tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.comments2023-06-21T16:12:42.710+01:00The Almond Rod - because God is watching over His Word to perform it.Ian Ghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03167511080279736047noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-24952007182243558172020-04-12T10:16:09.213+01:002020-04-12T10:16:09.213+01:00Shalom, Ian. I just wanted to take the opportunity...Shalom, Ian. I just wanted to take the opportunity to wish you a joyous Easter (insofar as that is possible, under the circumstances).Shimona from the Palacehttps://shimonafromthepalace.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-42644662526933118242019-12-01T18:19:20.908+00:002019-12-01T18:19:20.908+00:00It's been so long since I checked out my blog ...It's been so long since I checked out my blog that I have only just discovered your post. Thank you for your kind words.Ian Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03167511080279736047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-41938019547975193632016-08-09T16:19:29.805+01:002016-08-09T16:19:29.805+01:00Agreed, but I wonder how many people had the disce...Agreed, but I wonder how many people had the discernment to realise that it was the work of God? Once more we have the chance to be a haven of the gospel and mission. It is an answer to my prayers, that is for certain.Ian Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03167511080279736047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-55644239085668331482016-08-09T15:38:51.064+01:002016-08-09T15:38:51.064+01:00Brexit was the first sign England was separating i...Brexit was the first sign England was separating itself Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-52838408896208780002016-01-11T11:49:59.584+00:002016-01-11T11:49:59.584+00:00Shalom to you. I've only just seen this. I mis...Shalom to you. I've only just seen this. I misssed the notification somehow.Ian Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03167511080279736047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-41180513572083958102015-05-05T10:18:36.235+01:002015-05-05T10:18:36.235+01:00Off topic, but you and your readers may like this ...Off topic, but you and your readers may like this video, Ian - in Jerusalem, a rabbi (with guitar) and a priest sing Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah". A young violinist accompanies them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYVBv5dwFugDaphne Ansonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-50453071000748562932015-01-01T11:51:38.726+00:002015-01-01T11:51:38.726+00:00You are not alone. Once Christianity became separa...You are not alone. Once Christianity became separate from Judaism, what was once obvious now has to be explained as far as Christians are concerned. Jews are only beginning to be aware of just how Jewish the New Testament is. It's only in recent years that I have have become aware of much of this. There is much to be learned on both sides.Ian Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03167511080279736047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-4666122754687021322015-01-01T11:21:44.936+00:002015-01-01T11:21:44.936+00:00Shalom, Ian. I found this post most informative. I...Shalom, Ian. I found this post most informative. I was not previously aware that Hanukkah was mentioned in the New Testament.<br /><br />Happy New Year.Shimona from the Palacehttp://shimonafromthepalace.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-73708343398370077792014-12-24T11:20:05.169+00:002014-12-24T11:20:05.169+00:00Very interesting, Ian. I regret I did not see this...Very interesting, Ian. I regret I did not see this earlier.<br />Wishing you a Happy Christmas.Daphne Ansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297188759548931101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-73360509878828044682014-12-19T04:51:38.456+00:002014-12-19T04:51:38.456+00:00Hey enjoyed reading your post, I did find it infor...Hey enjoyed reading your post, I did find it informative. Thank you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06423593762542545916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-30276264913974408452014-11-22T18:28:52.909+00:002014-11-22T18:28:52.909+00:00Thanks very much, it's greatly appreciated. I ...Thanks very much, it's greatly appreciated. I can see that I will have to join Facebook!Ian Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03167511080279736047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-14474907320824571772014-11-22T12:39:40.821+00:002014-11-22T12:39:40.821+00:00I've linked to this on my blog's Facebook ...I've linked to this on my blog's Facebook page, Ian.Daphne Ansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297188759548931101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-28687461033734030572014-10-06T01:02:08.242+01:002014-10-06T01:02:08.242+01:00I guess that it is a matter of perspective. I'...I guess that it is a matter of perspective. I'm too used to a very casual attitude that lacks respect. You are putting it in the context of a war-zone - but the war-zone does do formality sometimes. "You pays your money and you takes your choice".Ian Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03167511080279736047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-31265260471654558582014-10-05T12:09:23.719+01:002014-10-05T12:09:23.719+01:00Thanks for posting this, Ian. It is very moving. P...Thanks for posting this, Ian. It is very moving. Personally, I think the presence of the army fatigues adds to its appeal - the citizen-soldiers ready at a moment's notice to defend the Promised Land redeemed yet taking time out to praise HaShem.