Comments for Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville http://pclawrenceville.org The Presbyterian Church of Lawrenceville, NJ Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:13:43 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Archeology, Jesus and the Resurrection by Chad Ensz http://pclawrenceville.org/archeology-jesus-resurrection/#comment-226 Chad Ensz Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:13:43 +0000 http://pclawrenceville.org/?p=2524#comment-226 I would love to know more about how scholars, such as Dr. Charlesworth, are able to use the latest imaging technology to fill in the gaps on the scrolls they find. I imagine they must have the "missing" pieces and that the imaging technology clarifies the indiscernible spots between pieces. If the imaging technology can somehow fill in the gaps without the actual "missing" pieces, I definitely want to know how that works--that would seem to me to be something from science fiction! I would love to know what anyone else found particularly interesting in the class. This would also be a wonderful place to post any questions you weren't able to ask or thought of after the class. Also, anyone who was unable to attend the class is more than welcome to post any questions or thoughts on the subject. ~Wouldn't it be fantastic if we had a group from PCOL go explore the ruins at Qumran with Dr. Charlesworth? I would love to know more about how scholars, such as Dr. Charlesworth, are able to use the latest imaging technology to fill in the gaps on the scrolls they find. I imagine they must have the “missing” pieces and that the imaging technology clarifies the indiscernible spots between pieces. If the imaging technology can somehow fill in the gaps without the actual “missing” pieces, I definitely want to know how that works–that would seem to me to be something from science fiction! I would love to know what anyone else found particularly interesting in the class. This would also be a wonderful place to post any questions you weren’t able to ask or thought of after the class. Also, anyone who was unable to attend the class is more than welcome to post any questions or thoughts on the subject.

~Wouldn’t it be fantastic if we had a group from PCOL go explore the ruins at Qumran with Dr. Charlesworth?

]]> Comment on The Four Quartets by John Timpane http://pclawrenceville.org/the-four-quartets/#comment-217 John Timpane Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:08:20 +0000 http://pclawrenceville.org/?p=2551#comment-217 Thanks to all for beginning the conversation, and especially to our host and pastor, Jeff, and to Nancy Allen, who started things off so well! I'm serious -- any questions whatsoever about Eliot or "Quartets," Nancy or Jeff or I can endeavor to respond to. Especially if you think I was off my rocker about something. I look forward to any comments, corrections, or thoughts. Thanks to all for beginning the conversation, and especially to our host and pastor, Jeff, and to Nancy Allen, who started things off so well! I’m serious — any questions whatsoever about Eliot or “Quartets,” Nancy or Jeff or I can endeavor to respond to. Especially if you think I was off my rocker about something. I look forward to any comments, corrections, or thoughts.

]]> Comment on 2012 Men’s Retreat by Dave Hoeffel http://pclawrenceville.org/2012-mens-retreat/#comment-195 Dave Hoeffel Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:52:03 +0000 http://pclawrenceville.org/?p=2272#comment-195 Too bad that Slacks has closed. I suggest that we do Outback again. I had the chance to explore another restaurant in that area that is locally-owned, with the thought that we'd be supporting a local business if we went there, but it wasn't very good. The Outback folks have been extremely accommodating, considering that we're a party of 20 on a busy Friday night, and the food is predictably good Too bad that Slacks has closed. I suggest that we do Outback again. I had the chance to explore another restaurant in that area that is locally-owned, with the thought that we’d be supporting a local business if we went there, but it wasn’t very good. The Outback folks have been extremely accommodating, considering that we’re a party of 20 on a busy Friday night, and the food is predictably good

]]> Comment on 2012 Men’s Retreat by Keith H. Dewey, Ph.D. http://pclawrenceville.org/2012-mens-retreat/#comment-105 Keith H. Dewey, Ph.D. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:55:32 +0000 http://pclawrenceville.org/?p=2272#comment-105 It's great to see Peter return! I can be one of the first drivers to go to the shore and one of the last drivers to leave it, if that's helpful, as I almost always stay for lunch and more conversation. Outback is great (though I confess Slack's Hoagie Shack withdrawal symptoms sometimes too, Dave:). It’s great to see Peter return! I can be one of the first drivers to go to the shore and one of the last drivers to leave it, if that’s helpful, as I almost always stay for lunch and more conversation. Outback is great (though I confess Slack’s Hoagie Shack withdrawal symptoms sometimes too, Dave:).

