" with "not dating girls (which is not a bad thing) so I'm not tempted." Here's my biggest issue with it, we are basically claiming, by stating that we aren't dating for year, that we are denying ourselves what was made right in the eyes of God, a man and a woman being together. If you struggle with idolatry by putting your boyfriend or girlfriend above the Lord, then repent. If you struggle with gluttony by spending more money on food than on the mission of the Lord, then repent. There's no need to stop doing something like dating for a year, if you trust God daily to provide for you, as is the definition of God being Sovereign. And finally, I don't condemn those who hold a different opinion, simply because it's an opinion, but God isn't telling me to do one thing or another, rather, God desires that I trust him in everything.

jackalopekid.com : Another Giveaway

Sun, 28 Feb 2010 06:53:05 +0000

I've been reading for like 4 weeks now. woot. pick me!

To Whom It May Concern : Simply Unbelievable

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:07:03 +0000

Thanks Steph!!

i love that song, and the quote by Brennan McManning is so true.

To Whom It May Concern : Simply Unbelievable

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 07:46:48 +0000

It\\\'s still too true even though it\\\'s such an old song.

To Whom It May Concern : My Manic Monday

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 06:01:14 +0000

now i'll be forced to carry my Nikon around, which is can be a good thing. by the way, your other pictures are incredible. Canon 5D = amazing.

To Whom It May Concern : My Manic Monday

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 05:25:35 +0000

awesome! add me on facebook/twitter, i'd love to get lunch/coffee some day, and maybe, just maybe, i can be as good as you

To Whom It May Concern : Seminary

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:21:23 +0000

Thank you very much for letting me know! I\\\'m definitely going to look into it.

To Whom It May Concern : Afternoon Delight

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:51:51 +0000

Chinese species?! All I know is that it\\\'s a Praying Mantis like you said, but chinese species? beats me :)

To Whom It May Concern : Afternoon Delight

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:54:15 +0000

Thanks! I appreciate it! I\\\'m trying some new stuff

To Whom It May Concern : What Matters More

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 05:38:33 +0000

It may come across that to some, that Webb is somehow condoning Homosexuality, but I think that it's such a hot button issue with Christians, that whenever someone speaks in the tone and way that he did, a loving way, some may assume that he is condoning homosexuality. I think the song is amazing, and his words are super appropriate. Check out his song, "Freddie, please," where he basically calls out Fred Phelps, pastor of the church who claims that God hates Fags.

Love is Greater Photography - Rockstar Photography For All : Hodge Family

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 23:13:56 +0000

that first family picture freaking awesome!

To Whom It May Concern : What Matters More

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 04:57:34 +0000

Yeah I really love this new CD.

To Whom It May Concern : What Matters More

Tue, 4 Aug 2009 07:30:07 +0000

thanks Rand, I really love his heart, and what he\\\'s trying to get at in the song. and I\\\'m sure that I\\\'m not the first or last to write about it, but I\\\'m all putting a mirror in front of everyone who doesn\\\'t see themselves through the eyes of others

To Whom It May Concern : Where I'm at

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:18:38 +0000

Rick, you're crazy! But yes, I'd "court" you too, hahahahah

To Whom It May Concern : What I Dislike About the SBC

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:45:43 +0000

So this list isn't just specific to the SBC? I guess I didn't realize that it could be in other denominations as well. Interesting point. I'd love to hear which problems are similar in both the SBC and other denominations.

Rick W Smith Blog : Me and my appendix called it quits today - for good.

Mon, 6 Jul 2009 02:21:19 +0000

Glad you're doing okay! Doesn't sound like a fun past 24 hours. God is good, and I'm glad to see that you're doing great. And the video where it shows you "out of your mind" is ridiculously funny. seriously. youtube quality. and I mean that in a good way. Take care bro and glad to see you're doing great!

To Whom It May Concern : What I Dislike About the SBC

Fri, 3 Jul 2009 03:34:47 +0000

I think so, too. We are too focused on tertiary issues, and not the main goal: making Jesus known to the Nations. It's sad that, somehow, because there are those who argue over nonsensical issues, Satan is somewhat succeeding in sidetracking those who would be used in a greater way to reach the world. But with that said, I'm encouraged, but there is a part of the SBC, in my opinion, that still has a long way to go.