Crosswalk.com en-us Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Wednesday, August 20, 2008 rss.aspx support@crosswalk.com support@crosswalk.com http://media.salemwebnetwork.com/crosswalkredesign/images/display/crosswalk_logo_blue_tiny.gif http://www.crosswalk.com/feedback/ http://www.crosswalk.com/11580422/ I loved this article. Thanks for writing it. I rated it a 5 but for some reason it is displaying a 2 out of 5 rating. I don't kknow how to fix that. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 10:04:41 GMT 11580422 rkasika http://www.crosswalk.com/11580667/ The second instance of "rewriting history" involves his own birthdate. In his book, "Dreams From My Father" and on his birth certificate posted on the net, Senator Obama claims to have been born in 1961. However, during a speech last year (which you can watch on Youtube), he claims that a Selma, Alabama civil rights march brought his parents together and produced his birth. The problem is that the march took place in 1965! So, Obama has the unique distinction of being the only human being to have been born twice!!! Please don't yell at me any Obama supporters reading this... I pray for him just as I pray for McCain and I love him with the love of the Lord, but it's just plain wrong to try and rewrite history to suit your own political purpose. Karen Knoettner Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:14:10 GMT 11580667 enpointekaren@yahoo.com http://www.crosswalk.com/11580667/ I also want to say that Senator Obama has had the audacity on two separate occasions to "rewrite history" for his own political gain. The first concerns his uncle "liberating Auschwitz" (check out Youtube videos and you will see this outrageous claim). Fox News was there to catch him on this mistake (or lie), but still... This is reprehensible and unconscionable considering all of our Jewish brothers and sisters who died in the Holocaust. Why there isn't more outrage about this is beyond me. Karen Knoettner Author, "Is Jesus Your Pearl?" Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:06:56 GMT 11580667 enpointekaren@yahoo.com http://www.crosswalk.com/11580667/ I thought Pastor Warren did a good job. It simply is not true that Obama or his party is doing ANYTHING to reduce abortion. Quite the opposite... how sad that if he is elected President, that more babies will die. I noticed that he didn't point out during the forum that he promised Planned Parenthood that the first thing he would do as President is to make the Freedom of Choice Act law (which is basically NO LIMITS on abortion). Also, if you go on Youtube, you can see how he is covering up his vote on the Born Alive Infant Protection Act (he is the ONLY Senator to vote against it). The BOIPA says that a baby who survives an abortion deserves full protection under the law. Evidently, Obama is the only Senator who doesn't think so. Of course, he says there is a difference in the State law that he opposed and the federal law, but if you look closely, the wording is the same. Do the research for yourself and you will see. Tragic. Karen Knoettner Author, "Is Jesus Your Pearl?" Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:50:52 GMT 11580667 enpointekaren@yahoo.com http://www.crosswalk.com/11579445/ Thank you for this article! I began reading it with my thoughts on the church my husband and I attend, but by the time I finished the article, I was applying the principles to my marriae! :o) A double blessing! Thanks again! Wed, 20 Aug 2008 03:33:25 GMT 11579445 rmcree http://www.crosswalk.com/11580564/ A link to this article has been posted on the website GoodNewsNow.com. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:20:56 GMT 11580564 marysunkes http://www.crosswalk.com/11580666/ A link to this article has been posted on the website GoodNewsNow.com. Wed, 20 Aug 2008 12:15:17 GMT 11580666 marysunkes http://www.crosswalk.com/11580613/ I SEEN THIS POLITICAL FORUM SUNDAY NIGHT ON CNN. IT WAS EXTREMELY INFORMATIVE, AS A MATTER OF FACT QUESTIONS WERE ANSWERED THAT I HADNT EVEN THOUGHT OF. BROTHER WARREN WAS EXCEPTIONAL IN HIS CHOICE OF QUESTIONS. I MUST ADMIT I WAS QUITE SURPRISED AT SOME OF THE ANSWERS AND AM ACTUALLY RESEARCHING A FEW OTHER THINGS AND I THINK THE PROGRAM ACCIDENTALLY CHANGED WHICH WAY I WILL BE VOTING. DEFINTIELY A MUST SEE IF YOU ARE CONFUSED REGARDING THIS ELECTION AS I WAS. SHELLIE LIGON Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:54:16 GMT 11580613 SHELLIE19750 http://www.crosswalk.com/11579599/ An excellent article. No political agenda, just good advice. Mac Tue, 19 Aug 2008 07:47:00 GMT 11579599 mac-daddy http://www.crosswalk.com/11579599/ Very informative and practicle. I enjoyed it so much that I sent it to my daughter and son-in-law. Sometimes returning a smile,or making eye contact can lead to more than bargained for when there are elements missing from a marriage. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:54:50 GMT 11579599 zimlife http://www.crosswalk.com/11580410/ There is no doubt in my mind that we are in the time when men "will not endure sound doctrine, but according to their own desires" will seek out teachers who will tell them what their itching ears want to hear (2 Tim 4:3). It doesn't surprise me either that in the Episcopal church, ravenous wolves, under "Christian" clothing and cloaks of respectability, have infiltrated the people of God. They have been fed garbage, by wolves, for years to the point that they can't even tell anymore that they are getting their directions from wolves, imposters and false teachers. These homosexual men and women who want to bring this shame into the church are "wells without water ... for whom is reserved the blackness of darkness forever" (2 Pet. 2:17). My Episcopalian brothers, followers of Christ, abandon these blind guides. If this means the collapse of historical Anglicanism for Christ sake, so be it. Don't buy their line that you're unloving, bigoted for standing for truth! Jesus Is Lord! Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:09:26 GMT 11580410 daniro45 http://www.crosswalk.com/11580666/ e should not be surprised at secular people condemning Christians fro being involved in politics, and not too overly concerned. God wants us to be good citizens and that means being informed and taking action when we need too. Our God is the God of the universe not just the church. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 05:19:36 GMT 11580666 smithbaxter http://www.crosswalk.com/11580379/ I thought this article was "excellent" , it helped me on so many levels .Especially reminding us that god doesn't judge the "quality" of our prayers, he appreciates the fact that we want to connect with him . Also that the dark times in your life "authenticates" your faith in god (through these particular times). At this particular times I'm having some challenges about my health . I'm depending , and relying on god's grace to keep my body whole and healed . That's why this particular artcle was so encouraging to me . I receive them on a daily basis; they keep me uplifted everyday . thanks for giving me the opportunity to speak on this . What would we do without God's grace ? Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:29:58 GMT 11580379 caware55 http://www.crosswalk.com/11579599/ This article is GREAT. As a married, Christian man I have been deeply grieved with the infidelity of church leadership--but more so I have grown tired and frustrated with the fact that when these things happen few want to talk about how it happened and how to safeguard against it. There are mistakes in life that I have made simply because someone told me something was wrong but they never told me how to avoid it and how to recognize it. This article is a great building tool. THANK YOU!!! Tue, 19 Aug 2008 11:47:40 GMT 11579599 nixonjen http://www.crosswalk.com/11579365/ I thought this article was a blessing to read. Our family is not large compared to theirs, but even a four-kid family gets "the looks". I was most touched by Carolyn's comment: "....I’ve realized that a child with responsibility is a much happier child than one who has none." Since I grew up with a never-ending list from my mother, I dreaded giving my children any responsibility or "list" to do. I know now that kind of thinking is just another extreme and not helpful at all. I'm actually looking forward to putting this into practice - consistently - this school year and beyond. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 06:08:36 GMT 11579365 signoutloud http://www.crosswalk.com/11580288/ The article still didn't answer my question, but it is helpful and does have a good point. But then again this is a question that can only be answered by the voice of God, let HIm decide. Thanks for sharing your story with us, God Bless you! Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:16:08 GMT 11580288 Jnfr54 http://www.crosswalk.com/11580244/ first of all we definately should love all people but we should definately not all unite on the principle that we can bring peace etc to this fallen world, we are told to be aware of the one world order and church that is happening right now in the last days, a study of revelation will show this, if we are trully born again itll be Christ in us thatll unite but these days everyone just wants to unite for the sake of peace which is not going to happen until Christ himself rules and reigns and satan is out of the way, these deceptions will be great in the last days dont be fooled we must stand on the doctrine of the Lord Jesus Christ and doing this unfortunately does not unite all people. i will spread the Word at all costs and hopefully see Jesus save many through my sharing of his gospel but i will not comprimise My LORDS WORD and Gospel for the sake of uniting with all.Doctrine to, is of Utter Importance for if one thing is wrong it can cause a the wholelot to be off.said in much love Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:31:26 GMT 11580244 allyoopy http://www.crosswalk.com/11579566/ Realize that Oprah thinks she's god, i.e., really works for Satan, and you won't listen to her, her advisors or her recommendations. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:18:18 GMT 11579566 P50116 http://www.crosswalk.com/11532106/ The answer is short and sounds simple: desire God like a drowning person desires air. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:11:17 GMT 11532106 P50116 http://www.crosswalk.com/11580379/ The first, and perhaps only, thing to take from this article is to pray! No matter what -- pray. God will handle the rest of it for you -- even stuff you can't put into words: "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express." -- Romans 8:26 (NIV) Tue, 19 Aug 2008 01:05:59 GMT 11580379 P50116 http://www.crosswalk.com/11579566/ i personally have not read this book but i do know what she and toll are saying and i know that in the last days this evil that these people have been decieved with by none other than satan himself is going to be spread far and wide because satan will do all he can to reach people with his deception. this book and these teachings are totally deceptive and do not have part in a christians teaching from Christ through the LIVE WORD OF GOD only. We have to beware of the false teachers that Christ himself tells us to be in more than one spot in New Testament. Do not be carried away with every wind of doctrine that is taught it says in Romans and what happened to I Am the Way, the Truth and the Life (John 14:6), not oprah and tolle is the way the truth and the life which they are basically saying they are.NO body cometh to the Father but by ME said Jesus, if you have accepted Christ in your life than only Christ has the correct way of teaching so only look to him He is Alive Read The WORD. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:59:01 GMT 11579566 allyoopy http://www.crosswalk.com/11559205/ "If the leaders did a good job, we would play church for hours. However, if they were not entertaining enough, the kids in the chairs would soon get bored and go in search of more exciting recreation in the front yard." Sadly, this is true in many contemporary churches. An elder in a church I once served told me, "Preacher, there's very few people who get saved after 12 o'clock." Where did this whole idea of putting a time limit on worship services come from? It certainly isn't biblical, as the church described in The Acts of the Apostles would meet on the first day of the week (Sunday), worship together, share a meal together, and just generally observe the Sabbath - the WHOLE Sabbath - together. Only in the African-American church is this true today, and I have repeatedly expressed my envy of that to my African-American colleagues in ministry. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:54:38 GMT 11559205 jdfromtn http://www.crosswalk.com/1416371/ Unfortunately, in my experience as a pastor, the "near sheep" can cause just as many problems in the church as the "far sheep." Some of the ones who appear to be pious and devout "sheep" are in actuality wolves intent on feasting on the flock, seeking "power" in the church, and exercising passive aggression in a most artful manner. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 11:19:27 GMT 1416371 jdfromtn http://www.crosswalk.com/11580489/ A link to this article has been posted on the website GoodNewsNow.com. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:36:43 GMT 11580489 marysunkes http://www.crosswalk.com/11580603/ A link to this article has been posted on the website GoodNewsNow.com. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 10:31:35 GMT 11580603 marysunkes http://www.crosswalk.com/11579566/ It is extremely important that Christians be able to spot and refute the New Age thinking that has crept into our society. I would encourage every Christian to read this book. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 07:46:51 GMT 11579566 lorien816 http://www.crosswalk.com/11580165/ Okay, now this just riles me to the core. Yes, let's attack these young women as the "manipulative aggressors" that they are and not address the root cause. Our society has over-sexualized girls at a very young age. I see Dad's abidicating their role and then blaming girls. Men, for the love of everything holy STAND UP and say you no longer want to see Victoria Secret adds on t.v.; complain to shopping malls that explicity portray pre-pubescent girls in skimpy attire in the add posted on store windows. Do SOMETHING, because it's YOUR silence which has created the problem and led advertisers to corrupt the young minds and hearts of girls into thinking this kind of attention is "good". At least let's be honest about the CORE issue, and nurture these girls not tell them they've become pitfalls to our innocents sons! I'm furious because I see teens & 40+ men leering at my 12 year old daughter!!She is about as modest as they get, and has never asked for their lascivious stares. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 05:48:32 GMT 11580165 mercredi38 http://www.crosswalk.com/11580443/ I am really concerned and our LORD JESUS CHRIST is Faithful and he will not let the Body of Christ be avenged by the wicked people. God will transform the situation in a miraculous way and we will tarry with our awesome Lord my Father. Don't lose hope in Christ. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:46:12 GMT 11580443 agrostorage http://www.crosswalk.com/11579566/ PART 4 IknowChrist: Its time for us all to step out in Love and show Christ's Compassion and Grace. RA: I agree. But we must NEVER sacrifice truth. Here is where the problem with Tolle arises. he does not speak truth regarding very serious spiritual matters relating to God, Jesus, the Bible, salvation, eternal life, sin, forgiveness, and suffering even. Tolle, for example, says, "The message of all spiritual teaching is you don’t need to suffer anymore." he also says, "“[E]very spiritual teaching points to the possibility of the end of suffering—Now." But this is NOT true. It is not what the Bible says. Jesus said: “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). Second, in his famous Sermon on the Mount, Jesus promised: “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted” (Matt. 5:4). The Christian’s hope, in other words, is not to escape suffering, but to with the strength, guidance, and comfort of God (John 14:16). R. Abanes Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:38:28 GMT 11579566 rabanes http://www.crosswalk.com/11579566/ PART 3 IknowChrist: It made me realize that I have a soul, that the Holy Spirit lives within me and that I can achieve a constant connection with God and Christ. RA: Tolle teaches you do NOT even have a spirit. And he teaches there is NO Holy Spirit to live in you. And that "God" is not a personal creator of you, and that "Christ" is a consciousness of the divine that we all possess -- "Christ" was not uniquely Jesus, according to Tolle. So, my question is: How did you get all these notions from Tolle if it is not what Tolle even teaches? RICHARD ABANES Mon, 18 Aug 2008 04:35:37 GMT 11579566 rabanes http://www.crosswalk.com/11579566/ PART 2 IknowChrist: Should we really be so quick to judge this material? I read it, and there wasn't anything offensive. It was so common sense. RA: What I found/find terribly offensive is how he habitually twists/perverts the biblical texts by interpreting them not only contrary to language and culture, but also OUT of context. By doing so, he makes the Bible say whatever he wants it to say in order to bolster his positions. Moreover, he completely redefines "God" as an impersonal Energy, Life Force, All, One, Essence that permeates all things and is the real nature of all things (note: that is Hindu pantheism, not Christian monotheism). And to Tolle, Christ was no more divine than any of us, and he also did not rise from the dead. In other words, Tolle utterly guts Christianity of its essential beliefs. That is not offensive to you, "IknowChrist"? ____________ PART 3 IknowChrist: It made me realize that I have a soul, that the Holy Spirit lives within me and that I can achieve a Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:06:23 GMT 11579566 rabanes http://www.crosswalk.com/11579566/ PART 1 IknowChrist: Books like this [i.e., Tolle] are needed. RA: Friend, books like Tolle's can do more harm than good. Sorry for saying that, but from what I have seen, Tolle's book at best can only be a quick fix for certain temporary problems that a person is placing. And along the way, Tolle is misdirecting them toward a false "God," a false "Christ," an a false sense of "eternal life" -- all three are radically redefined by Tolle in a way that critically undermines the teachings of scripture. R.Abanes Mon, 18 Aug 2008 03:04:41 GMT 11579566 rabanes http://www.crosswalk.com/11579776/ vlnewsome wrote: "I believe a correct reading of the passage says "He did not" not that "He could not". God is not limited be man." Is not God limited by the free will of man? Maybe a better question is: Does not God limit Himself in recognition of the free will of man? Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:36:49 GMT 11579776 Smaug067 http://www.crosswalk.com/11580165/ As an abstinence educator for more than 20 years a hearty AMEN to this article. I find myself warning boys about the pitfills of girls who throw themselves at males. The rise of (sexual) aggression from girls is appalling, only coupled with parents who purchase clothing allowing their (female) children to look like former day streetwalkers. We as (Christian) consumers have dropped the ball on more than the clothing industry as we see "Whorellyhood" and their "sodom and gomorahwood" fair pumped into our homes via the TV's, and yes, Christian kids lined up to see the newest lies spewed out at the theaters. If we were a Christian culture/society we would not have laid down to this filth in our United States. With all the mega churches one wonders just what they are teaching. It is a sad day indeed, and watching our children as they have become over sexualized is a travisty and conviction of the abandoning of the American children and family. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 02:30:18 GMT 11580165 karyah2 http://www.crosswalk.com/11580347/ Wow...Dtrees1 hit is right on the nose! I cannot believe Crosswalk could remotely recommend this movie. I echo Detrees1 comments exactly. Yes Downy Jr provided some moments and Tom Cruises dance routine was hilarious but these moments were far, far overshadowed by the crude, vile and graphic moments of the film. Jack Black's drug addict routine and the scene where he talks about oral sex was so over the top. That scene alone should have put this movie on Crosswalks must avoid list. Next time I'll pay much closer attention to the 'cautions' as the reviewer did pretty much cover the negatives in the "cautions" list but I really couldn't appreciate them until after the fact. My choice to see this movie was not a good one and I do own up to that. This reviewer however, needs his critic card suspended pending a review of the reviewer. Or better yet, check in with pluggedinonline.com and review their review. They have a nice long list of informative adjectives for this movie. Take note. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:55:20 GMT 11580347 disciple_seven http://www.crosswalk.com/11580182/ I think often children, especially those that grow up in church, never really develop their own relationship with God and therefore it truly is their parent's faith. That can be a problem. However, parent's must realize they planted a seed in their child's life, realize that God is in control (release them to God), pray for their child, keep loving them, and confess the Word concerning them. I am a 24 year old, who grew up in church, received Christ and was in a back slidden state between high school and my first year in college. Honestly, I can say God NEVER let me go and He ordered my steps right back to Him. You realize that once you taste of the goodness of the Lord, nothing in this world can compare to it. Be encouraged, and remember God is married to the backslider (Jer 3:14). Mon, 18 Aug 2008 12:45:08 GMT 11580182 t_camlatte http://www.crosswalk.com/11579566/ I have one more comment to make. The reason that this type of material is so popular is because people are really suffering. They are crying out to God, often not even realizing how much they are feeling the need for Him. Books like this are needed. Its a small seed that God can use. If people become still and begin to re-connect with God, He does the rest of the work. Should we really be so quick to judge this material? I read it, and there wasn't anything offensive. It was so common sense. Christian society has not been listening. Instead the "solution" is to go out, browbeat people into submitting to Christ. People are turned off. They don't want to join groups that judge them, that are harsh. Christians have lost compassion for people, they are suffering. Its time for us all to step out in Love and show Christ's Compassion and Grace. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:15:53 GMT 11579566 IknowChrist http://www.crosswalk.com/11579566/ These are the two cents of a Christian who found Eckhart Tolle's book relevant and useful. I have read the book and listened to the podcast. I found nothing offensive and in fact, the book is "common sense". It made me realize that I have a soul, that the Holy Spirit lives within me and that I can achieve a constant connection with God and Christ. I can do this by being still and listening, instead of praying (ie. yelling) at God. Instead of being so caught up in the "world", I can learn to view it with compassion and live from my heart. What does it mean to be awakened? When I realize how much my "ego" gets in the way. Instead of reacting to others with anger or situations in my life with fear or worry, instead of filling my life with useless material things that I don't need, I can now fill that whole with a connection to Christ and the wonder of God. I let Him take over. I also am saddened by how defensive we've become as Christians. It is no wonder people are turned off. I am. Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:07:47 GMT 11579566 IknowChrist http://www.crosswalk.com/11580516/ This so called revival was an abomination. There is no telling how many young souls were lost to the demonic Kundalini spirit, which is an Eastern religion. Todd Bentley is not a christian, he is New Age. Where in the bible does it tell us to worship angels? He was teaching about portals and the third heaven...this is witchcraft. Unfortunately the church is in trouble if it cannot discern the spirits. I pray for anyone who attended any of these meetings that they get into a KJV bible and read what the Word of God has to say about these false prophets. There is no telling how many souls were lost and still being lost with these satanic teachings.. God forgive us! Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:48:26 GMT 11580516 GAinJAX http://www.crosswalk.com/11580347/ It is very disturbing to me that Crosswalk would even be remotely involved in recommending this movie. I was raised in a very liberal household and became a Christian later in life. Suffice to say, I am not easily "offended". Admittedly, I knew this movie wouldn't be "clean" by any means, but I was convinced that it would the "funniest-of-the year" and I could overlook the rest. I was wrong. It was impossible to overlook the rest. The movie opens with a spoof rap video that is worse than the real thing. One scene involves Jack Black (a heroin addict) graphically describing his fellatio method to anyone who would release him from being tied to a tree in a desperate detox attempt. Robert Downey's character is the only reason to see this movie, but it is not good enough to actually see the movie. It is so overwhelmingly crude and profane that it cannot be excused as satire, even though it is. It is meant to make money. I'm sorry I paid money to see it. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 03:21:24 GMT 11580347 dtrees1 http://www.crosswalk.com/11580443/ My prayers definitely goes out to our brothers and sisters in China that are being persecuted for their belief in our Lord, Christ Jesus. I extremely admire their boldness and to not be ashamed of HIS name. I have to say that this article opened my eyes and showed me the importance on how I should not take advantage of my freedom of worshiping Jesus openly. Keep the faith and continue to rejoice in the Lord. