Comments on: FreePlay Friday – Ramblings

By: Lori Biddle

Lori Biddle — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 01:19:20 +0000

Everyone here in Ohio is very worried too! It is very hard not to get caught up in all the worry. I have stopped watching debates and biased news. I think our trust in the Lord is definitely going to be tested. I don't remember a time when we face such a mess. If we as Christ followers are this worried, can you imagine what it would be like not to have the Lord right now? Terrifying! Lori Biddles last blog post..weekend report

By: Ed Schief

Ed Schief — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 20:06:46 +0000

I want McCain (or heck, anyone) to stand up and say, "Stop waiting around for the government to change your life. You want it changed, change it yourself. LIfe isn't fair, so stop whining that it's the government's job to make it that way. And while I'm at it, stop blaming the government when it was YOUR decision to buy a house you can't afford." Obviously we'll always have the poor with us, and they need to be taken care of. But sheesh--I hear people saying, "What is the government going to do for ME?" I'd like for the government to stay OUT of my life for the most part. Ed Schiefs last blog post..Happy Slappy Follow-up

By: Tyler

Tyler — Sat, 11 Oct 2008 15:43:23 +0000

I don't think McCain would disagree with Obama's statement, since he did support the bailout. In today's age, most small businesses are started on loans. Tylers last blog post..Fortuitous Bouncing

By: Billy Chia

Billy Chia — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 22:45:09 +0000

"What ever happened to not HIRING more employees until your business can AFFORD to pay them?" Ha! I had the exact same thought! Billy Chias last blog post..Free Worship Leader Webinar

By: Bay Roberson

Bay Roberson — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:34:06 +0000

One thing I’ve always taught our youth is that when things are good, everyone looks alike. Anyone can be nice and appear to have character when things are humming. It is exactly in times like now, when the world fearful and in a panic, that we can stand out as Christians and show the world a better way. As much as anyone, I would love to keep my job, nice house, and retirement account, but I know worry is useless.

Matthew 6:34 (NIV)
34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own.

By: janowen

janowen — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:26:38 +0000

But I am thankful for the blessings in my life. Sometimes I feel like the news tells me it’s horrible but my life feels good, so I am confused.

By: janowen

janowen — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:25:35 +0000

We have three kids in college and are in the middle of an interim time at church and due to our recent church crises we’ve lost alot of people (like 50%) and – of course – giving is down. So add the economy to it and it gets really scary as a church staff member. If I didn’t have kids in college I would be okay with just going back to volunteering and that would help our church out I’m sure. So with the pastor search team at a critical point and worrying about the economy, I feel uneasy too. And yes the election is – again – not one I’m happy to be voting in.

I hope you get to feeling better. I’m sorry you’ve had a difficult week. Try to rest and take care of yourself.

By: steve

steve — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 20:09:27 +0000

Hey Fred,
That uneasy feeling is also happening on the west coast. I can pinpoint mine, but under a gag order from our church leadership at this time, which adds to the uneasy feeling at home. Your right on with continuing to stay disciplined in our prayer and scripture reading.
Economy – still getting a paycheck!!
Politics – ugh

steves last blog post..SHCC Sunday Set-list 10-5-08

By: Robert McKinnon

Robert McKinnon — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:52:19 +0000

Well, bro. I don't think it's gonna get any better. This country has dodged the bullet too many times and been bailed out to our hurt. There isn't a worthy candidate for president (except Palin). Take some tylenol. Drink a bottle of nyquil before bed. I believe we're in that time where the scripture Craig Walker used the other day comes into practical understanding: "If you have run with footmen and they have tired you out, then how can you compete with horses? If you fall down in a land of peace, how will you do in the thicket of the Jordan? Jeremiah 12:5 Robert McKinnons last blog post..A Poem By a Friend of Mine: Kudos Reid Craft!