]]> Comment on A parable of hell…and…welcome honored guests! by Jacquie Earle http://pclawrenceville.org/a-parable-of-hell-and-welcome-honored-guests/#comment-85 Jacquie Earle Thu, 08 Sep 2011 15:38:56 +0000 http://electronicmeetinghouse.wordpress.com/?p=162#comment-85 Very beautiful! So much in life is a matter of perspective. I am reminded of the story of a holocaust survivor who explained how he survived by focusing in the present moment one day at a time and finding beauty in seemingly nothing: a languid puddle of water, a leaf of cabbage.... i.e. holding to the light and trust in God and the Universe. -Jacquie Earle Very beautiful! So much in life is a matter of perspective. I am reminded of the story of a holocaust survivor who explained how he survived by focusing in the present moment one day at a time and finding beauty in seemingly nothing: a languid puddle of water, a leaf of cabbage…. i.e. holding to the light and trust in God and the Universe.
-Jacquie Earle

]]> Comment on A parable of hell…and…welcome honored guests! by jeffvamos http://pclawrenceville.org/a-parable-of-hell-and-welcome-honored-guests/#comment-84 jeffvamos Thu, 04 Aug 2011 12:00:30 +0000 http://electronicmeetinghouse.wordpress.com/?p=162#comment-84 Good to hear from you, Alisa P K! Thanks for your response, and insight here - and hope all's well. Unrelated...but while I'm at it. Here's a thought that someone emailed me, which I think to be rather wise: "I realized awhile ago that religion is for people who don't want to go to hell. Spirituality is for people who have been to hell." Good to hear from you, Alisa P K! Thanks for your response, and insight here – and hope all’s well.

Unrelated…but while I’m at it. Here’s a thought that someone emailed me, which I think to be rather wise:

“I realized awhile ago that religion is for people who don’t want to go to hell. Spirituality is for people who have been to hell.”

]]> Comment on A parable of hell…and…welcome honored guests! by Alisa P K http://pclawrenceville.org/a-parable-of-hell-and-welcome-honored-guests/#comment-83 Alisa P K Wed, 03 Aug 2011 17:07:32 +0000 http://electronicmeetinghouse.wordpress.com/?p=162#comment-83 I want to start by thanking you, Jeff, and others at PCOL who posted this blog up on Facebook. That allows people like me (those who live far away geographically but have been very connected to the PCOL community in the past) to reconnect...and to experience via the internet the spiritual growth that I experienced when I attended the church. That said, I just want to say that I'm grateful for the post. What powerful food for thought. How much time do I spend in the basement, on the first floor, and on the second floor. And what is it that gets in the way of me eperiencing the fullness of God's grace...keeps me in the basement and/or on the first floor. It also inspires me to ask the same questions re: my family and current church community. Grace and peace, Alisa I want to start by thanking you, Jeff, and others at PCOL who posted this blog up on Facebook. That allows people like me (those who live far away geographically but have been very connected to the PCOL community in the past) to reconnect…and to experience via the internet the spiritual growth that I experienced when I attended the church.

That said, I just want to say that I’m grateful for the post. What powerful food for thought. How much time do I spend in the basement, on the first floor, and on the second floor. And what is it that gets in the way of me eperiencing the fullness of God’s grace…keeps me in the basement and/or on the first floor.

It also inspires me to ask the same questions re: my family and current church community.

