tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post3818772904891679184..comments2024-03-01T21:01:15.174-06:00Comments on Biblical Christianity: My Big AnnouncementDJPhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16471042180904855578noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-32688258533019002232011-10-14T06:58:41.832-05:002011-10-14T06:58:41.832-05:00Thomas, thanks. For the Proverbs book, write and a...Thomas, thanks. For the Proverbs book, write and ask Tonya here: tonya.waycaster, then an @, then stl-distribution.com. She should be able to get you set up.DJPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471042180904855578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-25805976898799557692011-10-14T03:43:49.565-05:002011-10-14T03:43:49.565-05:00Dan.
I was reading through some of the stuff on yo...Dan.<br />I was reading through some of the stuff on your site (not the blog) and came to this post.<br /><br />It has been three years now, you must be taking strain at some level, or maybe on many levels.<br />I pray for your faith and steadfastness.<br /><br />I totally understand where you coming from. Full time ministry or anything that allows me to spend more time in the word and on my knees has been my dream but, it has been 11 years now.<br /><br /><br />These years have not been for nothing I have seen God’s providence in all of them I have seen my knowledge increase and my tendency to sin decrease. I have seen God’s grace, His love and providence.<br />Still my bones burns inside me ever hotter but, some days are better than others.<br /><br />Look at the opportunity you have with your blogs, they really are a blessing to me. Look at the books you have written a blessing to many.<br /><br />(D.V my wife will buy me WTG for Christmas, Your Proverbs book cannot be found, the publisher is does not have a distributor here, well any that I can find )<br /><br />I listened to most of your sermons I could find, still got 5 on proverbs to go. It is very insightful and teaches me a lot.<br />Your gifts are been used brother maybe in a bigger and better way than you think. <br /><br />God in His wisdom, providence grounded in His sovereign rule and unending love has never left you on the sidelines on the bench, you are in the playing His plays and giving him the glory even if you doubt it sometimes. <br /><br />I always think of Moses waiting the 40 years before his ministry started.<br /><br /><br />I know it is hard sometimes, I have suffered what I perceive as major setbacks lately but, I bet you they not.<br /> Keep the faith brother.Thomas Louwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08406486510590654502noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-55165317849705838682008-06-25T21:36:00.000-05:002008-06-25T21:36:00.000-05:00Thanks, Rob. I wish I could've. I like that PCA. I...Thanks, Rob. I wish I could've. I like that PCA. If it weren't for, you know, those little things.DJPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471042180904855578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-57838248245471411052008-06-25T21:12:00.000-05:002008-06-25T21:12:00.000-05:00I just saw your post and want to say I think you'l...I just saw your post and want to say I think you'll be a fabulous pastor. I actually approached you about maybe coming to our "sweet little PCA congregation" a couple of years ago. Remember?<BR/><BR/>God bless!!Rob Steelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09131810862981115196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-91043995818958440812008-06-16T05:58:00.000-05:002008-06-16T05:58:00.000-05:00Thanks very much, Gary. I really appreciate it, an...Thanks very much, Gary. I really appreciate it, and will look at the site.<BR/><BR/>I wouldn't at all think of it in terms of being below, beyond, or deserving, though. That's an important ministry; HS and college are important, pivotal stages of life. I ministered in a college/careers group for some time, and enjoyed it.<BR/><BR/>God bless you and your fellowship.DJPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471042180904855578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-78479527260406831102008-06-16T00:06:00.000-05:002008-06-16T00:06:00.000-05:00Hello Dan,Just wanted you to know that I am a clos...Hello Dan,<BR/><BR/>Just wanted you to know that I am a close friend of Tom Lusby. He mentioned your name and blog and I wanted you to know that I really appreciate your thoughts and writings. It truly is "Biblical," especially your most recent blog about the "pregnant man" musings of the media. <BR/><BR/>I mentioned to Tom that the church I attend, Christ Community Church (ccc-online.org) in West Covina, is in need of a youth pastor (High School through College) and we are also searching for a Music minister. Tom seemed a little skeptical that these positions would interest you as they are probably well below your ability. I thought it might be interesting for you to check them out if you're in any way inclined.<BR/><BR/>Based on your writing, it appears you are well beyond that and are truly deserving of a Senior Pastorate somewhere. I hope you find it. <BR/><BR/>Perhaps we will meet someday. I will pray for you and wish the best to you in your search.