tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246769289463858102.post6077025405763119386..comments2023-10-20T10:06:23.364-04:00Comments on Preaching Essentials- Lenny Luchetti: John 1Lenny Luchettihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08896001990363426239noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246769289463858102.post-71337115838034058522009-08-25T07:59:41.204-04:002009-08-25T07:59:41.204-04:00John 1 is a reminder to trust completely. I'm...John 1 is a reminder to trust completely. I'm not sure I will ever reach the point where he will not have a new place to nudge me about. Roberta, here- this new situation - trust me.....<br />I am constantly talking to new people many of which tell me they believe in God and most of which don't attend church. I am challenged regularly how to communicate to them what God wants me to say to help them begin to involve our Lord more intensely in their lives. I need to keep listening and watching for the right words to say.Robertanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246769289463858102.post-57289518827099605292009-08-25T07:24:44.715-04:002009-08-25T07:24:44.715-04:00Hello gang. Thanks for your comments. Keep them co...Hello gang. Thanks for your comments. Keep them coming! Also, if you have a question from each day's reading you want to throw out there for discussion, go for it! Thank you for your honesty and your willingness to spend time with the God who can rekindle your passion for him. <br />LennyLenny Luchettihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08896001990363426239noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246769289463858102.post-61697239409996444982009-08-24T22:53:01.271-04:002009-08-24T22:53:01.271-04:00Today's reading was confusing to me at first, ...Today's reading was confusing to me at first, but after reflecting on it and discussing it with the other 2 members of my family, reading it too, we came to the following conclusions:<br />Jesus wants us to have a closer relationship with him. We should keep our faith strong without proof, even though we are always requesting proof from him. My son said that he needs to stop taking smaller miracles for granted on a day to day basis. And my husbands thoughts were he needs to trust Jesus more through faith and less through "scientific" eyes. All in all we concluded that we need to connect with Jesus on a daily basis, and be more trusting of him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246769289463858102.post-40511694589205078972009-08-24T13:57:08.501-04:002009-08-24T13:57:08.501-04:00I Love the book of John Its just so powerful and s...I Love the book of John Its just so powerful and shows his power so much and than as in verse 12 I'm reminded because I received Him I have the right to be a child of God just blows me away. And being born of God (13) How powerful God's word is that his word became flesh and dwelt among us (14) and Our Father full of grace and truth. Is it any wonder why I wouldn't want to live for him and strive to follow his commandments and obey him. I want so much to do his will in whatever he calls me to do this day and everyday! Thank You Jesus for this day and for giving me the opportunity to serve you and live for you today!maria cicalanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246769289463858102.post-24066676317205919202009-08-24T12:23:51.125-04:002009-08-24T12:23:51.125-04:00This was a great read. It brought me back to my f...This was a great read. It brought me back to my first love. Remembering when I came to Christ and was baptized. How I was always telling people about Jesus all the time. And the devine devotional time I had. I will rekindle this passion!Teresanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3246769289463858102.post-14199290342233082392009-08-24T09:59:23.841-04:002009-08-24T09:59:23.841-04:00Not only does John point to Jesus, he reminds the ...Not only does John point to Jesus, he reminds the reader of just how vast an area of our lives the person of Jesus actually encompasses. He is: the Beginning [Word], the source of life, the sustainer/revealer [Light], grace & truth, the savior [lamb] & [Messiah], Rabbi/teacher, King of Israel, the "Bridge" between heaven & earth--in a nutshell--He's everything. Believing in who He is gives me a reason to live and blessed assurance for tomorrow. What I need? "Lord, I believe, help . . . my unbelief. You don't need faith if you can see where you're going, so today I will work on the trust factor & "Follow" Jesus.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com