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Do We Have Free Will
Do we actually have free will, with God changing his mind depending on what we "will," or was every detail about every person and thing foreknown and controlled by God from the start?
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Php 1:20 According to my earnest expectation and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness, as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death.
Php 1:21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.
Php 1:22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour:
yet what I shall choose I wot not!
on 7/18/12
Well MarkV, since Satan doesn't have a BOOK called the word of Satan, and since Satan does not talk to men through snakes these days, Yes, I can choose to OBEY GOD's WORD, or choose to be persuaded to do my own or be influenced by demonic spirits.
You really can't read and comprehend at all can you.
Faith is sometimes a hard thing to do. MY WILL chooses, without seeing any end result, to Obey God and His Word regardless.
Now I know you don't understand that, because you are a robot.
on 7/18/12
Kathr, here is how much power you think that God has,
"MY WILL also chooses to OBEY God's Word or be persuades by the spirits of Satan."
God cannot persuade you but the spirit of satan can. Great. Satan more power then God. Something wrong with your picture.
on 7/18/12
"The problem is in the Question. Does God change His mind depending on our choice AKA free will to chose or reject Him."
Here is one instance saying that He does, "If thou doest well, shalt thou not be accepted? and if thou doest not well, sin lieth at the door. And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him."
on 7/18/12
The problem is in the Question. Does God change His mind depending on our choice AKA free will to chose or reject Him.
The thing is, God knows beginning from end. We don't WILL anything anyway.
The will of man is in his conscience, mind, heart. It is the very essence that separates man from animal or plant.
God has no control whether i chose to pee my pants or use teh restroom. MY WILL controls my blatter, and I chose to either use the restroom or pee my pants.
MY WILL also chooses to OBEY God's Word or be persuades by the spirits of Satan.
When we do God's WILL, that is, His KNOWN mind of which He gave us through His Word, we surrender our own will to him.
on 7/18/12
Oh for goodness sake, MarkV, YOU are the one who doesnt understand what the other 1000 people here are saying when they say we have "free will". Im guessing English isnt your first language. We are simply saying we have the ability to make a right decision or a wrong one. Being a "slave to sin" does not mean we choose the WRONG thing every single time! Ridiculous!
Can the unsaved alcoholic make a conscious decision to seek help to stop drinking? YES! They do it all the time. In the same manner, a sinner can recognize his need for help and when the Spirit and word of God show him who he is and who the Savior is. That man can then humble himself and seek the help or harden his heart and "drink" even more!
on 7/18/12
No MarkV, I haven't lied. And others will attest here too to all the times you have accused me and others of WORKING FOR OUR SALVATION.
Have you lost it MarkV....I can pull up 1000 posts of you accusing others of SAVING THEMSELVES because they don't agree with your doctrine of Election((( God just waving His Magic wand WILLING YOU salvation based on nothing more than your definition of Sovereighty and God's Good Humor.)))
And Yes, you have often used the term Arminian. You and LeeJ, as if that is some dirty word to call someone.
You are a liar MarkV. REPENT! It's getting worse. Your conscience is becoming seered beynd the point of repentance. Repent while you still can!
on 7/18/12
The Seg, I believe a lot of the problems with the words
"Free will"
is that in the world those words mean something completely different then what they mean in the Bible. In the Bible they are talking about the will of man. Thats why
"Free will"
is never mentioned as an ability that God gives to humans or else we would see it everywhere in Scripture. Because God knows the will of the lost is slave to sin. And that the will of the believer is a slave to righteousness, Christ. Though we are carnal when we walk in the flesh, it is not our permenant state of being when we are saved. It is something temporary, which will be taken care of by God at the Resurrection when we receive our new bodies prepared for eternity.
on 7/18/12
Wait a minute the elect are not sinners?
Wow for a minute there I thought the elect didnt sin.
So then the elect are sinners too, for all have sinned.
You guys might want to take a minute here.
Now, did Christ make everything and everybody? Yes, he did right!
So would you agree he must have known what he was going to make.
So he knew them or knew of them before he made them.
Remember, why even the very hairs of your head are all numbered!
And here the hard part!
Well then:
For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son.
But, dont tell them ok. Why?
Because they wont believe you!
on 7/17/12
Kathr, I guess your day to tell the Truth has not come yet since you lied again when you said,
"It is funny how MarkV wants to call everyone an Arminian who does not believe his doctrine, as if that too is a dirty word."
