When the Church gets *Stars* in it's Eyes..

[LadyRev]

Originally Posted by Felicity

Having said that I think that the UPC in general is very taken with those of celebrity status -- including their own and that there's a real tendency to put people on pedestals overall.

Dummy me....I thought thats what revrandy meant by "stars" - those in our own ranks.

[Elizabeth]

But I will say this,

A famous person may not be more special or have super magical powers that us mere mortals do not have-

It's just if one of them get saved, the holy ghost or get baptized-Its big news!

They have influence over many many people that most of us average Joe's do not have.

That in its self is exciting to me when I hear of a famous person getting saved because their testimony will get heard and get out there--who knows who it could effect? Or whose life could be changed because of their testimony.

doesn't make what anyone else does less significant or meaningful.

[RevDWW]

Before a ministers gets puffed up and believeing their on press, they might want to consider that God brought a message of salvation to Balaam by a donkey.

[revrandy]

Originally Posted by Jeanie

I think in a way Randy (since I know you so well ) know where you are coming from-

People have a tenancy to get a little star struck about those who seem to be in the public eye--its like getting close to something special--where as I think you believe we are all the same in God's eyes and just because someone is more visible or more well know doesn't make them any less human--

somewhere along those lines, I may have not chosen the same words as you but I think I know what you mean....have I said that yet!!! lol!

I do think we're all the same in God's eyes... whether public or private.. I think it's probaly human nature to glorify what is deemed to be popular..

I agree with you....

btw..Have we met before??? ...

[revrandy]

Originally Posted by Jeanie

But I will say this,

A famous person may not be more special or have super magical powers that us mere mortals do not have-

It's just if one of them get saved, the holy ghost or get baptized-Its big news!

They have influence over many many people that most of us average Joe's do not have.

That in its self is exciting to me when I hear of a famous person getting saved because their testimony will get heard and get out there--who knows who it could effect? Or whose life could be changed because of their testimony.

doesn't make what anyone else does less significant or meaningful.

Would that more would be saved!!!

Originally Posted by revrandy

fOR sHIZZle....

You need to go back to ghetto language school...


It's FO' Shizzle...

[RevDWW]

Originally Posted by revrandy

Would that more would be saved!!!

Would that none would perish, but all would turn to repentance!

[Elizabeth]

Randy is the person who are referring to that is going to be at this church a famous person or famous preacher??

[revrandy]

Originally Posted by Jeanie

Randy is the person who are referring to that is going to be at this church a famous person or famous preacher??

Nobody in particular just thinking lately...

Originally Posted by revrandy

Nobody in particular just thinking lately...

I thought I smelled smoke...