tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1526647904385272392.post2752696568171419018..comments2024-03-28T03:05:37.670-06:00Comments on The Barb Wire: RATIONALE FOR FAITH --TO AN ATHEIST WHO DEFENDS GAY MARRIAGEBarbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05016832868807957194noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1526647904385272392.post-52288365749922486312019-03-16T23:20:29.436-06:002019-03-16T23:20:29.436-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1526647904385272392.post-57477144482996452392019-03-16T23:17:17.060-06:002019-03-16T23:17:17.060-06:00SCRIPTURE: Luke 9: 28-43
28 About eight days afte...SCRIPTURE: Luke 9: 28-43<br /><br />28 About eight days after saying this, Jesus took Peter, John and James and went up onto a mountain to pray. 29 As Jesus was praying, the appearance of his face changed, and his clothes became dazzling white. 30 Suddenly two people were there talking with Jesus - Moses and Elijah. 31 They appeared in glorious splendor and spoke of the prophecy that Jesus was about to fulfill in Jerusalem.<br /><br />32 Peter and the others had already fallen into a deep sleep, but awakening, they saw Jesus’ glory - and the two people who were standing next to him. with him. 33 When the two were leaving Jesus, Peter said, “Rabbi, it is good for us to be here. Let us set up three tents—one for you, one for Moses and one for Elijah.” (Peter didn’t know what he was really saying.)<br /><br />34 While Peter was speaking, a cloud appeared and covered them, and they were afraid as they entered the cloud. 35 A voice came from the cloud, saying, “This is my Own, my Chosen One. Listen to him.”<br /><br />36 When the voice had spoken, they saw no one but Jesus standing there. The disciples were silent and did not tell anyone at that time what they had seen.<br /><br />37 The next day, when they came down from the mountain, a large crowd awaited Jesus. 38 A man in the crowd called out, “Teacher, I beg you to look at my son, for he is my only child. 39 A spirit seizes him and he suddenly screams; it throws him into convulsions so that he foams at the mouth. It scarcely ever leaves him and is destroying him. 40 I begged your disciples to drive it out, but they could not.”<br /><br />41 “You unbelieving and perverse generation,” Jesus replied, “how long shall I stay with you and put up with you? Bring your child here.”<br /><br />42 Even while the boy was approaching, the demon dashed the child to the ground and threw him into a violent convulsion. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, healed the child and returned him back to his father. 43 And they were all awestruck at the greatness of God.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1526647904385272392.post-45787922918867906662019-03-16T23:15:35.582-06:002019-03-16T23:15:35.582-06:00Here's one for you Barbed Wire:
"Transfi...Here's one for you Barbed Wire:<br /><br />"Transfiguration" by Lewis Bowman<br />trans·fig·u·ra·tion<br /><br />a complete change of form or appearance into a more beautiful or spiritual state<br /><br />Each time we disclose a truth about ourselves, we part a veil. By doing so, we invite others to come into our lives and make contact with us. Parting any veil forces a degree of vulnerability and demands unimaginable trust and faith.<br /><br />By inviting Peter, John, and James up to the mountain, Jesus extends to them the unexpected privilege to see himself transfigured in all his glorious splendor. So dazzling was this visual feast that Peter’s desire to build three tents - one each for Jesus, Moses, and Elijah, suggests nothing but a longing for God’s revelation to linger and stay.<br /><br />In the LGBTQ community, “coming-out,” self-revelation or “transfiguration” are part of a lifelong journey of understanding, acknowledging and sharing one’s gender identity and/or sexual orientation. It may be easy for some, or longer and more difficult for others. While many are eternally grateful for the amount of support and empathy they receive from friends and family, some share “coming-out” stories that are heartbreaking and heavy to hear.<br /><br />By reflecting on the Gospel text of Jesus’ transfiguration allow yourself the time to revisit your own “coming-out” journey, whether as an LGBTQ person or an ally. Revisit the times that others have come out to you. Chances are you may discover God’s hidden graces, blessings and learnings that perhaps eluded you before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1526647904385272392.post-68165429771871142122019-03-16T22:11:13.306-06:002019-03-16T22:11:13.306-06:00Besides hating gay people and denigrating them to ...Besides hating gay people and denigrating them to no end, what is your dog is this fight. No one goes on and on against a group of people without some unresolved issues? <br /><br />Are you a closeted lesbian denying her same-sex attractions?<br /><br />Did you get hit on by a woman and has not gotten over it?<br /><br />When were you recruited in this hate-filled lifestyle?<br /><br />Who seduced you?<br /><br />What is your dog in this fight, there Barbed Wire?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1526647904385272392.post-68494171172371048082019-03-09T18:25:27.032-06:002019-03-09T18:25:27.032-06:00LOL "When you say Christians divorce at the...LOL "When you say Christians divorce at the same rate as non-Christians.......," you write. No, there Barb. There is more divorce in the red states than blue ones. Massachusetts has the lowest divorce rate in the nation.<br /><br />And then there are those Christians like Trump. LOL he can have three wives but a lesbian cannot have one. Trump is a fornicator, an adulterer and a predator. Three strikes, he should be out.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1526647904385272392.post-57444952296768132702019-03-09T18:20:34.940-06:002019-03-09T18:20:34.940-06:00LOL Your groups are well-known hate groups. Whic...LOL Your groups are well-known hate groups. Which is why you are a hater.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com