Can you post one blog where I called someone an Arminian who does not believe in what I believe? It is you who is calling us names who disagree with your points Calvinist, Mormons. Only you are doing it. I do not see anyone else doing it but you. Maybe tomorrow you will tell the Truth for a change. Walk in the Spirit if you are of the Spirit. Maybe the Spirit will direct you to your medication.
on 7/17/12
We love Him because He first loved us. This is Scriptural. It sounds as though God is mean, but He is not, people sin because they want to sin and no part of God.
---Mark_V. on 7/17/12
all sinners
That's why we love Him, because He did first love us. The US here is not the elect, but SINNERS!
on 7/17/12
shira4368, please believe me when I tell you.
If I was going to point at anyone on this earth, the first person would be me.
You think I am not a sinner, I believe with all my heart God will forgive me.
But, understand something here. I am asking God to forgive me.
Do you now see the disbelief in me?
I know Christ came to earth and die for me.
So, why am I asking for forgiveness, he give freely?
Many people are telling you must believe or do something for it.
But, that just the point, there is nothing you can do for it.
It is a free gift of God. There so much I see.
Hope you understand this.
Love you, Peace
on 7/17/12
Linda, you said,
"Then they insult Gods loving nature and claim that He does not REALLY want all men to come to repentance but takes pleasure in the death of men."
We are not insulting God, were giving Him the right that He deserves. He is not obligated to save anyone. That He does is the miracle. He does not take pleasure in those who are lost. He just doesn't bring light to them in order that they will know Christ. The Spirit testifies of Christ and if the Spirit does not, then the person will always reject Christ, because he has no desire for Christ. We love Him because He first loved us. This is Scriptural. It sounds as though God is mean, but He is not, people sin because they want to sin and no part of God.
on 7/17/12
TheSeg, for some reason I thought you told us at one time you were RCC. My apologies if that was not you.
It is funny how MarkV wants to call everyone an Arminian who does not believe his doctrine, as if that too is a dirty word.
Maybe one day he will see he does exactly what he accuses others of.
God Bless TheSeg!
on 7/17/12
Is this free/will or free/choice?
For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
Clearly neither, right! All God's doing!
I could say:
How can anyone believe they chose?
But then he did say:
I speak not of you all: I know whom I have chosen: but that the scripture may be fulfilled, He that eateth bread with me hath lifted up his heel against me.
You think, I wonder if my heel is on the ground or in the air.
on 7/17/12
seg, I don't know who you were pointing your arrow at but I am nothing in myself. I am a born again christian and the spirit did convict me in an overwhelming way. I have never ever claimed I did it on my own...and you will never read where I said that...you said that not me. I know where my salvation came from and I know the day and place. humans can't do anything on their own...but the day the Spirit came down on me I made a choise to be saved or lost. We never have a promise of the Spirit visiting us over and over. That is why our missionaries are so important.
on 7/17/12
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kathr4453, No
I can honestly tell you I do not believe in any religion.
I only believe what I believe God has given me.
LindaH, Amen, got you!
I do believe Christ die for the sin of the world.
This is what I find so amazing.
Everyone says I believe in God, but they dont believe what the bible is saying.
So, the very ones that say they believe are really the ones that dont.
And just because someone doesnt profess God, to me doesnt mean he wont.
Just means he doesnt know him yet. Even the ones who say there is no God.
How stupid is that? There is no God. It clearly says God has blinded some.
So how can they see?
on 7/17/12
Brother Phil, thank you also for your answers, they were very good and simple. It doesn't matter how much is given to those who do not believe, they will reject it no matter what. Then Kathr will also call you a Calvinist or an RCC as she just did with The Seg or even a Mormon as she did with me, only because we spoke the Truth no other reason.
I wonder what kind of name she will give you also? Something to wait for I suppose. Accusation alway fly from Kathr. I remember at work when I spoke about the Lord, people got angry the same way she does. People don't like to hear the truth even many who claim to be Christian.
on 7/17/12
I do agree with those scriptures, Seg. We cannot know who Jesus is without the enlightening of the Holy Spirit.
Where the problem comes in is when man interjects his reasoning into scripture by assuming that because not all men will be saved that the Holy Spirit couldnt have possibly enlightened every man as to whom Jesus Christ is because "Jesus didnt die for everyone"! Then they insult Gods loving nature and claim that He does not REALLY want all men to come to repentance but takes pleasure in the death of men.
Instead of trusting exactly what the scripture says, they lean to their own understanding and change the meanings of very easy to understand words so that they support the doctrine that tickles their ears.
on 7/17/12
---shira4368 on 7/15/12 mark v, we do have free will. I chose to be born again..."
Ro 9:16 So then [it is] not of him that willeth.. but of God that sheweth mercy.
I must presume that shira4368 has saved him/herself, at least that is the confession of the mouth.
