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Cece Cox — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 21:37:07 GMT

I also rejoice in the wedding celebration! My heart also danced down the aisle with them. We have been so stuck in the Baptist can't dance rut that we many times have difficulty rejoicing, when it is time to rejoice. Thank you for sharing your comments on a wonderful celebration and yes lets start a Dancing Baptist Association!

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Tray — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:42:26 GMT

I would argue that we DO treat Christ much like a FACEBOOK friend. He is there...we count Him as a friend, we might even check in with occasionally, poke him, or read his status.....but he is one of 700 people that we share our leftover time with.

My dad used to tell me....in order to have a friend...you must be a friend. While dad wasn't the ultimate authority on friends, I would think that Christ was. When he said, 'greater love has no man than this...that he lay down his life for his friends' (John 15:13) I would agree.....greater love.

Christ said, 'they will know you are my disciples by your love' But we have a hard time loving anyone outside ourselves possibly our immediate family. When we are to 'love our neighbors as ourself' or 'love our enemies' what should that look like?

We just came out of a "season of giving" .....
Did I give as much away as I gave to myself or my family?
Am I slave to a credit card company now....so I have no time to give to others while I dig out of debt?
Did I impact anyone outside those who live under my roof? (my neighbors)
Could the 'world' look at my giving and say...that person loves others.

We just did Advent Conspiracy as a church and as a family. We conspired to take back Christmas by Spending Less, Giving More so that we could Worship Fully. And I must tell you that we have never had a more fulfilling Christmas. And January 1...there is ZERO credit card charges, and we made an impact for the KINGDOM.

Comment on How Many Facebook Friends Did Jesus Have?

Kim S — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:32:44 GMT

Hugh, this is terrific! Very thought-provoking and written your typically engaging style. Thanks for sharing.

Comment on How Many Facebook Friends Did Jesus Have?

Paul J Poland — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:57:33 GMT

Jesus is my friend and savior also.i e-mailed you several years ago as to distant relationship i.e. Irish roots.I have recently found that my great grandfathers name was Robert Hugh Poland.

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Milly Pena — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 20:17:04 GMT

Awwww! You are blessed, and you are a blessing! BTW, I pray the same thing for my kids!!! Love, Milly

Comment on RUMORS OF A DANCING BAPTIST

Lisa Wright — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 04:15:40 GMT

Hugh,
Couldn't agree more. We don't know each other well, so I'm glad i can see you postings on Facebook. It seems we have very common views.
Thanks for sharing.

Comment on RUMORS OF A DANCING BAPTIST

Sheri — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:29:39 GMT

Wow - I really enjoyed this video and found myself watching it closely, through the eyes of the mother of the groom, especially since my son could do this very thing 11 months from now! It reminded me of when King David danced before the Lord with all his might in 2 Samuel 6:14! "David, wearing a linen ephod, danced before the Lord with all his might". If someone was offended, they may be reacting like Michal (King David's wife) did - probably because they were observing and judging rather than being part of the celebration. This video encourages me to want to be more than just a spectator in life and part of the celebration of the blessings God has for us!

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Caroline — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 15:42:15 GMT

Hugh...thanks so much for sharing this video and your thoughts. What a unique and joyful way to celebrate the wonderful union of marriage. I was so caught up in the excitement and was eager to see the bride and groom. In all honesty, I would have loved to have done this myself! So many things we try to take to seriously when God wants us to joyfully celebrate in whatever manner is authentically us!!

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pcarroll — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 14:52:15 GMT

LOVED the video, thanks for sharing it! Appreciate your comments too. I'm looking forward to THE wedding feast, probably need to practice my dancing:)

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Kim Shimer — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 13:17:30 GMT

Hugh, you're such an inspiring and entertaining writer. I enjoy your words immensely!