tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175001.post1327987254130356339..comments2023-08-15T04:49:10.545-04:00Comments on Nanna's Reflections: Once to Every Man and NationMaxinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00040368808197747483noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175001.post-63732196687067118482008-12-09T14:38:00.000-05:002008-12-09T14:38:00.000-05:00such meangiful words...and they could be spoken to...such meangiful words...and they could be spoken today as well as in 1845...<BR/><BR/>the world never really changes does it...<BR/><BR/>we may change the "popular" sins but we are always in turmoil and turning away from God..<BR/><BR/>It is so comforting to know that... GOD IS KEEPING WATCH ABOVE HIS OWN...AND HE WILL WRITE THE LAST CHAPTER!!!Mimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05829978526818067941noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175001.post-19476476994763461672008-12-05T01:36:00.000-05:002008-12-05T01:36:00.000-05:00"If my people, who are called by my name, shall hu..."If my people, who are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land (2 Chronicles 7:14)."<BR/><BR/>May God help, heal and forgive our land.Debrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16140046660664590895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175001.post-78187808990867428122008-12-05T00:32:00.000-05:002008-12-05T00:32:00.000-05:00Hi Maxine,I'm so glad I decided to check on you ov...Hi Maxine,<BR/><BR/>I'm so glad I decided to check on you over here.<BR/><BR/>WOW, what a poem!!!<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for sharing this. <BR/><BR/>Yes, we are living in momentous times. I'm so comforted to know, God has and always will take care of His own.<BR/><BR/>Blessings my sweet friend♥Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15495342741364402414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175001.post-49014835454474570152008-12-04T20:21:00.000-05:002008-12-04T20:21:00.000-05:00I too stand Biblically correct ...and know that GO...I too stand Biblically correct ...and know that GOD must be so saddened by the state of affairs, surprised ,no, but grieved.<BR/>Jesus is coming, Maxine....what a year 2008 has been.<BR/>Deby~~Debyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03288057520112643825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175001.post-52087680378050203932008-12-04T12:10:00.000-05:002008-12-04T12:10:00.000-05:00Oh Maxine, if I didn't believe with all my heart t...Oh Maxine, if I didn't believe with all my heart that God is in control, I would be depressed with the state of affairs and the direction our country is heading. Thank you so much for sharing that with us. You always make the great things of the past so relevant for today. We need to hear things like this more often!<BR/><BR/>Standing on God's promises,<BR/>Susan SkittSusan Skitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13871921369901815459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175001.post-43970093951897748522008-12-03T21:19:00.000-05:002008-12-03T21:19:00.000-05:00Love this poem. A wonderful post from you, and won...Love this poem. A wonderful post from you, and wonderful comments too. Much to ponder ...Beverlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09631380533923755430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175001.post-61797702042310301792008-12-03T02:12:00.000-05:002008-12-03T02:12:00.000-05:00Great Post! Wow walking away speachless!Great Post! Wow walking away speachless!Theresa's Noteshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01928558505389698075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175001.post-44222540845598731612008-12-02T23:40:00.000-05:002008-12-02T23:40:00.000-05:00Thanks everyone. Isn't this indeed moving and touc...Thanks everyone. Isn't this indeed moving and touching? It has meant a lot to me during these days.<BR/><BR/>And Mustang, I don't know what to say. You always seem to go deep and hit all the right chords. Other than the fact that I believe there is a literal and never-ending place of torment called hell, I agree wholeheartedly with all you said. It reminds me, for some reason, of Romans Chapter 1, which could be applied to our day. Sadly, I do believe your words are true: "An immoral society simply cannot appoint moral leaders." However, it won't stop me from praying, as Abraham did, that God might intervene with his mercy.Maxinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00040368808197747483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175001.post-17539260846978571912008-12-02T13:43:00.000-05:002008-12-02T13:43:00.000-05:00Hi Maxine-I do agree with you that these are momen...Hi Maxine-<BR/>I do agree with you that these are momentous times. I am so thankful that my I know Jesus - my rock, my hiding place, my shield, my "very help in times of trouble." I keep reminding myself that God is in control - always, everywhere, over all.krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18371766274422679090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175001.post-29510995631804955712008-12-02T13:00:00.000-05:002008-12-02T13:00:00.000-05:00I believe literature is timeless; we often find an...I believe literature is timeless; we often find ancient writings are but a mere reflection of the present. This consistency should remind us of two things: there is a startling parallel between the Bible and the writings of ancient philosophers, even including the fact that scripture, drama, and commentaries present stories of morality. They can and should guide us as lessons learned in the past, very often with dire consequences to those who behave immorally. We might wonder how it is possible that we have never learned these lessons, but it also explains why western society has become so corrupt. Most of us are either so focused on hedonism, or we are simply too stupid to figure out moral right from wrong. People today not only cannot read they have no time for it even if they can.<BR/><BR/>I have heard many arguments about hell. I tend to believe that hell is now, and the torment comes to us not in terms of fire and brimstone, but simply our absence from God. We have the choice of living in paradise with Him, or living in hell without Him. This poem is really quite amazing; the lesson is found in its first refrain, “Once to every man and nation comes the moment to decide, <BR/>In the strife of truth with falsehood, for the good or evil side.”<BR/><BR/>An immoral society simply cannot appoint moral leaders. The danger to our society therefore becomes exponential, and at some point, irredeemable. Thank you again, Nana for such a thought provoking essay. May God continue to bless you.<BR/><BR/>Semper Fi<BR/><BR/>PS. You may find <A HREF="http://gollygeeez.blogspot.com/2008/12/socialismcautionary-tales.html" REL="nofollow">this essay</A> instructive. I think you will enjoy it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175001.post-18145121649740607812008-12-01T20:06:00.000-05:002008-12-01T20:06:00.000-05:00That is such a moving poem. I have often wondered...That is such a moving poem. I have often wondered how I would react when faced with those kinds of choices. I pray that His grace and strength would guide and sustain me. I want to found faithful - whatever the cost.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14937532276250199445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32175001.post-13803315014539517482008-12-01T17:18:00.000-05:002008-12-01T17:18:00.000-05:00So touching, Maxine. I will stand Biblically corr...So touching, Maxine. I will stand Biblically correct instead of Policitally correct until the end. My husband and I were just talking the other day about Joan of Arc being burned at the stake, Stephen being stoned, and Daniel in the firey furnace. We don't really know what is in store for us......but we do know WHO and it is JESUS!!!<BR/>SusanSusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11360047123820906113noreply@blogger.com