Grace and peace,

Alisa

]]> Comment on A parable of hell…and…welcome honored guests! by jeffvamos http://pclawrenceville.org/a-parable-of-hell-and-welcome-honored-guests/#comment-82 jeffvamos Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:56:55 +0000 http://electronicmeetinghouse.wordpress.com/?p=162#comment-82 Thanks for the comment, Bob. That is indeed the classic definition of hell. That we choose the opposite of what is most blessed is the irony; to be in the basement, instead of enjoying the view from above.... Hope you too enjoy the summer! Thanks for the comment, Bob. That is indeed the classic definition of hell. That we choose the opposite of what is most blessed is the irony; to be in the basement, instead of enjoying the view from above….

Hope you too enjoy the summer!

]]> Comment on A parable of hell…and…welcome honored guests! by bobsinner http://pclawrenceville.org/a-parable-of-hell-and-welcome-honored-guests/#comment-81 bobsinner Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:50:31 +0000 http://electronicmeetinghouse.wordpress.com/?p=162#comment-81 Thank you for posting the story. Due to my hearing issues, I often understand issues much better in the written form. ...Much to ponder here. As one of the congregants who asked this question, it is obviously important to me. As a pessimist, it is VERY important to me. As a believer in a God of Love, Grace and Forgiveness, I have difficulty dealing with the brimstone approach. To me it has always seemed hell is simply (not simple really) the "Absence of God"... Separation from God .. being "on the outside looking in." But that is very abstract - and we live in "the concrete." Have a relaxing, rewarding vacation with your wonderful family. I shall ponder some more - hopefully not from the basement. Agape, Bob S Thank you for posting the story. Due to my hearing issues, I often understand issues much better in the written form.
…Much to ponder here.
As one of the congregants who asked this question, it is obviously important to me. As a pessimist, it is VERY important to me.

As a believer in a God of Love, Grace and Forgiveness, I have difficulty dealing with the brimstone approach.
To me it has always seemed hell is simply (not simple really) the “Absence of God”… Separation from God .. being “on the outside looking in.”
But that is very abstract – and we live in “the concrete.”

Have a relaxing, rewarding vacation with your wonderful family. I shall ponder some more – hopefully not from the basement.
Agape, Bob S

]]> Comment on Sexuality: How Do We Have the Talk? by Bob http://pclawrenceville.org/sexuality-how-do-we-have-the-talk/#comment-80 Bob Thu, 06 Jan 2011 03:47:34 +0000 http://electronicmeetinghouse.wordpress.com/?p=136#comment-80 Jeff: A double thank you. 1. For starting blogging again - I am a visual learner, in part due to my hearing loss, but I was always more visual than aural/oral. I have really missed the pre/post sermon blogs. 2. Thank you especially for posting the story in its entirety. I had trouble following parts of it in church because of my hearing. You did a magnificent job of reading and emphasizing - but even great rhetoric is lost on one who does not get every word. Listening carefully is a difficult, tiring experience to the hearing impaired. So, I am doubly pleased to get the story in print. 3. Since I need to read [a couple of times, probably] to better capture its intricacies, I will hold on my comments for now. I do agree with Mark on virtually every one of his comments. Labels are dangerous. Comfort is - well comforting - but is also dangerous. Faith and trust are essential. And Luther/Calvin/Knox certainly took the heavenly dedicated line away from the priests/preachers! Thank you for being here and being you. Bob S Jeff:
A double thank you.
1. For starting blogging again – I am a visual learner, in part due to my hearing loss, but I was always more visual than aural/oral. I have really missed the pre/post sermon blogs.

2. Thank you especially for posting the story in its entirety. I had trouble following parts of it in church because of my hearing. You did a magnificent job of reading and emphasizing – but even great rhetoric is lost on one who does not get every word. Listening carefully is a difficult, tiring experience to the hearing impaired. So, I am doubly pleased to get the story in print.

3. Since I need to read [a couple of times, probably] to better capture its intricacies, I will hold on my comments for now.
I do agree with Mark on virtually every one of his comments. Labels are dangerous. Comfort is – well comforting – but is also dangerous. Faith and trust are essential.
And Luther/Calvin/Knox certainly took the heavenly dedicated line away from the priests/preachers!

Thank you for being here and being you. Bob S

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