Comments for David's Bucket http://davidsbucket.com Great teachings begin the conversation. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:49:23 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on What must we get right? pt. 4 by Libby Brost http://davidsbucket.com/2010/07/15/what-must-we-get-right-pt-4/comment-page-1/#comment-2479 Libby Brost Fri, 16 Jul 2010 20:49:23 +0000 http://davidsbucket.com/?p=3525#comment-2479 I have never heard of this man before David but I really enjoyed that interview. He is very calming and leaves the impression of peace in this journey we are all on. I have never heard of this man before David but I really enjoyed that interview. He is very calming and leaves the impression of peace in this journey we are all on.

]]> Comment on Friday Rock Star | Maria Monticello by Melinda Bridges http://davidsbucket.com/2010/07/16/friday-rock-star-maria-monticello/comment-page-1/#comment-2478 Melinda Bridges Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:21:32 +0000 http://davidsbucket.com/?p=3537#comment-2478 I am so glad you mentioned Maria she is indeed a Rock Star. She always has a smile and I believe does every task as unto the Lord. I am so glad you mentioned Maria she is indeed a Rock Star. She always has a smile and I believe does every task as unto the Lord.

]]> Comment on What must we get right? pt. 2 by Libby Brost http://davidsbucket.com/2010/07/13/what-must-we-get-right-pt-2/comment-page-1/#comment-2465 Libby Brost Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:58:50 +0000 http://davidsbucket.com/?p=3518#comment-2465 I think FUMC is on the mark with "getting the message right". I enjoyed the video because I had not heard it put this way. Heaven now. Heaven to the human heart. Those words are powerful. It's amazing how FUMC is always bringing Heaven to a hurting world. Africa, Mexico, any hurting area of the world. But the words bringing "Heaven to a human heart" made it very personal and close. Thank you for putting this out there. I think FUMC is on the mark with “getting the message right”. I enjoyed the video because I had not heard it put this way. Heaven now. Heaven to the human heart. Those words are powerful.
It’s amazing how FUMC is always bringing Heaven to a hurting world. Africa, Mexico, any hurting area of the world. But the words bringing “Heaven to a human heart” made it very personal and close. Thank you for putting this out there.

]]> Comment on What must we get right? pt. 1 by Bradley Alexander http://davidsbucket.com/2010/07/12/what-must-we-get-right-pt-1/comment-page-1/#comment-2463 Bradley Alexander Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:31:56 +0000 http://davidsbucket.com/?p=3504#comment-2463 I thoroughly enjoyed the video and plan on sharing it on my blog here pretty soon. Here is a couple of thoughts that I had in response to your question. What is essential for the Church to get right? I think it is as Dallas Willard suggests, we as the church start to stray from the right path when our central message is that we follow Jesus so that we can get to Heaven when we die. That is not Jesus' central message at all. Rob Bell once wrote that "the way of Jesus is the best way to live." The invitation by Jesus to be his disciple is not an fire insurance plan. It's life transformation. Once you accept this invitation your life that you live will be transformed into a life that is fueled by Grace and Love. It is essential for the Church to get right that life in Christ is not about just getting into Heaven, its about bringing Heaven to Earth. As disciples of Jesus Christ we become co-creators with God himself, by helping God create a better world by the love and grace that Jesus did and still does to this day. C.S. Lewis once wrote that we, as human beings as far too easily pleased by what the world offers to us when God offers his infinite love for all. I suggest that Church take part in inviting others to experience this love as well. Thanks for posting this interview, it got me thinking and challenged me. I thoroughly enjoyed the video and plan on sharing it on my blog here pretty soon. Here is a couple of thoughts that I had in response to your question.

What is essential for the Church to get right?

I think it is as Dallas Willard suggests, we as the church start to stray from the right path when our central message is that we follow Jesus so that we can get to Heaven when we die. That is not Jesus’ central message at all. Rob Bell once wrote that “the way of Jesus is the best way to live.”

The invitation by Jesus to be his disciple is not an fire insurance plan. It’s life transformation. Once you accept this invitation your life that you live will be transformed into a life that is fueled by Grace and Love.

It is essential for the Church to get right that life in Christ is not about just getting into Heaven, its about bringing Heaven to Earth. As disciples of Jesus Christ we become co-creators with God himself, by helping God create a better world by the love and grace that Jesus did and still does to this day.