<br />I stumbled today across an antipodean site you may not be aware of but which you might like: http://israel.co.nz/Daphne Ansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297188759548931101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-19782060552420781192014-09-30T22:03:22.329+01:002014-09-30T22:03:22.329+01:00I must say I've missed these PowerPoints Ian -...I must say I've missed these PowerPoints Ian - hope you are well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-70536096491313983442014-07-02T23:56:30.404+01:002014-07-02T23:56:30.404+01:00Thank you.Thank you.Ian Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03167511080279736047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-61820750604645158402014-07-02T23:56:12.677+01:002014-07-02T23:56:12.677+01:00Patty Williams
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wow powerful principal amen b...Patty Williams<br />19:38<br />wow powerful principal amen brotherPatty Williamsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-41807634522497110442014-07-02T23:54:30.054+01:002014-07-02T23:54:30.054+01:00The observation and analogy counts a s revelation ...The observation and analogy counts a s revelation prompted by the music. Have you listened to it? You should. The service is only what is prepared by God for us to do and our expected service. The problem is that, as we all know, it happens so rarely.Ian Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03167511080279736047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-86967131924751204572014-07-02T23:53:29.350+01:002014-07-02T23:53:29.350+01:00Deborah Thorwart
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Great observation and ...Deborah Thorwart<br />23:24<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br />Great observation and analogy...and what great service to the Lord and another human being on your part. We are on earth to serve people, because in the earthly realm, who else is their to physically serve. We serve the Lord in Spirit and people through Him.<br /><br />Philemon 1:6 [And I pray] that the participation in and sharing of your faith may produce and promote full recognition and appreciation and understanding and precise knowledge of every good [thing] that is ours in [our identification with] Christ Jesus [and unto His glory].<br />Deborah Thorwartnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-23529294378818228262014-06-22T22:21:42.151+01:002014-06-22T22:21:42.151+01:00Thank you for your encouragement.Thank you for your encouragement.Ian Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03167511080279736047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-21814108300188980782014-06-22T19:53:33.795+01:002014-06-22T19:53:33.795+01:00This was an excellent post . The church has become...This was an excellent post . The church has become corrupted with false teachers and many people are being deceived because of this.mary burrellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13264086155986062582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-76427132575629485152014-05-23T10:47:55.923+01:002014-05-23T10:47:55.923+01:00There aren't many people I think are worth goi...There aren't many people I think are worth going to hear. These days what's in my mind is always, "Tell me something I don't know". I think that Mark Durie could manage that, easily. I sympathise with your disappointment. You might get another chance. I 'll have to wait until till he comes to the UK or I go to Australia ;-(.Ian Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03167511080279736047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-89122950156221730902014-05-23T02:32:11.670+01:002014-05-23T02:32:11.670+01:00Thank you for this post, Ian. I narrowly missed a...Thank you for this post, Ian. I narrowly missed a talk by Mark Durie the other week - a friend emailed me about it but I didn't see the email in time. I was so disappointed!Daphne Ansonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297188759548931101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-55597845428333026032014-05-10T14:08:50.553+01:002014-05-10T14:08:50.553+01:00Greetings.
Years ago I studied a lot of the Hadi...Greetings. <br /><br />Years ago I studied a lot of the Hadith in order to understand Islam's founder.<br /><br />It was a very, very ugly experience.<br /><br />I then started studying Christianity and was shocked at how thoughtful and "clean" it was.<br /><br />In fact it was an article in an Australian newspaper by Mark Durie, discussing what Matthew 10:34 did and did not mean that got me started on studying Christianity.<br /><br />I agree that "Goodson's Law of Comparative Religion" is an indispensable tool for understanding any religion.<br /><br />PS: Found your article via the comment you left on Rev Dr Mark Durie's blog.<br /><br />PRODOShttp://fismotron.educationnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7662392067931884293.post-62446865143060373982014-05-07T21:40:55.115+01:002014-05-07T21:40:55.115+01:00Hey brother Ian, it's Alexander Elijah from Go...Hey brother Ian, it's Alexander Elijah from Google plus.<br />SHALOM to you brother in Jesus Name.<br />Amen <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com