tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post7327135959647349275..comments2023-10-30T08:47:31.863-05:00Comments on The Rambling Prophet: Going "Hmmm..."Tonyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13090951749017263188noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-51212037422617301242008-07-22T23:28:00.000-05:002008-07-22T23:28:00.000-05:00I'm assuming you have them memorized by now? :PI'm assuming you have them memorized by now? :PKarma Shufordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663072227285727062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-86202931643861156672008-07-17T09:57:00.000-05:002008-07-17T09:57:00.000-05:00Daggone. Don't ever feel the need to be silent ov...Daggone. Don't ever feel the need to be silent over there. :)<BR/><BR/>And don't ever feel the need to agree with me in order to maintain a friendship. I'm a big fan of disagreeing with dignity.Bernard Shufordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12902276677689422490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-59881730396889670202008-07-17T09:42:00.000-05:002008-07-17T09:42:00.000-05:00That's funny. Its exactly the same reason I avoide...That's funny. Its exactly the same reason I avoided commenting on the post about children's church at your blog. <BR/><BR/>And wait...we don't make fun of you here...do we?Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090951749017263188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-73019653366352050132008-07-17T09:38:00.000-05:002008-07-17T09:38:00.000-05:00:)I've written a lot of long comments on here late...:)<BR/><BR/>I've written a lot of long comments on here lately, so I just thought I'd be a little less verbose today. <BR/><BR/>As well, just letting the Babe know I'm always around somewhere watching for people who make fun of me. :)Bernard Shufordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12902276677689422490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-3006572694167864492008-07-17T09:33:00.000-05:002008-07-17T09:33:00.000-05:00Huh.Huh.Bernard Shufordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12902276677689422490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-69120763999489417552008-07-16T08:33:00.000-05:002008-07-16T08:33:00.000-05:00Got 'em memorized yet?Close! Still stumbling on ve...<I>Got 'em memorized yet?</I><BR/><BR/>Close! Still stumbling on verse 27 a bit.Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090951749017263188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-30323030996311564972008-07-15T22:31:00.000-05:002008-07-15T22:31:00.000-05:00Got 'em memorized yet?Got 'em memorized yet?Karma Shufordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663072227285727062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-49770202241911994872008-07-15T14:51:00.000-05:002008-07-15T14:51:00.000-05:00Wow, I feel like I'm talking about Bernard behind ...Wow, I feel like I'm talking about Bernard behind his back (good thing this is open commenting!), but I have discovered that I would much rather have a man serve as a deacon who finds himself incapable than one who thinks that is exactly where he should be. I don't know how B "feels" about it, but if I'm interpreting the pixels correctly, and what I know thusly about B, then IMHO, that makes him all the more qualified. <BR/><BR/>God makes up for weakness much more quickly than toning down "strength".Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090951749017263188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-70653358896011188272008-07-15T14:26:00.000-05:002008-07-15T14:26:00.000-05:00So does Daryl. "Brother Barnyard," though feels d...So does Daryl. "Brother Barnyard," though feels differently.<BR/><BR/><BR/>(LOOK -- I'm posting from work. Not sure how -- all blogs were blocked last week)Karma Shufordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663072227285727062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-76388352746103260682008-07-15T14:20:00.000-05:002008-07-15T14:20:00.000-05:00Joe,You're welcome!Karma,There are only four deaco...Joe,<BR/><BR/>You're welcome!<BR/><BR/>Karma,<BR/><BR/>There are only four deacons at Grandview and it is a real blessing.<BR/><BR/><I>So, does that mean no one was listening to him?</I> Just pickin' on he who will not stick up for himself. ;)<BR/><BR/>I actually think Brother Barnyard would make a fine deacon.Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090951749017263188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-28433749608382917932008-07-15T09:52:00.000-05:002008-07-15T09:52:00.000-05:00cb, I thought that is what you meant, just wanted ...cb, I thought that is what you meant, just wanted to make sure.<BR/><BR/>We had no deacons (and no board), for a couple of years, then just a board, When our current pastor came, we started the move to the deacon board. That is where we are currently.<BR/><BR/>In theory, eventually, we will make the transition to the more traditional(as in how most Baptist churches do it) deacon set-up.Karma Shufordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663072227285727062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-31231363207281058662008-07-15T09:43:00.000-05:002008-07-15T09:43:00.000-05:00Mrs. Shuford,The reference was to the post. I had ...Mrs. Shuford,<BR/><BR/>The reference was to the post. I had not read the comment thread.<BR/><BR/>I have now read your comments and will say; One of the churches we planted back in the early 70s had no deacons for over three years. Things worked just fine without them those three years. Frankly, things worked just fine even after we got a few also.