Pointless posts.

[SPALATIN]

Watching CBS this morning they were showing that a poll taken afterwards showed that Kerry's likability was twice as much as Bush.

Likeability doesn't necessarily a good president make. Lincoln was hated by a good many people during his first term and there was talk at the time that his own party wouldn't even nominate him. Yet he did win a second term only to be taken out by a Southern radical who could not accept that his side lost the war.

 

[Flipper]

I already know who I am going to vote for and no debate will change my mind. I have had some wonderful debate with my college-aged son--who, of course, prefers the other candidate. He makes some good points but I always tell him that it doesn't matter what he says, he and his kind don't vote so they won't have an impact and that's why my guy will win!

Rose

I wish I could have friendly debates with my dad. He is on an opposite end of the spectrum than me. Any discussion on the subject is only him talking and me listening. I'm college educated, watch many different news sources, read different news sources, and pay plenty of taxes, but I don't understand enough to be worthy enough to discuss it with him.

I also think there is going to be a huge surprise in the voting demographics this year, so ya better watch out

 

[Flipper]

Watching CBS this morning they were showing that a poll taken afterwards showed that Kerry's likability was twice as much as Bush.

Likeability doesn't necessarily a good president make. Lincoln was hated by a good many people during his first term and there was talk at the time that his own party wouldn't even nominate him. Yet he did win a second term only to be taken out by a Southern radical who could not accept that his side lost the war.

Yes, but most of the American public, when answering the poll, probably didn't understand "likability" and chose the person that best conveyed what they think is the correct direction to go. (tongue in cheek, well maybe a little)

 

[theologia crucis]

I watched part of it.

If you're bored and got time, here's a running Aggie commentary on the debate! My wife & I cracked up reading it.

And here's some other drinking games my fellow Aggies came up with!

 

[KagomeShuko]

I wonder if I can get my posts up to 500 before the next "collect salaries" from the "jobs" here. I'm hoping to have 500 posts before I leave for Dallas on Thursday and I'll be gone for a week. . .what will I do with no TCCL? LOL

I'm sure I'll have a great time at the NYWC!

I'm also praying for lots of ticket sales for the Lost And Found concert - hopefully lots before October 17.

Stein Auf!
Bridget

 

[netgenius2]

I watched the debate. I listened to the debate. [font=&quot]It was an exercise in discipline[/font]. Having spent 12 years on city council, I recognize talking points when I hear them. I will be paying attention to the rest of the "debates" as well. I value my freedom, and I want to protect it.

 

[netgenius2]

Sometimes its hard to listen to the sermon too. But I know its good for me.

 

[KagomeShuko]

I watched the debate. I listened to the debate. [font=&quot]It was an exercise in discipline[/font]. Having spent 12 years on city council, I recognize talking points when I hear them. I will be paying attention to the rest of the "debates" as well. I value my freedom, and I want to protect it.

and I did not watch it. . .I don't know. .I just can't stand them. . .

Stein Auf!
Bridget

 

[KagomeShuko]

Sometimes its hard to listen to the sermon too. But I know its good for me.

Sometimes people think I'm asleep during the sermon. . .LOL. .but it helps me to concentrate on it if I close my eyes and listen. I tend to get distracted and want to do something or read something if my eyes are open, so I sit with them closed and listen.

Stein Auf!
Bridget

 

[ByzantineDixie]

Sometimes people think I'm asleep during the sermon. . .LOL. .but it helps me to concentrate on it if I close my eyes and listen. I tend to get distracted and want to do something or read something if my eyes are open, so I sit with them closed and listen.

Stein Auf!
Bridget

Well, I'll admit it...I am a sermon junkie. I love sermons. I take copious notes. Just about every margin in my wide margin bible is full! I get frustrated sometimes because Lutheran sermons are so short. Of course, my pastor is a fabulous preacher...that is his gift. Its not hard to listen and take notes when all the sermons are good ones.

But I understand, Bridget...I always shut my eyes during prayer and even other parts of the liturgy so I can concentrate. The liturgy can be a problem for me because I sometimes catch the words rolling off my tongue before they have been processed in my brain. It helps me when I close my eyes to remove the distractions and focus on what is being said. I used to keep my eyes closed for focus during the Words of Institution but after I saw the movie The Passion I started watching instead...I haven't had trouble focusing since. I am afraid some could accuse me of sleeping through half the service too!

