tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post4057257944555045273..comments2024-03-10T10:54:59.776-07:00Comments on Ben Witherington: Akiane-- Child ProdigyBen Witheringtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06017701050859255865noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-41486547424858486272007-08-11T05:33:00.000-07:002007-08-11T05:33:00.000-07:00God bless you for this blog. I am one of those "ob...God bless you for this blog. I am one of those "oblivious to what God is trying to get through to us" individuals. I have squandered precious time and talent God has given me for nothing. I have been in the process of rectifying this, and this post was very encouraging to me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09103393636010425453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-27693820849436429742007-08-10T18:16:00.000-07:002007-08-10T18:16:00.000-07:00It is amazing what you can see if you just open y...It is amazing what you can see if you just open your eyes and look. One thing I learned long ago-- listen to people who are spiritually wide open, and have nothing to gain by making outlandish claims, whoever they are. Of course you have to critically sift what you learn, but that is true anyway. <BR/><BR/>I agree that most of the time, we are oblivious to what God is trying to get through to us. <BR/><BR/>It is not an accident that most people are more likely to hear and understand God's guidance when they are in a crisis and needing help-- this is when they are searching for answers and are more open to suggestions. This is when the Holy Spirit can get a word in edgewise.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/><BR/>Ben W.Ben Witheringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06017701050859255865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-65230937481973857962007-08-10T16:45:00.000-07:002007-08-10T16:45:00.000-07:00That was incredibly inspiring, and your own though...That was incredibly inspiring, and your own thoughts were challenging. It makes me wonder what incredible things I could be capable of accomplishing if I simply responded to some of the visions that God has given me. We truly are so oblivious to the work of God in our everyday lives. At least, I am. I am continually amazed at the awesome ways in which God chooses to reveal himself in the world, and that he chooses to use us in such unfathomable ways to bring himself glory.matt gallionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06761088685963884199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11840313.post-91335474663786869082007-08-10T06:24:00.000-07:002007-08-10T06:24:00.000-07:00"Here is where I say that people can have genuine ..."Here is where I say that people can have genuine gifts from God, but misinterpret their source, meaning, and purpose."<BR/><BR/>I think this gets to the heart of a lot of what Christians struggle with when they see God working through non-Christians. Something can be from God even if people don't acknowledge it. I'm interested to see where this discussion goes.<BR/><BR/>Ben. I know how you feel about us going "off topic" but have you heard of the Zeitgeist movie? It's a lot of conspiracy theory, but a lot of people are talking about it. I would love to know your thoughts some time. (Wait before you abandon it... I almost didn't make it past the first 5 minutes... but when they get into the astrological / comparative religion stuff is when it gets interesting. And yes, we all know Jesus was not born on Dec 25) Thanks.<BR/><BR/>http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/index.htmlpaulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00180889957276587776noreply@blogger.com