tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.comments2016-04-22T19:45:26.474-05:00The Toni TimesToni Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16033528842523989063noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-74053688887475977112016-04-22T19:45:26.474-05:002016-04-22T19:45:26.474-05:00Thank you! Thank you! Toni Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16033528842523989063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-2950049265516413952016-04-22T19:44:45.234-05:002016-04-22T19:44:45.234-05:00Thank you so much. I love you too!Thank you so much. I love you too!Toni Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16033528842523989063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-53745187377979150992016-04-22T19:30:26.074-05:002016-04-22T19:30:26.074-05:00Toni,
I am so happy to have witnessed and benefite...Toni,<br />I am so happy to have witnessed and benefited from your commitment to Christ in Children's ministry. How exciting that you have reached Ordination. I hope to be in the crowd of fellow ministers who lay hands on you in that sacred time. Milton WilsonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03832050240969848017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-68104009041127859922016-04-22T07:00:56.206-05:002016-04-22T07:00:56.206-05:00Toni- You are one of God's best! Thank you for...Toni- You are one of God's best! Thank you for pouring yourself into these kids' lives! I love you!Gerrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03474684991487235370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-17590715725779049822016-04-21T16:25:12.411-05:002016-04-21T16:25:12.411-05:00Thanks Dad!Thanks Dad!Toni Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16033528842523989063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-37083979104822001482016-04-21T16:24:55.487-05:002016-04-21T16:24:55.487-05:00You are too kind. I'm glad to be your friend ...You are too kind. I'm glad to be your friend as well and enjoy seeing how God is using you!Toni Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16033528842523989063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-64777194243067030032016-04-21T15:48:18.544-05:002016-04-21T15:48:18.544-05:00And we couldn't be more proud and thankful!And we couldn't be more proud and thankful!Dr Randy Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04664312839296158056noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-35401669179914951922016-04-21T14:43:07.918-05:002016-04-21T14:43:07.918-05:00Toni, you are an amazing woman of God. I am thankf...Toni, you are an amazing woman of God. I am thankful for being able to have called you my pastor and my friend. I rejoice in your journey and look forward to what God has in store for your future. PD Tharphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09753832483380205076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-73422952315726402782014-12-30T15:17:02.088-06:002014-12-30T15:17:02.088-06:00I don't have a profile so this is published as...I don't have a profile so this is published as Anonymous. - Steven<br />Toni, I appreciate what you are saying about so-called "Christian" films. However, I think the label is used incorrectly. Items are neither Christian or non-Christian/secular. It would be like calling a film a "son or daughter" film or a "bride or groom" film.<br />We label things like movies and music because they are produced or written by Christians. But that does not mean that only Christians will view/listen to them.<br />Having said that, I am familiar with the first film you mentioned (as we had a conversation regarding this film).<br />To use the vernacular, I would not call this a "Christian" film. It is a film about an artist who struggled with his belief in God as Father because of the struggle the person had with their own earthly father. Many people have the same struggle - a poor relationship with a biological father makes it difficult to understand how there can be a Heavenly Father that loves unconditionally, and I would add that this film portrayed this concept well.<br /><br />Perhaps others who saw this film who would agree with you have had very good relationships with their fathers. Mine was OK, but I understood this was one of the themes of the movie. In fact, I believe, if this component of the film is accurate, it gives credence to the insight and artistry produced by the individual whom the story is about. And that is the "reality" to which you referred. I don't think that every so-called "Christian" movie is designed to be evangelical, which is what I read in your assessment here. Perhaps it could be called Christian entertainment (?). And some of which allow conversations to be started or extended between Disciples of Christ and people who they are attempting to reach.<br /><br />In this first film, I understand why you might see this individual as selfish, but at our core, we all are - that is sin with which we are born. This is YOUR blog. That's not an attack, but blogs, by definition are about the individual recording them. That is who we are as humans. But this individual's selfishness, was part of who they were; their upbringing, relations with others, etc. I thought the film was well produced, and acted. In fact, it made me appreciate more the relationship that I do have with the Heavenly Father - I am loved, unconditionally, in spite of my inadequacies and I believe this was hard for that individual to believe, but Scripture teaches otherwise, and this is what this person clung to.<br /><br />If only Dick Van Dyke could do more, but we live in a fallen world. It is up to us as Disciples of Christ to change our worlds within our sphere of influence to bring glory to God the Father. - StevenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-80658149330039830382014-07-29T13:30:04.444-05:002014-07-29T13:30:04.444-05:00Great job, I particularly liked the life applicati...Great job, I particularly liked the life application. Thank you for taking the time to do this. You are amazing!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08798979494937909062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-53921825746034699132014-02-16T12:35:45.511-06:002014-02-16T12:35:45.511-06:00Toni you are Awesome. We are totally blessed to ha...Toni you are Awesome. We are totally blessed to have you in our life. Love you girl. Love Debbie Debbie Deplantynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-25958315763266657872014-01-06T11:27:09.087-06:002014-01-06T11:27:09.087-06:00God is so good! I definitely feel you are in the r...God is so good! I definitely feel you are in the right place. Isn't it funny how He works in His time! You have been such a blessing here at North Vernon and how I appreciate it. Now you are there where you should be and we are here. God has His ways all worked out! LOL As we go on let us keep each other lifted up in prayer. We will need it. LOL <br />Sue Stroudnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-45190878458535470432013-05-22T16:20:06.124-05:002013-05-22T16:20:06.124-05:00Very good and very well written. Good, good, advi...Very good and very well written. Good, good, advice!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08798979494937909062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-31195172588202126892013-01-30T20:32:56.190-06:002013-01-30T20:32:56.190-06:00Good food for thought, Toni.
