Comments on: 10 Steps to Guarantee a Personal Spiritual Revival http://www.irreligiouscanuck.com/10-steps-to-guarantee-a-personal-spiritual-revival closing the gap between Jesus Christ and the church Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:04:08 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 hourly 1 By: Paul http://www.irreligiouscanuck.com/10-steps-to-guarantee-a-personal-spiritual-revival/comment-page-1#comment-1689 Paul Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:40:28 +0000 http://www.irreligiouscanuck.com/?p=1568#comment-1689 Dear Joel: Thanks for sharing these suggestions from Tozer! May I have the bibliographical data? Blessings, Paul Dear Joel:

Thanks for sharing these suggestions from Tozer! May I have the bibliographical data?

Blessings, Paul

]]> By: Al http://www.irreligiouscanuck.com/10-steps-to-guarantee-a-personal-spiritual-revival/comment-page-1#comment-624 Al Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:10:14 +0000 http://www.irreligiouscanuck.com/?p=1568#comment-624 As I read stuff on post-modernism, I am beginning to see how a lot of stuff written over the past many years has been with an understanding that 'we can fix the world, we can fix you, just follow these steps'. That fit with where people were in all aspects of their lives--education, philosophy, faith, science, etc. If all the hype about post-modernism is even fairly true, it seems that people aren't as much looking for 'the answer' as 'let's talk about this stuff, let's discuss it, let's see how each of us understands it.' That viewpoint is as real for the Bible as it is for philosophy or science. So, I expect that 'How to' books are giving way to discussions over coffee (or comments on blogs). For me, the best part of that is that all of us are equally welcome at the table to talk about what the Bible says, and what it means for us today. As I read stuff on post-modernism, I am beginning to see how a lot of stuff written over the past many years has been with an understanding that ‘we can fix the world, we can fix you, just follow these steps’. That fit with where people were in all aspects of their lives–education, philosophy, faith, science, etc.
If all the hype about post-modernism is even fairly true, it seems that people aren’t as much looking for ‘the answer’ as ‘let’s talk about this stuff, let’s discuss it, let’s see how each of us understands it.’ That viewpoint is as real for the Bible as it is for philosophy or science.
So, I expect that ‘How to’ books are giving way to discussions over coffee (or comments on blogs).
For me, the best part of that is that all of us are equally welcome at the table to talk about what the Bible says, and what it means for us today.

]]> By: Donnia http://www.irreligiouscanuck.com/10-steps-to-guarantee-a-personal-spiritual-revival/comment-page-1#comment-578 Donnia Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:01:17 +0000 http://www.irreligiouscanuck.com/?p=1568#comment-578 James 1:22 "Pure and undefiled religion is this - to visit orphans in their distress and to keep onesself unstained by the world." There is one Christ-made religion (this passage) and the are many Satanic counterfeits of that religion. May I encourage you to look for a church that exalts Christ in the lives of those who attend, those who have a love for the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whose love is evidenced by their obedience to Scripture? After all, it is not we who thought up the Church but the Bridgeroom's Father, God Most High! Psalm 51:6 with a prayer. James 1:22 “Pure and undefiled religion is this – to visit orphans in their distress and to keep onesself unstained by the world.” There is one Christ-made religion (this passage) and the are many Satanic counterfeits of that religion. May I encourage you to look for a church that exalts Christ in the lives of those who attend, those who have a love for the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, whose love is evidenced by their obedience to Scripture? After all, it is not we who thought up the Church but the Bridgeroom’s Father, God Most High! Psalm 51:6 with a prayer.

]]> By: iCanuck http://www.irreligiouscanuck.com/10-steps-to-guarantee-a-personal-spiritual-revival/comment-page-1#comment-519 iCanuck Fri, 10 Jul 2009 03:31:57 +0000 http://www.irreligiouscanuck.com/?p=1568#comment-519 No doubt! Actually, my mom used to attend his church in Toronto! The building where his church used to meet has since been sold and is now a Hare Krishna place! How did that ever happen? No doubt! Actually, my mom used to attend his church in Toronto! The building where his church used to meet has since been sold and is now a Hare Krishna place! How did that ever happen?