<BR/>In Christ,<BR/>Gary OlsonGary Olsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13602249589505486762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-32861740594515692212008-06-02T19:17:00.000-05:002008-06-02T19:17:00.000-05:00Wow. I'm probably 4 days late with this (was out s...Wow. I'm probably 4 days late with this (was out storm chasing when DJP set off a firestorm here), but it's obvious where God wants you...not where you are now. :-) I pray that you see God's leadings well to follow His "voice" and go where he tells you. You know, when I first read your blogs, without looking at your background, I thought you were a great pastor!<BR/>Whoever gets you will have their socks blessed off.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, keep us posted!Gilberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05267525662313103148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-56558407337461200882008-05-31T20:59:00.000-05:002008-05-31T20:59:00.000-05:00Blessings to you as you seek to follow the Lord's ...Blessings to you as you seek to follow the Lord's leading. I wish I could suggest something, but we can't even pay our own pastor yet. He works a day job and pastors our little reformed baptist church up here in Chico.Laurie M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15840896949617719814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-82855850105541634892008-05-31T17:56:00.000-05:002008-05-31T17:56:00.000-05:00It's middle and high school... Our loss - but the...It's middle and high school... Our loss - but the gain of the place God has prepared for you. Can't wait to see how He brings the two of you together.Mrs. G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11807711911723211736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-74279808778245982682008-05-31T17:18:00.000-05:002008-05-31T17:18:00.000-05:00Thanks so much, Mrs. G. If by "youth" you meant Co...Thanks so much, Mrs. G. If by "youth" you meant College - Singles, while it isn't what I'm primarily looking for, it is a ministry I've done and enjoyed. If you mean cradle to high school, I'm <I>very</I> grateful for your interest, but it isn't where my training nor experience nor gifts are.DJPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471042180904855578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-61033477425354416312008-05-31T15:41:00.000-05:002008-05-31T15:41:00.000-05:00Are you open to youth ministry and/or Oklahoma (me...Are you open to youth ministry and/or Oklahoma (metro, not rural)?<BR/><BR/>Our church type fits the requirement. If interested, I'd be THRILLED to pass on your information to our elders.Mrs. G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11807711911723211736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-63128360334445562132008-05-31T07:55:00.000-05:002008-05-31T07:55:00.000-05:00hmmmm, well DUH ~ what an amazing God; it's nothin...hmmmm, well DUH ~ what an amazing God; it's nothing less than awesome what He does with His workmanship for His pleasure and glory. Trust Him to have it(those steps ordered) all worked out as you continue to follow Him where He leads. Great! :-)J♥Yce Burrowshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14974221921014132431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-32283087941447717612008-05-31T07:25:00.000-05:002008-05-31T07:25:00.000-05:00Exciting news! I greatly enjoy and am helped by yo...Exciting news! I greatly enjoy and am helped by your writing/teaching. May the Lord give you grace, patience, wisdom, and a new place to serve Him.SamKniselyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07857296712195186161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-86896169688893515832008-05-31T06:45:00.000-05:002008-05-31T06:45:00.000-05:00May the Lord open doors and guide you through them...May the Lord open doors and guide you through them.Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01101242277244136485noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-60447272317167479552008-05-30T08:48:00.000-05:002008-05-30T08:48:00.000-05:00My husband and I lean towards dispensationalism as...My husband and I lean towards dispensationalism as well, and as you know we drive an hour to go to a Reformed Baptist church, which of course does not teach a dispensational view. Reno does not have much in the way of reformed churches. Too bad you can't start a church here.<BR/><BR/>You should check into Erin's idea. Portland Maine is really pretty, just no big mountains.candyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06088593538648596769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-54513044859049101412008-05-29T18:21:00.000-05:002008-05-29T18:21:00.000-05:00After your posts over at Pyro I was wondering whet...After your posts over at Pyro I was wondering whether there might be something like this going on. And so may I just add my hearty "well, duh!" to the others. :) Will add praying to cogitating and scheming on your behalf....Rachael Starkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10781158372237369417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-7720919832040363052008-05-29T10:49:00.000-05:002008-05-29T10:49:00.000-05:00Dan,That is awesome. I knew you have always wante...Dan,<BR/><BR/>That is awesome. I knew you have always wanted to do that. I sent my pastor an email with your info.<BR/><BR/>Our church participates in church plants and Ron, my pastor, just mentioned California in this weeks sermon. www.rockpointechurch.org is the website. And my pastors name is Ron Holton.