Comments for Phil Ressler http://www.philressler.com Creatively Sharing the Word at the Speed of Technology Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:41:16 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Comment on About Me by Gary Neveau http://www.philressler.com/about/comment-page-1/#comment-1288 Gary Neveau Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:41:16 +0000 http://www.philressler.com/?page_id=2#comment-1288 Hi Pastor Phil First I wanted to say congradulations on the birth of your boys. My wife Je-an and I had another boy on May 19th. Tyler David. I've taken some time to read some of your things about how busy we can get and things like that. I always remember we have god with us and it always puts me at ease. My wife and I haven't been to church lately. Right after our son was born I took a new job because I had been laid off from my other job for some time now. I work for the goverment and assist our troups in variuos ways.I have been in Dubai, Kuwait, Pakistan. Like now I'm in the middle of Afghanistan somewhere and emailing you while I have some free time.I know things have been hard on my wife because her english isn't the best and she dosen't drive so getting around for her with the two boys has been hard on her. Its been hard being away from my family but my faith gets me through it as it does with our troops here. I had a question while I'm online. I'm going to be home from Oct 7 till I fly somewhere on the 12th. My wife and I would like to see about getting Tyler Baptized on Oct 10th while I'm home because I'm not sure the next time I'll be home.If you could let me know when you get the time and I'll check it the next time I have internet service. I have to schedule a flight for my next stop so i have to cut this short. Thanks for your time. Gary Neveau Hi Pastor Phil

First I wanted to say congradulations on the birth of your boys. My wife Je-an and I had another boy on May 19th. Tyler David. I’ve taken some time to read some of your things about how busy we can get and things like that. I always remember we have god with us and it always puts me at ease.
My wife and I haven’t been to church lately. Right after our son was born I took a new job because I had been laid off from my other job for some time now. I work for the goverment and assist our troups in variuos ways.I have been in Dubai, Kuwait, Pakistan. Like now I’m in the middle of Afghanistan somewhere and emailing you while I have some free time.I know things have been hard on my wife because her english isn’t the best and she dosen’t drive so getting around for her with the two boys has been hard on her. Its been hard being away from my family but my faith gets me through it as it does with our troops here. I had a question while I’m online. I’m going to be home from Oct 7 till I fly somewhere on the 12th. My wife and I would like to see about getting Tyler Baptized on Oct 10th while I’m home because I’m not sure the next time I’ll be home.If you could let me know when you get the time and I’ll check it the next time I have internet service. I have to schedule a flight for my next stop so i have to cut this short. Thanks for your time. Gary Neveau

]]> Comment on Help Me by Dr. Barry Kolb http://www.philressler.com/weekly-email/help-me/comment-page-1/#comment-1219 Dr. Barry Kolb Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:25:28 +0000 http://www.philressler.com/weekly-email/help-me/#comment-1219 This passage helped me a few weeks ago when I wrestled with the loss of 2 elders who passed away...multiple services...grief counseling...etc. Forget about the "bless and enlarge part: and focus on the last 2 sentences! 1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, "I gave birth to him in pain." Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, "Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain. And God granted his request. This passage helped me a few weeks ago when I wrestled with the loss of 2 elders who passed away…multiple services…grief counseling…etc. Forget about the “bless and enlarge part: and focus on the last 2 sentences!

1 Chronicles 4:9-10, Jabez was more honorable than his brothers. His mother had named him Jabez, saying, “I gave birth to him in pain.” Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain. And God granted his request.

]]> Comment on The Boys Are Here by Marianne Hatzis http://www.philressler.com/weekly-email/the-boys-are-here/comment-page-1/#comment-936 Marianne Hatzis Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:43:41 +0000 http://www.philressler.com/weekly-email/the-boys-are-here/#comment-936 Congratulations Phil and Barb! They are beautiful! Congratulations Phil and Barb! They are beautiful!

]]> Comment on Forgiveness (Part 1) by Cathy Geiger http://www.philressler.com/weekly-email/forgiveness-part-1/comment-page-1/#comment-636 Cathy Geiger Thu, 22 Jul 2010 21:08:23 +0000 http://www.philressler.com/weekly-email/forgiveness-part-1/#comment-636 Good message Pastor Phil! The only way I have learned to forgive people is to forgive them as Jesus forgave me, completely! There is great freedom in forgiving others and moving on with the work that God has given us to do. Plus, who wants to carry all that bad stuff around anyway? I am looking forward to part two...Also, sending prayers for you, Barb,Abby and the babies. Good message Pastor Phil! The only way I have learned to forgive people is to forgive them as Jesus forgave me, completely! There is great freedom in forgiving others and moving on with the work that God has given us to do. Plus, who wants to carry all that bad stuff around anyway? I am looking forward to part two…Also, sending prayers for you, Barb,Abby and the babies.