]]> By: Cynthia http://www.irreligiouscanuck.com/10-steps-to-guarantee-a-personal-spiritual-revival/comment-page-1#comment-516 Cynthia Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:27:34 +0000 http://www.irreligiouscanuck.com/?p=1568#comment-516 Well if I had a pastor like Tozer I think I coudl trust his direction. But many pastors might see me as a gopher and load it on! Good thoughts though Well if I had a pastor like Tozer I think I coudl trust his direction. But many pastors might see me as a gopher and load it on! Good thoughts though

]]> By: iCanuck http://www.irreligiouscanuck.com/10-steps-to-guarantee-a-personal-spiritual-revival/comment-page-1#comment-515 iCanuck Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:21:28 +0000 http://www.irreligiouscanuck.com/?p=1568#comment-515 Cynthia, I think you are right for the most part. There were just a few statements like, "Make yourself available to your pastor and do anything you are asked to do." that made me stop for a second. I heard a conference speaker say recently "that 2/3 of what I say is wrong - I just don't know what those two-thirds are!" So, I think I like this article overall, but there were a few things that I would cross out for my own benefit! And, maybe it's just the way he has worded it. Cynthia, I think you are right for the most part. There were just a few statements like,
“Make yourself available to your pastor and do anything you are asked to do.” that made me stop for a second. I heard a conference speaker say recently “that 2/3 of what I say is wrong – I just don’t know what those two-thirds are!” So, I think I like this article overall, but there were a few things that I would cross out for my own benefit! And, maybe it’s just the way he has worded it.

]]> By: iCanuck http://www.irreligiouscanuck.com/10-steps-to-guarantee-a-personal-spiritual-revival/comment-page-1#comment-514 iCanuck Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:15:40 +0000 http://www.irreligiouscanuck.com/?p=1568#comment-514 Hey Don! Yeah, Tozer is always someone we can always go back to again and again even after such a long absence. Maybe you are right about HOW you approach his writings. It's not something that we can force. Hope you are doing well! :) Hey Don! Yeah, Tozer is always someone we can always go back to again and again even after such a long absence. Maybe you are right about HOW you approach his writings. It’s not something that we can force.
Hope you are doing well! :)

]]> By: iCanuck http://www.irreligiouscanuck.com/10-steps-to-guarantee-a-personal-spiritual-revival/comment-page-1#comment-513 iCanuck Thu, 09 Jul 2009 03:12:18 +0000 http://www.irreligiouscanuck.com/?p=1568#comment-513 3 months off work with no TV - I pray you have an awesome time with God! 3 months off work with no TV – I pray you have an awesome time with God!

]]> By: Cynthia http://www.irreligiouscanuck.com/10-steps-to-guarantee-a-personal-spiritual-revival/comment-page-1#comment-502 Cynthia Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:31:01 +0000 http://www.irreligiouscanuck.com/?p=1568#comment-502 If one were to declare that this "smells of religion" than the same thing would apply to the Word! The Bible is full of the cause and effect of sin and rebellion...the how- to of spiritual growth and spiritual failure. Sure, this kind of article, on the surface , may smack of a twelve step approach to purity, but in the end it is utterly scriptural! If one were to declare that this “smells of religion” than the same thing would apply to the Word! The Bible is full of the cause and effect of sin and rebellion…the how- to of spiritual growth and spiritual failure. Sure, this kind of article, on the surface , may smack of a twelve step approach to purity, but in the end it is utterly scriptural!

]]> By: Don Mundy http://www.irreligiouscanuck.com/10-steps-to-guarantee-a-personal-spiritual-revival/comment-page-1#comment-500 Don Mundy Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:48:36 +0000 http://www.irreligiouscanuck.com/?p=1568#comment-500 Some of Tozer's stuff reminds me of the 12 Steps. If you want transformation, work your way through a set of those one day and you will be a different person. I think if you approach Tozer's stuff from an attitude of brokeness and great humility - he's got the goods. If you approach it from the attitude of, "God is going to do great and wonderful things through me!" (which is nothing but pride) - then it can be more harmful than good. I'm glad you posted it Joel. I used to devour everything Tozer. Been awhile. Some of Tozer’s stuff reminds me of the 12 Steps. If you want transformation, work your way through a set of those one day and you will be a different person. I think if you approach Tozer’s stuff from an attitude of brokeness and great humility – he’s got the goods. If you approach it from the attitude of, “God is going to do great and wonderful things through me!” (which is nothing but pride) – then it can be more harmful than good.
I’m glad you posted it Joel. I used to devour everything Tozer. Been awhile.

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