NEVER ALONE www.jesuscentral.com/14372   November 04, 2008 If Jesus was at dinner with "morally upright" religious leaders today, what might he say they are doing wrong? As in His day, Jesus would be calling them "hypocrites".  Many religious leaders pass judgments on their fellow men, but do not look at their own transgressions.  They sit in haughty places, looking down on their brothers and sisters, allowing certain injustices, and turning away from those in need.  Most religious leaders are more concerned about their churches dictates (laws).  In most churches today, if you do not conform to their way of doing things or their beliefs, you will not be allowed to be baptized, get married, or even allowed to participate in church functions.  By: Susan Fry - November 04, 2008 - Public Category: Six Woes Comment Helpful? Favorite Violation October 22, 2008 How would most people around you answer, "Who is Jesus"? Unfortunately, most of the people around me do not believe in anything.  If I send them a religious poem, or anything with the word God or Jesus in it, they reply in anger and ask me to stop sending such material.  What does that say about our society as a whole"  I've even written a poem about it, called "Forgive Them Father"....check it out on poetrysoup.com By: Susan Fry - October 22, 2008 - Public Category: Peter`s Confession of Christ (1) Comments Comment Helpful? Favorite Violation September 03, 2008 The Roman governor, Pilate, found that Jesus had done nothing wrong. Yet, he authorized Jesus` crucifixion to please the crowd. Can you explain why people put popularity above doing what is right? Pilate was in a position that if he went against the wishes of the crowd and did what was right, he could have started a riot.  So instead of backing up the right decision, he went with what the people wanted.  It was easier to turn a blind eye to justice, rather than face the scorn of those around him.  I think we all face that type of dilemma at one point in our lives, or another.  We all see some injustice in our lives, but, standing alone to face up to fight for what is right might be too overwhelming for us as individuals.  Most times, we don't even know where to begin to fight for what is right.  And unfortunately, we just walk away and try not to think about it.  We, as Pilate, wash our hands of certain situations. By: Susan Fry - September 03, 2008 - Public Category: Jesus Before Pilate Comment Helpful? Favorite Violation July 30, 2008 Healing and multiplying food did not convice the religious leaders. What sign would have convinced you of Jesus as God? I don't know if I would be convinced with a sign, as much as the character of Jesus.  As God is love, so is the son, Jesus Christ.  In everything Jesus did, he conveyed the great love of the Father. By: Susan Fry - July 30, 2008 - Public Category: Jesus Feeds the Four Thousand Comment Helpful? Favorite Violation March 31, 2008 What things do you treasure? In what things do you delight? What does this tell about you? I treasure my family and friends.  And I delight in the sounds of nature, the sounds of children's laughter and the sight of those around me sharing their love.  These are gifts from God and not to be taken for granted.  I believe that God wants us to enjoy our life on Earth, but it has to be according to His Word.  God, to me, will always be my number One.  And the spiritual gifts that He bestows on us can never be stolen away from us. By: Susan Fry - March 31, 2008 - Public Category: Treasures in Heaven Comment Helpful? Favorite Violation Next >>