]]> Comment on Prepare by Marliss Laughridge http://www.philressler.com/weekly-email/prepare/comment-page-1/#comment-471 Marliss Laughridge Tue, 13 Jul 2010 23:59:09 +0000 http://www.philressler.com/weekly-email/prepare/#comment-471 Since April 5th, Del and I have been on an unusual journey and it seemed to me, at first that it was an immediate summons for Del to meet the Lord. But as the Lord has helped me process it in my heart and mind, I have realized that it is rather a wake up call! I have found a peace in remembering that the Lord has our time to meet Him, in His hands and we will depart when that time comes whether we have the C word in our lives or not. And yes, everyday that we wake up to a new day, we have opportunity to be prepared for that final day. May we "remain steadfast and immovable always abounding in the work of the Lord." Since April 5th, Del and I have been on an unusual journey and it seemed to me, at first that it was an immediate summons for Del to meet the Lord. But as the Lord has helped me process it in my heart and mind, I have realized that it is rather a wake up call! I have found a peace in remembering that the Lord has our time to meet Him, in His hands and we will depart when that time comes whether we have the C word in our lives or not. And yes, everyday that we wake up to a new day, we have opportunity to be prepared for that final day. May we “remain steadfast and immovable always abounding in the work of the Lord.”

]]> Comment on Faith Alone by Marliss Laughridge http://www.philressler.com/weekly-email/faith-alone/comment-page-1/#comment-285 Marliss Laughridge Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:06:45 +0000 http://www.philressler.com/weekly-email/faith-alone/#comment-285 Pastor Phil, what a good explanation of James 2:24 It comes back to the 18" from our head to our heart. It needs to be more than head knowledge and it is sad to hear how many people think all they need to do is just say that they are going to heaven with out realizing that it's the trusting faith in Jesus as Savior and the "works" flow from the result of that faith. Pastor Phil, what a good explanation of James 2:24
It comes back to the 18″ from our head to our heart.
It needs to be more than head knowledge and it is sad to hear how many people think all they need to do is just say that they are going to heaven with out realizing that it’s
the trusting faith in Jesus as Savior and the “works” flow from the result of that faith.

]]> Comment on Testimony from Stateville by April May http://www.philressler.com/weekly-email/testimony-from-stateville/comment-page-1/#comment-238 April May Thu, 29 Apr 2010 13:25:38 +0000 http://www.philressler.com/weekly-email/testimony-from-stateville/#comment-238 Just wanted to say "thank you" as sincerely as possible, for your going into Stateville. My son has been there 18 years, since his 18th birthday, just as your family member. Stateville is a real "hell on earth" and many inmates suffer great injustices. Medical care is poor and the food is worse. Just wanted to say “thank you” as sincerely as possible, for your going into Stateville. My son has been there 18 years, since his 18th birthday, just as your family member. Stateville is a real “hell on earth” and many inmates suffer great injustices. Medical care is poor and the food is worse.

]]> Comment on Will I get an iPad? by Phil http://www.philressler.com/technology/will-i-get-an-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-177 Phil Mon, 05 Apr 2010 20:52:23 +0000 http://www.philressler.com/technology/will-i-get-an-ipad/#comment-177 yep, I imagine these will be more mainstream than laptops in a few years. But let the early adopters work all the bugs out. yep, I imagine these will be more mainstream than laptops in a few years. But let the early adopters work all the bugs out.

]]> Comment on Will I get an iPad? by Dr. Barry Kolb http://www.philressler.com/technology/will-i-get-an-ipad/comment-page-1/#comment-176 Dr. Barry Kolb Sun, 04 Apr 2010 18:33:01 +0000 http://www.philressler.com/technology/will-i-get-an-ipad/#comment-176 So, like me you are a definite maybe, sometime, but not know, but in the future, you might? So, like me you are a definite maybe, sometime, but not know, but in the future, you might?

]]> Comment on iPhone Bible Apps by Phil http://www.philressler.com/technology/iphone-bible-apps/comment-page-1/#comment-166 Phil Wed, 31 Mar 2010 03:01:46 +0000 http://www.philressler.com/technology/iphone-bible-apps/#comment-166 Hi Craig. Thank you for the reply. I really appreciate it. You are correct. That is exactly the problem I was having. I did not realize there were different navigation gestures. That really helps out. I will update the review. Really appreciate the help. Hi Craig. Thank you for the reply. I really appreciate it. You are correct. That is exactly the problem I was having. I did not realize there were different navigation gestures. That really helps out. I will update the review. Really appreciate the help.

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