tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post5232233812912222954..comments2023-10-25T04:27:47.527-04:00Comments on *Light-A-Lamp*: Update: "My Church is Better Than Yours," There, I Said It!!!Jennifer A.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06618639466963813761noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-59306966502465780712010-06-18T14:37:35.471-04:002010-06-18T14:37:35.471-04:00@Idomagirl, I completely agree with you. Thanks fo...@Idomagirl, I completely agree with you. Thanks for bringing up the issue about what we really need to be focusing on.Jennifer A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618639466963813761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-62088537027466817992010-06-17T20:56:20.517-04:002010-06-17T20:56:20.517-04:00denominational-ism is one tool that the devil has ...denominational-ism is one tool that the devil has used against God's kingdom. while we are busy fighting amongst ourselves and trying to convince ourselves that our churches are better, the enemy of our souls is plundering and destroying lives.<br />more emphasis should be placed on soul winning and not on which church has the best doctrines.idomagirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13811028742667384109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-13015640075830652522010-04-28T11:24:06.430-04:002010-04-28T11:24:06.430-04:00@NBB...good to know...you could even share your vi...@NBB...good to know...you could even share your views too after you've listened :)Jennifer A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618639466963813761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-904236732341760542010-04-28T01:06:35.329-04:002010-04-28T01:06:35.329-04:00so i missed the show. im downloading the podcast n...so i missed the show. im downloading the podcast now!Adeoluwa - NBBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14545656793723388422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-56125781413981533342010-04-27T16:32:43.171-04:002010-04-27T16:32:43.171-04:00Ha Vera....LOLLLLLLLLL...Ha Vera....LOLLLLLLLLL...Jennifer A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618639466963813761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-20901067538362913772010-04-27T16:21:02.999-04:002010-04-27T16:21:02.999-04:00Jaycee, thanks again! Thank you very, very much. P...Jaycee, thanks again! Thank you very, very much. Perhaps, you might want to combat the 'Of Demons and of Demons' show next? LOL.Vera Ezimorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06387648478708776748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-41579215171613594142010-04-27T14:30:49.793-04:002010-04-27T14:30:49.793-04:00@JustJoxy...thanks. I thank God it went well, and ...@JustJoxy...thanks. I thank God it went well, and I'm glad you were able to share your own perspective on the issue as well :)Jennifer A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618639466963813761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-6896920576850490252010-04-27T07:23:54.998-04:002010-04-27T07:23:54.998-04:00Jaycee, can't believe I'm just reading thi...Jaycee, can't believe I'm just reading this now. Well done, you did a great job co-hosting. Looking forward to hearing you again soon.justjoxyhttp://www.justjoxy.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-33832086465350524032010-04-26T19:56:17.990-04:002010-04-26T19:56:17.990-04:00@Mwajim, very true that there is now a huge deviat...@Mwajim, very true that there is now a huge deviation in churches today away from Christ. It's not about people, pastors, building, church funds, and the likes...it's about Jesus. Everything else is sinking sand if we're not careful. <br /><br />@SoSexy...it is good that you try to steer clear of arguments. There are two types of "judging." The first is "discerning" (which we will be able to do because the bible says that "by their fruits you will know them,") and the second is "looking down on others' wrongdoings" (this is the wrong part of judging). So many times we WILL know those practicing the right things and those practicing the wrong things (through good judgment/discernment), but still there's really no need to get caught up in fiery arguments. <br /><br />@Nitty-gritty...yes o...I liked that line about "super-stardom." Lol.Jennifer A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618639466963813761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-20560509876248657242010-04-26T15:50:57.815-04:002010-04-26T15:50:57.815-04:00kai! my body do jigi jigi when i first hear your v...kai! my body do jigi jigi when i first hear your voice & when you quoted my earlier comment; JAY AM STAR-STRUCKED O! Lol.<br /><br />I enjoyed it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-29839181714335117052010-04-26T15:23:12.866-04:002010-04-26T15:23:12.866-04:00I always find myself in that argument arena but so...I always find myself in that argument arena but somehow do find way to extricate myself from it.<br />I try not to judge cause, I believe its not in my place to do so.sosexyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463692057410126647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-11254075554558716882010-04-26T09:33:25.608-04:002010-04-26T09:33:25.608-04:00I am completely onboard with you on this... I thin...I am completely onboard with you on this... I think the mentality should be that God is God everywhere, and as long as he is being worshiped in a Church according to the word of God, then all is well... sadly, most aren't focusing on Christ but on the people that are in the church.Mwajim Alhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09144148003491425276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-41246734364824357442010-04-25T19:28:08.062-04:002010-04-25T19:28:08.062-04:00@Debbie...I agree with you that when we identify w...@Debbie...I agree with you that when we identify with a specific denomination, it sort of defines us. I'm not against denominations, I'm just against denominations causing divisions amongst Christians in the body of Christ. Hope your weekend was fantastic :) :)<br /><br />@Somuso...I like your statement, "I don't worship the church, I worship God." To be 100% honest worshiping God in spirit and in <b>truth</b> is what will matter most in the end. <br /><br />@Tatababe...LOLLLLLLL, abi o? Finally...& you had some interesting perspectives too. If nothing stops me, I possibly might be listening to ur show next week too :)Jennifer A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618639466963813761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-42377966187353833062010-04-25T18:13:41.492-04:002010-04-25T18:13:41.492-04:00I finally put a voice to the name hehehehe.....and...I finally put a voice to the name hehehehe.....and I enjoyed the show too :)Tatababehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09599954307515336096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-39341677264111064092010-04-24T16:23:47.487-04:002010-04-24T16:23:47.487-04:00Great post Jaycee!
