tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post6569454166478881012..comments2023-09-12T11:31:20.729-05:00Comments on Straight-Friendly: Strong ShouldersTimhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01271248501086241494noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-5798848777756484822008-10-02T03:29:00.000-05:002008-10-02T03:29:00.000-05:00Sherry, I completely agree! James said faith by it...Sherry, I completely agree! James said faith by itself, if it's not accompanied by action, is dead. I've never quite grasped those who believe Christ redeemed us just so we'll believe in Him. Faith is vital because it spurs us to do things--it opens our minds and hearts to possibilities that natural thinking overlooks and then it challenges us to pursue those possibilities in deed.<BR/><BR/>A cursory reading of the Gospels is all it takes to discover that Jesus intended His followers to accomplish things in His name and for His glory. We have to do something!Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01271248501086241494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2722447614945782871.post-11804302888829468842008-10-01T15:27:00.000-05:002008-10-01T15:27:00.000-05:00This was lovely Tim. I love the imagery of a human...This was lovely Tim. I love the imagery of a human pyramid. I think so many think that being a Christian begins and ends with simple faith. The protestant paradigm of faith alone is an impediment I think. The Catholic view may be incorrect, yet, I think it serves a better purpose in promoting works as a necessary part of our salvation. Thanks for this more than worthwhile reflection.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com