tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post3371119081841585056..comments2024-02-03T14:19:24.813-07:00Comments on Arizona Jones: When God Abandons You, Or Is It The Other Way Around?AZ Joneshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03186956010362059534noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-69549546005718587242011-05-02T12:51:17.432-07:002011-05-02T12:51:17.432-07:00Well M AZ Jones You are quite encouraging and the ...Well M AZ Jones You are quite encouraging and the courage of my faith will bring me along, glory be to God that he gives me encouragement through you. For his is the kingdom the power and the glory amen. I am astounded at how much encouragement you give me. For this is the test of a prophet. If a prophet tells you of a dire future it is not a test of his foresight as anyone can tell this but if a man sayeth good tidings and they happen then he is considered amongst the prophets. I will let you know.khundunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11770956124199450420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-69529318444089504072011-05-02T11:46:19.286-07:002011-05-02T11:46:19.286-07:00My friend Khundun. I will not pretend to tell you...My friend Khundun. I will not pretend to tell you I have all the answers. God’s plans and ways are difficult to know and understand. I do know that there will always be enemies of the truth. I have encountered it; the bible says it will be. If you follow Christ you will encounter resistance. Joseph ended up in a pit, sold by his brothers, became a slave, and then put in prison, but was eventually put in place to do God’s will to save others. Through it all he focused on God and thus was lifted up. Remember to keep your motive pure, to promote God and not yourself. In 2Timothy 4 it says the time will come when people will not listen to sound doctrine, but will seek teachers that tell them what they want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth. <br /> No, I do not think God is punishing you or me. But He may just have different priorities than what we see as important. Perhaps eternal infinite life instead of this short limited one on earth. I am so glad to see you accomplish in-spite of your self perceived shortcomings, keep moving forward, seek God's approval not mans. <br /> In Genesis 26 we can see Isaac dwelling in a place called Gerar. He dug a well (Genesis 26:17-24) and people came and quarreled over it with him. He called the well Esek. He dug another well and they quarreled over that one too, and he called that one Sitnah. He move along and dug another well and finally there was no quarrel and he called that one Rehoboth. Esek means quarrel, Sitnah means enmity or contention, Rehoboth means room enough. Whenever we dig a well, (a place to give sheep water) in other words a ministry to help others, there will be those who come and try to put dirt in our well, and mess it up. You have to just keep moving forward and keep digging wells (doing God’s work) and eventually you will come to Rehoboth or a place where there is room enough for you to do God’s work. And in that persistence you will be blessed just as Isaac was in Genesis 26:24, and maybe eventually the ones who tried to mess with you will see you for who you are as they saw Isaac latter in this story. <br />This all take place close to the border of Egypt. He was told not to go to Egypt, but he hung around on the border. Often when we are told by God “don’t go there” we still go close, and hang out on the border of sin, tempting fate instead of making a clear break from it, this can bring about trouble in our ability to give the flock some much needed water. <br />So stay away from the border, and Keep digging. I hope you find your Rehoboth soon<br /><br />Bless ya! AZ JonesAZ Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03186956010362059534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-31399857907069805412011-05-01T17:03:55.328-07:002011-05-01T17:03:55.328-07:00I don't seem to understand why. Faith sometime...I don't seem to understand why. Faith sometimes seems to misfire. I have the courage of faith and because of it I have discovered a cure for cancer for viral infections many genetic diseases retinitis pigmentosa etc. why a whole slew of diseases! Everyone is trying to ruin my life ever since. Jesus says that no lamp will be lit to be cast in hiding. Why is this happening. It is my whole life's work. Teachers professors psychiatrists scientists all laugh at me yet none will read my work. I think they are too lazy or too ignorant but hey! Is God trying to punish me or all of you? This is killing me and it is killing my wife. If I could implement my discovery I could cure her but the whole world hates me. They all have the feeling that I am pretending to be intelligent and am too arrogant to deserve getting credit for this. I am not, I am autistic and have no social or interpersonal skills. All of a sudden psychiatrists have an interest in me as they say I am demented schyzophrenic paranoid megaloid and outwardly outright laugh at me. Is this what life is supposed to be? You do something worthwhile and you get demolished by the evil people in the world? Anyone of you know what I should do?khundunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11770956124199450420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-8812731699273258802011-04-20T07:25:44.751-07:002011-04-20T07:25:44.751-07:00Well Heeren. You are back. And again the same ol...Well Heeren. You are back. And again the same old debate. Again i will say, witch hunts, Crusades, etc. are not people who followed Christ. They are people who followed a religious spirit, and that is not what Christ is about. That is the same spirit that killed Christ. You just fail to understand Christs teachings I guess. <br /> Again I have to ask have there ever been any mistakes made by people who claimed to be a part of your belief? Does that make the whole belief mistaken? No of course not.