Comments on: Beer in Mexico http://withcandor.wordpress.com/2008/01/15/beer-in-mexico/ the stained glass is shattering... Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:23:09 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Isaac Downing http://withcandor.wordpress.com/2008/01/15/beer-in-mexico/#comment-13 Isaac Downing Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:23:09 +0000 http://withcandor.wordpress.com/2008/01/15/beer-in-mexico/#comment-13 I just found your blog... this was encouraging to read. You know what would be even more encouraing? More blog post updates! It's been MONTHS brother. You gotta get this bad boy movin! I just found your blog… this was encouraging to read.

You know what would be even more encouraing? More blog post updates! It’s been MONTHS brother. You gotta get this bad boy movin!

]]> By: Sten-Erik http://withcandor.wordpress.com/2008/01/15/beer-in-mexico/#comment-12 Sten-Erik Fri, 08 Feb 2008 04:31:18 +0000 http://withcandor.wordpress.com/2008/01/15/beer-in-mexico/#comment-12 Delayed response, but I stand with you brother. I choose not to drink - not because I think it is immoral to enjoy a beer every now and again, but because I see no reason to engage in something that could call the testimony of Christ in me into question just because of a misunderstanding! Delayed response, but I stand with you brother.

I choose not to drink – not because I think it is immoral to enjoy a beer every now and again, but because I see no reason to engage in something that could call the testimony of Christ in me into question just because of a misunderstanding!

]]> By: Daneen http://withcandor.wordpress.com/2008/01/15/beer-in-mexico/#comment-11 Daneen Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:26:46 +0000 http://withcandor.wordpress.com/2008/01/15/beer-in-mexico/#comment-11 Oh, and at the chance that I upset anyone with my opinion - sorry. I am going on the record as saying it is my "opinion", not "conviction". Even though I do feel very convicted personally after growing up with alcoholism, and living it myself as a 20something. I do know there are plenty of people that are out there who can actually drink, and it not be a problem. For those of us who do have a problem - the addiction might go away, but the alcohol itself doesn't change, and it will still have the same effect on us no matter how we try to kid ourselves that we can control it. Oh, and at the chance that I upset anyone with my opinion – sorry. I am going on the record as saying it is my “opinion”, not “conviction”. Even though I do feel very convicted personally after growing up with alcoholism, and living it myself as a 20something. I do know there are plenty of people that are out there who can actually drink, and it not be a problem. For those of us who do have a problem – the addiction might go away, but the alcohol itself doesn’t change, and it will still have the same effect on us no matter how we try to kid ourselves that we can control it.

]]> By: Daneen http://withcandor.wordpress.com/2008/01/15/beer-in-mexico/#comment-10 Daneen Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:10:09 +0000 http://withcandor.wordpress.com/2008/01/15/beer-in-mexico/#comment-10 Carne- Thank you for sharing - and I have no idea how anyone could be mad at you for sharing your convictions. I have to say as an X party girl - alcoholic-whatever you want to call it, that alcohol is a demon for those of us with problems (past or present). God also took away my chemical addictions, but I know that there is NO WAY to have one or two, someday it will be more. And does anyone seriously think that Jesus is okay with us coping a buzz???????????? That makes me sad. Funny, a new friend just found out that I can't drink and was like "really" - I was tempted - what would one hurt?? Oh boy wouldn't the evil one like that crack to open up! I have to say that I am glad that you are done playing russian roulette - at least for this year-remind me to check with you in 2009! I love you brother Carnahan! Daneen Carne-
Thank you for sharing – and I have no idea how anyone could be mad at you for sharing your convictions.
I have to say as an X party girl – alcoholic-whatever you want to call it, that alcohol is a demon for those of us with problems (past or present). God also took away my chemical addictions, but I know that there is NO WAY to have one or two, someday it will be more. And does anyone seriously think that Jesus is okay with us coping a buzz???????????? That makes me sad.
Funny, a new friend just found out that I can’t drink and was like “really” – I was tempted – what would one hurt?? Oh boy wouldn’t the evil one like that crack to open up!
I have to say that I am glad that you are done playing russian roulette – at least for this year-remind me to check with you in 2009!
I love you brother Carnahan!
Daneen

]]> By: Mo http://withcandor.wordpress.com/2008/01/15/beer-in-mexico/#comment-9 Mo Thu, 17 Jan 2008 05:06:23 +0000 http://withcandor.wordpress.com/2008/01/15/beer-in-mexico/#comment-9 Thanks Carne! I just got around to reading this and all i can say is WOW! Just what i needed as I prepare to travel to a country that is very much centered on our earthly desires...I pray that you would continue to be a light in all our lives! You are Loved! Thanks Carne! I just got around to reading this and all i can say is WOW! Just what i needed as I prepare to travel to a country that is very much centered on our earthly desires…I pray that you would continue to be a light in all our lives!
You are Loved!

]]> By: Bill http://withcandor.wordpress.com/2008/01/15/beer-in-mexico/#comment-8 Bill Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:20:03 +0000 http://withcandor.wordpress.com/2008/01/15/beer-in-mexico/#comment-8 Aaron, I can relate with you at some level. You see, I used to be what I would consider to be an alcoholic before God reached down and slapped me around. Long story that I can share with you another time. The bottom line is this ... I was just in Philly on business this past weekend, eating a steak at Ted's Montana Grill and watching the Cowgirls get beat by the Giants. The thought came to my mind that, boy, I could have a shot of Jager to celebrate the Cowgirls loss. It'll only be one drink ... and no one would know. Praise the Lord I didn't end up buying the drink. I share the story with you to let you know I understand where you're at in this area and I'll stand with you in abstaining from alcohol. I know the Bible does not say to abstain, just to not get drunk. For me, I know that if I open the door a crack that it will be open too wide for me. I've been dry since '99 but believe me, there have been days where I have been very much tempted to have a drink, or to get bombed. Only through God's strength have I found victory. Your Brother in Christ, Bill Spilman Aaron,

I can relate with you at some level. You see, I used to be what I would consider to be an alcoholic before God reached down and slapped me around. Long story that I can share with you another time. The bottom line is this … I was just in Philly on business this past weekend, eating a steak at Ted’s Montana Grill and watching the Cowgirls get beat by the Giants. The thought came to my mind that, boy, I could have a shot of Jager to celebrate the Cowgirls loss. It’ll only be one drink … and no one would know. Praise the Lord I didn’t end up buying the drink.

I share the story with you to let you know I understand where you’re at in this area and I’ll stand with you in abstaining from alcohol. I know the Bible does not say to abstain, just to not get drunk. For me, I know that if I open the door a crack that it will be open too wide for me. I’ve been dry since ‘99 but believe me, there have been days where I have been very much tempted to have a drink, or to get bombed. Only through God’s strength have I found victory.

Your Brother in Christ,

Bill Spilman

]]> By: Joni http://withcandor.wordpress.com/2008/01/15/beer-in-mexico/#comment-7 Joni Tue, 15 Jan 2008 22:33:58 +0000 http://withcandor.wordpress.com/2008/01/15/beer-in-mexico/#comment-7 Carne~ Thank-you so much for sharing that and letting God work through you! THAT is what we need... I appreciate you writing that and encouraging us other Christ followers! I love you & Jill so much and appreciate all you do for us! In Christ~ Joni Carne~
Thank-you so much for sharing that and letting God work through you! THAT is what we need… I appreciate you writing that and encouraging us other Christ followers!
I love you & Jill so much and appreciate all you do for us!
In Christ~ Joni

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