tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.comments2016-12-25T20:04:32.488-06:00Nan's NicheNan Dixonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16540907199613341822noreply@blogger.comBlogger72125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-78594828245419997012016-12-25T20:04:32.488-06:002016-12-25T20:04:32.488-06:00I gotta teaser...
The more you shall honor Me,
th...I gotta teaser...<br /><br />The more you shall honor Me,<br />the more I shall bless you.<br />-the Infant Jesus of Prague <br />(<- Czech Republic, next to Russia)<br /><br />trustNjesus ALWAYS, dear,<br />and wiseabove to Seventh-Heaven...<br />cuzz the only other realm aint too cool.<br />God bless your indelible soul.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09161116712679365281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-91425684139020078022016-12-25T20:04:03.370-06:002016-12-25T20:04:03.370-06:00I gotta teaser...
The more you shall honor Me,
th...I gotta teaser...<br /><br />The more you shall honor Me,<br />the more I shall bless you.<br />-the Infant Jesus of Prague <br />(<- Czech Republic, next to Russia)<br /><br />trustNjesus ALWAYS, dear,<br />and wiseabove to Seventh-Heaven...<br />cuzz the only other realm aint too cool.<br />God bless your indelible soul.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09161116712679365281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-68094006765543384322015-10-15T14:43:55.579-05:002015-10-15T14:43:55.579-05:00IF YOU FORGIVE THE SINS...? BY STEVE FINNELL
...IF YOU FORGIVE THE SINS...? BY STEVE FINNELL<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Did Jesus give Peter and the apostles the authority to forgive individuals of their sins before and after they became Christians? Do contemporary pastors and priests have the authority to forgive Christians of their sins? The answer is no, no, and no.<br /><br />ONLY GOD FORGIVES SINS<br /><br />Mark 2:1-7....... "Why does this man speak that way? He is blaspheming; who can forgive sins but God alone.(NASB)<br /><br />Jesus was God on earth, He had the authority to forgive sins. The apostles were not God on earth. Contemporary pastors and priest are not God on earth. For anyone other than God to claim they have the authority to forgive sin is blasphemous.<br /><br />Isaiah 43:15-25 "I am the Lord, your Holy One.....25 "I even I, am the one who wipes out your transgressions for My own sake, And I will not remember your sins.(NASB)<br /><br />No preachers, pastors, apostles, nor priests can wipe out transgressions. Only God forgives sin.<br /><br />Micah 7:18 Who is a God like You who pardons iniquity...(NASB)<br /><br />The apostle Peter nor any apostle had the power to pardon sins. There is not an example in the New Testament Scriptures where any apostle said to an individual nor a group of people I forgive you of your sins.<br /><br />Jesus gave Peter the keys to the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 16:9) Jesus not give Peter and the apostles the authority to grant forgiveness to men. Only God forgives sin.<br /><br />Peter used the keys on the Day of Pentecost. The keys were faith, repentance, and immersions in water. (Acts 2:22-41)<br />Peter did not say I or we the apostles forgive you of your sins against God, nor did he say that to anyone Christians subsequently. [Terms of pardon:FAITH John 3:16, REPENTANCE Acts 3:19, CONFESSION Romans 10:9, IMMERSION IN WATER Acts 2:38, Mark 16:16]<br /><br />There is no Scriptures that teaches that apostles, preachers, pastors, priests, nor the church as the power of absolution. Only God forgives sin.<br /><br />1 John 2:1 My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you may not sin. And if anyone sins, we have an Advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous;(NASB)<br /><br />The apostle John did not tell those in the body of Christ to ask for absolution for theirs sins by asking the church, the priest nor the pastor to grant them forgiveness from their sins against God.<br /><br /><br />ONLY GOD FORGIVES SINS!<br /><br />We know that, John 20:23, does not mean the apostles, priests, pastors, nor the church has the authority to forgive men of their sins against God.<br /><br />Teaching the gospel plan of salvation to men does not mean the teacher has the authority to forgive sin.<br /><br />Praying for fellow church members does not mean that the one who prays has the authority to forgive sins.<br /><br />YOU ARE INVITED TO FOLLOW MY BLOG. http://steve-finnell.blogspot.com <br /><br /> Steve Finnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863026367048527526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-89344273232415011922014-08-23T19:30:22.961-05:002014-08-23T19:30:22.961-05:00Thanks, Karen.Thanks, Karen.Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02531010939822953620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-39909439325202327382014-08-23T19:29:50.053-05:002014-08-23T19:29:50.053-05:00Thanks, Nan, both for hosting me and for buying.Thanks, Nan, both for hosting me and for buying.Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02531010939822953620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-51916771936551144652014-08-23T19:29:10.238-05:002014-08-23T19:29:10.238-05:00Thanks. I hope you'll enjoy it.Thanks. I hope you'll enjoy it.Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02531010939822953620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-75401758918400373472014-08-23T19:28:36.288-05:002014-08-23T19:28:36.288-05:00The only people who don't like molasses cookie...The only people who don't like molasses cookies are people who have never tried them. I don't make them. Too tempting to eat the whole batch.Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02531010939822953620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-4713292806006929952014-08-23T09:14:45.017-05:002014-08-23T09:14:45.017-05:00I love stories baked with cookies. Sweet all aroun...I love stories baked with cookies. Sweet all around, and surely an enjoyable read. Congratulations!