Comments on: 2006 – The Year of the Atheist http://doableevangelism.com/2007/01/07/2006-the-year-of-the-atheist/ What if evangelism meant just being yourself? Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:19:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Daniel http://doableevangelism.com/2007/01/07/2006-the-year-of-the-atheist/comment-page-1/#comment-6152 Daniel Wed, 15 Aug 2007 17:03:11 +0000 http://doableevangelism.com/2007/01/07/2006-the-year-of-the-atheist/#comment-6152 I couldn't understand some parts of this article 2006 - The Year of the Atheist, but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting. I couldn’t understand some parts of this article 2006 – The Year of the Atheist, but I guess I just need to check some more resources regarding this, because it sounds interesting.

]]> By: Helen http://doableevangelism.com/2007/01/07/2006-the-year-of-the-atheist/comment-page-1/#comment-3351 Helen Thu, 11 Jan 2007 23:34:25 +0000 http://doableevangelism.com/2007/01/07/2006-the-year-of-the-atheist/#comment-3351 Janet, as best I understand, here are some Biblical principles: If you need help, have the humility to admit that and seek help from someone who can help instead of trying to go it alone. A worker deserves his/her wages (Luke 10:7) In view of these I don't see what's wrong with asking a strategic consultant for help and paying him/her for that help. I recommend not letting the fact that businesses use strategic consultans confuse the issue. A good idea is a good idea whether businesses use that idea or not. A Biblical principle is a Biblical principle whether businesses abide by it or not. Janet, as best I understand, here are some Biblical principles:

If you need help, have the humility to admit that and seek help from someone who can help instead of trying to go it alone.
A worker deserves his/her wages (Luke 10:7)

In view of these I don’t see what’s wrong with asking a strategic consultant for help and paying him/her for that help.

I recommend not letting the fact that businesses use strategic consultans confuse the issue. A good idea is a good idea whether businesses use that idea or not. A Biblical principle is a Biblical principle whether businesses abide by it or not.

]]> By: Jim http://doableevangelism.com/2007/01/07/2006-the-year-of-the-atheist/comment-page-1/#comment-3347 Jim Thu, 11 Jan 2007 14:02:38 +0000 http://doableevangelism.com/2007/01/07/2006-the-year-of-the-atheist/#comment-3347 Lots of churches and ministires use strategic consultants. "pricy" is a relative term- they can help an org stay close to what they think God has called them to do- what's that worth? Lots of churches and ministires use strategic consultants. “pricy” is a relative term- they can help an org stay close to what they think God has called them to do- what’s that worth?

]]> By: Janet Murphy http://doableevangelism.com/2007/01/07/2006-the-year-of-the-atheist/comment-page-1/#comment-3341 Janet Murphy Wed, 10 Jan 2007 23:44:12 +0000 http://doableevangelism.com/2007/01/07/2006-the-year-of-the-atheist/#comment-3341 Who besides a business uses a "strategic consultant". Aren't they pretty pricy? Hey, inquiring minds just want to know. Who besides a business uses a “strategic consultant”. Aren’t they pretty pricy? Hey, inquiring minds just want to know.

