Comments on: A Savior is Born?

By: Laurel

Laurel — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:10:11 +0000

As a Conservative Christian sure this election was a disappointment because it was a hope for our children and grand children, the unborn and marriage to name a few.

My teeth are not clenched nor do I hate President elect Obama. I am Biblically mandated to honor and respect the office of the President of the United States, that I will do as I think many other Evangelical Christians are doing all over the US. I believe that in that respect we are a witness for Christ, let's not forget that.

By: Joanne

Joanne — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:28:56 +0000

Ok, I admit it...I bought into the idolotrous enticement of a political campaign, like an open-mouthed big bass fish. What a fool I have been. Your post was God sent for me. I had read in my devotion time this week, the very same story about Peter and Jesus.

I shouldn't be surprised that our nation is pulling away from God. I refuse to be caught up in it again.

Thanks so much for this great piece.

His will be done!

By: Ben Cotten

Ben Cotten — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 15:55:29 +0000

@Angela – I agree that our electoral process reflects our values as a country. Maybe that’s the most difficult thing for the American Church to come to terms with: how fallen we really are.

However, I also believe that all authority comes from God. God’s sovereignty extends even to the presidency. Therefore, I have to do my part as a citizen and vote according to how I think Jesus would vote. Then I rest in knowing that God is big enough to make it all work according to His plan.

By: Chip

Chip — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:02:42 +0000

Yes and amen.

By: Angela

Angela — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:30:28 +0000

As a Canadian, I got to watch the campaign from the backseat, as it were. You just articulated how I have been feeling about the election. I think the US is easily caught up in the saviour mentality – partly because of the whole “God bless the USA” attitude – you expect God to have a hand in orchestrating your politics. Truth is, the electoral process merely mirrors the beliefs of the country – as people move away from God, they also move away from godly values. I wish that our Canadian politics reflected godly principles, but I’m not surprised that they usually don’t. As a country, the “religious right” has a very small voice.

By: Overwhelmed With Joy!

Overwhelmed With Joy! — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 04:00:26 +0000

Wow, what a great post. Thanks for the reminder! So, Iâ€™m stopping by to let you know that Iâ€™m hosting the â€œHoliday Cooking, Blogger Styleâ€ recipe exchange again this year, coming up this Friday. I hope you can join me and if youâ€™re willing to help me spread the news, Iâ€™m offering a giveaway as well!

By: Sherry

Sherry — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 23:22:00 +0000

Very good post, thank you for the reminder.