Peace

Rose

 

[Flipper]

I love sermons. I take copious notes.

We're always given an outline with blanks to fill out and lots of room for notes. I LOVE using the outline.

 

[Rechtgläubig]

All our sermons are posted online Saturday night, I just print mine out

 

[ByzantineDixie]

All our sermons are posted online Saturday night, I just print mine out

Does your pastor know you hold his feet to the fire regarding his sermons? Has he ever just gone off...and flew in the face of the pre-established text? Just curious.

You and I have discussed this before...my pastor puts NOTHING in writing and I think that gives him inordinate freedoms!!! Actually, though, the sermons can vary a little between first and second service. And there is a minor problem with this...when you need a written copy for reference...there ain't one to be had. I have to rely on my notes....R

 

[Rechtgläubig]

Does your pastor know you hold his feet to the fire regarding his sermons? Has he ever just gone off...and flew in the face of the pre-established text? Just curious.

You and I have discussed this before...my pastor puts NOTHING in writing and I think that gives him inordinate freedoms!!! Actually, though, the sermons can vary a little between first and second service. And there is a minor problem with this...when you need a written copy for reference...there ain't one to be had. I have to rely on my notes....R

Actually, he did change it once. I paniced!!! LOL! (j/k about the panicing). He really does seem to go word for word what he wrote (I read them at work Sat nights before church). It used to freak me out because he almost never preaches from behind the pulpit, only when he reads from his bible, no notes or anything, practically word for word what he posts on his site.

 

[Rechtgläubig]

Hey lookie, this one is posted early! Woo hoo!



http://atonement.org/membership/view_sermon.asp

 

[Phoebe]

I didn't watch the debate. All I need is to hear another heated discussion. I get enough of that with coworkers and kindergartners. (these are interchangable, BTW)
I also know who I'm voting for. It wouldn't have changed my mind.

 

[theologia crucis]

Beat the heck outta KSU!!!

 

[KagomeShuko]

Well, I'll admit it...I am a sermon junkie. I love sermons. I take copious notes. Just about every margin in my wide margin bible is full! I get frustrated sometimes because Lutheran sermons are so short. Of course, my pastor is a fabulous preacher...that is his gift. Its not hard to listen and take notes when all the sermons are good ones.

But I understand, Bridget...I always shut my eyes during prayer and even other parts of the liturgy so I can concentrate. The liturgy can be a problem for me because I sometimes catch the words rolling off my tongue before they have been processed in my brain. It helps me when I close my eyes to remove the distractions and focus on what is being said. I used to keep my eyes closed for focus during the Words of Institution but after I saw the movie The Passion I started watching instead...I haven't had trouble focusing since. I am afraid some could accuse me of sleeping through half the service too!

Peace

Rose

I tried taking notes on sermons before, but it just never seemed to work for me. I just ended up with a notebook full of notes I didn't understand all that much. If I hear something I want, I'll make sure to write it, though. However, if I'm just sitting trying to listen, I'll start doing other things like looking at the hymns and such while the sermon is being preached.

Stein Auf!
Bridget

 

[PurpleBunny]

I tried taking notes on sermons before, but it just never seemed to work for me. I just ended up with a notebook full of notes I didn't understand all that much. If I hear something I want, I'll make sure to write it, though. However, if I'm just sitting trying to listen, I'll start doing other things like looking at the hymns and such while the sermon is being preached.

I have the attention span of a ferret or a kitten... I can't keep my mind on the sermon for more than about 2 minutes at a time, though my mind does generally wander off on tangents generated by the sermon. Still, it's frustrating getting home and only having a very vague idea of what the sermon was about.

I don't think I've kept focused on an entire sermon (even when taking notes) in the past 5 years!

 

[PuppyforChrist]

I do try at least to focus on sermons, but sometimes, it doesn't make much sense to me.

It also depends on who is preaching at my church. When my assistant Pastor preaches, I don't know why, but I can't seem to focus or understand what she is trying to point out to us. When my main Pastor preaches, that is different. He likes to go into true stories that happened while preaching. This helps me concentrate better because I can visualize what is happening in the story and connect it to the sermon.