Comments on: Article For The Month Of July, 2009 http://jordansjournal.net/2009/06/23/article-for-the-month-of-july-2009/ Clear and concise answers all in one place Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:00:22 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Chris http://jordansjournal.net/2009/06/23/article-for-the-month-of-july-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-576 Chris Sun, 26 Jul 2009 07:15:23 +0000 http://jordansjournal.net/?p=231#comment-576 Those who acquiesce to the New World Order agenda or to various forms of so-called "inevitable change" without questioning it or speaking up are usually the ones who think they're going to get some big promotion or win some lottery. They don't have any real values other than trying to get ahead financially. But they forget about why we are here. We may struggle with it and of course, many reject it outright, but we were created to "serve God, know Him and enjoy Him forever"... I agree that goodness needs to be brought into the light. Unfortunately, as the Bible tells us, "men love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil... all those who love darkness like to keep it that way lest their evil be brought into the light and be reproved" (John 3:19). That's why, for example, managers don't like to let their staff know how much they get paid, oftentimes. Many of them know that in relation to the work others do, they make too much and they feel guilty about it. Just one example that comes to mind, but there are many. Those who acquiesce to the New World Order agenda or to various forms of so-called “inevitable change” without questioning it or speaking up are usually the ones who think they’re going to get some big promotion or win some lottery. They don’t have any real values other than trying to get ahead financially. But they forget about why we are here. We may struggle with it and of course, many reject it outright, but we were created to “serve God, know Him and enjoy Him forever”… I agree that goodness needs to be brought into the light. Unfortunately, as the Bible tells us, “men love darkness rather than light because their deeds are evil… all those who love darkness like to keep it that way lest their evil be brought into the light and be reproved” (John 3:19). That’s why, for example, managers don’t like to let their staff know how much they get paid, oftentimes. Many of them know that in relation to the work others do, they make too much and they feel guilty about it. Just one example that comes to mind, but there are many.

]]> By: Darlene Kun http://jordansjournal.net/2009/06/23/article-for-the-month-of-july-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-575 Darlene Kun Sun, 26 Jul 2009 02:34:43 +0000 http://jordansjournal.net/?p=231#comment-575 Wouldn't accepting it be another form of complacency or an excuse to do nothing? Last time I checked, change requires action and being a voice for those who cannot speak up for themselves is a part of social justice. Yes, fighting the good fight. I don't believe that continuous efforts to fight the good fight go unnoticed. It can't....... there is goodness in the hearts of mankind, even though greed does exist. I choose to believe that goodness overpowers greed in the end, but goodness and justice needs to be brought into the light and it begins with action and voice. Wouldn’t accepting it be another form of complacency or an excuse to do nothing? Last time I checked, change requires action and being a voice for those who cannot speak up for themselves is a part of social justice. Yes, fighting the good fight. I don’t believe that continuous efforts to fight the good fight go unnoticed. It can’t……. there is goodness in the hearts of mankind, even though greed does exist. I choose to believe that goodness overpowers greed in the end, but goodness and justice needs to be brought into the light and it begins with action and voice.

]]> By: Chris http://jordansjournal.net/2009/06/23/article-for-the-month-of-july-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-574 Chris Sat, 25 Jul 2009 03:51:26 +0000 http://jordansjournal.net/?p=231#comment-574 Thanks very much for your most insightful comments, Darlene. They really speak for themselves, so I don't want to say too much more. I will mention this, however, I share your sentiment on seeing the hope and simplicity of life that the economically underprivileged have. What some people do, however, is they use this as a justification for allowing things to remain the way they are... I heard someone on the open line CKNW Radio today talking about something unrelated, but it made an appropriate parallel to some of the ideas I suggest on this site. He stated "that's just the way things are now and we have to accept it". My reply is that we don't. I suggest we need to be vigilant and look for opportunities and create awareness. If we look at the Old Testament prophets like Jeremiah and Isaiah, they never stopped fighting the good fight even when the whole world seemed to be against them. We may not be able to measure up to their personal fortitude, but they are there as an example. We should always fight the good fight to stop tyranny from the globalist/economic elite, whether it's control over our minds, our bodies or our finances. Thanks very much for your most insightful comments, Darlene. They really speak for themselves, so I don’t want to say too much more. I will mention this, however, I share your sentiment on seeing the hope and simplicity of life that the economically underprivileged have. What some people do, however, is they use this as a justification for allowing things to remain the way they are… I heard someone on the open line CKNW Radio today talking about something unrelated, but it made an appropriate parallel to some of the ideas I suggest on this site. He stated “that’s just the way things are now and we have to accept it”. My reply is that we don’t.

