Comments for EVBC Mesa Area Ministries http://evbcmesa.wordpress.com The 12 Days of Christmas, 2008! Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:22:00 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 Comment on Protestants…and the Rosary? by Gail http://evbcmesa.wordpress.com/2008/09/08/protestantsand-the-rosary/#comment-86 Gail Wed, 26 Nov 2008 14:22:00 +0000 http://evbcmesa.wordpress.com/?p=70#comment-86 Thank you. Very interesting piece and educational as well. Although I don't believe in praying to Mary, in any way, as our advocate, she is the mother of Jesus and for that I hold her in high esteem. Thank you. Very interesting piece and educational as well. Although I don’t believe in praying to Mary, in any way, as our advocate, she is the mother of Jesus and for that I hold her in high esteem.

]]> Comment on Protestants…and the Rosary? by Jonathan http://evbcmesa.wordpress.com/2008/09/08/protestantsand-the-rosary/#comment-84 Jonathan Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:37:58 +0000 http://evbcmesa.wordpress.com/?p=70#comment-84 Wow, I was only aware of the issue of the "Hail Mary" prayer, I didn't know the "hail holy queen" business. I thought Jesus was our advocate before the Father, I had no idea Mary was our advocate before Jesus! I better pay more attention when I read my bible, I totally missed that. Wow, I was only aware of the issue of the “Hail Mary” prayer, I didn’t know the “hail holy queen” business. I thought Jesus was our advocate before the Father, I had no idea Mary was our advocate before Jesus! I better pay more attention when I read my bible, I totally missed that.

]]> Comment on Ella Files, Volume III by Tina Turner http://evbcmesa.wordpress.com/2008/06/02/ella-files-volume-iii/#comment-56 Tina Turner Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:00:18 +0000 http://evbcmesa.wordpress.com/?p=50#comment-56 What insight! Imagine that, that God wanted us to flourish within the body of Christ, correcting, helping and loving one another. In a day and age that says , "You are an army of one", it's refreshing to hear the truth that we are part of the army of The One that we serve and live to glorify. Thanks, Bill for this reminder that the body of Christ actually serves a purpose., and we should embrace it. What insight! Imagine that, that God wanted us to flourish within the body of Christ, correcting, helping and loving one another. In a day and age that says , “You are an army of one”, it’s refreshing to hear the truth that we are part of the army of The One that we serve and live to glorify. Thanks, Bill for this reminder that the body of Christ actually serves a purpose., and we should embrace it.

]]> Comment on Ella Files, Volume III by Vinnie Fernandez http://evbcmesa.wordpress.com/2008/06/02/ella-files-volume-iii/#comment-45 Vinnie Fernandez Tue, 03 Jun 2008 02:57:27 +0000 http://evbcmesa.wordpress.com/?p=50#comment-45 Thanks, Bill. And thanks to Ella too. I always feel so encouraged when I read your postings. God be glorified, forever and ever. v. Thanks, Bill. And thanks to Ella too. I always feel so encouraged when I read your postings.

God be glorified, forever and ever.

v.

]]> Comment on Ella Files, Volume II by Bill Hartley http://evbcmesa.wordpress.com/2008/05/07/ella-files-volume-ii/#comment-35 Bill Hartley Fri, 09 May 2008 15:31:38 +0000 http://evbcmesa.wordpress.com/?p=21#comment-35 Kevin, we serve IAMS dog food ("IAMS that IAMS?"), and she sleeps outside. But no one rubs her tummy quite like I do. Seriously, you're right on. We should be WAY more delighted in God than a dog is delighted in us. A 5th-day creature may marvel at a 6th-day creature, but how much more should all creatures marvel at the creator Himself! Kevin, we serve IAMS dog food (“IAMS that IAMS?”), and she sleeps outside. But no one rubs her tummy quite like I do.

Seriously, you’re right on. We should be WAY more delighted in God than a dog is delighted in us. A 5th-day creature may marvel at a 6th-day creature, but how much more should all creatures marvel at the creator Himself!

]]> Comment on Ella Files, Volume II by Kevin Rymer http://evbcmesa.wordpress.com/2008/05/07/ella-files-volume-ii/#comment-34 Kevin Rymer Fri, 09 May 2008 15:22:18 +0000 http://evbcmesa.wordpress.com/?p=21#comment-34 What is it that Ella sees in you that causes her to abound in her affection to you? Are you feeding her the best dog food, treats and table scraps. Is she expressing gratitude for the wonderfully comfortable sleeping arrangements she enjoys. Doesn't she long to have her tummy rubbed by a stranger? Isn't it amazing how much love Ella exhibits over purely natural things. How much more blessed we are to have not only the natural realm to enjoy but even more beautiful is the Spiritual realm. The moral excellency and beauty of God in Christ, His holiness should cause even greater delight. What is it that Ella sees in you that causes her to abound in her affection to you? Are you feeding her the best dog food, treats and table scraps. Is she expressing gratitude for the wonderfully comfortable sleeping arrangements she enjoys. Doesn’t she long to have her tummy rubbed by a stranger?

Isn’t it amazing how much love Ella exhibits over purely natural things. How much more blessed we are to have not only the natural realm to enjoy but even more beautiful is the Spiritual realm. The moral excellency and beauty of God in Christ, His holiness should cause even greater delight.

]]> Comment on Ella Files, Volume II by Vinnie Fernandez http://evbcmesa.wordpress.com/2008/05/07/ella-files-volume-ii/#comment-30 Vinnie Fernandez Thu, 08 May 2008 04:32:53 +0000 http://evbcmesa.wordpress.com/?p=21#comment-30 The flip-side... People are a lot like cats. They only go to their master when they're desperately hungry or absolutely need attention right away...but it's always on their terms. Reminds me of the old expression, "Dogs think they're human. Cats think they're God." How often do we behave like we don't really need God or that we're somehow in control? The flip-side…

People are a lot like cats. They only go to their master when they’re desperately hungry or absolutely need attention right away…but it’s always on their terms.

Reminds me of the old expression, “Dogs think they’re human. Cats think they’re God.” How often do we behave like we don’t really need God or that we’re somehow in control?

]]> Comment on The Ella Files, Volume I by Sally Rottier http://evbcmesa.wordpress.com/2008/04/24/its-wednesday/#comment-27 Sally Rottier Tue, 06 May 2008 21:07:11 +0000 http://evbcmesa.wordpress.com/?p=20#comment-27 Bill, I hope you are keeping these stories for a book! Bill, I hope you are keeping these stories for a book!

]]> Comment on The Ella Files, Volume I by Bill Hartley http://evbcmesa.wordpress.com/2008/04/24/its-wednesday/#comment-26 Bill Hartley Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:23:30 +0000 http://evbcmesa.wordpress.com/?p=20#comment-26 I'm not sure I understand what Sami said...but Ella's ears perked up immediately! I’m not sure I understand what Sami said…but Ella’s ears perked up immediately!

]]> Comment on The Ella Files, Volume I by Kevin Rymer http://evbcmesa.wordpress.com/2008/04/24/its-wednesday/#comment-25 Kevin Rymer Sun, 27 Apr 2008 03:10:42 +0000 http://evbcmesa.wordpress.com/?p=20#comment-25 Kevin's dog Sami responds 'Woof woof woof woof woof woof woof!' Kevin’s dog Sami responds ‘Woof woof woof woof woof woof woof!’

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