tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590624851086728719.comments2017-10-05T08:25:03.422-05:00Amy Redding - Music and MusingsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590624851086728719.post-18031499219950051842017-10-04T08:25:16.431-05:002017-10-04T08:25:16.431-05:00AmenAmenDeAnna Ganzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447347934356907418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590624851086728719.post-58993420872711439752016-11-30T15:43:58.209-06:002016-11-30T15:43:58.209-06:00Thank you! Blessings are always welcome!!!! Thank you! Blessings are always welcome!!!! Amy reddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13722329196327337377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590624851086728719.post-31064500034320397692016-11-30T13:57:48.051-06:002016-11-30T13:57:48.051-06:00I have been feeling the same way, Amy! THank you ...I have been feeling the same way, Amy! THank you so much for your words and for the scriptures you shared. Many blessings to the Redding family!!Russellbunchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09358509088090674504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590624851086728719.post-5341638004353332572016-01-19T17:01:11.011-06:002016-01-19T17:01:11.011-06:00Hi DeAnna! It would be so nice if there was a for...Hi DeAnna! It would be so nice if there was a formula for getting this right. But there isn't. What we do have is the command, "...and whatever you do in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father". Practically speaking I think a believers response should be rooted in humility and thankfulness. The fearful believer who refrains from coupling their good works with the the hope of the gospel is not responding in humility but pride. There in lies the difference. People try so hard not to be offensive. Many believe there is a way to love like Jesus without words and without offense. But Jesus loved perfectly and yet he was offensive to many, even to His own disciples. When He told them that he was the bread of life he lost many many followers that day. Simply put, the truth is sometimes offensive. To try to offer Christ's love without offending is to attempt to do what Jesus Himself couldn't do. Scripture tells us to love not with words and tongue but in actions and in truth. There is something of a balance that a believer must attain. This will look differently for each person we minister to, because everyone has a different love language. But, happy day, God speaks every single language of love! Prayer is always a good start. The Holy Spirit in you knows just what to say to those you reach out to in His Name! Amy reddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13722329196327337377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590624851086728719.post-68235771049779516112016-01-19T06:32:28.239-06:002016-01-19T06:32:28.239-06:00Love these thoughts Amy. Do you have any ideas on...Love these thoughts Amy. Do you have any ideas on how we can practically put this into practice? How do we put Jesus into bringing a meal to our neighbor? How do we put Jesus into our parenting and our relationships? I know this is a heart issue and can not be measured by behavior, but my heart longs to put this truth into action. DeAnna Ganzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03447347934356907418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590624851086728719.post-23478988507634136622016-01-16T07:34:47.734-06:002016-01-16T07:34:47.734-06:00Well said. :)Well said. :)Emmarayn Reddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906735934810971194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590624851086728719.post-40923891711553950712015-05-08T07:24:05.745-05:002015-05-08T07:24:05.745-05:00Amen!!!
"But we must always, always, always ...Amen!!!<br /><br />"But we must always, always, always be mindful that it is Him and His will that is magnified through His word, not our own. It is His testimony, not ours. His word creates what He wants it to create, not what we desire to create by adopting signs and coincidental phrases as confirmation of the leadings of our own hearts."<br /><br />I can't wait to talk to you. :) Thanks for sharing! Mistihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17233828432402395102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590624851086728719.post-84533415319662434062015-05-03T08:36:40.821-05:002015-05-03T08:36:40.821-05:00As I said before, I'm not interested in adheri...As I said before, I'm not interested in adhering to mere words or 'gods' designed by men. How worthless that would be! I want to worship the God Who Is. When I see inconsistencies as blatant as those I've mentioned, I know that the interpretations of others are wrong. Purely and simply wrong. If man controls the 'truth' or the 'law' it is most assuredly going to be wrong, designed to suit some personal whim, plan or will or another. My interpretation of scripture is not rooted in my selfish will to make up a 'truth' I prefer, but rather in God's perfect and holy will. <br /><br />3). "What do you say to someone who disagrees with you on an interpretation of something in the Bible?" <br /> *It depends entirely upon the subject of interpretation. There are many possible and probably discussions one could have. There are too many variables to answer this definitively. Amy reddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13722329196327337377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590624851086728719.post-67262976620652811472015-05-03T08:35:42.170-05:002015-05-03T08:35:42.170-05:00For instance, most people believe murder to be wro...For instance, most people believe murder to be wrong. It's a deep conviction, a law upon their hearts. In spite of this, some will defend a "woman's right to choose" saying it's "her body, her choice". For various reasons the law God placed upon people's hearts that says "Do not kill" is suppressed, and in it's place a contradictory law that conflicts with what the person