<br /> So again we are ALL part of the same sacred One, with those sacred axe muderers, and the sacred, child rapists. Glad you made it clear to me. That means you are also ONE with the afore mentioned SACRED witch hunters, crusaders, and conquestadors. Man Heeren we have done this already. <br /> And actually it is lip service to say you have respect for jesus when you only respect part of what he said but appear to despise what He taught. When He clained to be the door and that no one could enter but by Him.AZ Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03186956010362059534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-66788673206196167072011-04-20T03:04:09.116-07:002011-04-20T03:04:09.116-07:00Hatred and rudeness is ofc all over the net, sadly...Hatred and rudeness is ofc all over the net, sadly so. That doesn't really alter the fact though of the many crimes commited in the name of Christ:witch hunts, crusades,conquestadors, the inquisition. Cribbling condemnations of our natural sexuality and its pleasures. And that there IS an inbuilt intolerance when u say that ONLY ur way is the Right one. And that others who dont agree with u and live their lives by other standards are Sinners.<br /><br />I can have deep respect for Jesus and for the compassion of some Christians. But there certainly seems to be many far deeper approaches to the Divine. Approaches that underlines that we are All (part of) the One (the sacred).heerenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16928840280435984467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-81849925498272283092011-04-19T09:56:08.161-07:002011-04-19T09:56:08.161-07:00Wow, Anonymous is shouting CAPS because a post of ...Wow, Anonymous is shouting CAPS because a post of his didn't show up. Direct quote from Anon:<br />"Deleting my legitimate and thoughtful response to YOUR CHARGES was out of line and a BIG mistake! Because now I'm a BIG FAN for the long haul! Got that...? For the LONG HAUL!"<br /><br />This sort of thing saddens me. You can't go very far on the internet without finding this type of hatred. It's everywhere.Granola Pilgrimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-65984023832977404102011-04-18T21:19:18.788-07:002011-04-18T21:19:18.788-07:00Steve I have decided to continue on for now as it ...Steve I have decided to continue on for now as it has been. I don't want to restrict free expression on my blog but I also don't want to be a tool used by others to attack God. It is a fine line to balance on. I could restrict access but that might mean missed opportunities to show the truth and the light. I am tested in that I have to show compassion and grace to those who hate. And since I am still flawed and in the process as we all are I fail sometimes. Anyway for now I will try to keep on as before. I will delete posts if there is content that goes past certain lines (sexual content, cursing, etc.) I have to forgive the guy and move on simple as that, and have compasion for his pain. I pray that I did not miss represent God and His love and grace and I hope people can forgive me when I do.AZ Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03186956010362059534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-55165994263957109192011-04-18T18:36:21.963-07:002011-04-18T18:36:21.963-07:00AZ Jones, your blog is a breath of fresh air to th...AZ Jones, your blog is a breath of fresh air to this sinner. I don't always read all of the Jesus posts, but I competely LOVE that you do them. I want to encourage you brother. I can tell you are a mature Christian who knows that by putting yourself out there on the internet, the attacks are inevitable. And you touched on the truth about that. You are the vessel, the Holy Spirit works through that willing, open, and brave vessel. Sometimes the most closed minded people are other Christians, because your views don't fit into their perfect little man-made definition of who God is and how He manifests Himself. I have only posted once before, but you are one of the only ones I have "met" who loves the GD and God. I will miss you if you go, and trust that whatever happens, it will be through prayer and it will be His decision. I feel you are praying about it right exactly now, and I am too. Bless your heart, your family, your bible, your future, your past, your failures, your accomplishments, your ups, your downs, your posts, your imagination, your insight, your abilities, your conscience and the Holy Spirit who urges us to forgive those who attack. Sorry for the run-on message, but I read all of what's been going on with these vicious unfounded messages to you and am saddened more than a little to see it. God WILL make you stronger through this. That's why it's happening. And He WILL use that re-strength that He is giving you through this for His glory in some other way, that may just blow you away when He reveals that to you. By the way, I had no intention of writing all this when I read the comments you have been receving. It's just coming out. Hang in there. SteveStevenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-38082656673648185042011-04-18T11:29:54.688-07:002011-04-18T11:29:54.688-07:00Thank