Comments on: More thoughts on the massacre at Virginia Tech

By: rev. in training Bryce Vaughn

rev. in training Bryce Vaughn — Sat, 21 Apr 2007 02:21:13 +0000

amen greg. we should use the points made in www.dare2share.org s culture commisions about the va shootings to reach out to the lost. people are in need of help. and i know in my heart, God, the king, the lord of lords, the masters of masters, is the ultimate paremedic, docter, and phsycoligist. death could not hold him down! neither can tragedy! thats my king!

By: Ashley Buckner

Ashley Buckner — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 20:39:05 +0000

Amen! That’s all I got to say. AMEN!!!!! Signing off, Ashley

By: leah

leah — Fri, 20 Apr 2007 00:07:46 +0000

Amen! thats so true. Vigrinia Tech ran a lot close to home, because several weeks ago a boy brought a gun to my school. He had a date he was going to shoot and he had victums in mind. My school is very sheltered and we have almost no high risks kids there. Most of us where pretty shanken up. It was scary and Virginia Tech made the fears realized. I was deeply saddened by Virginia Tech, but it made me realize, and incidently, share my faith with one of my friends through this. He doesn’t really care, but he is still interested in learning more in the future, jsut not right now. Also with yesterday being the Day of Silience, it gave me other oppertunities to share what i believe and speak out against the day of silience. The truth needs and HAS to get out there. As lovers and followers of Chirst its our responsibility to share with them! He is THE way, THE truth and THE life! ~Leah C. (lives4himalone@yahoo.com)

By: Michele @ Middle Cross

Michele @ Middle Cross — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 22:17:03 +0000

Salt and Light. That’s what we believers are supposed to be. We must serve as a "preservative" of TRUTH and let the light of Jesus shine through us. Non-believers will never know the TRUTH – JESUS CHRIST , if we who know Him, refuse to share Him. As long as we Christians are not offended, totally appalled by sin and what it is before a Holy God, how can we ever expect non-believers (the "LOST") to be sensitive to sin and it’s consequences? We will continue to see a culture that is desensitized to "sin", in all of it’s many filthy forms, as long as we believers refuse to be Salt and Light to those who do not know TRUTH. What are we doing in the name of Jesus?? Who will tell the TRUTH if we won’t? <>Just a thought, how many Christians passed through Seung Cho’s life during his 23 years here on Earth?? Was he told TRUTH ?? Did he ever hear that Jesus, our Lord and Savior, loved him more than he could ever imagine? Did he hear about Jesus in Korea as a child? Did he come to America when he was 8 years old and ever get invited to Sunday School or Vacation Bible School? I don’t know and you don’t know, I suppose. Jesus knows. Wonder if He’ll tell us when we get to Heaven? <><>If you’re interested, Frank Peretti has insight into some things that might be connected to this terrible, heart-breaking tragedy. Look up some of his works on Focus on the Family. Try family.org or GOOGLE him "FRANK PERETTI". Please know that I am writing from my heart…a heart that is broken, desiring that the world may know TRUTH.

By: Jayson Lopez

Jayson Lopez — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 21:14:01 +0000

My Heart Goes Out To The Students At Virginia Tech I Know How Difficult That Is To Lose Such Great Young People That Work So Hard For Upcoming Future Jobs But The Good News Is They Don’t Have To Bring It Up About The Massacre They Can Bring With Them Lots Of Joy, Happiness, Love, Comfort, Peace And Lots Of Prayer. The Thing Is We Can Forget About Our Past And Let God Take Care Of Our Lives, You And I Both Know That We’re Making The Positive Difference Through Our Country Because God Called Us To Show The Love Of Jesus.

By: swmr4god

swmr4god — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 20:42:52 +0000

everything that greg says makes so much sense!!! I hope that that schoool will boost the need for more security guards!!!~

By: blondie

blondie — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 20:11:36 +0000

wow. Greg, I could not agree more! Not only can we do something as an organization (& I truly believe we are:) But as individuals within our own circles of influence, we can too. Getting the word & gospel message of Jesus out MUST be a priority. Continuing to love others we encounter, not only by ‘being’ Jesus to them, but by sharing Jesus with them! …Its funny, we were dialoging about this a few nights ago and it was brought up how we still can watch things on the TV & think "how could this happen?!" all while being annoyed & disgusted with people around us for whatever reasons (they’re too loud, they smell, they don’t look right, etc). We talked about how we need to get over ourselves and really focus on LOVING others b/c they ARE created in the image of God. I believe that once we truly see others as created in the image of God, we will value everyone we encounter (even the ones that are too loud, smell funny, and don’t look right) If we value others b/c they are created in HIS image, we will want to reach them! I can’t image life without the hope the Christ brings…my desire/hope is to get caught up with the others that are choosing to ‘do something’. Thanks for challenge/encouragement to bind up the wounds of the hurting! Keep sharing the hope of Jesus – What you’re doing IS making a difference:)

By: jeff

jeff — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:13:06 +0000

I was thinking about this yesterday as I listened to the radio and what came to me was how many people will be asking "If God’s so good how come all this bad stuff happens?" The easy answer that I’ve given some of my youth kids is " If God’s so bad, what about all the good stuff?" Because it seems like when bad things happen we question God but we rarely think to thank him for the good stuff. More so than all that, last night at bible study we talked about people who don’t know Jesus and what if they haven’t heard yet. How does God judge them. Is God good if he judges people who never heard his Word? What if these young people did not have an opportunity to accept Christ? The problem with the question is it puts the emphasis on the wrong person. It makes God the one on the defence and places people as the accusers. The Bible is clear that we’re all lost and sinful from birth and that as a result of this we are bound for Hell. Because of God’s love for us He sent Jesus to die in our place and take the penalty for our sins. If we accept His forgiveness then we receive eternal life. This being true God doesn’t owe anyone anything. If he allowed the whole world ( myself included) to go to hell. He wouldn’t be wrong or unjust. We’re not just poor lost children who need direction, we’re rebellious enemies who need to lay down our arms before the king and surrender. If we understand this it makes His Grace all the more amazing. God, the ruler of the universe doesn’t kill the enemies who rebell against him but instead dies to forgive them so they can live with Him in eternity. I pray for the families of those who were lost, and hope that many had a relationship with Jesus. Let’s now look for how God can turn this tragedy into an opportunity for many to hear of his love.

By: Becky

Becky — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 15:06:26 +0000

Amen to that!!! There is a hope for everyone. I read an article on one of the shooter and I could tell that inside he felt like a hopeless wreck which breaks my heart.If you see what the media is telling teenagers it will make you want to do something.I am currently using my voice to stand up for this generation of teenagers.It irrates me how MTV is more concerened about money then the future of America.It fustrates me more than you can imagine,I feel like I am the only one even trying to speak out against what the media is doing. The movie facing the giants is great my life quote from it nothing is impossible with God.But we are to give God our best tell the very end even though it hurts or things may go rough.(something I got out of facing the giants) ~Becky~ Lets live for God like we never did before!!!!

By: JKStar09

JKStar09 — Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:51:23 +0000

Amen Greg! You are right on, especially on your point number two. Our pastor preaches about ‘salad bar’ Christians who pick and choose only the attributes of God that they want in their lives. "I’ll take love and mercy, but leave the justice." It’s all or none! So what can we do? I’m reminded of a story told in the movie "Facing the Giants" when the pastor told the coach that he needed to "prepare his field for rain." That is so true! We need to prepare our fields because the rain is coming! – Jason