C.S. Lewis once wrote that we, as human beings as far too easily pleased by what the world offers to us when God offers his infinite love for all.

I suggest that Church take part in inviting others to experience this love as well.

Thanks for posting this interview, it got me thinking and challenged me.

]]> Comment on Why marriages matter by Rob Davis http://davidsbucket.com/2010/06/28/why-marriages-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-2444 Rob Davis Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:49:50 +0000 http://davidsbucket.com/?p=3450#comment-2444 I've read a little of the book titled Sacred Marriage. The first chapter is titled: The Greatest Challenge in the World - A Call to Holiness more than Happiness. Am not aware of David's plan to utilize the book in the casae or use it as reference in developing the class. I think the book is about fostering a common understanding about what Marriage should / shouldn't be. I like the idea of added perspective of what marriage is/ isn't. I’ve read a little of the book titled Sacred Marriage. The first chapter is titled: The Greatest Challenge in the World – A Call to Holiness more than Happiness. Am not aware of David’s plan to utilize the book in the casae or use it as reference in developing the class. I think the book is about fostering a common understanding about what Marriage should / shouldn’t be. I like the idea of added perspective of what marriage is/ isn’t.

]]> Comment on Why marriages matter by Erin http://davidsbucket.com/2010/06/28/why-marriages-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-2436 Erin Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:46:46 +0000 http://davidsbucket.com/?p=3450#comment-2436 Great idea! I think this is something lots of married folks can use! Sign us up! Great idea! I think this is something lots of married folks can use! Sign us up!

]]> Comment on Why marriages matter by Michael Allen http://davidsbucket.com/2010/06/28/why-marriages-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-2435 Michael Allen Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:27:27 +0000 http://davidsbucket.com/?p=3450#comment-2435 I truly believe that the future of our culture is at risk due to the failures of families. I married my wife because of love her dearly and couldn't imagine life without her. When I envision my future the vision I see is experiencing things with her. However, the most important aspect of my marriage is to teach my children how to live, love, and remain in a committed relationship. Strong marriages are a microcosm of strong communities. If we fail in our closest relationships, we will most certainly fail in life and eventually, if repeated enough times, the community will fail. Having said that, I see the only true way to build those lasting relationships is on the ROCK that Christ promised. This may be one of the most important ministries taken on by churches today. Thanks, David, for doing this. I truly believe that the future of our culture is at risk due to the failures of families. I married my wife because of love her dearly and couldn’t imagine life without her. When I envision my future the vision I see is experiencing things with her. However, the most important aspect of my marriage is to teach my children how to live, love, and remain in a committed relationship. Strong marriages are a microcosm of strong communities. If we fail in our closest relationships, we will most certainly fail in life and eventually, if repeated enough times, the community will fail. Having said that, I see the only true way to build those lasting relationships is on the ROCK that Christ promised. This may be one of the most important ministries taken on by churches today. Thanks, David, for doing this.

]]> Comment on Why marriages matter by David Alexander http://davidsbucket.com/2010/06/28/why-marriages-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-2434 David Alexander Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:36:38 +0000 http://davidsbucket.com/?p=3450#comment-2434 Thanks Maggie! That's great to hear! Thanks Maggie! That’s great to hear!

]]> Comment on Why marriages matter by Maggie Grayson http://davidsbucket.com/2010/06/28/why-marriages-matter/comment-page-1/#comment-2433 Maggie Grayson Mon, 28 Jun 2010 17:17:53 +0000 http://davidsbucket.com/?p=3450#comment-2433 Love this idea! We need to take the time to make our marriages strong, just like we take the time for our kiddos and our health! Count us in :) Love this idea! We need to take the time to make our marriages strong, just like we take the time for our kiddos and our health! Count us in :)

]]> Comment on A post I hope you’ll choose to read… by Chuck Russell http://davidsbucket.com/2010/06/08/hopeyouread/comment-page-1/#comment-2424 Chuck Russell Fri, 18 Jun 2010 16:22:24 +0000 http://davidsbucket.com/?p=3372#comment-2424 Excellent reflection, and congratulations... Excellent reflection, and congratulations…

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