<BR/><BR/>God Bless you and your family. I will continue to keep the DJP family in my prayers.philnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04393311811604119321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-16454237731287891602008-05-29T10:32:00.000-05:002008-05-29T10:32:00.000-05:00OOOOOOOOOhhhhhh I know of two openings at churches...OOOOOOOOOhhhhhh I know of two openings at churches my friends attend, both in So-Cal:<BR/><BR/>1. Sr. Pastor<BR/>http://www.smccnet.org/templates/template1.shtml<BR/><BR/>2. Sr. Pastor<BR/>http://www.tccf.us/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=40&Itemid=75Bealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17962219947906391266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-79855961528168933912008-05-29T09:52:00.000-05:002008-05-29T09:52:00.000-05:00Dan,All the best as you pursue this calling. I wi...Dan,<BR/><BR/>All the best as you pursue this calling. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. God Bless!<BR/><BR/>Ricky Rickard, Jr.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14626478264153002508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-2386141529267298852008-05-29T07:16:00.000-05:002008-05-29T07:16:00.000-05:00He said, "If you can do something else other than ...He said, "If you can do something else other than pastoral ministry, do it."<BR/><BR/>I think this flows from Spurgeon's, Lectures to my students...<BR/><BR/>"If any student in this room could be content to be a newspaper editor, or a grocer, or a farmer, or a doctor, or a lawyer, or a senator, or a king, in the name of heaven and earth let him go his way ; he is not the man in whom dwells the Spirit of God in its fulness, for a man so filled with God would utterly weary of any pursuit but that for which his inmost soul pants. If on the other hand, you can say- that for all the wealth of both the Indies you could not and dare not espouse any other calling so as to be put aside from preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ, then, depend upon it, if other things be equally satisfactory, you have the signs of this apostleship. We must feel that woe is unto us if we preach not the gospel ; the word of God must be unto us as fire in our bones, otherwise, if we undertake the ministry, we shall be unhappy in it, shall be unable to bear the self-denials incident to it, and shall be of little service to those among whom we minister. I speak of self-denials, and well I may ; for the true pastor s work is full of them, and without a love to his calling he will soon succumb, and either leave the drudgery, or move on in discontent, burdened with a monotony as tiresome as that of a blind horse in a mill."<BR/><BR/><BR/>But as for you, brother, do not grow weary of doing good.<BR/>2Thess 3:13Nicky Bacalahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945984982166501119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-63004666474172482982008-05-29T01:09:00.000-05:002008-05-29T01:09:00.000-05:00Selfishly... I'm with Turk!Selfishly... I'm with Turk!m.e.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01859142451818792842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-66993397868561294272008-05-29T00:47:00.000-05:002008-05-29T00:47:00.000-05:00The timing of this blog is interesting. My ministr...The timing of this blog is interesting. My ministry history includes two civilian pastorates, ten years on active duty as an Army chaplain (after 19 years in the field artillery), and now, I too am in the IT industry. My ministry has been with military academy cadets and high school age homeschoolers. I am conducting apologetics workshops (somewhat in the mold of CSI), and am currently in a teaching/preaching/marrying mode. I too have been wrestling with the increasing tug of the Holy Spirit to move back to full time ministry. <BR/><BR/>My seminary days were spent in John MacArthur's church...and very much find myself in a similar mode.<BR/><BR/>I will be praying with you as I continue to pray along the same lines.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-55995771934520894902008-05-28T15:39:00.000-05:002008-05-28T15:39:00.000-05:00Dan: God bless you!Best old chestnut of pastoral a...Dan: God bless you!<BR/><BR/>Best old chestnut of pastoral advice I've heard (addressed at someone other than myself, and I know it doesn't apply to you):<BR/><BR/>"If you're getting into pastoral ministry for the money, then you don't have the intellectual qualifications for the job." ;)Stefan Ewinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05530690016594029847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-34346385359821447692008-05-28T13:12:00.000-05:002008-05-28T13:12:00.000-05:00That's awfully sweet, and encouraging, Erin. You p...That's awfully sweet, and encouraging, Erin. You pray; I'm willing. God can open previously-invisible doors.DJPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471042180904855578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9313009.post-11723934779696108592008-05-28T13:08:00.000-05:002008-05-28T13:08:00.000-05:00Oh, Brother Dan, you could be greatly used here in...Oh, Brother Dan, you could be greatly used here in the Greater Portland area of Maine, although I am not aware of any openings. (Other than my well intentioned but in need of maturity church searching for a youth pastor) <BR/>We are in such great need of some GOOD churches here. If some unexpected opportunity here comes to you, please come.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com