tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-332544702012-02-09T11:10:57.913-06:00Random thoughts on...this and that, gray areas, ambiguity and other oxymoronic nonsense. May include apologetics, history, politics,United Methodism, Book of Discipline,religion, computers, and whatever else I may cogitate about??? Please enjoy and please comment!!Jabe Fincherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04499541584273487889noreply@blogger.comBlogger161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33254470.post-28509300904603012462011-01-01T11:10:00.001-06:002011-01-01T11:10:32.767-06:00

       In the fast paced world of today, people want things their way. Sales statistics and marketing surveys only enforce this statement. It is no longer "business as usual" but a new paradigm is bursting forth at dramatic speed. Marketing concepts that worked only a few years ago are now not working so well. It is time to rapidly re-address past views and thinking concerning marketing and

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       I am taking a very informative and enlightening class through Asbury Theological Seminary entitled "Leading Change." Some basics from the class thus far include:Pray and pray again!Everyone needs to be on the same page.Preparation is critical and crucial to the effective transformation process.Formulate precise, simple goalsA great deal of flexibility and team coordination is critical.To

Jabe Fincherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04499541584273487889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33254470.post-36983085004484335392009-04-15T14:07:00.001-06:002009-04-15T14:07:03.734-06:00

This may be an issue of mere semantics but I am going to address the issue of whether God is in "control" or not. This issue of God in control or in power was raised in a recent CPE Plus class that was led by Rev. Danny Doss. He raised the question about whether God is in control or in power. I believe that , before we can go any further,we need a working definition of power and control. Power is

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Camouflaged Christians     Hunting season is not yet upon us but the idea is that when you go hunting it is better to be camouflaged so the animal being hunted cannot see you that well. When we hear the word "camouflage" most people think of a hunter in the woods that is blending in with his surrounding or of a soldier who has disguised himself for the purpose of not being discovered. The Bible

Jabe Fincherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04499541584273487889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33254470.post-53817317807897347562009-01-21T11:45:00.003-06:002009-01-21T11:45:32.205-06:00

    We have been taught our whole lives that we should not judge others. One of the main Bible passages that have supported this view is from Matthew 7:1-5, "Do not judge, so that you may not be judged..." (NRSV). Many Christians believe that it is wrong to "judge others." Many believe that we are not permitted to judge others.    But, in my interpretation of Scripture, not only is judging

Jabe Fincherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04499541584273487889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33254470.post-87474686571265320262009-01-18T20:33:00.001-06:002009-01-18T20:33:26.783-06:00

"You have a constitutional right not to be offended!"Or so some believe.     When did we get to the point in our culture and history when we "gained" the right not to be offended? This new and unprecedented "right" is currently the central focus of cultural, procedural, and legal concerns in many different avenues- this supposed right not to be offended. The risk of being offended is merely part

Jabe Fincherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04499541584273487889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33254470.post-57853774654693576702008-11-04T17:15:00.002-06:002008-11-04T17:22:50.872-06:00

Dear friends in Christ, I favor the possibility of women in all positions of ministry because it represents the glorious fulfillment of the gospel. (see Galatians 3:27-28). Often when weighing Scripture with Scripture, we must decide what the general principle is and what might be the exception to the rule. In the case of Galatians 3:27-28, clearly "In Christ there is not 'male and female'" is

Jabe Fincherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04499541584273487889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33254470.post-74490122077293594182008-07-19T15:43:00.002-06:002008-07-19T15:46:03.705-06:00

An excellent book dealing with apologetics is "That's Just Your Interpretation" by Paul Copan. It deals with challenges related to truth, reality, worldviews, and Christianity. This is a great addition to anyone's apologetics library.Jabe

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I recently completed reading the following excellent and inspring books. "Leading Beyond The Walls" by Adam Hamilton and "There's Power In The Connection" by Larry M. Goodpaster. Hamilton is senior pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Kansas City; one of the fastest growing churches. It has a membership approaching 13,000. Larry Goodpaster is the current bishop of the

Jabe Fincherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04499541584273487889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33254470.post-30138428986649772282008-02-03T19:58:00.000-06:002008-02-03T20:02:14.533-06:00

Who to vote for? Since I lean toward Republican values that means Romney, McCain, Huckabee. Since I lean toward Christianity as my favored religion-that rules Romney out (besides he has a certain arrogance about him). So it leaves Huckabee or McCain.

Jabe Fincherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04499541584273487889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33254470.post-85755716578368176552007-01-20T19:29:00.001-06:002007-01-20T19:29:27.861-06:00

For my birthday my wife bought me a RCA Digital Voice Recorder that easily fits in a pocket and has the capability to record up to 13 hours. For Christmas I got a Wacom Graphics Tablet and a 250 GB Western Digital external hard drive. Santa brought my wife a new Dell Notebook. I bought a Sandisk 2 GB portable flash drive. Gadgets and gizmos everywhere. Prior to Christmas we found a remote

Jabe Fincherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04499541584273487889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33254470.post-29686804798294074682007-01-19T09:47:00.000-06:002007-01-19T10:08:23.403-06:00

I recently completed a wonderful book entitled Curing MS: How Science Is Solving The Mysteries of Multiple Sclerosis by Dr. Howard L. Weiner. It is interesting that Dr. Weiner discusses black holes when speaking about MS. When black holes are generally mentioned people think of those as being "out in outer space" but in relation to MS black holes on an MRI indicate damage to nerve cell bodies.

Jabe Fincherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04499541584273487889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33254470.post-21394721334036259962007-01-18T11:11:00.000-06:002007-01-18T11:46:52.736-06:00

Is the Book of Discipline to be interpreted by implication or literally? This question is raised over an issue of para. 359.5 Charge conference membership (page 267 of 2004 BOD). Literally, the Book of Discipline states: " All retired clergy members who are not appointed as pastors of a charge, after consultation with the pastor and the district superintendent, shall have a seat in the charge

Jabe Fincherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04499541584273487889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33254470.post-24945883015303997392006-12-11T14:46:00.000-06:002006-12-11T14:49:57.216-06:00

I am confused that there are United Methodist ministers, yet they say they do not believe in infant baptism. The Book of Discipline supports the belief in infant baptism and states that its ministers should perform them. I'm just confused!

Jabe Fincherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04499541584273487889noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33254470.post-1164988691542577082006-12-01T09:56:00.000-06:002006-12-01T10:00:28.470-06:00

I am currently researching what I call "Methodist Apologetics." This will include beliefs on infant baptism, women in church (speaking and leadership), Prevenient grace, and others. This is a work in progress. Any comments pro or con are accepted and appreciated.Jabe

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This is my first posting and it's more of a test than anything. What are blogs about? What can I use this for? Why is the world flat? How many pancakes does it take to shingle a doghouse? How many insurance agents does it take to teach a house to swim?

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