tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post1477908317123324522..comments2023-09-30T05:42:51.940-04:00Comments on BLOGINTHENOW: Much To Consider Pt. II (And then some)Bishop Jim Swilleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17367155153494024919noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-4585310643867334512008-07-16T17:16:00.000-04:002008-07-16T17:16:00.000-04:00...and that's one of the many things I admire abou......and that's one of the many things I admire about you, Bishop. I've been here for 23 years and you have ALWAYS been quick to acknowledge and apologize when the flesh has gotten in the way or when God has corrected you with greater revelation about a matter. Your honor and integrity, love of God and the truth are what have held me here all these years (along with the fact that God has placed me here to serve this ministry and I do it with joy and am honored). We're not looking back...we're moving forward!<BR/>IHS, Rene.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-12804686764705525882008-07-16T16:59:00.000-04:002008-07-16T16:59:00.000-04:00I am moved by your willingness to become transpare...I am moved by your willingness to become transparent. Often I feel there is an opaque wash between the stage and the church. I feel part of that was etched away today. You're a great leader - enough with what we don't believe in at CITN / BITN, I agree, let's start speaking what we do believe. I'm starting to think we talk more about the negative things in defense against them to the people we criticize for saying them than actually just talking about what we do believe. I hear from God so clearly when defense mechanisms are not operating in response to critics or my own critical mind. I pray peace to your mind and security in your heart. I know that here, at CITN, and in our 'family' we have enough support, love, and like-minded spirits (let alone THE Spirit) that enable us to truly not care about what is said about us or our doctrine. I make no excuses for us!<BR/><BR/>On the other hand...I know how much we support your message and believe in it being heard around the world. When you deeply believe in something so pure it's frustrating for people to not "get it" and it can bring out the worst in us. I don't think this is because we are “bad” but because we want to defend the Light. Sometime we just don't trust that He's ok with the critics and can handle it without our rebuttal. Preach on Bish!! I love you and forgive you!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-68043090197219753192008-07-16T11:12:00.000-04:002008-07-16T11:12:00.000-04:00Watching the "O Brother, Where Art Thou" clip made...Watching the "O Brother, Where Art Thou" clip made me think about "to the pure in heart, all things are pure."<BR/><BR/>Sweet Delmar, in spite of his intentional and unintentional actions or, really, all that external stuff that we see and judge by, was still pure in heart! Go figure.<BR/><BR/>So is our Bishop.<BR/>JaneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-1806244125957215752008-07-16T10:38:00.000-04:002008-07-16T10:38:00.000-04:00Awesome Humility...if more shepards would show suc...Awesome Humility...if more shepards would show such true humility...the annointing would break the yoke...it flows from the head down...i who have always struggled with what others have said about me often repeat to myself " what you think of me is none of my bussiness" not that i always follow that, as a matter of fact i have been known to school someone now and then! Awesome video..PeaceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-65922298991090548072008-07-16T01:13:00.000-04:002008-07-16T01:13:00.000-04:00That's my Bishop!The greatest leaders are those th...That's my Bishop!<BR/><BR/>The greatest leaders are those that know the way, go the way and show the way. Thank you for your transparency. Transparent substances are the only ones in which light can be transmitted. Keep transmitting (broadcasting, communicating, imparting, expressing, ect.) the LIGHT and the atmosphere at BITN will always be sweet fragrance in the nostrils of God. Be blessed!<BR/>-shannonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-27486504068518165612008-07-16T00:40:00.000-04:002008-07-16T00:40:00.000-04:00Bishop, forgive me for being a blurker these past ...Bishop, forgive me for being a blurker these past days. I blog when I am lead to. If its something that has a bitter taste; I rather not comment.<BR/><BR/>I have been away cleaning out my moms house. She moved to Cali. So, I was away from the pc for a couple of days. <BR/><BR/>Forgive you..."YES, of course!" That lion video; tears me up. <BR/>"Uncondional Love"<BR/><BR/>Safe travels to Washington.<BR/><BR/>"You've got a friend",<BR/>L.W.Friend4Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01865522816406678627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-3747055104523326852008-07-16T00:23:00.000-04:002008-07-16T00:23:00.000-04:00Hey Bishop, who told you; you very hypocritical, v...Hey Bishop, <BR/>who told you; you very hypocritical, very wrong and counter-productive?