tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865004314650777465.post5617559675379879975..comments2023-10-28T11:12:02.164-04:00Comments on The Philosopher Mom: Will the Real Christian Please Stand Up?Erika Ahernhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11477804033751036631noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865004314650777465.post-1396041847929580252010-11-06T14:21:42.290-04:002010-11-06T14:21:42.290-04:00I think our merciful God certainly complicates the...I think our merciful God certainly complicates the answer to this question. If He were ever to cease giving us His loving mercy, then there would be very few 'real' Christians, or perhaps no real Christians at all. Without His mercy and grace, most will fall to despair, because we cannot overcome our fallen nature on our own. So with His grace and mercy, it is possible for a weak people to be Christians, and they can hope and grow into 'good and faithful servants' that is pleasing to God.Seppenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865004314650777465.post-86400890015058394752010-11-03T12:43:32.857-04:002010-11-03T12:43:32.857-04:00Haha! I agree, I didn't really think the whole...Haha! I agree, I didn't really think the whole "Young Mom" thing through.<br />I like what you said. <br /><br /> "The minute I think I've determined the answer, "THAT makes a real Christian," I've also made myself a judge in some manner of real, honest-to-goodness human souls. God, however, is the only judge of souls, and His ways are not my ways."<br /><br /> "The only true Christians are those who have fought the good fight and finished the race. "<br /><br />Great thoughts!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13674332089949439989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865004314650777465.post-43974242071090568482010-11-02T22:14:04.554-04:002010-11-02T22:14:04.554-04:00Good post. Something to think about for all saint...Good post. Something to think about for all saints/all souls day.clairesdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14531295054177327685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4865004314650777465.post-4998142039258193592010-11-02T19:31:40.055-04:002010-11-02T19:31:40.055-04:00Great post, Erika. Thought-provoking as always! ...Great post, Erika. Thought-provoking as always! God bless.Mom2Sevenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16556390705963609169noreply@blogger.com