I suggest we need to be vigilant and look for opportunities and create awareness. If we look at the Old Testament prophets like Jeremiah and Isaiah, they never stopped fighting the good fight even when the whole world seemed to be against them. We may not be able to measure up to their personal fortitude, but they are there as an example. We should always fight the good fight to stop tyranny from the globalist/economic elite, whether it’s control over our minds, our bodies or our finances.

]]> By: Darlene Kun http://jordansjournal.net/2009/06/23/article-for-the-month-of-july-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-573 Darlene Kun Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:25:42 +0000 http://jordansjournal.net/?p=231#comment-573 Wow Chris. You wrote some really thought provoking comments! I like the comment about sports PROs and Hollywood stars (notice the lower case s!) salaries being capped at 200K / year. Honestly, anything more than that is not necessary, as this surplus just gets wasted on mundane things anyway (ie - Jennifer Lopez spending $100K on a baby suite). I'm sure if stars like her made a max of 200K per year, they would be less "obnoxiously extravagant" with baby decor. On top of that, they received $6 million just for releasing their baby photos to People Magazine, and from that, her husband throws $300 000 of that money effortlessly on a canary diamond for her. That's just gut wrenching when I picture some of the African kids sifting through a landfill for bits of food for nourishment. After spending some time overseas in Africa and seeing the poverty that exists, I've been humbled by the over abundance of "stuff" in our lives - me included. Those of us who make an average - low - mid income with respect to North American standards have too much stuff, others have exponentially copious amounts of excessive unneccessities, while so many in the world have physically nothing. What has amazed me and ruined me for the better while being in Uganda and Kenya, was witnessing the joy, hope and love that these people have in their eyes. One would've never guessed they were 'poor' people. I'm sure some of these Hollywood stars / billionaire corporate CEOs can learn a lot from the simple lives that my African friends live / lived. These people are some of the wealthiest individuals I have ever met! A prime example that money does not buy/ determine happiness guarantee a fulfilled life. Regardless of the 10 000+ square feet mansions, having 8+ vehicles, or spouses who look like Tom Cruise / Jessica Simpson.... we see such unrest and such spiritual poverty. Honestly, when we look at the amount of problems that the rich and famous have with drug addictions, failed marriages, # of rehab admissions, suicides, alcohol problems, etc., how much simpler would their lives be if they needed to live on a budget? They may actually be delighted about getting a pair of jeans for 60% off! That delight / thrill disappears when you don't have to worry about what you spend. I really do think that we take these moments of excitement for granted! Simplicity is Good. See, less IS more! God gave me a thought a few years ago: "Darlene, I want to make you rich, will you let Me?" I knew that what He meant wasn't monetary but so much more. I shared this word with my pastor and he thought it was also a word for the church. The challenge was, am I willing to give up the "things that society" says that I "need" to be / appear wealthy - have it together? I am. I'm not going to lie, as it's not easy and I have a long ways to go. However, I'm getting there bit by bit, by aiming to live a simpler life. When I'm tempted to buy something, I question if my desires are "wants" or "actual needs". This makes living on a budget easier and more realistic! I have had to be creative and it has been quite fun in some ways! Try it, you just may be amazed! :0) How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. How do you live a simpler life? The less stuff the better! Wow Chris. You wrote some really thought provoking comments! I like the comment about sports PROs and Hollywood stars (notice the lower case s!) salaries being capped at 200K / year. Honestly, anything more than that is not necessary, as this surplus just gets wasted on mundane things anyway (ie - Jennifer Lopez spending $100K on a baby suite). I’m sure if stars like her made a max of 200K per year, they would be less “obnoxiously extravagant” with baby decor. On top of that, they received $6 million just for releasing their baby photos to People Magazine, and from that, her husband throws $300 000 of that money effortlessly on a canary diamond for her. That’s just gut wrenching when I picture some of the African kids sifting through a landfill for bits of food for nourishment.