I'm Catholic and I love my...Great post Jaycee! <br />I'm Catholic and I love my Church. However, I don't worship the church, I worship God. I have no problem visiting in other churches whether it's MFM or Redeemed or Anglican, as long as we are gathered in the name of the Lord, that's all that matters. People need to see that.Somusohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16342980217857124700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-73448078568400342732010-04-24T14:38:10.951-04:002010-04-24T14:38:10.951-04:00What more can I add to the numereous insigthful co...What more can I add to the numereous insigthful comments. There is none perfect no not one. Since this is the case, that imperfect people make up churches, it does mean that we cannot have a good or perfect church. We will have wrong doctrines and teachings and as Jaycee says our mandate is to preace and expose the gospel truth. <br /><br />Since none is perfect we all have a mandate to spread the good news of the gospel which is Jesus Christ and him crucify. <br />We've not been called to make popular a leader or particular sect or denomination, but to make popular Jesus Christ. <br /><br />I don't identify with a donomination, because that sorts of defines us. I just say I am part of the body of Christ.<br /><br />Good post.Straight from the hearthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668138824824485643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-19310096478811407542010-04-24T12:47:54.045-04:002010-04-24T12:47:54.045-04:00@all..the show finished some minutes ago, in case ...@all..the show finished some minutes ago, in case you missed the LIVE edition you can always listen to it anytime, since it's archived: http://bit.ly/cogV7M<br /><br />@Nitty gritty...I actually used your quote on "Super-Stardom" on the show...thanks in arrears...<br /><br />@Ochuko...lol @ carrying urself on the head. <br /><br />@Vera...it was great being on your show today. It was an honor too. Thanks.<br /><br />@Sosexy...how's ur weekend going? I'm absorbing everything with you...<br /><br />@Nakedsha...it went well, thanks (you can always listen to it on the archives). Vera has many upcoming show topics on her blog, www.verastic.com, not necessarily relating to Christianity or church, but just about life in general. Check her website out when u get a chance :)<br /><br />@Eyitemi...first, I love long comments. Second, I pray that when He comes He will find faith on earth. And yes, the "bandwagon effect" can be seen in the interpretations of Christians and their own ministries...it really does make me wonder too. You're not the only one...Jennifer A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618639466963813761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-17371038339223997782010-04-24T02:02:32.171-04:002010-04-24T02:02:32.171-04:00Jaycee you said:
"First of all, if any churc...Jaycee you said:<br /><br />"First of all, if any church is not principled according to the bible (pretty much if they're following a book inspired by a human being as opposed to following the Bible (inspired by God)) then that's not a church. Now, if a certain assembly is following the bible, they may be misinterpreting it, and someone has to tell them. Thinking about it, how will a place of worship know that they are doing something that is not according to God's word if someone does not tell them?"<br /><br />The question is/are:<br /><br />What is the truth?<br /><br />How do we know that the person telling "them" in spite of all good intentions is telling the truth?<br /><br />Pardon me, but I tend to post long comments.<br /><br />There is what I call a "bandwagon effect" in every group formed by people (wether church or secular). People from any denomination tend to believe the same thing and they preach that belief even if it is wrong. Nobody of course wants to admit that they are a part of anything wrong so they will argue from sunrise to sunset about why their "doctrine" is right and others are wrong. <br /><br />When you read the four gospels does it not strike you as odd that the message of Jesus is so plain and direct but that somehow men and denominations have succeeded in complicating it?<br /><br />Men are too quick to capitulate to "this is how we do things here" attitude rather than to the plain message expressed in scriptures. I wonder how many people read the bible without bringing in the bias of their own denomination into its interpretation. <br /><br />The irony of it all is that if you get a million responses to this post, they will all say how it is not a good thing for church to be split among denominational lines BUT the obvious question is, if they all believe this why is the issue of "division" and "finger pointing" and "my church is better than yours" still a real issue in the body of Christ.