Good night John Boy!...Good food for thought, Toni.<br /><br />Good night John Boy! ;-)Ellen Barrettnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-17374441441240008552012-07-31T20:37:28.341-05:002012-07-31T20:37:28.341-05:00Hope your plans come true for you, especially the ...Hope your plans come true for you, especially the rest, rest, rest part for I am sure you are ready for it. You have worked hard this summer.Momnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-29232652750838100782012-07-04T09:52:57.778-05:002012-07-04T09:52:57.778-05:00Not sure what happened with that last couple sente...Not sure what happened with that last couple sentences. My computer has issues today. It should have said, "It's sad that we have lost another who was so very good at his craft."Toni Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16033528842523989063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-33193073717563444912012-02-16T11:41:02.508-06:002012-02-16T11:41:02.508-06:00You are the best. Thanks for being there for Lisa ...You are the best. Thanks for being there for Lisa and little old me.Rodney Lambhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00572824737991363429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-5434802924484368692011-12-28T07:42:51.381-06:002011-12-28T07:42:51.381-06:00you are invited to follow my blogyou are invited to follow my blogSteve Finnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15041851737677873347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-92167963443840115932011-09-26T20:42:21.145-05:002011-09-26T20:42:21.145-05:00I still think you are nuts, because Summer= lots m...I still think you are nuts, because Summer= lots more family fun time with me being off work, in winter I'm working:(Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13121129056068657942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-1875816163028423292011-06-30T00:45:37.899-05:002011-06-30T00:45:37.899-05:00I was there, too!! Maybe we should start a facebo...I was there, too!! Maybe we should start a facebook group--I was at NYC 1991. What a great time it was. Funny thing is that one of the district sponsors on the trip is now my Sr. Pastor.Sonyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05758553070780357607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-63650827988066803392011-02-24T23:12:40.323-06:002011-02-24T23:12:40.323-06:00That's right! For a little while, I forgot tha...That's right! For a little while, I forgot that we're birthday buddies! :-) I'll have to have some cheesecake in your honor. Happy birthday, friend. We should definitely chat soon. :-)<br /><br />- KathrynUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18222780988173838942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-10750204739458519522010-09-28T12:07:03.326-05:002010-09-28T12:07:03.326-05:00So glad to hear your answer! (I KNEW it! lol) I...So glad to hear your answer! (I KNEW it! lol) I'll be praying for you!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185826073692013855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-56202425728562147342010-09-21T09:37:35.982-05:002010-09-21T09:37:35.982-05:00Good for you for getting a 2nd opinion! I pray th...Good for you for getting a 2nd opinion! I pray that the answer to your pain has a quick and simple solution.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185826073692013855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-54887682377482575442010-09-10T16:16:33.208-05:002010-09-10T16:16:33.208-05:00I am so sorry, sweetheart! What terrible news! I ...I am so sorry, sweetheart! What terrible news! I will definitely be praying for wisdom for you and for all your doctors as you evaluate how to proceed. Keep me posted!<br /><br />- KathrynAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5307345738386912021.post-90635201205744874002010-09-08T20:18:17.612-05:002010-09-08T20:18:17.612-05:00We will continue to pray for wisdom for these doct...We will continue to pray for wisdom for these doctors. You keep asking the questions . . . every question that pops into your mind. One of those questions might lead to another solution. <br />Love you, Toni! <br />Aunt JackieUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09919491940512459536noreply@blogger.com