<br />Ana Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325215832587691886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-74216138861253582812014-08-22T15:48:08.006-05:002014-08-22T15:48:08.006-05:00Oh yeah - the really soft molasses cookies! I wis...Oh yeah - the really soft molasses cookies! I wish I had some in the house!Nan Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540907199613341822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-79165306059392563822014-08-22T14:46:14.715-05:002014-08-22T14:46:14.715-05:00That sounds like a fun read! Not to mention, I'...That sounds like a fun read! Not to mention, I'm hungry now for my molasses cookies. Wishing you much success on your sales! Jody Vitekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06092200862551317755noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-79767474382846895412014-08-22T09:03:23.794-05:002014-08-22T09:03:23.794-05:00Lola, your book sounds delightful! I'll be hi...Lola, your book sounds delightful! I'll be hitting the buy button rght now!Nan Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540907199613341822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-27768474198592310492014-08-22T08:15:00.362-05:002014-08-22T08:15:00.362-05:00Congratulations, Lola!!!!! Happy sales!!! :DCongratulations, Lola!!!!! Happy sales!!! :DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08920349957061612653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-17337105482699120992014-08-22T08:04:51.961-05:002014-08-22T08:04:51.961-05:00Thank you so much for inviting me to your blog. Lo...Thank you so much for inviting me to your blog. Love your tag line.Lolahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02531010939822953620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-21602536231351153182014-06-18T13:03:15.093-05:002014-06-18T13:03:15.093-05:00Thanks for stopping!. There have been suggestions...Thanks for stopping!. There have been suggestions made that I should always lose my phone!Nan Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540907199613341822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-64393244817174281352014-06-18T12:11:14.101-05:002014-06-18T12:11:14.101-05:00Great story. Of COURSE that's the day your pho...Great story. Of COURSE that's the day your phone goes missing!Stephscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06328839483008086049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-35240862713852855812014-06-03T16:57:24.279-05:002014-06-03T16:57:24.279-05:00Thanks for stopping by Miranda - I guess that'...Thanks for stopping by Miranda - I guess that's why there are so many craft classes - sigh ... although I learned a ton about story structure when I first joined my critique group.Nan Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540907199613341822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-22228407704519167312014-06-03T16:13:22.106-05:002014-06-03T16:13:22.106-05:00Hi Nan! Congrats on your upcoming Superromance! Ca...Hi Nan! Congrats on your upcoming Superromance! Can't wait for it! Funny, as I'm reading how authors talk about their process, how many of us began as punsters and as we learned more, got some structure. Love your bar graph--it's awesome!Miranda Liassonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02393964846829467698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-19735461805396150362014-06-03T15:26:53.536-05:002014-06-03T15:26:53.536-05:00Thanks for stopping by Lark -
Now I just wish I k...Thanks for stopping by Lark - <br />Now I just wish I knew how to work with pivot tables. I hear they are really fun!<br />Can't wait til SA! 7 weeks!Nan Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540907199613341822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-30653310141312548292014-06-03T15:25:47.670-05:002014-06-03T15:25:47.670-05:00Greta -- I also had to get rid of one of the siste...Greta -- I also had to get rid of one of the sisters! Now there are 3. :-( Nan Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540907199613341822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-5053097099976264212014-06-03T15:25:00.988-05:002014-06-03T15:25:00.988-05:00Thanks Greta!Thanks Greta!Nan Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540907199613341822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-71163345778663541472014-06-03T14:07:38.777-05:002014-06-03T14:07:38.777-05:00Nan, I love your organizational structure. As COO,...Nan, I love your organizational structure. As COO, CFO, CEO (depending on who the Big Guy is talking to) of a financial services firm, I love tracking details on spreadsheets, too, although I'm not quite as adept as you are on the follow-up. You're an inspiration! Looking forward to seeing you in SA.<br /><br />Lark Howardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13363455770588651569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-83558192984450579802014-06-03T12:44:07.172-05:002014-06-03T12:44:07.172-05:00PS Also love the amt of editing you're getting...PS Also love the amt of editing you're getting. Two revise and resubmits plus a 177-comment revisions request? That sounds fantastic.<br /><br />GretaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-63904878307587098192014-06-03T12:41:19.117-05:002014-06-03T12:41:19.117-05:00Great article, Nan! Thanks for sharing your proce...Great article, Nan! Thanks for sharing your process. Love that graph.<br /><br />GretaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-89224864615258471992014-06-03T11:10:35.348-05:002014-06-03T11:10:35.348-05:00Thanks for stopping by Piper -
I love Excel - not...Thanks for stopping by Piper - <br />I love Excel - not so thrilled with learning craft -- we make a good pair!!<br />See you in SA!!!<br />Nan Dixonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16540907199613341822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2083582247706571360.post-79143376070213230022014-06-03T06:27:09.709-05:002014-06-03T06:27:09.709-05:00Thanks for describing your process, Nan. I learne...Thanks for describing your process, Nan. I learned a few craft things here and I love learning about new craft stuff!! I don't think I like Excel enough to go with the charts though....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13992124840135021260noreply@blogger.com