"everyone has free will whether they will be saved or not."
Jn 6:65 ... no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father.
Seems like some think they had a hand in it. Glory to Man!
"The Holy Spirit draws a person."
Jn 6:44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him:
Shifting sand....
on 7/17/12
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Scripture is clear that a man can HEAR the Spirits voice and harden his heart against Him (Hebrews 3). This is the answer that evades MarkV and why he questions Gods love for all men. He would rather believe in "Irresistable Grace" than what the holy scripture says!
on 7/17/12
MarkV: Are you not free to make the following choice?
Jos 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, CHOOSE you this day whom ye will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
on 7/17/12
The Seg, You are RCC too correct? Did they not teach you Jesus Saves, and that it is the Life of Christ in you that is the HOPE OF GLORY??
Do you even know what the Hope of GLORY is TheSeg?
That's the Key here...No Jesus NO GLORY!
on 7/17/12
Brother Seg, thank you so much for your answers and passages, they were very well done. I really don't know what people are learning this days. Why are they so wrong? Don't they see? Don't they have ears to hear? They do have a lot of accusations to say when you tell them the Truth. How can they miss the very words of God? They are there in plain sight but they don't want to listen or believe the plain Truth. Here is a passage they just don't believe,
"And as the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of God,
"and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed"
(Acts 13:48). Who believed? those who were ordained to eternal life. Pretty simple isn't it?
on 7/17/12
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Linda, everyone has a choice, but what they choose is motivated by what they desire, without a desire you will not choose.
"You would not marry someone you hate."
Before a person can makes a choice which is pleasing to God, he must have a desire to please Him, and in order to choose Christ they need to have a desire for Christ.
Fallen man lost the desire for God, (Rom. 3:11) The bible tells us fallen man is born in sin, and by nature children of wrath. They lost the moral ability to choose Christ. In order for the sinner to choose Christ he must first have a desire for Him. If God does not plant that desire in the human heart, left to themselves, they will never choose Christ. Read (Eph. 2:4-10).
on 7/17/12
That is a grave error on your part, easily refuted by scripture.
LindaH on 7/16/12
How sure are you of that, because this is written!
Joh_6:63 It is the spirit that quickeneth, the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life.
1Co_12:3Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.
You cant even say that Jesus is the lord, without the Holy Spirit.
Eph_3:5Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit,
Romans 8
on 7/16/12
Hi Geraldine, Yes we have free will. We are able to freely sin all we want and then some.
Jer19:5 They have built also the high places of Baal, to burn their sons with fire for burnt offerings unto Baal, which I commanded not, nor spake it, neither came it into my mind:
The above verse states that God did not cause the children of Israel to sin.
Ro8:29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
God did not predestinate events. He did predestinate his people to be conformed to the image of Christ.
So we are responsible for our own actions, but God, through Christ, saves his people from their sins (Matt 1:21).
on 7/16/12
Mark, you are not "reborn" or "saved" until you have Christ in you! The Spirit of the life of Christ in you is what saves you. His blood pays for your sins and the Spirit gives you new life.
You have said in the past that a man is "saved" and that is why he comes to faith in Jesus Christ. That is a grave error on your part, easily refuted by scripture.
Did Will teach you that?
on 7/16/12
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We need to remember, The Holy Spirit is our TEACHER, Comforter, and convicts of sin, but is not our Savior. And we are not being conformed to the image of the Holy Spirit.
The Holy Spirit did not die on a cross for our sin, and rise again for our justification.
MarkV has continued to claim he was saved, rebirthed by the Holy Spirit resulting in salvation. THAT is not the Gospel.
JESUS SAVES. MarkV denies the Gospel that one is saved by the death burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ.
MarkV has tried to climb over some other way...
on 7/16/12
Acts 5:32 also state that God gives the Holy Spirit to those who OBEY...Obey what one may ask....Obey the Gospel. scripture to back that up...****Romans 16:25-27!!!
Here's an example of free will. God promised Abraham ans Sarah a child. Abraham and Sarah made a CHOICE to bring about this on their own using Hagar...WOOPS! Did that thwart God's plan and purpose or His Promise. NOPE! God STILL, in spite of Abraham's lapse in faith fulfilled His Promise of Isaac. Didn't use Ishmael. So even our mess ups don't always work together for good!
on 7/16/12
MarkV are you saved by the Holy Spirit in you OR teh Spirit of Christ in you>>
AWWWWW, and now you want to deny teh Trinity and say, Oh but they are all teh same.
Oh but wait, Did the Holy Spirit DIE ON A CROSS, Shedding His OWN Blood?
