Comments on: Pondering Your Testimony

By: MamaArcher

MamaArcher — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:52:17 +0000

Jaqcue- thanks for your imput. You are so right, sin is not just action. We are sinful by nature. We are all tainted and therefore seperated from the Father. That is a state of devastation in and of itself!

By: Jacque

Jacque — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 17:40:24 +0000

We were just talking about this this past week. I think we saw a video and the man said that he had no big testimony and was talking about how people get upset when they don't have one. I believe some of it is the fault of churches who place so much emphasis on 'such a deliverance', and I believe some of it is the culture we live in - the drama we all must have to be someone. You said, "We must remember that ALL sin is devastating!!", and I agree, but that struck me. It is as if we feel that sin is an action, when it is really a spiritual state. We do not have to act sinful to be sinful. We think sin is an action and the more the sinful actions, the greater the redemption, when in reality, even the slightest sin, which we all wear on our hearts, is a great enough devastation to keep us from an eternal presence with God. Thanks Kristine~ blessings! Jacque’s last blog post..Torah Portion: Tzav

By: SoCalVal

SoCalVal — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 16:12:38 +0000

Love this entry today… you are an inspiration to me

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By: DrillerAA

DrillerAA — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:06:15 +0000

We in the Christian community often place too much value on the "miracle" conversion. We love to hear how God pulls someone out of the depths of drug abuse,alcoholism, street gangs etc. But the fact is, that even those saved from such horrible lifestyles would love to have a testimony like you have describe above. Even David, a man after God's own heart, would probably preferred to have a testimony similar to Daniel. If David had it to do over again, he would not have fallen into the sin trap. I all truth, the greatest testimony is that in which a person has been raised in a Christian home by loving Christian parents,invites Christ into their lives at an early age, lives a life that honors and glorifies Christ and passes that heritage to the next generation. DrillerAA’s last blog post..Ruby Tuesday

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:27:49 +0000

I too have pondered the thoughts you shared with us on your blog. It would be so sad to my heart to know that one of my babies would not be reunited with me in heaven. They have grown up in a very different home from the one I knew( A non Christian home). We have tried to live a life that would cause them to recognize we are needy and in need of a Saviour and been very careful to assume their salvation on the basis of our walk with God and our Christian home. This being said, their testimony ,if they become born again like Jesus explained to Nicodemus (John ch. 3), will be oh so precious because it will be their story to tell of what Jesus did for them. If their sin nature has little chance to mar their beautiful person they will have more of a life to offer Christ. This is a great testimony indeed. Sincerely, Linda Linda’s last blog post..Homeschool Lyrical Science Vol. 2 Giveaway

By: Mommy Reg

Mommy Reg — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 18:08:20 +0000

I completely agree. When I was in high school it seemed so important to have a saved from the depths of hell testimony. I do not have one really. I was brought up knowing God. My mother backslid and my grandmother prayed fervently for me along with all of her friends. Then my mom returned to Christ and married a Christian man. They brought me up in church and my Grandmother too brought me up in the church. In high school I almost envied those who had suffered so hard before being saved. But God showed me how much He had been working in my life from day one. I really truly believe that your testimony isn't when you "got saved" it is acknowledging how God is continually working in your life. Testimonies are a work in progress that will be carried to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. Mommy Reg’s last blog post..Homeschool Adventures at Bedtime

By: Daisy

Daisy — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:44:00 +0000

Wonderful post. I couldn't agree more. I had a professor in college who gave us the assignment of writing our testimony. He would reject anything that didn't "excite" him. He lost out by focusing on the sensational depravity rather than realizing the most incredibly exciting part of any testimony is GOD'S HAND at work in a person's life. Daisy’s last blog post..Burnt Match Cross Craft