Comments for Athens Vineyard Church

Comment on Happiness by Susie

Susie — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 04:16:59 +0000

Perhaps happiness is an OUTCOME of a life well-lived, and NOT A GOAL of life to be sought after, in and of insself. Also, happiness is quite transient, and those who seek it above all else seek that which is unstable.

Instead, I have come to pursue spiritual peace as a goal, and find that happiness occurs within that search, at different times, but never as a constant. I am finding that the peace I seek is found through pursuing and moving toward a more mature Christian walk. (Scripture instructs us to seek FIRST the Kingdom of God – not happiness.)

Comment on Biblical Literacy by Kyle

Kyle — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:54:57 +0000

No way, baby. My comment was that I’m passionate ABOUT teaching the bible. I am sold out and committed to preaching what the bible teaches. Of course, I hope that I come across as passionate as well, but I’d rather be accurate and dull than passionate and wrong.

Comment on Biblical Literacy by Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 02:35:50 +0000

Nice post! Is passion always enough in teaching? I’ve seen passionate teachers that don’t ‘teach’ worth a darn.

Comment on Storms (again) by Chris Blanton

Chris Blanton — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 22:34:18 +0000

Amen. Sometimes ya gotta go through the tough stuff to get to the good stuff.

Mountain bikers hope that the uphill battle will reveal one heckuva ride on the other side. And so it is with those of us who are willing to endure a little pain and confusion, ask a million questions, come to a few conclusions, and finally end up trusting the One who knows us better than we know ourselves.

Livin’ lovin’ and learnin’
Chris Blanton

Comment on Happiness by Josh White

Josh White — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 03:15:03 +0000

Hmmm. Good points, Kyle. And (at least for me) when I pursue that classic definition of happiness, the “. . . life well lived, a life of virtue and character, a life that manifests wisdom, kindness, and goodness,” I find it intersects with our modern definition of happiness more often than not. Thanks.

Comment on Griffin Day by Josh Billings

Josh Billings — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 15:50:08 +0000

I too will admit it was a little overwhelming. The only thing I can compare it to was my wedding day. In the sense that there were so many people to talk to, so little time, so much love and celebration to take in.

We, the Billings’, appreciate everyone that helped and supported us that day. We are also very thankful for the continued support and help.

Thank you Athens Vineyard.

Comment on On Moving Away. by Chris Blanton

Chris Blanton — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:43:27 +0000

It’s been a good two years. And silly me, I actually looked for you this past Sunday, then remembered. So it’s Myrtle Grove UMC, if we’re ever down Pensacola way? See you soon.

Comment on On Moving Away. by mds

mds — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 16:48:17 +0000

excellent post! love the hair follicle / toe nail digression, you have a gift with words and i always enjoy your blog posts.

Comment on On Moving Away. by Shannon

Shannon — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 17:49:01 +0000

I know I will miss you Josh. We may not always agree on some things but I know you have a great heart and you love the Lord. Do not be sad to move. You are doing what you think is God’s plan for you, just like I had to. It is tough on the church to see us go, but they love us and want us to flourish just like God does. Go and have fun at your school, and find joy in seeing your friends and family there!

Comment on On Moving Away. by Tyler Seabolt

Tyler Seabolt — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:54:08 +0000

I like your transplant analogy in the last paragraph! But a toenail? Why not an underarm hair? An index finger?