Satan can counterfeit the Holy Spirit, However Satan CAN NEVER COUNTERFEIT the CROSS, the BLOOD, and
, the Hope of Glory!
on 7/16/12
Kathr, now you lie again. When will it stop? When you become born again, if God wants to change you. You say just because you cannot change the passages I gave you about the Spirit that Jesus gave,
"What you deny MarkV is CHRIST in you"
A person saved cannot deny Christ in them, that is rediculous. Jesus said the Spirit goes where it wishes just as the wind does, and it seems to me He has not gone your way.
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Linda, I answer you honestly so that you can know the Truth.
The thing you have wrong is that Jesus was speaking to disciples question on how to pray and how to seek God as John also taught his disciples (v.11:1). Jesus would not contradict the words that Paul taught later that no one lost seeks after God. So when Jesus said to them,
"If you then, been evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him"
The disciples had not received the indwelling of the Spirit at that time, until Pentacost.
"If you then been evil"
means they had a sinful nature. As all human beings have. Yet they were believers already.
on 7/16/12
Shira, a person does not choose to be born again of the Spirit
(Luke 11:13)
If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?
(John 4:14)
But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst, but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.
on 7/16/12
Dr. Stanley signed up to do a conference at FBC-Jacksonville with Dr. Jerry Vines called "3:16". ( This was in 2008)
This conference is described as "a biblical and theological assessment of 5-point Calvinism. It will be helpful for preachers as well as lay people". The speakers include Drs. Stanley, Vines, Patterson, Land, and others. Sort of a "whos who" of general Baptists (ie...not Calvinist). Dr. Stanley will be preaching a sermon titled "John 3:16 to the entire world". I hope this lays to rest the silly assertion that Charles Stanley is a Calvinist. Stanley is a fine man of God and a wonderful preacher. However he is not, I repeat, not a Calvinist.
MarkV, did you hear that?
on 7/16/12
Kathr, you lied as I proved about the Spirit of the Law, as you lie all the time. You have a lot to say, but most of it is lies. I give you proof and you say nothing about it but more lies. Stop your lying, make a choice, you are free as far as no one has a gun to your head, but whatever choice you make will give evidence what desire is in your heart, of the flesh or of the Spirit. If you answer with more lies, it is of the flesh.
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What that means Kathr is that the law reflects God's Holy character.
---Mark_V. on 7/16/12
What you deny MarkV is CHRIST in you, making Jesus Christ nothing more than a Spirit of the 10 commandments living in you.
You also fail to understand 2 Peter chapter 1, that we BY FAITH in His PROMISES are partakers of His divine Nature. WHAT? Faith in the 10 commandments? Hardly!
The NEW CREATURE is New In Christ, and Jesus is not now or ever under any law of 10 commandments now. For His live to be living through us that would put HIM under LAW.
You simply do not understand the Crucified life.
Galatians 2:20-21 OR the CROSS!
on 7/16/12
Who so ever will may come to my house today between noon and 6 and those who choose to show up, I will give you a loaf of bread, that you may live and not die of starvation.
But the choice is for you to make.
I won't FORCE anyone to show up. AND I will not force any guards at my gate to keep you from coming.
WHO SO EVER WILL may Come.
on 7/16/12
Geraldine, I made that point at one time. It had no affect on him. Idk how ANY Christian with the Spirit of Christ living in them could be happy in their own salvation while believing that God doesnt offer the same grace to those that we love. It would also paint God as one who commands that WE love those that HE hates. Its a seriously perverse doctrine.
on 7/16/12
MarkV: Are you not free to make the following choice?
Jos 24:15 And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
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Shira, a person does not choose to be born again of the Spirit. After talking to Nicodemus Jesus gave this about the Spirit,
"The wind blows where it wishes, and you hear it, but cannot tell where it comes from and where it goes, so is everyone who is born of the Spirit"
Linda, you said she gave me passages indicating we have a choice. Sure we have a choice, but not the right to choose evil, that's why we are found innocent or guilty. If God told man He was giving them a free will, then God could not judge us right or wrong since He gave us that permission to choose right or wrong. And He doesn't give us permission to choose wrong. The reason you do not find "free will" coming from God in the Bible.
on 7/16/12
Kathr, again you lie about me on the blog of Matthew 3:14 that closed, You now say,
"Again the term "Spirit of the Law" is another of MarkV's inventions not found in scripture."
Did you not read,
"For we know that the Law is spiritual, but I am carnal sold under sin"
(Romans 7:14).