<br /><br />It makes you wonder wether christians really believe what they say.<br /><br />Christ asked a question while he was earth which I think would make anyone think seriously about what we are to expect. He said:<br /><br />"When the Son of Man returns, shall He find faith on earth?<br /><br />Everyone should ponder that question seriously.Eyitemi Egwuenuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11052179254104034961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-33951266720622401052010-04-24T00:45:17.916-04:002010-04-24T00:45:17.916-04:00Since, I wasn't in Boulder, I just received th...Since, I wasn't in Boulder, I just received this message. I would have loved to be a part of it. <br /><br />Jaycee, how did it go? And,would there be an upcoming one?NakedShahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019456783330409338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-66944826764270710572010-04-23T18:01:48.731-04:002010-04-23T18:01:48.731-04:00Hmmm interesting read, I absorbed it..Hmmm interesting read, I absorbed it..sosexyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16463692057410126647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-25941837561742435592010-04-23T16:56:08.625-04:002010-04-23T16:56:08.625-04:00Jaycee, I'm looking forward to co-hosting with...Jaycee, I'm looking forward to co-hosting with you tomorrow. I'm not going to talk too much here. But to those who are wondering about the time and how to listen, the time is 10am U.S. Eastern and 3pm Nigerian time. It's an online show, so listen right here http://bit.ly/cogV7M and if you cannot listen but would want to send a comment in, send it to radio@verastic.com or text 1.443.934.9039. To call the live show, call 1.646.929.1905Vera Ezimorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06387648478708776748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-84663677919244256692010-04-23T16:48:09.375-04:002010-04-23T16:48:09.375-04:00what happened to my comment?
Anyways i was saying ...what happened to my comment?<br />Anyways i was saying this was an expository piece and would try to be on the show tomorrow by God's grace.<br />People have carried church on their heads. It's like carrying yourself on your head. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-29780517149720816502010-04-23T16:03:02.618-04:002010-04-23T16:03:02.618-04:00wow! JAY, u sure hit the jackpot with this topic ...wow! JAY, u sure hit the jackpot with this topic i tell you, because it is quite a sensitive one<br />First, the translation of the bible to English had caused a lot of KATAKATA!in Christendom! <br />Secondly, PASTOR TUNDE BAKARE of LATTER RAIN ASSEMBLY[am not a member o!] explained better in an interview he granted, & i quote; 'TODAY'S CHURCH IS A THEATRE WHERE ONE LONE STAR RISES & OTHERS COME TO WATCH HIM PERFORM ...EVERYTHING IS TIED AROUND THE BUILDING & YOU WOULD KNOW A GOOD CHURCH IF THE BUILDING DOES NOT EXIST & THE CHURCH CONTINUES......WHAT NAMES COMES TO YOUR MIND WHEN THEY MENTION LATTER RAIN ASSEMBLY? Tunde!, RCCG, Adeboye! DEEPER LIFE,Kumuyi! ....THIS IS NOT CHURCH! THAT IS SUPERSTARDOM!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-83075209197980135392010-04-23T12:59:02.495-04:002010-04-23T12:59:02.495-04:00@Myne Whitman...yes I did. Lol. And on your commen...@Myne Whitman...yes I did. Lol. And on your comment "there are churches, and there are churches," shouldn't it be this way instead, "if you're not a church, then you shouldn't be called a church." Why pretend something is a church when it really isn't? There are no hierarchies. Even James and John couldn't get on top of the hierarchy when they asked Jesus for that favor. <br /><br />You'll be there tomorrow? Sweet!:)Jennifer A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/06618639466963813761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33811809.post-28949435122135128412010-04-23T12:33:19.359-04:002010-04-23T12:33:19.359-04:00No way! You didn't just say that?
LOL, I spok...No way! You didn't just say that?<br /><br />LOL, I spoke with Vera on this issue sometime ago and she was very passionate about it. I hold very laid back views on the topic, to each their own. I like your views, was almost about to comment with a challenge till I got to #4, there are churches and there are churches.<br /><br />I'll be listening in tomorrow.Mynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07595087387069634003noreply@blogger.com