http://koinonia.blogdrive.com/ Punishment Divine Tue, 26 Sep 2006 22:10:02 PDT http://www.blogdrive.com Copyright 2006. http://koinonia.blogdrive.com/archive/13.html Wed, 27 Sep 2006 03:07:10 GMT A Wandr'er they called him, such paths did he tread, forever his feet moving, but no place for his head. "My goal" he said was this, "to arrive safely at home", athough shrouded were his steps, and heavy were their toll. Mist cov'red ground beneath, and thorns there were in masse, and if this weren't enough, a break shew'd in his path. Now two ways there were, a dilemma did he face, which way should he walk, for he could not stand in place. Though he knew not why, he chose the path forlorn, for though it was less traveled by, this choice was never mourned. Here the... (more) http://koinonia.blogdrive.com/comments?id=13 http://koinonia.blogdrive.com/archive/12.html Sun, 23 Jul 2006 03:15:23 GMT This essay of sorts is for the modern church, and not for the unbelieving world. Though the world certainly need to hear God's voice, this essay presupposes a Biblical background and worldview. Those who do not have such could raise many objections against both sides of this argument. Some of these objections might even be valid. However, that would require an entirely different approach in this essay. That said, I address this to the Church, in order that it may not be lead into deception, but may learn to hear and obey God accurately. "I will question you, and you shall... (more) http://koinonia.blogdrive.com/comments?id=12 http://koinonia.blogdrive.com/archive/11.html Tue, 14 Mar 2006 02:12:59 GMT This is just to get some thoughts out. I had several most interesting dreams last night, though I only remember one sufficiently to detail any of it in writing. It was similar to the movie Armageddon, or this old G.I. Joe comic, or even Final Fantasy 7. I giant asteriod, I think perhaps about the size of our moon, was plunging towards the Earth. When it hit, it was certain that all life here would be wiped out, and perhaps even our planet would be hit so hard that it would break apart! I remember looking out of some window shortly before Earth's end, and musing that now,... (more) http://koinonia.blogdrive.com/comments?id=11 http://koinonia.blogdrive.com/archive/10.html Wed, 28 Dec 2005 18:45:44 GMT Though there's no way I could do this subject justice in a blog entry of any kind, I feel the desire (haha...) to write out at least some of my thoughts concerning the matter. I'm not an expert on this subject, neither a philosopher or a psychologist. However, I shall endeavor to write from my heart, my thoughts and observations, even if they may not be objective truth. Often, human desire and emotion are said to step from "the heart". I'm not exactly sure why that is, but even the ancient Hebrews talked about such things as being in their kidneys! Without going through all... (more) http://koinonia.blogdrive.com/comments?id=10 http://koinonia.blogdrive.com/archive/9.html Sun, 23 Oct 2005 03:09:04 GMT Suffering. Though some might argue as to the nature of suffering, few of a sane mind would doubt its ubiquitous nature. I will for this entry considering suffering to be either great physical or emotional distress or loss. This includes death of loved ones, illnesses, a life without purpose or love, severe injury, and anything else that causes great pain to human beings. I want to start here on a personal note, for this is how I came to write this in the first place. Obviously I know that suffering has always been a part of human history. The more history classes I take the... (more) http://koinonia.blogdrive.com/comments?id=9 http://koinonia.blogdrive.com/archive/8.html Mon, 05 Sep 2005 03:17:38 GMT I cannot help but think a few things this fair evening. First, anyone who's tried to live a healthy lifestyle with diet and exercise may still desire all the junk food that they ate before their diet. However, after the body gets to a point of being healthy in this manner, going back to eating junk food will likely have a powerful adverse effect. Before, the body was so used to what is essentially poisin that it was not so bad, but after being cleaned out, the next time that junk is put into the body, the body clearly recognizes it as such as honestly wants nothing to do with the foods... (more) http://koinonia.blogdrive.com/comments?id=8 http://koinonia.blogdrive.com/archive/7.html Sun, 21 Aug 2005 21:30:52 GMT I know nobody even reads this, but I don't care. I just felt like putting down perhaps my top ten favorite songs to give an insight into how I think about things through music, which is very powerful to me. So in no particular order, here they are, and some have links to videos if applicable (When they decide to work that is). 1. Punishment Divine by Blind Guardian 2. And Then There Was Silence by Blind Guardian 3. Path of Pain by Crimson Moonlight 4. Inferno by Extol 5. Confined by As I Lay Dying 6. This is Love by Cool Hand Luke 7. Speechless... (more) http://koinonia.blogdrive.com/comments?id=7 http://koinonia.blogdrive.com/archive/6.html Fri, 29 Jul 2005 19:17:10 GMT I feel that there is another issue that I should write about, one that's been a huge problem for a long time, but that is more firmly lodged in my mind after some of the things said this past Wednesday night. This issue is none other than the sin and great struggle of pride. To begin, I wish to share some of my favorite song lyrics ever. This is from a song called Punishment Divine by a German metal band called Blind Guardian. This line goes: "Surrounded by night, I've been offered insight, there is none but the sin of pride. Am I wrong, am I right, am I losing my sight? ... (more) http://koinonia.blogdrive.com/comments?id=6 http://koinonia.blogdrive.com/archive/5.html Wed, 13 Jul 2005 22:05:19 GMT Ok, last time I discussed how in the modern protestant church the term "worship" is often used to denote music of some kind. I gave several reasons why I thought that music as worship can become a problem. However, this time I'd like to describe what worship really is in the Biblical sense, that is, a total devotion to God. Let me start by saying that music is a part of worship, especially in church liturgy. One only has to peer through the lenses of history to see that music has had a prominent place in the church for a long time. The example that springs to mind is that... (more) http://koinonia.blogdrive.com/comments?id=5 http://koinonia.blogdrive.com/archive/4.html Sun, 10 Jul 2005 22:09:21 GMT I was going to write about something else, but I realized how this issue has been going around a lot recently, and I would like to address it. Of course, keep in mind that I'm no Ph.D theologian or anything, nor do I wish to spend hundreds of hours on this. Still, with these things in mind, let us see what true worship of God looks like. Disclaimer: These are my thoughts and interpretations, I am not perfect. You might not agree with what I say. If this is so, feel free to disagree and tell me why you disagree. This is done to clarify my own thoughts, and hopefully teach somebody... (more) http://koinonia.blogdrive.com/comments?id=4