you Winston. and thank you for using a name...Thank you Winston. and thank you for using a name. I want this to be a place where people are free to express their views. I just want it to stay respectful. I must say that I too have sometimes missed the mark and am sorry for that. Lets love each other even in our disaggrements. If you don't like Christian content and it brings on a spirit of anger, don't read it. I'm OK with you saying I'm wrong but do it with love and respect and I will try to do the same in return. I'm going to move on with things as before for now, but I do reserve the right to delete comments if I feel the need (never have yet). I'm not sure why anyone would think there are "rules" against it. I will allow opinions that differ and discusion and try to be fair. Sorry if you don't like it, but it's my blog and you can start your own to express yourself in your own way if you don't like it. Maybe people will prefer it to mine. So the experiment continues.AZ Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03186956010362059534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-33096150629022846652011-04-18T09:46:30.223-07:002011-04-18T09:46:30.223-07:00greetings from the gulf coast
you and I share the...greetings from the gulf coast<br /> you and I share the same three loves.love of God.nature. and music.<br /> there will always be those who refuse to accept the love and mercy that God offers,and refuse to believe.do not let them tell you how to run this site!! it is your blog!!REMEMBER THIS-God does not punish us,we punish ourselves for not accepting His mercy.<br /> HELL is not Gods repudiation of man<br /> but of mans repudiation of God!!!<br />keep up the good news,after all this is Holy week leading to Easter.<br /> may you and yours have blessed Easter!!!!!winston oboogienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-62041464015567059152011-04-17T23:06:20.150-07:002011-04-17T23:06:20.150-07:00And to the post before that. My friend of course ...And to the post before that. My friend of course I engage people outside of this blog. But I find it interesting that you feel you know that God can't use a blog. And you don't think it takes me into sinners homes. I think God can use it and it does take me to sinners homes. You are right on some points. Argument is not the answer. Forgiveness is. And let me say, I forgive this guy for calling me a liar, and a thief, and accusing me of things I did not do. I forgive him. And I pray for him because I feel he has been hurt, and it saddens me to see it.AZ Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03186956010362059534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-49010961869717876372011-04-17T21:52:42.870-07:002011-04-17T21:52:42.870-07:00Sorry I will never "shut up" when my God...Sorry I will never "shut up" when my God is concerned. Luke 19:37 "The multitude of the deciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice. . . .and the Pharisees called to Him, saying Teacher rebuke your deciples, but He answered them "I tell you that if these should keep silent, the stones would immediately cry out." You see there has always been an element that wants to silence those who praise Jesus and we can see it still exists, and still hates Him.AZ Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03186956010362059534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-70039132130717875372011-04-17T07:40:42.863-07:002011-04-17T07:40:42.863-07:00I don't believe in any higher power and I'...I don't believe in any higher power and I've never been a part of an organized religion really, but if I had to pick something to represent spirituality and universality it would be MUSIC. Please keep up the blog. You are doing "the work" as they say. You seem like a very tolerant and kind person. I would never begrudge you your beliefs as long as you don't proselytize. As far as I'm concerned, it's a non-issue where music is involved. How about we all just shut up, close our eyes and listen for a while? Just a suggestion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-58195893303953838722011-04-17T06:56:38.853-07:002011-04-17T06:56:38.853-07:00And the peace of the Lord shall be with you...This...And the peace of the Lord shall be with you...This is not peace, gentlemen. He's not with either one of you. God does not need anyone to defend Him and there will always be people who don't see. Be content with planting a seed, whether it grows or not, and let God be God. Surely, you have a life outside of this blog, with real people that you can feel and touch and see that need the covering you could provide them in the name of Christ and the scriptures. Spend your time and energy with the people in your life who matter most to you, rather than people who insulate themselves from real accountibility with real people. Certainly understand that God does not work this way and this blog will never be able to deal with non-believers properly. Share your faith, but quit putting non-believers on display and ridiculing them as they ridicule you. You are right, it's your blog and you can delete whatever you want, so do it, and quit exposing others to this jibberish that doesn't put either side in a truthful light. It's sensationalism at best, verging on a wierd type of Jerry Springer show about Christ, where people bring out the worst in one another and it is not edifying at all. Other parts of this site are, including some of your faith posts, as long as you stop engaging the popparazzi, as if you are some kind of sidewalk prophet. Get real and get with