Comments for Michael Bogart Ministries

Comment on A Sample Graduation Invocation for a Secular Situation by admin

admin — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:56:05 +0000

Sure go right ahead, sorry for the wait.

Comment on A Sample Graduation Invocation for a Secular Situation by Christa Johnson

Christa Johnson — Wed, 19 May 2010 15:21:24 +0000

Just wanted to say thank you for this help with the invocation. My daughter has been asked to do this and your website really helped her. She is excited!!

Comment on A Sample Graduation Invocation for a Secular Situation by mikes

mikes — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 06:25:16 +0000

Greetings in good faith!

Hello brothers and sisters in faith, I plan to quote just some part of this sample invocation you made. I would like to ask permission from you. Will it be okay?
Thank you.

mikes

Comment on Living in Fast Forward by Sandee Higby

Sandee Higby — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 20:29:54 +0000

Enjoyed your thought,thanks

Comment on Praying for People Bibically by Ken

Ken — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:10:35 +0000

Just a thought about this, Mike.

When you refer to praying for someone “biblically” I expected you would be using the actual text of Scripture in the prayers. Perhaps praying the psalms as a prayer over persons.

One help I use in my prayer life is daily prayer focuses. Each day has a different focus. This doesn’t mean I don’t infuse personal prayer, but I am reminded to pray for those things I can easily forget by getting caught up in the daily needs that cross our desks.

I do like that you are seeking ways to improve the methods of prayer. This is an area that a lot of Christians have forgotten.

Good post.

Comment on What the Bible Says About Giving by admin

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:42:37 +0000

Yes, Garry– There are many acts of faith and heroism all around us that we know nothing about. God knows. Mike

Comment on What the Bible Says About Giving by Garry Trogdon

Garry Trogdon — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:21:14 +0000

I remember visiting an out of town church where, when it was time for offering, they combined the “meet & greet” with taking the offering. People were out of their chairs, moving around, talking, laughing, etc. as the offering bags somehow made their way through the 1,500 plus seats. Now, picture someone there quietly dropping their last $10 into the bag, in the midst of that, and praying with all their heart that there would be food on the table that night.

How many times have I dropped the check in the offering bag without pausing to really think about what was happening? How many times have I missed truly being a part of this act of worship? Too often, I’m afraid.

Comment on Just What is the Point? by Hannah

Hannah — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 03:43:27 +0000

I am linking this to my Facebook page! I feel so strongly about the problems you have referred to here and I really hope others will read and be enlightened as well. You took a risk in spotlighting some serious issues with the modern Christian church. But it is clear that you are concerned with the spiritual well-being of your brothers and sisters in Christ and I am glad you spoke the truth. Please continue what you are doing, it is a breath of fresh air!

Comment on Which Bible Version Should I Use? by Ken

Ken — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 20:02:12 +0000

I am currently reading Today’s New International Version (TNIV) which was an update on the NIV. It uses inclusive language and does not show someone who identifies himself or herself as homosexual as sin but instead the act of homosexuality as sin.

I appreciate the modernization.

Comment on The Puzzle of the Biblical Giants by Ken

Ken — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:51:13 +0000

Mike, I think you are right on concerning your understanding of giants in relationship to ancient culture.

Quite possibly they were stories of these giant, wicked men in order to keep the people afraid and unwilling to challenge them or other authority figures. In addition they might be grossly exaggerated and become “tall tales” much like we have in American folklore (i.e. Paul Bunyon, Piccolo Pete, etc.) which when read 2-3000 years from now could be interpreted as our simple minds trying to explain the world as we understood it in 2009.

One additional note concerns the reference to Goliath. In the Dead Sea Scrolls Goliath is much shorter. He is only referred to as 4 cubits and a span (about 7 feet tall) which is far more believable. In addition to that, someone who is 9 feet tall would make for an imposing person but a horrible soldier due to the weakness of his bones.