knows to be true is lauded. And then they freely kill their own children. <br /><br />It's the same with homosexuality. The testimony of anatomy and natural laws of procreation should be enough evidence for God's design and intent in making man and woman to be one flesh. But rather than embracing what is, a new and permissive god is designed in the minds of men that not only accepts the homosexual as he is, but condones his sexual preference. Phrases such as "when did you decided to be straight" are used to call into question the assertion that being gay is a choice. When in fact every sin finds a ready host who could easily conclude it to be natural, because of the ease with which it drew him in. <br /><br />Those who are prone to overeating for example, could believe themselves to be "born that way", when in fact, they sin by over-eating. Those who struggle with addiction often believe themselves to be helpless to change. They question, "Why does this keep happening to me?" as though they are not culpable for their actions. And I can tell you from experience that it isn't uncommon for a person who struggles with an addiction to strongly resist overcoming it. They fight and kick because it doesn't come naturally to resist temptation or sin. It comes naturally to indulge in sin!<br /><br />Many pedophiles would have us believe they were 'born' with their desires and should be allowed to 'love' unhindered too, using the same language of those of the LGTB advocates. It is no different for an over-eater, an addict, a pedophile, a homosexual man, or a heterosexual man who indulges in what God has said is forbidden. They all must repent. It's very hard to resist what some would like to believe comes naturally. No one wants to believe they are wrong. When absolute Truth is rejected and traded for a man-made preference we end up with an "anything goes" society, where no one is wrong except the one who stands for God's absolute Truth which tells us what sin is. Amy reddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13722329196327337377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590624851086728719.post-66198610076510453122015-05-03T08:33:33.664-05:002015-05-03T08:33:33.664-05:002). "How can you know that you interpret scri...2). "How can you know that you interpret scripture 'correctly' and that your's is the only right interpretation when we know that the writings come to us translated via at least three different languages?"<br /><br /> *My understanding of Scripture is rooted in surrender to His will, not my own. His testimony transcends language and my finite thinking. I may not understand every "jot and tittle" or other King James-ese. And I may not read Hebrew or Greek. But I trust that God wants to reveal Himself to even me. I've spent much time searching scriptures (and other texts considered 'holy' by other faiths). God has written His law upon my heart (and yours). That same law (and the gospel of grace) is also written in the heavens and reiterates what He has said about Himself in the Bibles I have. They are consistent with each other confirming to me that He is holy and His ways are not my ways. He is merciful, though I can never merit His mercy. He loves me in spite of my wickedness, but does not 'accept' my wickedness or even my attempts to be righteous without Him. Instead He leads me to forsake evil in order to live a holy live through His power.<br /><br />Truth does not contradict itself. God, being Truth, never misrepresents who He is or what His will is. What I think and know about God must always be consistent with who His really is, or else I'm merely making a god in my own image. I will not claim that I know everything there is to know about God. But what I do know is consistent with what He's revealed.<br /><br />What I find common in other people's 'interpretation' of scripture is that they bend and twist their understanding of the words of the bible to fit the god they'd like, rather than the God Who Is. Often their 'god' isn't even consistent with the testimony of the Law that is written upon their own hearts. In essence they become their own gods, deciding what is good and evil for themselves based on their own wishes, rather than seeking absolute Truth. Amy reddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13722329196327337377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590624851086728719.post-58804361451259413642015-05-03T08:26:54.024-05:002015-05-03T08:26:54.024-05:00@ Nick,
Thank you for asking. I'm keeping in...@ Nick,<br /><br />Thank you for asking. I'm keeping in mind of course that you may or may not be asking these questions with a genuine desire to know God more fully, if at all. But regardless of why you ask, I'm answering because I once asked these same questions to at least fifty bible school students, seminarians and pastors. Not one would (or could?) afford me an answer. Whatever their reasons were, whether they pegged me as a 'rebellious scoffer' looking to stir up conflict or maybe they just didn't have the answers I was seeking, it didn't matter. The result of their lack of effort to give an answer was that my weak faith was nearly shattered. Maybe it was shattered, I'm not entirely certain. Either way, God didn't leave me in a state of confusion, but satisfied the honest cry of my heart to know Him. And He's still satisfying me. So, with that I'll answer for what I know. <br /><br />1). "How can you know that the Bible is the literal word of God, as opposed to the collected works of many different writers?"