real people. Jesus went to the sinner's homes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-78760772265805972672011-04-16T21:52:54.197-07:002011-04-16T21:52:54.197-07:00Oh and you first comment about Copyright stealing ...Oh and you first comment about Copyright stealing is comment number 12. And it's still there and always has been.AZ Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03186956010362059534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-32911398895810852652011-04-16T21:50:16.233-07:002011-04-16T21:50:16.233-07:00I'm done with talking to you if you have to re...I'm done with talking to you if you have to resort to name calling and personal attack. Apparently you could not just debate the theological issues of the post. So now we are on attacking me. Tell me when you are done, go ahead and rant, get it out. You look so good doing it.AZ Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03186956010362059534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-44616168230350369682011-04-16T21:45:02.868-07:002011-04-16T21:45:02.868-07:00In response to this. . . . . .So the lying little ...In response to this. . . . . .So the lying little THIEF that calls himself a Christian has to stoop to removing people's postings that he does not agree with. You wanna play by the rules.. fine. But if you don't, then don't expect ME to.<br />Like I said in the post that you deleted... You are a copyright THIEF. And your Christian Testimony to an unsaved world doesn't amount to a hill of beans...<br /><br />Deleting my legitimate and thoughtful response to YOUR CHARGES was out of line and a BIG mistake! Because now I'm a BIG FAN for the long haul! Got that...? For the LONG HAUL!<br /><br />I did not delet your post. And you own me an apology to come into my house and spit out such name calling. If I would delete you I would have done it long ago. And I would have deleted this. Who are you and why do you hate so much? It is just so sad to see. But you show the world the hate and intolerance there is for those who believe.AZ Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03186956010362059534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-55547357973880398022011-04-16T21:38:45.743-07:002011-04-16T21:38:45.743-07:00To this statement "So you see, God shows me...To this statement "So you see, God shows mercy to some just because he wants to, and he chooses to make some people refuse to listen'...<br />Smells like a tyrant to me.<br />Sorry, AZ... But you see… the son can only do what he sees that Father doing! And don't forget... ALL scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness; That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. And that's whether he likes that particular scripture or not..! <br /><br />So Mr A. you quote scripture, but even Satan knows what God's word says, but you put down God. So do you believe it or not? Because if you do, then you know that He is in control, and gives you a choice. The outcome you can't change, just which side of the outcome you end up on. He is in control but not a tyrant in that you can choose the team you play for. He can't force you to love Him. We all know that no tyrant can force us to do that. You make it sound like He can. Funny how that is all He wants you to do is to just be in love with Him, but to you that's so vile. Well the other side is ruled by another, and really as Jesus said you are with Him or you are against Him. You don't get to make up a third team. It's not your game to control. The other side does not want your love, because it hates God, and God is love. I'm guessing you play for the other team by your words. Problem is If you believe scipture to be true then you know the ending. Seems like a poor choice of teammates just because you can't get your way. Believe me you won't get your way playing against God either. But Satan will tell you you will.AZ Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03186956010362059534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-87421772736699354652011-04-16T21:34:20.233-07:002011-04-16T21:34:20.233-07:00So the lying little THIEF that calls himself a Chr...So the lying little THIEF that calls himself a Christian has to stoop to removing people's postings that he does not agree with. You wanna play by the rules.. fine. But if you don't, then don't expect ME to.<br />Like I said in the post that you deleted... You are a copyright THIEF. And your Christian Testimony to an unsaved world doesn't amount to a hill of beans...<br /><br />Deleting my legitimate and thoughtful response to YOUR CHARGES was out of line and a BIG mistake! Because now I'm a BIG FAN for the long haul! Got that...? For the LONG HAUL!<br /> <br />Thief.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-50184891843912678742011-04-16T20:54:54.633-07:002011-04-16T20:54:54.633-07:00You know I'm growing tired of people who are w...You know I'm growing tired of people who are willing to say what they want on my blog yet can't even use a name. This whole conversation is so much like one I've already had back in Feb on the post "Show God The Glory". I wish I knew if it was the same guy. The debate on the subject does not go the way they like so they change the debate from the one we are having, and they stop attacking theologhy, and my faith and turn to attacking me. Anonymous. If you don't like the Christian content. Don't read it. If you don't like the sharing of music don't come here. 99% of the people who come here come from other music sharing sites. I have tools to see where referals and links are from. Many of