]]> By: Rebecca http://doableevangelism.com/2007/01/07/2006-the-year-of-the-atheist/comment-page-1/#comment-3340 Rebecca Wed, 10 Jan 2007 22:57:40 +0000 http://doableevangelism.com/2007/01/07/2006-the-year-of-the-atheist/#comment-3340 Just a math reminder. Numbers are symbols and when we measure, we use numbers to help us tell a story. They are a means to an end and not an end in themselves -- they have the capacity to open our eyes that we might see more clearly. Of course our greatest symbol is that of a cross and it breaks our hearts open to see God. When we understand symbols like numbers, as sacred, they open up the mysteries of the universe and fill us with wonder and awe. When we use them as weapons they can diminish and wound. It is always in our power to choose how they might be used. In your letter, I heard these numbers being used as a way of telling a wonderful story of blessing. Seeds that you planted six years ago are beginning to bear fruit, some of which is unexpected. We count in the language of the Holy Creator, sacred numbers and sacred geometry, showing forth the glory of God. Just a math reminder. Numbers are symbols and when we measure, we use numbers to help us tell a story. They are a means to an end and not an end in themselves — they have the capacity to open our eyes that we might see more clearly. Of course our greatest symbol is that of a cross and it breaks our hearts open to see God. When we understand symbols like numbers, as sacred, they open up the mysteries of the universe and fill us with wonder and awe. When we use them as weapons they can diminish and wound. It is always in our power to choose how they might be used. In your letter, I heard these numbers being used as a way of telling a wonderful story of blessing. Seeds that you planted six years ago are beginning to bear fruit, some of which is unexpected. We count in the language of the Holy Creator, sacred numbers and sacred geometry, showing forth the glory of God.

]]> By: Russ http://doableevangelism.com/2007/01/07/2006-the-year-of-the-atheist/comment-page-1/#comment-3338 Russ Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:31:46 +0000 http://doableevangelism.com/2007/01/07/2006-the-year-of-the-atheist/#comment-3338 You know, sometimes it's just hard to tell. You know, sometimes it’s just hard to tell.

]]> By: Keith http://doableevangelism.com/2007/01/07/2006-the-year-of-the-atheist/comment-page-1/#comment-3337 Keith Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:09:36 +0000 http://doableevangelism.com/2007/01/07/2006-the-year-of-the-atheist/#comment-3337 Thank you, Russ. Have you been able to learn more about how decisions are formed and the ramificatios that they have through your time at OTM? Thank you, Russ. Have you been able to learn more about how decisions are formed and the ramificatios that they have through your time at OTM?

]]> By: Russ http://doableevangelism.com/2007/01/07/2006-the-year-of-the-atheist/comment-page-1/#comment-3334 Russ Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:25:01 +0000 http://doableevangelism.com/2007/01/07/2006-the-year-of-the-atheist/#comment-3334 Keith: I think that discussion has run its' course and I'm not highly motivated to debate positions on beliefs although to some extent I realize that it's unavoidable. As I stated in that discussion debating beliefs is like treating symptoms and not the cause of sickness. I prefer to keep those extents as small as possible. I just have an interest in beliefs insofar as how they are formed and the ramifications that they have. Keith:
I think that discussion has run its’ course and I’m not highly motivated to debate positions on beliefs although to some extent I realize that it’s unavoidable. As I stated in that discussion debating beliefs is like treating symptoms and not the cause of sickness. I prefer to keep those extents as small as possible. I just have an interest in beliefs insofar as how they are formed and the ramifications that they have.

]]> By: Russ http://doableevangelism.com/2007/01/07/2006-the-year-of-the-atheist/comment-page-1/#comment-3333 Russ Wed, 10 Jan 2007 17:01:15 +0000 http://doableevangelism.com/2007/01/07/2006-the-year-of-the-atheist/#comment-3333 Change that to say, "It may well be that in the coming outpouting of the spirit and subsequent harvest that there will be more “christians” and church goers to enter the Kingdom than at any other time in history. Change that to say, “It may well be that in the coming outpouting of the spirit and subsequent harvest that there will be more “christians” and church goers to enter the Kingdom than at any other time in history.

]]> By: Russ http://doableevangelism.com/2007/01/07/2006-the-year-of-the-atheist/comment-page-1/#comment-3332 Russ Wed, 10 Jan 2007 16:54:18 +0000 http://doableevangelism.com/2007/01/07/2006-the-year-of-the-atheist/#comment-3332 It may well be that in the coming outpouting of the spirit and subsequent harvest that there will be more "christians" and church goers saved than at any other time in history. It may well be that in the coming outpouting of the spirit and subsequent harvest that there will be more “christians” and church goers saved than at any other time in history.

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