tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.comments2023-11-05T04:33:42.626-06:00troutdude's discipleblogMartin Burchhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08684427122133553420noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-16594243988127995252014-07-29T14:42:43.848-05:002014-07-29T14:42:43.848-05:00AMEN! THIS CAN BE EASY TO FORGET IN THE MIDDLE OF...AMEN! THIS CAN BE EASY TO FORGET IN THE MIDDLE OF IT ALL....susiejeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443856075373236121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-57937175509615004172014-05-28T11:27:53.273-05:002014-05-28T11:27:53.273-05:00hate and anger never do anything for us, the offen...hate and anger never do anything for us, the offender does not usually care about your feelings. and these two will only bring pain and discontent to one. It sounds trite however when we give it to God, He will heal and bring peace for we are overcomers through Him. Great post Marty<br />Aaron Jacksonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-71057352155380936222014-05-16T09:53:05.321-05:002014-05-16T09:53:05.321-05:00Great post. Great post. Jay Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535832752918047500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-48089437127293285382014-04-18T09:06:37.291-05:002014-04-18T09:06:37.291-05:00I don't remember ever seeing that verse. Than...I don't remember ever seeing that verse. Thank you so much for another to memorize :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18017363174134079229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-46468369987940663302014-03-10T08:46:53.148-05:002014-03-10T08:46:53.148-05:00Ecc is one of my favorite books. I always tell pe...Ecc is one of my favorite books. I always tell people to not be afraid to read it, but to be sure to read the whole book! It truly puts life's pursuits into perspective. Thanks troutdude!susiejeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443856075373236121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-85155942158976400592014-03-03T23:03:12.783-06:002014-03-03T23:03:12.783-06:00Nice.Nice.Jay Jayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00535832752918047500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-27613312528296584952013-10-01T09:42:25.572-05:002013-10-01T09:42:25.572-05:00Wow! I have often thought of myself waiting in th...Wow! I have often thought of myself waiting in the cleft of the rock to see Him, even just hear Him. I've never really considered chasing Him, but you're right. If I am walking in the desert, I need to keep moving to get through and watch for Him at the streams He provides to encourage me to keep going and finish the journey strong.<br /><br />Thanks for tweaking my thinking today! <br />Susansusiejeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10443856075373236121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-65131508636616870042013-04-01T07:19:03.382-05:002013-04-01T07:19:03.382-05:00Like the errosion control ad below ;-)Like the errosion control ad below ;-)Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06626516232840447451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-56711853178528416842012-07-09T09:35:36.202-05:002012-07-09T09:35:36.202-05:00I am so glad you posted this Marty. Our small gro...I am so glad you posted this Marty. Our small group discussion Saturday night has left my mind wandering again. We were talking about those offered the same choice we've been given but who refuse. I have always and will likely always struggle with "chosen". Do some have to be born that will refuse to validate the concept of choice? Is it sinful nature infecting my thinking that this is hard to accept?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18017363174134079229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-27908396413344183452012-05-30T09:46:10.263-05:002012-05-30T09:46:10.263-05:00True. Maybe people just realize that God does judg...True. Maybe people just realize that God does judge nations? And, people wanting to hang on to what we have in this world? Clearly, the world is changing and there is a need for guidance to the Body in this area.Carolynnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-72091604511067070312012-05-09T03:00:16.427-05:002012-05-09T03:00:16.427-05:00Solomon was really great... at the beginning. I th...Solomon was really great... at the beginning. I think he eventually got hubris at the whole "wisest man in the world" thing and gave in to pride; which comes before the fall, no? Great thought-provoking post though, I must admit!Tejashttp://blog.tejaskumar.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-64990174054827268482012-05-08T17:30:17.656-05:002012-05-08T17:30:17.656-05:00agreed that Solomon ended so miserably. Quite a wa...agreed that Solomon ended so miserably. Quite a warning because he began in such a promising and amazing way!Martin Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08684427122133553420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-45913063140083956372012-05-08T12:32:13.949-05:002012-05-08T12:32:13.949-05:00I generally agree, but would have to go a step fur...I generally agree, but would have to go a step further and say that it has to be "applied" wisdom & knowledge that makes a great leader. He surrounded himself with wise counsel (1 Kings 12:6). However, it didn't take long for the kingdom to split once he was gone because of his disobedience to God (1 Kings 11:1ff). In fact, the only reason there was forty years of peace was because of God's promise to David (1 Kings 11:12). He had no vision for the future (I.e. successor). It seems to me that he compromised obedience to God in order to keep peace through idolatry and his foreign wives. It appears that wisdom & knowledge were not the answer(according to Ecclesiastes) and neitherI were riches. I agree, it is easy to write a book (as well as a webpost, blog, FB post, news article, etc.) with "tips and tricks" about leadership, but you are right, leadership is stewardship. But, stewards see beyond the here and now. How can we take what has been given to us and make sure we do our very best (with God's help) to ensure eternal results long after we are gone?Craighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05200287303144070453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-66968764483349332442012-04-26T23:30:06.122-05:002012-04-26T23:30:06.122-05:00This is a great post. I think we could all stand t...This is a great post. I think we could all stand to be reminded of how God protects his people - even in fiery furnaces! Thanks for that.Tejashttp://blog.tejaskumar.