the people like the alternative that I offer to the music sites with naked women. If you don't like my site no one forces you to be here. It is sad how the discusion of Christian faith by someone on their own blog can be so offensive to someone who could easily just not be here if they choose. So you don't believe it, so don't come here, why is that so hard. <br /> As far as the music. I'm sure thats why you are here. Do you really hate Christians so much that you would want me to take down the music just because I'm Christian? But it's OK if I'm not? I could write a whole post on obeying the law or following the spirit. But that would just get you going again, because the spirit you follow just can't stand God.AZ Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03186956010362059534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-69565403069365808432011-04-16T19:46:15.157-07:002011-04-16T19:46:15.157-07:00No the spirit does not. Thanks for the concern. T...No the spirit does not. Thanks for the concern. The Derek Trucks I post. It's on archive, OK by him. The Allmans, well if they tell be to take it down I would that very day, mostly radio broadcasts. Same for any music I post. Most was released to the public to garner publicity to sell albums and and concert tickets and is still doing that. That the music bus. I feel the line is drawn if I sell it. I don't have adds. But you must feel it's wrong or you would not have said anything. But you are here and I'm certain it's not because of the great articles on faith. Nothing like judgment from the ones who claim it's all crap. Like I said Judge not least you be judged. Oh yea the book is to be more of a mirror of self examination, than a microscope toward others. Try it some time.AZ Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03186956010362059534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-65967178552125244812011-04-16T19:09:25.233-07:002011-04-16T19:09:25.233-07:00Your attitude towards the copyright infringements ...Your attitude towards the copyright infringements that you foster here cannot be ignored simply by saying "you non-Christians do it and it’s already out there anyway so I’ll do it, too". YOU claim [at least] to be a Christian! Therefore YOU must set yourself above and apart from the world! You are called BY GOD to set a higher example to the world that non-Christians must. You know that this is true. It's right there in the Scriptures. And other Christians have every right to judge you, because YOU claim to be a part of the body! That’s a biblical fact. You say its the opinion of some that what you do here is theft. But I wonder... If you knew that Greg Allman or Derek Trucks or David Crosby were on their way here to check out your blog and would be here in 15 minutes, what would you spend those 15 minutes doing? I can’t believe that the Spirit doesn't deal with you on this issue. Or does He ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-6340046471515840552011-04-16T18:52:22.826-07:002011-04-16T18:52:22.826-07:00'So you see, God shows mercy to some just beca...'So you see, God shows mercy to some just because he wants to, and he chooses to make some people refuse to listen'...<br />Smells like a tyrant to me.<br />Sorry, AZ... But you see… the son can only do what he sees that Father doing! And don't forget... ALL scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness; That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works. And that's whether he likes that particular scripture or not..!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-39576699211020489432011-04-16T11:23:53.749-07:002011-04-16T11:23:53.749-07:00Perhaps you should read ALL of Romans from a truly...Perhaps you should read ALL of Romans from a truly humble and open perspective instead of just trying to Persecute my Lord. "He who did not spare His Son but offers Him up for ALL". Thats. . . ALL.. . .not some. And yes it is and always will be God's choice, so get humble fool. But. . . . He is kind, just, loving, and shows grace and mercy when we don't deserve it. And in fact had the choice to even let me exist. And He had a choice to offer His Son for me and chose to love me and the rest of the world enough to give His only begotten Son. And this is how you thank Him. Remind me to not do you any favors. Romans 9:13 also says "What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? Certainly not!" But you do anyway. Oh and as far as "stolen" music, that's your opinion, and I just disagree, but of course you come here for it. Of course you judge anyone who claims Jesus with a differnt standard than you hold up for yourself. I don't claim to be righteous, I claim to be flawed, how about you? You will be judged by the measure you use to judge others. Or maybe you have another twisted view of that scripture too. <br /><br />Thanks for the strange complement . . .I guess?AZ Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03186956010362059534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3512372733175324896.post-14926618621603113292011-04-16T09:38:42.488-07:002011-04-16T09:38:42.488-07:00'THEIR CHOICES'... But the Romans 9 script...'THEIR CHOICES'... But the Romans 9 scripture clearly says it's God's choice. Paul goes out of his way to make that point, in fact. If God wants to screw you, then He has the right not only to do it, but also to hold you accountable for His choice! Dig THAT, Xian...<br /><br />Now let's go up and see what nice new music you've stolem today... You got a good blog here, BTW.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com