tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284885136856172581.post2676019036705441584..comments2014-11-26T00:04:41.371-08:00Comments on random meditations & other things: 4 Elements of Nehemiah's Prayer.Dan Whitehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14609142713864952386noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284885136856172581.post-62873251472264452592009-07-03T20:01:21.231-07:002009-07-03T20:01:21.231-07:00Dan, Great 1st message...can't wait for more. ...Dan, Great 1st message...can't wait for more. Nehemiah leaves us quite the model for prayer... ...Working on understanding the whole fasting thing better.<br />Mark, good words about weeping. Why is it so hard for us (guys especially...) to be true to our feelings and weep when moved by God in an area. I know for myself, it is pride. I know our culture plays a large role in that, as well. <br />Oh that God would soften our hearts to allow us to express the emotion He has created us to experience!<br /><br /><br />And yes...we def. need the bass and drums back!!<br /><br />JWJ. Wardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10989230598989499046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284885136856172581.post-75756023695956011832009-07-01T09:17:03.400-07:002009-07-01T09:17:03.400-07:00Good thoughts, Mark.Good thoughts, Mark.White Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13018372493870505102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284885136856172581.post-61227640270565335522009-06-30T07:11:48.934-07:002009-06-30T07:11:48.934-07:00I find it so interesting that the Biblical men of ...I find it so interesting that the Biblical men of God wept. In today's world, that is so taboo. I was raised not to cry. But as Nehemiah prays and fast, has also wept and mourned. In Samuel 30:4, when David and his men returned to Ziglak to find that their town was destroyed and their women and children were taken captive by the Amalekites, David and his men wept aloud until they had no strength left to weep. And then in John 11, (the shortest verse in the Bible) it describes that Jesus wept, when he learned the news of Lazarus' death.<br /><br />But it all started with tears. Nehemiah's tears resulted in the rebuilding of the Jerusalem walls. David's tears resulted in the defeat of the Amalekites. And Jesus' tears resulted in a miracle those rose Lazarus from the dead. The next time tears well up in my eyes, I hope I will be able to see past them and know that God has more in store. Surprisingly, most good things start with weeping.Mark Hughsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284885136856172581.post-56589758529113500362009-06-29T18:01:49.880-07:002009-06-29T18:01:49.880-07:00I think this blogspot is a phenomenal idea. Peopl...I think this blogspot is a phenomenal idea. People fritter away so much time I things like twittering about whether Michael Jackson is being vilified in death. To actually have further conversation about Sunday’s sermon, instead of placing it on a mental shelf, is wonderful. That being said, I’ll have to get back to you on Nehemiah 1:11 – I have some thinking to do.Nancy Pnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284885136856172581.post-64833158020761546372009-06-29T14:05:30.502-07:002009-06-29T14:05:30.502-07:00Of course it's hard to hear the message all th...Of course it's hard to hear the message all the way back in IL!!! but LOVED the opportunity to read about it. Great stuff Dan, as usual!! I think we all need to start,TODAY, praying like Nehemiah for the things that are happening in our world today!! Keep up the great work!<br />Cathy Miller from the Prairie Not sure how to use the profile stuff. =/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284885136856172581.post-28979386619523424522009-06-29T12:59:13.562-07:002009-06-29T12:59:13.562-07:00You're hilarious, Mark!You're hilarious, Mark!Dan Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14609142713864952386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284885136856172581.post-61770059054684902982009-06-29T12:58:07.090-07:002009-06-29T12:58:07.090-07:00I'm just playing! Of course we're going to...I'm just playing! Of course we're going to have drums and bass next week!!!!!Mark Hughsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284885136856172581.post-69566796281396328642009-06-29T12:57:22.402-07:002009-06-29T12:57:22.402-07:00I really liked the sermon. Looking forward to bein...I really liked the sermon. Looking forward to being a part of a new beginning. But is the worship team going to use the drums and bass next week.? I like the old songs, but I kinda missed the upbeat music.Mark Hughsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284885136856172581.post-76084240829347749222009-06-29T11:24:03.176-07:002009-06-29T11:24:03.176-07:00If you didn't join us yesterday, you might not...If you didn't join us yesterday, you might not know that everybody took home a little block of wood, to remind us to begin the ministry of SCC with the building block of prayer. Every we look look at the block, we're supposed remember to lift up SCC in prayer. <br />Pray for God's direction. Pray that we'd be sensitive to that direction, rather than pushing our own agendas. Pray for success as we serve others with the love of Christ. <br />If you need a block we have plenty; stop by the office and we'll get you one. Or make you own block. Put it in your bathroom, or in your car, or above the door of your home, as a reminder to pray for SCC.Dan Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14609142713864952386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284885136856172581.post-14639201781672793632009-06-29T10:27:59.760-07:002009-06-29T10:27:59.760-07:00After yesterday's message, my friend Gary aske...After yesterday's message, my friend Gary asked why I though Nehemiah mentioned that he was cupbearer to the king in the curious way in which he does in 1:11. We came up with a theory, but I'd like to know your thoughts on this.Dan Whitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14609142713864952386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284885136856172581.post-65909243338449317202009-06-29T08:28:42.266-07:002009-06-29T08:28:42.266-07:00Thanks anonymous. Feel free to type your name in ...Thanks anonymous. Feel free to type your name in the "comment as" box underneath the comment box. Select "name/url" fromt the dropdown menu, and enter in your info.Dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284885136856172581.post-37034447973238279072009-06-29T07:52:45.791-07:002009-06-29T07:52:45.791-07:00great sermon! can't wait until next weeks buil...great sermon! can't wait until next weeks building block!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4284885136856172581.post-81588268289478157322009-06-29T07:11:58.163-07:002009-06-29T07:11:58.163-07:00any comments?any comments?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com