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-89691458849447268672011-10-20T06:23:55.137-05:002011-10-20T06:23:55.137-05:00"I have seen all the works which have been do..."I have seen all the works which have been done under the sun, and behold, all is vanity and striving after wind." Ecclesiastes couldn't be any more relevant in today's age.Samuelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07855187022306666408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-9301526585534653102011-08-30T08:37:10.693-05:002011-08-30T08:37:10.693-05:00Great article. I have seen this destroy Pastors a...Great article. I have seen this destroy Pastors along with their marriages and it is a destructive force which doesn't have to gain a hold in our lives. It is a much needed warning to all of us!Jakehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10562722198680081671noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-37203500417187960282011-07-14T16:08:07.041-05:002011-07-14T16:08:07.041-05:00I have been identified with the dispensational cam...I have been identified with the dispensational camp for decades. That said, in light of the strong covenantal language and emphasis of the book, I would be hard pressed to read "dispensational" teaching or thought into verses 1 & 2, as much as I see that you are. I think that the context of the book as a whole is being voided by such a view. "Better" is still the key word, separating between two, not many.rabbimeghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17435311496265547318noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-37229368025964279892011-03-19T21:57:18.370-05:002011-03-19T21:57:18.370-05:00Thank you for sharing this wisdom from God. - Kim ...Thank you for sharing this wisdom from God. - Kim FreundAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-81724650907358495492011-01-06T18:45:27.732-06:002011-01-06T18:45:27.732-06:00Thanks Jonathan. Can't take credit for the tit...Thanks Jonathan. Can't take credit for the title... I am just quoting scripture. It helps when God writes your headlines! :-)Martin Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08684427122133553420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-67850597120874513812011-01-06T17:58:01.661-06:002011-01-06T17:58:01.661-06:00love this post! I really like the title a lot.love this post! I really like the title a lot.Jonathanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04644188543144458440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-37006091244705887982010-10-05T09:33:55.435-05:002010-10-05T09:33:55.435-05:00I agree there are moments unique to events that ar...I agree there are moments unique to events that are rare. I just know that we can lose our expectation for God to work, and that is my feeling right now. This passage revived some true trust in the power of God for me.Martin Burchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08684427122133553420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-16164461055211116432010-10-05T09:25:45.889-05:002010-10-05T09:25:45.889-05:00You know, I think river-crossing moments really ha...You know, I think river-crossing moments really happen once in a lifetime, and the reason God goes to such great lengths to tell the Israelites to remember is because, to me, it seems He chooses these grand gestures carefully and sparsely. I know I love the thrill of those moments, but perhaps praising Him for the ones we HAVE seen is the test. Just a thought.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18017363174134079229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-62312836292599453122010-09-21T08:52:12.767-05:002010-09-21T08:52:12.767-05:00Marty, you have no idea how close this hits to hom...Marty, you have no idea how close this hits to home. It's worse that I spent a good part of the early season of my life committed to getting that half-million dollar home, and I'm nowhere close to that. Pride is just a many-faced beast, and mine is no less offensive to God than any other. thanks for thought food.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18017363174134079229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-6466390461572047412010-08-16T12:26:57.019-05:002010-08-16T12:26:57.019-05:00"A persecution rose throughout the church aft..."A persecution rose throughout the church after the martyrdom of Stephen and the scattered disciples kept at the preaching the gospel." I agree fully. There's a really fascinating debate that I thought would be of interest on evolution vs. intelligent design going on at http://www.intelligentdesignfacts.comCammie Novarahttp://intelligentdesignfacts.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101800878236547118.post-49528745718768458282010-08-04T18:17:03.097-05:002010-08-04T18:17:03.097-05:00"Still, in that description we see biblical p..."Still, in that description we see biblical priorities that still should define what life in the church should always be." I have to remember that one!Cammie Novarahttp://intelligentdesignfacts.comnoreply@blogger.com