<BR/><BR/>Peace,<BR/>DennisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-90266315513686732722008-07-15T23:49:00.000-04:002008-07-15T23:49:00.000-04:00Bishop,You did your part...and God's got it...DBA,...Bishop,<BR/>You did your part...and God's got it...<BR/><BR/>DBA, to be continued...<BR/><BR/>Teezy, Good morning to you, too...and thanks!<BR/><BR/>Goodnight Bloggers.<BR/><BR/>Bishop,<BR/>Rest easy (and thanks for leaving the light on)....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-50227038914624902542008-07-15T23:32:00.000-04:002008-07-15T23:32:00.000-04:00In agreement...That's why we love you so much! You...In agreement...That's why we love you so much! You're real and the example you lead in the love walk and a pure heart is exemplary! I have to fine~tune regularly. Uughh..not fun. <BR/><BR/>It may not always be inappropriate to answer....<BR/><BR/>Father, help us each to be all and who you'd have us be leaving behind the FRAGRANCE of CHRIST thru the power of the Holy Spirit within to spread your LOVE! AMEN.<BR/><BR/>Smells really sweet here...mmmmm..<BR/><BR/>Goodnite blog fam =)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-52936986415454348712008-07-15T22:43:00.000-04:002008-07-15T22:43:00.000-04:00I'm a new blogger also. Therefore I do not know ab...I'm a new blogger also. Therefore I do not know about what's going on with the apology. But I accept it. <BR/><BR/>We're all human, which means that sometimes we do things we shouldn't do or say things we shouldn't say. Sometimes we realize too late that our actions have been hurtful to somebody else. When these hard times occur, the best response-the only response really -is "I'm sorry".<BR/><BR/>Owning up, promptly and forthrightly, helps the other person begin to heal just as important, it cleanses our own soul and sets us free. That is a small price to pay for a clear conscience.butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08561367561648661715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-88509603302594198352008-07-15T22:16:00.000-04:002008-07-15T22:16:00.000-04:00Hello fellow bloggers,I don't have the background ...Hello fellow bloggers,<BR/><BR/>I don't have the background knowledge to comment on this one with any depth, since I've been away for some time. I just want to express my astonished regard for your shepherd. One benefit of writing here, however truncated or unsubstantial, is the reflection is allows us all. Here's a thought I usually share with my high school students in an attempt to encourage them to write. I think it's appropriate for what Bish expressed:<BR/><BR/><I>I didn't know what I thought, until I said it. <BR/>I didn't know what I said until I read it.</I><BR/><BR/>Hope to see more tomorrow. Peace.<BR/><BR/>AbrahamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-44001911215048067002008-07-15T21:55:00.000-04:002008-07-15T21:55:00.000-04:00Forgiven beyond 70x7 Bish!To whoever may be "blurk...Forgiven beyond 70x7 Bish!<BR/><BR/>To whoever may be "blurking"...Come on in..the water's fine!!<BR/><BR/>TeezyTeezy313https://www.blogger.com/profile/00604007610764010771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-77922308176354473302008-07-15T21:33:00.000-04:002008-07-15T21:33:00.000-04:00Oh-h-h-h-h, O-k-a-y I guess!Oh-h-h-h-h, O-k-a-y I guess!Donaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06539338756284929311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-15549109547121607122008-07-15T21:20:00.000-04:002008-07-15T21:20:00.000-04:00Bish, with tears in eyes let me just say I love yo...Bish, with tears in eyes let me just say I love you friend, you are more dear than a brother.<BR/><BR/>ONEAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-63124496005686188502008-07-15T20:13:00.000-04:002008-07-15T20:13:00.000-04:00Bishop, MOOSH GOOSH TIMES A HUNDRED MILLION TRILL...Bishop,<BR/> MOOSH GOOSH TIMES A HUNDRED MILLION TRILLION...........<BR/><BR/>Nothing to lose.<BR/><BR/>WOOOOO HOOOOO!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-46455443173571399272008-07-15T20:03:00.000-04:002008-07-15T20:03:00.000-04:00BishopI believe I said it at least twiceand this i...Bishop<BR/><BR/>I believe I said it at least twice<BR/>and this is the third <BR/>Forgiveness and Love<BR/><BR/>You know they go hand in hand. <BR/>Not only for that person but also for yourself. <BR/><BR/>You are Forgiven now Love. <BR/><BR/>The Courtship Ball<BR/><BR/>As I go to find Him<BR/>He tries to find me<BR/>A person of virtue<BR/>Stripped of religiosity<BR/>He comes close to finding me<BR/>I’m hiding behind the veil <BR/>Where religion can’t see<BR/>I’ve been stripped of the names <BR/>That are of earthly claim<BR/>Given my heart<BR/>His and my love won’t part<BR/><BR/>Laura Benson <BR/>8-25-2007<BR/><BR/>This