Comments on: Cooling Your Jets In The Conflict Of Two Ages https://chrisvonada.com/cooling-your-jets-in-the-conflict-of-two-ages/ Always writing. Always learning. Wed, 02 Oct 2013 18:36:48 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 By: chris vonada https://chrisvonada.com/cooling-your-jets-in-the-conflict-of-two-ages/#comment-24888 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 18:36:48 +0000 http://chrisvonada.com/?p=1733#comment-24888 In reply to Carol Peterson.

ummm… maybe it was something like the Beach Boys’ Good Vibes I was picking up on…

Im pickin up good vibrations
(oom bop bop good vibrations)…

]]> By: Carol Peterson https://chrisvonada.com/cooling-your-jets-in-the-conflict-of-two-ages/#comment-24887 Wed, 02 Oct 2013 17:49:56 +0000 http://chrisvonada.com/?p=1733#comment-24887 Oh, no! I’ve got a mellow California vibe? (sigh) I’d prefer it be known as a mellow Christian vibe…but I suppose I am a Californian after all, even if I don’t quite fit the mold. (smile)

]]> By: chris vonada https://chrisvonada.com/cooling-your-jets-in-the-conflict-of-two-ages/#comment-24885 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 22:18:01 +0000 http://chrisvonada.com/?p=1733#comment-24885 In reply to Carol Peterson.

Yep, He is good… and you’ve got that cool, mellow California vibe going for you too Carol!! (JK – hee hee) 🙂

]]> By: Carol Peterson https://chrisvonada.com/cooling-your-jets-in-the-conflict-of-two-ages/#comment-24884 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 22:00:22 +0000 http://chrisvonada.com/?p=1733#comment-24884 Thought provoking, Chris.

I try not to dwell on things that are beyond my control. I used to lie awake at night worrying about meteors hitting the earth until God whacked me upside the head with the Bible and that verse about him keeping the stars up in the heavens. Now I figure that if he can do that, whatever happens on this little spinning rock is all up to His control and plan. And it’s all good because he is good!

So is this post.

]]> By: chris vonada https://chrisvonada.com/cooling-your-jets-in-the-conflict-of-two-ages/#comment-24883 Tue, 01 Oct 2013 15:33:28 +0000 http://chrisvonada.com/?p=1733#comment-24883 In reply to tcavey.

Good add TC, love the thoughts you’ve shared. I personally love this place, I have so many blessings to be thankful for every day. I guess that’s partly optimism, but also a lot of acceptance. I’ve “cooled my jets” knowing there is something much more awesome to come. I find great comfort in that. And, I’m ready to share the Good News when people wonder why there’s a pep in my step.

]]> By: tcavey https://chrisvonada.com/cooling-your-jets-in-the-conflict-of-two-ages/#comment-24881 Mon, 30 Sep 2013 21:53:36 +0000 http://chrisvonada.com/?p=1733#comment-24881 Great post!
I’ve never heard it called, “Conflict of two ages” but I have struggled with some of the same questions. I’ve discovered that my questions have only strengthened my faith, not diminished it.
Thomas Jefferson said, “Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blind-folded fear.”
Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/t/thomasjeff101717.html#pILzt82JvmK2wOg3.99

One book that has really helped me realize my purpose in being a Christian is “The Cost of Discipleship” by Dietrich Bonhoeffer.
I think for many American’s Christianity is “easy” and it can be treated like a membership instead of a responsibility. Being Christian is about the BIG picture. Our life is purchased at a price, we are not our own. That being said, God still wants us to enjoy ourselves. But many need to realize that we are called to be salt and light, not church members with privileges.

Sorry, you’ve got me going. Good job.

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