BinghamBooks

Jan 22, 2010 3:08 PM EST

Do you reckon the "Trickster" in Pastor John Hagee is doing God's will by motivating all the mainstream and traditional Christian denominations to WAKE UP out of their/our deadly, dormant state of slumber and stand in contrast (if not opposition) to Hagee? So that we can offer intellectually honest Christians a viable and inspiring alternative to Hagee's way of thinking? In such matters as theology and sociology and savoir faire?

- Roy

Jan 30, 2010 2:43 PM EST

The Road Runner as a trickster -- Bugs Bunny on speed

- Dr. Gregg Campbell

Jan 07, 2010 1:19 PM EST

The more I learn, of less I am certain,
except for the need to remain open
to the Mystery we call God;

Creator of unfathomable diversity
Artist of intricate details
who crafted verdant mountains where fragile flowers dwell
who designed the ocean depths
and no human eyes have yet to read their deepest tales.

So it is with us;
unknown realities within
The Divine indwells;
thirstily seeking us as we search hungrily for what we desire to possess;
Peace of mind and life to the full.



So many voices in the world striving to convince, when all that really matters is the peace that can be within;

Begins with Detachment from outcome,
just do your best.

When one lets go of the need to control and to self-defend
When one has a heart for the poor and oppressed
When one seeks and sees The Divine within all creatures and events
When one trusts The Holy is in control-although the daily news denies it.
When one accepts The Other has a plan and desires to find it.
When one comes to understand The Eternal Mystery is more than any concept
And welcomes the diversity of men rather than deny them.

When one accepts we will not stand on any accomplishment,
But on our motives and the love that drives it.

When one is aware that evil as well as good cut through every human heart
And learns to make friends with silence
The Light is ever present to guide us.

Silent time in nature is as necessary as bread
Prayer is poetry and service her manifestation.

To forgive is divine and necessary to be divinely forgiven.
And therein lies the peace that passes all understanding.

And every drop of dew are but tears from heaven,
Shed each day a new,
For me, for you
For what we did and did not do
To help bring in The Kingdom.

And the Kingdom comes from above and it comes from within.

IMAGINE a kingdom of sisterhood of all nations and all men.

- eileenfleming

Jan 26, 2012 3:57 AM EST

She's with me for t past 4 years guiding me, sending me messages when l'm in trouble. T only great women saint blessed by Allah and a mother who have accepted me as her child regardless of race or religion.

- Valar

Dec 23, 2009 3:39 PM EST

John, I learn a lot from your and Dr. Jung's ideas.

- Roy Hayes

Dec 24, 2009 1:49 AM EST

Mr. Bingham,

I am a college student. I hunger for God. I have read your blog. I have looked in the "dark, remote, undeveloped" part of myself, and I have found what you call my "inner Bethlehem". There's something there that will not release me. What do I do? I'm a wee bit scared out of my wits these days.

Sincerely,
Dan

- Dan Talbot

Dec 24, 2009 7:59 PM EST

I am dismayed at the use of 'c.e.' instead of AD. Those who don't like 'AD' can lump it. The use of c.e. was imposed by those who are determined to remove all emblems of Christianity and good Christians should oppose that and not act docilely.

- Sami

Dec 26, 2009 6:35 AM EST

c.e.??? What is wrong with AD?>

- Emmanuel

Jan 03, 2010 8:39 AM EST

Thank you to those who took the time to post comments. Dan, I hear you. Pay attention to you dreams and they will point the way out for you.
Those who take exception with my use of c.e. (Christian era) instead of a.d. I can only say being a Christian does not mean being insensitive to those who are not. Since this is now the accepted term, I am okay using it. It does not take anything away from my Christian beliefs.

- John Bingham

Mar 20, 2012 1:44 PM EDT

c.e does not stand for christian era rather it stand for common era. b.c.e before common era, a.c.e after common era.
Lets make it clear to people what we believe and stick with b.c before Christ, and a.d -after His death.
Blessings

- Willem Ferreira

Dec 05, 2014 8:27 AM EST

p.s. a.d. does not mean after death. it stands in for the latin phrase Anno Domini = year of our LORD

- Elizabeth

Dec 09, 2015 9:39 PM EST

Rather then relying on special revelation of God from dreams and visions I would recommend studying God's word. The Bible. Satan and strange substances can cause visions thst do not come from god. 2 tim 3:16 teaches that the holy sciptures will lead us to God and hia path

- AJ

Dec 28, 2016 7:43 AM EST

I must state that the Bible does not conflict on the birth of Christ. The conflict comes from your assumption in interpreting outside of what has already been established.

- James

Jun 30, 2018 5:21 AM EDT

“The geographical location for The God-Man’s birth was ripe with “savior expectation.” It would be the last time for thousands of years (until 1948) that Israel was all-together as a people. Like the Moslem world today (anticipating the coming of the twelfth Mahdi) their antennae was attuned to the recognizing and welcoming of The Messiah.
The fullness of time was a convergence of: God’s plan for His People and the attribute for progress He instilled in the human creature. ”

Excerpt From: Mike Stair. “On Earth As It Is In Heaven.”

- mstair

Aug 08, 2014 5:55 PM EDT

Two minor nits: Putnam was four-time Pro Bowler, and the Cowboys didn't have a college draft before the 1960 season. Otherwise a great article.

- Fred Goodwin

Oct 27, 2024 11:30 PM EDT

Duane putnam was my grandfather. He was my hero. Always was larger than life to me...but never acted that way. This little story of your memory and experience makes me happy. Thank you for sharing this. Many valuable lessons he taught me that I didn't realize at the time but now that I have my own kids, i hope to pass his wisdom along. He was a great man and is missed everyday. 61 forever

- Kevin Kingsfield