After spending some time overseas in Africa and seeing the poverty that exists, I’ve been humbled by the over abundance of “stuff” in our lives - me included. Those of us who make an average - low - mid income with respect to North American standards have too much stuff, others have exponentially copious amounts of excessive unneccessities, while so many in the world have physically nothing. What has amazed me and ruined me for the better while being in Uganda and Kenya, was witnessing the joy, hope and love that these people have in their eyes. One would’ve never guessed they were ‘poor’ people. I’m sure some of these Hollywood stars / billionaire corporate CEOs can learn a lot from the simple lives that my African friends live / lived. These people are some of the wealthiest individuals I have ever met! A prime example that money does not buy/ determine happiness guarantee a fulfilled life.

Regardless of the 10 000+ square feet mansions, having 8+ vehicles, or spouses who look like Tom Cruise / Jessica Simpson…. we see such unrest and such spiritual poverty. Honestly, when we look at the amount of problems that the rich and famous have with drug addictions, failed marriages, # of rehab admissions, suicides, alcohol problems, etc., how much simpler would their lives be if they needed to live on a budget? They may actually be delighted about getting a pair of jeans for 60% off! That delight / thrill disappears when you don’t have to worry about what you spend. I really do think that we take these moments of excitement for granted!

Simplicity is Good. See, less IS more!

God gave me a thought a few years ago: “Darlene, I want to make you rich, will you let Me?” I knew that what He meant wasn’t monetary but so much more. I shared this word with my pastor and he thought it was also a word for the church. The challenge was, am I willing to give up the “things that society” says that I “need” to be / appear wealthy - have it together? I am. I’m not going to lie, as it’s not easy and I have a long ways to go. However, I’m getting there bit by bit, by aiming to live a simpler life. When I’m tempted to buy something, I question if my desires are “wants” or “actual needs”. This makes living on a budget easier and more realistic! I have had to be creative and it has been quite fun in some ways! Try it, you just may be amazed! :0)

How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.
How do you live a simpler life? The less stuff the better!

]]> By: Chris http://jordansjournal.net/2009/06/23/article-for-the-month-of-july-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-531 Chris Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:28:54 +0000 http://jordansjournal.net/?p=231#comment-531 My "opinions" are based on facts. As for my "self- righteousness", I need to correct you. The only individual who assigns righteousness is God. Whatever I am, it is by the grace of God. It won't be me who evaluates how "righteous" I am and it certainly won't be you... I understand that truth can be painful. As for the "regurgitating" that you allude to, yes, when we learn things, it does come by way of the ear gate and the eye gate. Unfortunately there are those who have eyes, but don't see and ears, but don't hear. Those are the individuals who are confused. My “opinions” are based on facts. As for my “self- righteousness”, I need to correct you. The only individual who assigns righteousness is God. Whatever I am, it is by the grace of God. It won’t be me who evaluates how “righteous” I am and it certainly won’t be you… I understand that truth can be painful. As for the “regurgitating” that you allude to, yes, when we learn things, it does come by way of the ear gate and the eye gate. Unfortunately there are those who have eyes, but don’t see and ears, but don’t hear. Those are the individuals who are confused.

]]> By: Tom Smith http://jordansjournal.net/2009/06/23/article-for-the-month-of-july-2009/comment-page-1/#comment-521 Tom Smith Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:37:01 +0000 http://jordansjournal.net/?p=231#comment-521 With all of your opinions and self-righteousness, what are you doing personally to make this world a better place besides regurgitating a confused version of what you have heard, read or watched? With all of your opinions and self-righteousness, what are you doing personally to make this world a better place besides regurgitating a confused version of what you have heard, read or watched?

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