<BR/><BR/>cbCB Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02230652312241919771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-40588285622948676192008-07-15T08:55:00.000-05:002008-07-15T08:55:00.000-05:00cb -- the original post is sobering, or the fact t...cb -- the original post is sobering, or the fact that we only have one deacon?<BR/><BR/>(I'm assuming you mean the original post, and I would agree, but I want to make sure).Karma Shufordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663072227285727062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-41946758279721021802008-07-15T08:40:00.000-05:002008-07-15T08:40:00.000-05:00Sobering, is it not?cbSobering, is it not?<BR/><BR/>cbCB Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02230652312241919771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-91300821260362995942008-07-15T08:37:00.000-05:002008-07-15T08:37:00.000-05:00Bernard's not a deacon. (So, does that mean no one...Bernard's not a deacon. (So, does that mean no one was listening to him?)<BR/><BR/> We have an "administration board." The long range plan is to replace it with deacons, but for now, we have one deacon and 4 or 5 board members.Karma Shufordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663072227285727062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-44471024976002117832008-07-15T08:33:00.000-05:002008-07-15T08:33:00.000-05:00You guys are too much.Thanks for the laugh.I reall...You guys are too much.<BR/>Thanks for the laugh.<BR/>I really needed it today.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-23852414087959476772008-07-15T08:18:00.000-05:002008-07-15T08:18:00.000-05:00Well, you could count that as one person who would...Well, you could count that as one person who would genuinely listen to him.Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090951749017263188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-14117131149006056732008-07-15T07:41:00.000-05:002008-07-15T07:41:00.000-05:00the equivalent of a deacon's meeting tonight (if w...<EM>the equivalent of a deacon's meeting tonight (if we had more than one deacon)</EM><BR/><BR/>Karma, are you saying that Bernard just sat in a room by himself talking?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-71650103216523606632008-07-14T21:07:00.000-05:002008-07-14T21:07:00.000-05:00Bernard is working crazy hours and had the equival...Bernard is working crazy hours and had the equivalent of a deacon's meeting tonight (if we had more than one deacon). He may get on later.Karma Shufordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663072227285727062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-15102676243531868572008-07-14T20:42:00.000-05:002008-07-14T20:42:00.000-05:00Kerri,I understood; I was just being snarky in my ...Kerri,<BR/><BR/>I understood; I was just being snarky in my response. :)<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the good words of affirmation for my blog; I appreciate that very much!!<BR/><BR/>Karma,<BR/><BR/>I do think you are cool. <BR/><BR/>Really. <BR/><BR/>Honest. <BR/><BR/>Seriously. <BR/><BR/>Still working on memorization.<BR/><BR/>Bernard not talking these days?Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13090951749017263188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-57480951607325107082008-07-14T19:21:00.000-05:002008-07-14T19:21:00.000-05:00So, the real question is, will we be held in accou...So, the real question is, will we be held in account for all the comments we typed but never hit "enter" on? :)<BR/><BR/>I am SO grateful for the privilege to edit and preview before posting and commenting. Even with that I still regret a large percentage of my words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-13172937993398546152008-07-14T15:17:00.000-05:002008-07-14T15:17:00.000-05:00Karma,I enjoy reading snarky banter . . . just not...Karma,<BR/>I enjoy reading snarky banter . . . just not so quick on my feet to author it much.Kerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05925017846814491071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-18276307497650423952008-07-14T13:44:00.000-05:002008-07-14T13:44:00.000-05:00I, however, am typically snarky. :) But, don't l...I, however, am typically snarky. :) But, don't let him fool you, Tony really does think I'm cool. <BR/><BR/>I think. or, he tolerates me because of my husband, who doesn't have a snarky bone in his body.<BR/><BR/>:)Karma Shufordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663072227285727062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-29745188193432650712008-07-14T09:50:00.000-05:002008-07-14T09:50:00.000-05:00Hi Tony,okay! I just looked "snark" up on the onli...Hi Tony,<BR/><BR/>okay! I just looked "snark" up on the online urban dictionary. No, I'm really not a snark, but I admit to being very sarcastic in my comment. I'm not usually so snarky. I'm fond of your post, and am so weary of the tickling ears/prosperity life garbage with no hint of accountability that permeates everything in our "christian" culture. My snarkiness is really a masked affirmation of your post.<BR/><BR/>In His AMAZING love,<BR/>kKerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05925017846814491071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32640004.post-51960102191594758762008-07-14T08:10:00.000-05:002008-07-14T08:10:00.000-05:00Back on topic -- If it were *just* our words that ...Back on topic -- If it were *just* our words that were judged, we could probably "handle" it. However, it is the heart behind the words that can make it even worse.<BR/><BR/><BR/>(Memorized them yet?)Karma Shufordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00663072227285727062noreply@blogger.com