tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.comments2024-03-24T18:37:46.365-04:00OikonomiaJohn Silviushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05665785198658403584noreply@blogger.comBlogger302125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-49756835029515206942024-03-24T18:37:46.365-04:002024-03-24T18:37:46.365-04:00Thank you, CC, for reading and commenting. The co...Thank you, CC, for reading and commenting. The comfort of our "God of all comfort" is surely evident in this time of our "good-bye's" to our sister. I know you and your family are compelled like Paul, not wanting any to face illness and death w/o assurance of God's salvation and comfort "through the valley."jsilviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09532165856127172031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-75096110100578233782024-03-24T13:42:43.280-04:002024-03-24T13:42:43.280-04:00Thanks for the article your write. God's plan...Thanks for the article your write. God's plan has been there all along, right from the beginning of Genesis. Great reminder of His great love and Grace for us all, not wishing anyone should perish but all will come to repentance. It is always a comfort to know that for those who are in Christ, we are merely saying "see you later" when we leave this earth. Thanks again! CCLUNhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180175124858770459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-44362801292957393272024-03-24T07:28:08.355-04:002024-03-24T07:28:08.355-04:00Thank you MCL. "By His stripes (gashes and fu...Thank you MCL. "By His stripes (gashes and furrows cut into Christ's back) we can be healed. I will pray for this girl for her physical safety and spiritual healing as God chooses to use you and His Word in her life.jsilviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09532165856127172031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-74925734658852700972024-03-23T23:15:36.630-04:002024-03-23T23:15:36.630-04:00Hey John, A girl I work with is going through som...Hey John, A girl I work with is going through some domestic violence. I asked her to go to church with me for Easter. I have printed this article off and am going to give it to her. I have sent her scripture. He is not in the home any longer, but the feelings of loss are there. Thank you so much for your Bloggs.<br /><br />Mariannamc lehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02240322266164134050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-7705702714320923622024-03-23T20:12:20.680-04:002024-03-23T20:12:20.680-04:00Though I normally appreciate Epoch Times articles,...Though I normally appreciate Epoch Times articles, I have to say I'm suspicious of the article telling that "Recommendations on aspirin use have recently changed. In 2022, the USPSTF advised against routine aspirin use .... " <br /><br />First, I don't believe the risk of bleeding from judicious Aspirin use to be as severe as the danger of stroke or heart attack these days, especially for those who've taken the experimental mRNA injection(s). <br /><br />Second, I have lost all confidence in such recommendations made by establishment doctors, hospitals, and the FDA, CDC, NIH, etc. (now to include the USPSTF, I guess). I immediately think they are controlled by big pharma dollars & demands. Most patients don't realize the majority of doctors now use checklists & protocols developed by administrators with a pure profit agenda. <br /><br />Third, this seems extremely similar to their warnings (fear mongering) against Hydroxychloroquine, Ivermectin, Quercetin, and other repurposed drugs & supplements that have proven to be almost miraculously safe & effective for MANY decades and especially so in the past 4 years since the CoViD "pandemic". "They" would rather people die than prescribe these inexpensive cures.<br /><br />Finally, I DO trust medical professionals & scientists who align themselves with America's Frontline Doctors and The Frontline Covid Critical Care Alliance. These still recommend daily Aspirin use as a first line therapy, at least for colds & flus (CoViDs), not sure about otherwise. But we need independent doctors who do their own diagnosis and prescribe proven effect cures and use reliable health sciences rather than political science, science fiction, and pseudo science. We need to listen to doctors who have the highest cure rate with low hospitalizations or deaths rather than those who have sold their souls, disregarding their Hippocratic oath. <br /><br />In this case, Aspirin works, is cheap, & has VERY FEW significant side effects compared to its benefits. Sorry, I'm not buying into what seems like suspicious post "pandemic" propaganda.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08918501422927526929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-53245711976887644202023-12-24T16:01:11.208-05:002023-12-24T16:01:11.208-05:00Thank you, Eric, for your kind words. We thank G...Thank you, Eric, for your kind words. We thank God in every remembrance of you, Becky, and your family for your ministry in our lives. In this season of hope, we remember your father whom you no doubt think of often these days, especially because his home-going was drawing near last year at this time. May you sense God's nearness and dearness as you celebrate His birth. Psalm 138:8Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-70213056724022098222023-12-23T12:11:40.041-05:002023-12-23T12:11:40.041-05:00John & Abby,