is the first part of my poem and it says how I really feel about our ministry. Those who come against us are religious and they can't see who we really are. All we can do is forgive & love. <BR/><BR/>Peace & Joy To YouAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-6767756064000081892008-07-15T19:48:00.000-04:002008-07-15T19:48:00.000-04:00THAT is why we love you, that is why you are our S...THAT is why we love you, that is why you are our Shepherd, that is why we are better people, that is why we go to the best church in the world. To publicly eat cheese takes kahunas. Don't mean to take away the sincerity of your apology, truly none owed to me. I said what I said under previous blogs because ...well i just did, but know this -I am a big girl and I should have thought my own words through, that is what I meant about the "personal" tweaking. We love you and have your back no matter what-I still have my give em all the benefit of the doubt mentality even though I sometimes do not exercise it-nonetheless that is what I want and need for myself and will work on giving it to others.tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18353650096163818788noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-33712929489887237602008-07-15T19:18:00.000-04:002008-07-15T19:18:00.000-04:00Bishop,What you just did really showed what an ama...Bishop,<BR/><BR/>What you just did really showed what an amazing Shepard you really are... You are forgiven... We love you...Continue to lead us...<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>IrisIrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04258663878995306730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-61010447988609480152008-07-15T19:10:00.000-04:002008-07-15T19:10:00.000-04:00Great leaders are not afraid to admit when they ar...Great leaders are not afraid to admit when they are wrong or ask for forgiveness. Thanks for "keeping it real" <BR/><BR/>OvercomerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-14937316345201985782008-07-15T19:07:00.000-04:002008-07-15T19:07:00.000-04:00I too must confess my fault. I was really wanting...I too must confess my fault. I was really wanting to take my sword and cut off somebodys ear.<BR/><BR/>Nothing to lose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-25073023795862163952008-07-15T18:56:00.000-04:002008-07-15T18:56:00.000-04:00VICTORY DANCE!!! WooHoo!!Cue music, Whitney...Eve...VICTORY DANCE!!! WooHoo!!<BR/><BR/>Cue music, Whitney...<BR/><BR/>Everyone start running...<BR/><BR/>Bishop, take a deep breath...<BR/>get ready for a "pile on" like you've never seen before...<BR/><BR/>Intro music finishes, pace picks up, everyone is running faster...a-a-and...CONNECTION!! Everyone SING!!!...We--ee--ee, will ALWAYS lo-ove you--ou--ou--ou! <BR/><BR/>[Dear God, I love this place!!!<BR/>I'll bet you do too, Lord!!! My heart sings...]Avatarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16272707274578250714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-86847816483491490122008-07-15T18:48:00.001-04:002008-07-15T18:48:00.001-04:00Bishop, Real - Amen.Bishop, <BR/><BR/>Real - Amen.Erikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09639126458428187942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-9001262846230491892008-07-15T18:48:00.000-04:002008-07-15T18:48:00.000-04:00I forgive you, Bishop, your sins are remitted. (Th...I forgive you, Bishop, your sins are remitted. (Though you have done nothing that requires it from me, I learned from a very strong, intelligent, spiritual, yet quite human leader that it is a positive thing just to say it.)<BR/><BR/>Blessings Bishop...and Blog Fam...PattiL007https://www.blogger.com/profile/02708593552345736510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-82464322259499914092008-07-15T18:12:00.000-04:002008-07-15T18:12:00.000-04:00BISHOP WONDERFUL CHOICE OF MUSIC IN THE BLOG TODAY...BISHOP WONDERFUL CHOICE OF MUSIC IN THE BLOG TODAY. SOMETHING HAPPENS TO MY SPIRIT MAN WHENEVER I HEAR JOYFULLY,JOYFULLY AND HALELUYAH,HALELUYAH. <BR/>NOTHING MUCH TO SAY THAN THANK YOU LORD FOR JOURNEY MERCIES. MY HUSBAND CAME BACK FROM NIGERIA SAFE AND SOUND AS WE ALL PRAYED. THANK YOU ALL FOR LIFTING HIM UP. THANK YOU FRIDAY AM INTERCESSORY GROUP AT CITN. THE CIRCLE HAS BEEN CONCLUDED WITH THIS PRAISE REPORT.<BR/>HEY, WHENEVER THINGS ARE SHAKY AND YOU FEEL PANICKY, JOIN ME IN SAYING THIS, I AM A CHILD OF GOD, BOUGHT BY THE BLOOD OF JESUS CHRIST. IT IS SIMPLE BUT WHEN YOU CONFESS IT IN FAITH AND UNDERSTANDING, IT WILL PULL YOU OVER TO THE VICTORY SIDE.<BR/>IT IS ONE OF MY DAILY ARMOUR AS AN INTERCESSOR. BE BLESS. LOVE, MERCYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-96114027914038785.post-43610527688331231142008-07-15T17:45:00.000-04:002008-07-15T17:45:00.000-04:00OOOOPPPS, forgot to sign anon 5:23-Nothing to lose...OOOOPPPS, forgot to sign anon 5:23-<BR/><BR/>Nothing to lose.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com