<br /><br /> * I asked Him. This whole question was probably the weightiest point of doubt for me. I wasn't at all interested in studying or adhering to mere words of men, because I'd seen how men are cruel, driven toward selfish gain, self promoting and fallible. The fact is; The Bible is both the literal word of God AND the collected works of many different writers. God, being sovereign and perfectly good, has shown me that He is able to speak His words and keep them perfectly preserved, even while using the pens of men. God says that He is Truth (John 14:6), and that there is only One God (Isaiah 48:13), therefore there is only One Truth.Amy reddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13722329196327337377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590624851086728719.post-10753589398301934342015-05-02T13:14:13.653-05:002015-05-02T13:14:13.653-05:00Okay, here goes... How can you know that the Bible...Okay, here goes... How can you know that the Bible is the literal word of God, as opposed to the collected works of many different writers; and either way, how can you know that you interpret scripture 'correctly', and that yours is the only right interpretation, when we know that the writings come to us translated via at least three different languages?<br /><br />In short: what do you say to someone who disagrees with you on an interpretation of something in the Bible? Nick Greenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08191176209084540085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590624851086728719.post-6956070762238106912015-03-26T10:42:00.279-05:002015-03-26T10:42:00.279-05:00These verses are gold, especially for the young as...These verses are gold, especially for the young as they enter the world of adulthood. :) Thanks for sharing!Emmarayn Reddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15906735934810971194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590624851086728719.post-27886752781413991112014-11-13T17:59:29.862-06:002014-11-13T17:59:29.862-06:00Psalm 19:7 . "The Law of the Lord is perfect...Psalm 19:7 . "The Law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul..." <br />Romans 3:19 "...by the Law is the knowledge of sin."<br /><br /> Like a mirror, it is the law of God that will show a man his need for salvation. When morality and goodness are shown to have their origins and definitions outside of the will of man, we know enough to seek the Author of life. And it is in Him that we find salvation. <br /><br />Romans 3:26 "...that He might be just and the Justifier of him who believes in Jesus". The point of this is that God's holiness demands that justice be satisfied. But because God knows that we are weak and that the Law itself is unable to satisfy justice, He Himself satisfied justice by the sacrifice of His son upon the cross. Amy reddinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13722329196327337377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590624851086728719.post-19028882916322695802014-11-13T01:20:42.293-06:002014-11-13T01:20:42.293-06:00I like phrase of words used here, spiritual ebola,...I like phrase of words used here, spiritual ebola, to represent the destructive nature lack of faith can generate in those who are desperately in need of not just salvation but guidance and purpose :)<br /><br />But like all sicknesses how does one convince others they need help when like a blind man walking off a cliff, are certain they are ok?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12826559084235357617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590624851086728719.post-83434928720434713642014-10-09T15:43:41.905-05:002014-10-09T15:43:41.905-05:00I love this post! There are so many couples that a...I love this post! There are so many couples that are struggling and I look at my own life and wonder if I am speaking "Life" over my relationships or "death"? <br /><br />Its so nice to see you two both living this out in real life not just talking about it! :) Its refreshing and exciting for me to see a couple in love and being an example to those around them in a world of so many broken relationships! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391700100586783060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590624851086728719.post-28665864486694890912014-09-16T10:02:02.557-05:002014-09-16T10:02:02.557-05:00This passage of scripture is my favorite one. That...This passage of scripture is my favorite one. That's me at Jesus' feet, and that's how much I desire to know Him and love Him. There are days when I'm one of those Pharisee's though and that hurts me dearly. Thank you for this post!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06391700100586783060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590624851086728719.post-3361420976348207582011-01-09T22:33:56.213-06:002011-01-09T22:33:56.213-06:00Can't wait to hear you! Probably see you on Su...Can't wait to hear you! Probably see you on Sunday in Nwd.Sj Hoilandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05962077419421191935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590624851086728719.post-88891402307419893172010-08-17T22:38:39.901-05:002010-08-17T22:38:39.901-05:00What a blessing your music is to so many people. ...What a blessing your music is to so many people. Many people have gifts but not everyone use theirs. You are a busy woman but always find time to use your talent to glorify Him.<br /><br />Loretta GrothAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590624851086728719.post-89468669860880206702009-07-07T08:04:34.379-05:002009-07-07T08:04:34.379-05:00we were at the park in park river for your music o...we were at the park in park river for your music over the 4th of july.. enjoyed it immensely.. and your new son is a wonderful blessing and addition to your family.. also very special for me, since he was born on my birthday! looking forward with much anticipation to your new cd project!larry homuthhttp://larryhomuthvoiceovers.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8590624851086728719.post-26328650312869403912008-11-15T16:40:00.000-06:002008-11-15T16:40:00.000-06:00Hey, I'm excited that you all have a blog! And new...Hey, I'm excited that you all have a blog! And new Baby Camdon is beautiful! We are so excited for you and the family. Keeping you in prayers too! <BR/> PS. I love your Days of Elijah song about pregnancy! Very fitting for me as we enter our fourth month! :)Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06770336641868546888noreply@blogger.com