We certainly miss the wonderful, ...John & Abby,<br />We certainly miss the wonderful, regular fellowship we once enjoyed. Our respect and love for you both is great, and we are thankful for God’s blessings upon you and your family.<br />May you know, in all richness, the grace, mercy, and peace of God in Christ, for this season, and throughout the coming year.<br />Love,<br />Eric & BeckyEric W Fairhurstnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-3532906937024155762023-12-22T17:39:54.759-05:002023-12-22T17:39:54.759-05:00Dear Merlin and Ruth. We are blessed to read your...Dear Merlin and Ruth. We are blessed to read your update and to know that you are keeping in touch with friends through phone and internet, and especially with Grace through Philadelphia Connect. We view the "Connect" as a modern offspring of a ministry you and Ruth served in so faithfully to the blessing of many. Please greet Mindy and Deb for us. Glad you can be with Mindy and her husband.<br />Also, we are glad you continue to be in God's Word for your benefit and the blessing to others. Abby remembers the warmth and gracious hospitality Ruth and you provided in your home, and I have been blessed to serve with you in various means on campus and at Grace.<br />May God bless you both and family as you remember the Christ who came and is coming again.<br />John and AbbyJohnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-22749175844251937762023-12-22T14:20:32.490-05:002023-12-22T14:20:32.490-05:00Dear John and Abby, We have such fond memories of ...Dear John and Abby, We have such fond memories of you and your family. God has been good. We love keeping contact with you and hearing of Gods goodness. We have maintained our Cedarville connections through WOL Florida since moving south. Unfortunately, most of that group is now moving back north closer or near family in Fla.(Franks) so that connection have declined. <br />We live as you may know with Mindy and her husband in Melbourne Beach. We have had some health issues but are well cared for. I am outliving my male family ancestors by quite a lot so thank God. Deb and family visit several times per yr including upcoming Christmas. We are involved in a small group and I am teaching a Bible study at a nursing home so get spiritually fed a bit preparing. We are limited in long distant traveling but still drive to medical appts, rehab, and. Church. I follow Grace Baptist church through the Philadelphia connect and have watched quite a number of funerals virtually. <br />Thanks again for your communication❤️Merlin and RuthAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-78322389136199541772023-12-21T22:31:48.929-05:002023-12-21T22:31:48.929-05:00Thank you mc Lehr, for reading and responding. We...Thank you mc Lehr, for reading and responding. We thank God for our friendship with you and for the ways we have been able to grow together in Him in recent years. Hope you and your family will have a blessed Christmas.Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-30647753177463984652023-12-21T20:33:57.141-05:002023-12-21T20:33:57.141-05:00Thank you John and Abby for being such good friend...Thank you John and Abby for being such good friends. You both are such a blessing! I am so glad you both are feeling much better. Your pictures are wonderful. Have a wonderfully blessed Christmas!<br />mc lehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02240322266164134050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-43908849887935123982023-12-21T12:51:18.600-05:002023-12-21T12:51:18.600-05:00Thank you, Greg. We are thankful for your and Deni...Thank you, Greg. We are thankful for your and Denise's friendship in Christ, and we join you in celebration of our Savior's birth.Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-36908220885049895662023-12-20T17:36:36.334-05:002023-12-20T17:36:36.334-05:00John, thank you for your wonderful letter. Wishi...John, thank you for your wonderful letter. Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas as we celebrate the birth of our savior, Jesus Christ. Greg Bingnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-27133621077507939132023-08-08T10:05:25.498-04:002023-08-08T10:05:25.498-04:00Thank, for clearly stating some of the important r...Thank, for clearly stating some of the important reasons for voting in support of Issue 1. Blessings to you as well, my brother.jsilviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09532165856127172031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-19885914570872597402023-08-08T09:22:55.583-04:002023-08-08T09:22:55.583-04:00John, Thank you for posting the issue 1 informati...John, Thank you for posting the issue 1 information. Although I did vote early, because I find it easier with my schedule. I do recognize why it is important, to have a bigger majority in order to change Ohio's constitution. Especially when we know special interest such as Critical race theory, abortion rights supporters,and transgender advocates are seeking to destroy our young people. God Bless you my Brother.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-25267399314452818282023-07-20T08:54:49.344-04:002023-07-20T08:54:49.344-04:00Thanks for reading and for your comment, Mike. As...Thanks for reading and for your comment, Mike. As Allen, my former colleague, was fond of saying, "All men are men of faith." But our Joy today and destiny depends on where and on Whom our faith is placed. Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-52815152144689397712023-07-19T06:56:13.246-04:002023-07-19T06:56:13.246-04:00Sure looks like just a bunch of random chance to m...Sure looks like just a bunch of random chance to me...sorry but I couldn't resist. :)<br />Thanks for the post, John. I always appreciate your science-oriented writing. Looking forward to part three!Mikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17711988673855336826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-26099186632549792132023-05-20T16:07:02.634-04:002023-05-20T16:07:02.634-04:00Thank you. I believe your testimony expresses your...Thank you. I believe your testimony expresses your understanding and the intent of Romans 12: 1-2. Praying now that we both resolve anew to walk in submission to the Spirit, our Helper and Advocate with our Father. <br /><br />You've also interested me in looking into a few commentaries on Rom. 12: 1-2<br />Here's one that speaks into our conversation:<br /><br />“The body is the instrument of the spirit; and this so completely, that, if it be laid hold for Him, there is no part of the practical life but must, of necessity, be His. The feet are used to walk at His bidding, the hands to employ ourselves in His things, the tongue to speak for Him and nothing else, the ear to hear His words; the eye also, so that whatever it looks upon, it will look upon as being under His control” (Numerical Bible). It is plain that the whole life thus finds its government.” And this yielding of the body, giving it as a living sacrifice, is our intelligent service. It is the needful thing so that all which is written in the sixth chapter may become a practical thing in our lives. Is this presentation of the body as a living sacrifice an act done once for all (as some teach), or is it a daily yielding? It must be done continually. And it becomes possible to go on presenting the body thus, under all circumstances, if we remember the mercies of God, what God in Christ has done for us and in what a wonderful position He has put us in His own Son. But it needs constant watchfulness, prayer, meditation on the Word and self-judgment.