gdp's Comments

The New Normal : No Returns..All Sales Final

Thu, 26 May 2011 18:50:24 +0000

thanks Evan..that\\\'s a good word.. i love the body of Christ..and all of it\\\'s integral parts.. they are all needed to make the body complete.. i\\\'m blessed to be on a staff of folks who \\\"understand\\\" me and my quirks.. or..um..blessed gifts from the Lord. hope you are well?

The New Normal : getting drunk and sleeping with your daughter..

Wed, 5 Jan 2011 22:08:33 +0000

oh brother! hahahaha The Bible is filled with crazy sounding stories..that all lead to a graceful, just, and awesome God. thanks for stopping by Peter.

The New Normal : Stephen Colbert, Christian nation, helping the poor?

Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:20:42 +0000

You have a good point..I think it is appropriate to help those in need..AND to welcome them in..show them Jesus..and help them improve their life, if they can..then they can repeat the cycle..but I know it won\\\'t be easy..but we can try.

The New Normal : Why would I need the Comforter..if I'm completely comfortable?

Wed, 6 Oct 2010 12:54:01 +0000

Crazy Love by Francis Chan is on my top 5 list of books that changed my life. Seriously..if you haven\\\'t read that yet..you must. But I must forewarn readers..if you let it..the Holy Spirit will change you with the words on those pages.

The New Normal : Job Description: Parent

Mon, 4 Oct 2010 16:30:14 +0000

Yeah Kris added a few of his tunes to my iPod..I like his stuff..but this one definitely takes the cake. I think we\\\'re growing in our worship at ECC. And I\\\'m looking forward each week to see how God grows us. Thanks for your comment Jeannie.

The New Normal : Saturday Poll:: Do You Judge "Lazy" Christians?

Sat, 2 Oct 2010 18:38:12 +0000

your mentor is a wise one..and that is well said..thanks for your addition Jonathan..

The New Normal : Saturday Poll: What Did You Notice First?

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 17:58:09 +0000

That\\\'s awesome, Kip. I seem to remember some of that transformation. HA!

The New Normal : Down In Front

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:35:14 +0000

That seems to be pretty tight reasoning, Evan. But what if the fans didn\\\'t respond in a way that looked like UGA scoring? That wouldn\\\'t have changed the fact that they scored. If the scoreboard showed that there was a touchdown, and I missed seeing it with my own eyes, and the crowd\\\'s response was not a clear indicator..well..that doesn\\\'t change the truth. It COULD however affect how I responded to the knowledge of that truth. Think about it: UGA scores.. The crowd shows no response or are indifferent.. I miss the play.. I look up at the scoreboard and see that UGA indeed scored.. now what? What/who do I believe? The emotion and expected response to UGA scoring doesn\\\'t match with what one would see as a normal response to that information. And I believe, that would affect how I responded, too. I may doubt the validity of the scoreboard. Or I may wonder, \\\"what is wrong with these people..don\\\'t they know WE SCORED!?!?!\\\" I guess you see where I\\\'m going.. Some Christians don\\\'t seem to respond like I would deem as normal to hearing the truth that they have gone from death to LIFE! And when they are indifferent, it breeds indifference and doubt. Your turn..

The New Normal : Down In Front

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 20:22:40 +0000

I like the idea of \\\"infecting\\\" others. It reminds me of an old Third Day song (read more here).

The New Normal : Down In Front

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:14:36 +0000

It is hard for us to judge the hearts of men. I love hearing of revival. I want to see \\\"revival\\\" as a constant new normal for our churches! When we TRULY see who God is and what Jesus has done..wow..how can we not be revived!!!

The New Normal : I Don't Need A Small Group

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 15:10:12 +0000

Jennifer, thank you for your persistence..most people would have given up..yet you continued and found exactly what God wanted for you..community..hope..healing.. thank you for sharing..this is a great story..

The New Normal : Saturday Poll: Would You Use A "Giving" Kiosk?

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:22:37 +0000

grant, you see my dilemma. thanks for posting

The New Normal : Saturday Poll: Would You Use A "Giving" Kiosk?

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:22:17 +0000

i use online now too..i like the ease of use and the ability to have it reoccur for me..now i know the first portion of my pay goes straight to the church..i will readjust the rest of my month accordingly..thanks chrissy

The New Normal : Saturday Poll: Would You Use A "Giving" Kiosk?

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:20:47 +0000

me too

The New Normal : Saturday Poll: Would You Use A "Giving" Kiosk?

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:20:30 +0000

honest thoughts Cindy..thank you..this is what i am looking for..honest replies.

The New Normal : Saturday Poll: Would You Use A "Giving" Kiosk?

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:19:59 +0000

Great thought Teraye..you\\\'re dead on..we are called to give as an act of worship..and that should be happening all day long every day..regardless of where we are or what we are giving. thanks!

The New Normal : Saturday Poll: Would You Use A "Giving" Kiosk?

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:19:02 +0000

thanks Chris

The New Normal : Saturday Poll: Would You Use A "Giving" Kiosk?

Mon, 13 Sep 2010 14:18:48 +0000

Yeah, Kev..this is the major draw-back is the \\\"perception\\\". And first impressions are hard things to change. Thanks for your thoughts.

The New Normal : FAT People Make the Best Disciples

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:27:18 +0000

Well said, Shawn. And I agree. I didn\\\'t mean to qualify my definition of disciple so narrowly. We are absolutely called to go and find those whom God is calling to Himself. Thank you for that most important clarifying statement. You guys are keeping me on my toes today. Thank you.

The New Normal : FAT People Make the Best Disciples

Wed, 8 Sep 2010 16:10:45 +0000

Thanks David for the response. And I concur..we all need discipling no matter the size of our Trouble. It is my desire that the new normal for every believer is that they are involved in a discipleship relationship of some kind. Small groups and one-on-one seem to produce the best results (as you mentioned from Pastor Cho\'s church in Seoul Korea.) Thanks again for your comment and insight.