Comments for Pilgrim’s Progress http://www.pilgrimsprogressok.com Cultural commentary on issues related to life, liberty and the pursuit of God Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:22:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 Comment on You’re Doing It Wrong by Brian http://www.pilgrimsprogressok.com/2010/02/25/youre-doing-it-wrong/comment-page-1/#comment-2945 Brian Fri, 26 Feb 2010 04:22:57 +0000 http://www.pilgrimsprogressok.com/?p=1361#comment-2945 Excellent post. During Christ's earthly ministry, He preached among the most legalistic, showy religious people. You often hear Him denounce hypocrites for praying on street corners, among other shows. Today, we have the opposite problem in which Christianity is reduced to a private hobby. We have turned personal into private, as you say. May the Lord help us to be balanced Christians, close to God within and out. Excellent post. During Christ’s earthly ministry, He preached among the most legalistic, showy religious people. You often hear Him denounce hypocrites for praying on street corners, among other shows.

Today, we have the opposite problem in which Christianity is reduced to a private hobby. We have turned personal into private, as you say. May the Lord help us to be balanced Christians, close to God within and out.

]]> Comment on Oklahoma House Panel Passes Bill To Permit Bible Taught In School by Chris Doyle http://www.pilgrimsprogressok.com/2010/02/12/oklahoma-house-panel-passes-bill-to-permit-bible-taught-in-school/comment-page-1/#comment-2844 Chris Doyle Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:37:17 +0000 http://www.pilgrimsprogressok.com/?p=1337#comment-2844 Well done, Greg. Please continue to present the Bible as a valuable and authoritative source. Well done, Greg. Please continue to present the Bible as a valuable and authoritative source.

]]> Comment on Oklahoma House Panel Passes Bill To Permit Bible Taught In School by Greg Yankey http://www.pilgrimsprogressok.com/2010/02/12/oklahoma-house-panel-passes-bill-to-permit-bible-taught-in-school/comment-page-1/#comment-2834 Greg Yankey Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:45:45 +0000 http://www.pilgrimsprogressok.com/?p=1337#comment-2834 I already refer to the Bible when teaching my world history course in an Oklahoma public school. It can't be avoided when the history textbook itself often refers to the Bible. One example is when we are studying the Assyrian Empire. When Sennacherib was besieging Jerusalem, his army was mysteriously defeated by some kind of plague. This is recorded in the "Assyrian Chronicles" as well as the Bible. The Bible's interpretation of the events is that a destroying Angel was sent through the camp of the Assyrians. Even though I tell the students that the Bible gives the theological interpretation of the event, that the event actually happened is shown by the Bible as well as Assyrian records. This is not in doubt. I already refer to the Bible when teaching my world history course in an Oklahoma public school. It can’t be avoided when the history textbook itself often refers to the Bible. One example is when we are studying the Assyrian Empire. When Sennacherib was besieging Jerusalem, his army was mysteriously defeated by some kind of plague. This is recorded in the “Assyrian Chronicles” as well as the Bible. The Bible’s interpretation of the events is that a destroying Angel was sent through the camp of the Assyrians. Even though I tell the students that the Bible gives the theological interpretation of the event, that the event actually happened is shown by the Bible as well as Assyrian records. This is not in doubt.

]]> Comment on ‘Yoga Day – How should Christians respond?’ by hollase http://www.pilgrimsprogressok.com/2010/01/20/yoga-day-how-should-christians-respond/comment-page-1/#comment-2407 hollase Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:08:50 +0000 http://www.pilgrimsprogressok.com/?p=1314#comment-2407 Forget yoga. More importantly its also National Pie day! Forget yoga. More importantly its also National Pie day!

]]> Comment on Brit Hume Gives The Best Advice to Tiger Woods by Brian Hobbs http://www.pilgrimsprogressok.com/2010/01/06/brit-hume-gives-the-best-advice-to-tiger-woods/comment-page-1/#comment-2297 Brian Hobbs Thu, 07 Jan 2010 20:44:28 +0000 http://www.pilgrimsprogressok.com/?p=1280#comment-2297 Interesting post, Chris. Christianity Today interviewed Hume: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2010/januaryweb-only/11-42.0.html Interesting post, Chris. Christianity Today interviewed Hume: http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2010/januaryweb-only/11-42.0.html

]]> Comment on Top 10 Christmas Movies by Chris Doyle http://www.pilgrimsprogressok.com/2009/12/21/top-10-christmas-movies/comment-page-1/#comment-2046 Chris Doyle Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:21:31 +0000 http://www.pilgrimsprogressok.com/?p=1269#comment-2046 How come you didn't point out Linus reciting the Christmas story in Luke 2? I get chills everytime I see that scene, especially when I think about the possibility of millions hearing it when shown on national television. How come you didn’t point out Linus reciting the Christmas story in Luke 2? I get chills everytime I see that scene, especially when I think about the possibility of millions hearing it when shown on national television.

]]> Comment on Top 5 Christmas Carols of All Time by Chris Doyle http://www.pilgrimsprogressok.com/2009/12/12/top-5-christmas-carols-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1997 Chris Doyle Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:20:03 +0000 http://www.pilgrimsprogressok.com/?p=1264#comment-1997 "God and sinners reconciled" -- what an awesome reality! Also, I'd like to suggest God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen for sharing the good news of Jesus being born "to save us all from Satan's power when we were gone astray." I enjoy hearing the rendition of this song performed by Sarah MacLachlan and Bare Naked Ladies. I always have a curious grin when I hear it because I wonder if they truly understand the Gospel message they sing. “God and sinners reconciled” — what an awesome reality!

Also, I’d like to suggest God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen for sharing the good news of Jesus being born “to save us all from Satan’s power when we were gone astray.”

I enjoy hearing the rendition of this song performed by Sarah MacLachlan and Bare Naked Ladies. I always have a curious grin when I hear it because I wonder if they truly understand the Gospel message they sing.

]]> Comment on Top 5 Christmas Carols of All Time by K-Funk http://www.pilgrimsprogressok.com/2009/12/12/top-5-christmas-carols-of-all-time/comment-page-1/#comment-1990 K-Funk Tue, 15 Dec 2009 02:06:43 +0000 http://www.pilgrimsprogressok.com/?p=1264#comment-1990 I still remember missing a key change on a dramatic part of "Mary Did You Know" when I was in the church orchestra. That was embarrassing. I still remember missing a key change on a dramatic part of “Mary Did You Know” when I was in the church orchestra. That was embarrassing.

]]> Comment on Take A Pass on Twilight? by amy hayes http://www.pilgrimsprogressok.com/2009/11/23/take-a-pass-on-twilight-2/comment-page-1/#comment-1961 amy hayes Sun, 06 Dec 2009 04:21:16 +0000 http://www.pilgrimsprogressok.com/?p=1238#comment-1961 I have several friends that are reading this book and are encouraging their daughters to read it as well. Thank you for providing me with a reason NOT to read the book. Please continue the great work you do. I have several friends that are reading this book and are encouraging their daughters to read it as well. Thank you for providing me with a reason NOT to read the book. Please continue the great work you do.

]]> Comment on So-Called OU Tradition Silly, Bad Form by K-Funk http://www.pilgrimsprogressok.com/2009/11/14/so-called-ou-tradition-silly-bad-form/comment-page-1/#comment-1824 K-Funk Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:51:57 +0000 http://www.pilgrimsprogressok.com/?p=1224#comment-1824 I just don't agree that disrespecting the national anthem means you're disrespecting the country. But I can see that I'm outmanned here.... I just don’t agree that disrespecting the national anthem means you’re disrespecting the country. But I can see that I’m outmanned here….

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