<br /> - Gaebelein's Annotated Bible<br />jsilviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09532165856127172031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-33917683338357461282023-05-20T08:01:04.416-04:002023-05-20T08:01:04.416-04:00Yes, indeed! An examination of my life throughout ...Yes, indeed! An examination of my life throughout the periods of my rebellion (to the authority of His Word) and my submission revealed to me 1: The authority of the Bible verified. 2: The only way to grow in knowledge and spirit with God is through submission to His will. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-86195328682014514302023-05-19T16:38:42.292-04:002023-05-19T16:38:42.292-04:00Thank you for reading and sharing your own journey...Thank you for reading and sharing your own journey of faith and growth in nearness to Christ which I sense was often helped by the choices you made to submit to Him in the midst of spiritual challenges. Hope you will continue to grow in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. I am reminded of how Romans 12: 1-2 calls us to yield ourselves as a living sacrifice, allowing our minds to be renewed so we can discern God's Word and workings in our lives; and in turn, so that we can know more clearly who we are--not too high or too low (verse 3). Let's keep our eyes on Him, and on the mirror of our selves in contrast.Johnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-86085343678647882452023-05-19T07:14:58.444-04:002023-05-19T07:14:58.444-04:00Thank you, John for that in depth look on our part...Thank you, John for that in depth look on our partnership with Jesus. It is certainly a different viewpoint, a different way to view our interdependence with Christ. I'd been pondering something along those lines myself recently. My takeaway from my ponderances has led me to a startling conclusion; so much of my life and my choices had only served to verify the authority of the scriptures, even my time of "rebellion" had only brought me closer to Him. As I look back on my life, I can say with certainty the best comes with a healthy submission to Him. To keep one's senses in this crazy, fallen world, it's important to recognize the difference between His declared will and His permissive will. He wants for us to love ourselves as well as love Him, never losing sight of ourselves, or Him. Resentment either way brings a heavy cost, indeed! To love and trust in Him with all our hearts, minds, and spirits requires every part of our being. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-20409770384076373932023-04-27T13:52:33.184-04:002023-04-27T13:52:33.184-04:00John Silvius BTW, 1. these angels (only 4) descri...John Silvius BTW, 1. these angels (only 4) described in Rev. 4:8 are unique in both function AND appearance; that is, their song is directed to Christ in actualization of specific worship announcement in a specific act. That’s not the same as repeating “hallelujah” or “worthy” in a non-specific idea related to Christs’ person or work - which one hears frequently in modern songs. Dr. Gromacki used to point out, the Greek “Hallelujah” in Greek form only occurs in the NT here in Revelation and suggested we over-use it. His point was that it’s use was reserved for the highest praise offered in heaven. The Hebrew term was more common and also meant in general “praise”.<br /> 2. Contextually, “new” in some of these references doesn’t refer to “new to me and you” but “new in content and who directed to”. For instance, contrast the subject matter of those songs written by the unbelieving and secondly, some songs are sung to one another (singing psalms and hymns encouraging our hearts) while others are offered as prayers directed to God. We are Gods’ new creature/creation; old things we once communicated are passed away; we communicate that NEW (redeemed) mindset. Old songs can be NEW, and new songs can be NEW - content, intent and motive are key. He/she that worships must worship in spirit and truth: AS A CHILD WHOLEHEARTEDLY but DRIVEN BY THE TRUTH. Given the Christ-centric purpose of praise and our redeemed nature it seems clear that at the least, our music should reflect care, and the nature of God which none of us takes flippantly. Do ALL to the glory of God.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-29051922288671110212023-03-29T07:58:31.342-04:002023-03-29T07:58:31.342-04:00Thank you for reading, Lee. Our thoughts and pray...Thank you for reading, Lee. Our thoughts and prayers are for you and yours as we remember God's Lamb.jsilviushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09532165856127172031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-7008474170720666942023-03-29T07:45:15.901-04:002023-03-29T07:45:15.901-04:00Well said……..as always!
LeeWell said……..as always!<br />LeeAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00937819140740738664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6314123951617104057.post-37059392931646924172022-12-19T09:56:02.062-05:002022-12-19T09:56:02.062-05:00Thank you. It has been our honor and blessing from...Thank you. It has been our honor and blessing from God to have known Richard and Dorothy.Johnnoreply@blogger.com