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:00:30 GMT 11580443 rikki.barron http://www.crosswalk.com/11580516/ I just received the newest release from the Board at Fresh Fire Ministries. They now acknowledge that Todd was having an affair. What they fail to acknowledge is that this is his second affair with a staff member in the last 3 years and he has said to a close friend he intends to marry her. Additionally Todd has been drinking during this revival rather heavily at times. These are not rumors but come from former staff and sources very close to the Lakeland events. I share these things with great sadness and distress. I have had a check in my spirit from the beginning. The more pressing issue is that the leaders of the Pentecostal/Charismatic/Prophetic/Apostolic movement endorsed, blessed and commissioned this man and this movement. This has led to countless accepting it and as Paul warns in 2 Corinthians 11 they have allowed themselves to fall victim to folly. We must pray for Todd to truly repent and seek restoration. For the leadership to ask the bodies forgiveness.May God grant mercy Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:09:45 GMT 11580516 Doseghostman http://www.crosswalk.com/11580487/ A link to this article has been posted on the website GoodNewsNow.com. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:37:34 GMT 11580487 marysunkes http://www.crosswalk.com/11580495/ A link to this article has been posted on the website GoodNewsNow.com. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:31:32 GMT 11580495 marysunkes http://www.crosswalk.com/11580249/ Well, as an Episcopalian, first off, I have been in this CHURCH since birth, and I think it's worth fighting for. Please do yourself a favor and read the history of the Anglican/Episcopalian church and the Christians who were nurtured there before you arrogantly judge what is and isn't a church. The issues are much more complicated than you seem to think they are, secondly, and it's not just about homosexuality--the actions of the diocese and parishes that have put themselves under a foreign bishop is against all tradition and has to do with authority in the church. (Bear in mind that these are not people who were directly under Gene Robinson.) It may be that my husband and I will choose to go to a continuing church in the Anglican tradition, but it'll be after much prayer and with the conviction that nothing will change. And it will be God who convinces us to leave, not somebody on a website. Sat, 16 Aug 2008 02:02:37 GMT 11580249 annemargo http://www.crosswalk.com/11580479/ I prefer to call these incidents, not sex scandals, but infidelity. By definition, infidelity is unfaithfulness; is disloyalty. Any candidate who is unfaithful and disloyal to lifetime marriage vows can hardly be trusted to keep shorter-term campaign promises and an oath of office. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:45:21 GMT 11580479 P50116 http://www.crosswalk.com/11580142/ Well in my study of the scripters Jesus would have helped her before he said now go your way and sin no more. And I'm really sorry but thats not what I seen written in the article. If Iv'e missed it please pray for me. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 08:37:42 GMT 11580142 Paiute8 http://www.crosswalk.com/11580203/ And speaking of biological clocks, We have been married for nearly 5 years now have a 1 year old son conceived without medical intervention. I had him at age 45 so there is hope even if you marry in the latter years. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:36:27 GMT 11580203 mamade45 http://www.crosswalk.com/11580203/ Wonderful and very balanced article. I totally agree! This is how I finally met and married my husband at the age of 41. When I chose to stop being passive and allowing myself to be strung along and became more proactive in my search for a mate he came. There are so many especially in christian circles who chide women for being proactive or for even making it known they are looking to be married because it comes off as being needy and supposedly turns men off. But God created us to have a healthy need for one another (not talking pathological stalker types here) and I say if dating a marriage minded woman turns a man off then he is probably not the right one for her and the problem is his ...not hers. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:30:31 GMT 11580203 mamade45 http://www.crosswalk.com/11580479/ Most of the time when a human is committing "sin," or whatever term you wish to use for it they usually lie about it and continue to do so until they know the gig is up. So far in my life I've yet to meet a person who doesn't. So Edwards lying about his affair is normal for most. A minister once told me his job was to preach the truth as he knew it even if he stepped on his own toes. Since none of us are perfect that sounds reasonable. Yet, I believe most of us expect more from someone in public office or running for public office as well as someone in the ministry. There should be some things that such a person should have gained control over before attempting to lead others. We should be forgiving, but I believe before he's a viable candidate again, that he should have to prove himself again. Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:00:20 GMT 11580479 moorrbrt2