What that means Kathr is that the law reflects God's Holy character. God is Spirit Kathr, in case you did not know. When we walk in the spirit, we are walking in the spirit of the Law of God's Holy Character. And when you walk in the flesh, you are carnal as Paul had just testified in (Romans 7:14).
on 7/16/12
Mark V: How sad it is if the meaning of John 3:16 "whosoever believeth in Him" is correctly translated "whosoever God MAKES believe in Him." So apparently you think human beings are God's puppets. If true, we should weep for the puppets God throws in the garbage, or hell if that exists!
on 7/15/12
MarkV, she has given you many scripture showing man has the power to choose. You just refuse to see them because they are proof your doctrine is a lie and you have been deceived.
You've been well indoctrinated but that doesnt mean youve been taught correctly. Face it...you are scared to admit that you might be wrong and have led many people (including your own family) astray. The first step is opening your heart and coming back to the truth. There is always forgiveness.
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Mark, I used to think you were just argumentative but now Im convinced the problem lies in your comprehension.
From the "WAS MAN EVER IMMORTAL" blog, you said...
Giving a person a choice is not saying he has free will
Free will IS the ability to choose for ourselves!
Having free will doesnt guarantee we will ALWAYS make the wrong decision nor the right one!
This idea that men who are "dead" cannot choose to do the right thing is ludicrous! Your mind has been poisoned with it! It is blinding you, brother
Choosing Jesus Christ is a GOOD decision and one that God requires of us. God would not ask us to do something that we are incapable of.
on 7/15/12
Volition: the power to choose or determine: Will (Merriam-Webster)
Deu 30:19 ...choose life..
Jos 24:15 ...choose this day..
Can-are we able to choose?
May-are we allowed to choose?
Should-is it right to choose?
Will-do we want to choose?
Does not God give us all these through Christ?
Faith-Hearing-Word of God?
Free: not determined by anything beyond its own nature or being : choosing or capable of choosing for itself (Merriam-Webster)
This seems to be the "free" being discussed and goes back to ability.
Are we able to choose?
Ezr 7:13 ...minded of their own freewill...
I mean, if we have free will, we have free will, and it is given by God, us being made in His image.
Joh 8:36 ...free indeed.
on 7/15/12
markv, we do have free will. I chose to be born again when the Holy Spirit took my heart and it almost came out of my chest. everyone has free will whether they will be saved or not. The Holy Spirit draws a person and convicts them of their sin but they have the free will to ignore or accept.
on 7/15/12
There is no will that is free in humans beings. They have a sinful nature, and are in bondage to the devil (Eph. 2:2). When Christ saves them, their will, will be to do the desires of their new Father God Almighty. It will not be free.
Only God alone has a free will. Everything He does is alway righteous and just.
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If Kathr, is so right with everything she has said and let me say she said a lot, can she show one passage where God said in His Word that man's will is free, just one passage. So much talk and not one verse. There should be many upon many as much as was said. It is like the same statement that God said Saturday was the Sabbath, and no one can find one verse that states that either. The Bible in fact tells us that the lost their wills are in bondage to sin and do the desires of their father the devil, it also tells us that the wills of those who are free from that bondage, are now slaves to Christ, even they don't have a free will. So put down all the passages Kathr or close the door.
on 7/15/12
Aaaah, the free will question......
The church more agreed that sort of we don't: Augustinianism and predestination have been accepted by the church for 1500 years as correct.
on 7/15/12
Since GOD loves everyone and since he wants all to be saved. The idea of no free will means that no one will be lost and all will be saved.
In the meantime GOD is forcing people to sin and hurt others. So it is not the devil made me do it but GOD made me do it.
Either we are responsible for our sins or GOD is. If we are then we have free will. Knowing what choice we make does not force us to make that choice.
on 7/12/12
Eph 1:11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
---Phil on 7/12/12
YEP, OUR inheritance is Christ Himself int eh Heavenlies. God Predestined the CHURCH before the foundation of the world is certainly a fact. WHO SO EVER WILL may beling to the Church.
Ans we know that tehe inheritance of Earthly Israel is/was the Land and an Earthly reign of Jesus as King.
BUT TODAY those both Jew and Gentile are menbers of the Church..HIS BODY.
After we are raptured, THEN those promises to earthly Israel will come into play.
AND God predestined the CHURCH to reign and rule with Christ att that time.
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It is unreasonable to assume God knows our every future move and thought. The Bible says no such thing. Though He could have created things that way, there is no warrant to believe this.
His power to shape our circumstances to conform our will to His will is absolute.
He alone is Sovereign. Does He understand our hearts, our thoughts, our desires? There is no doubt about that, and He operates accordingly, being made in His image is a process of the eons.
Eph 1:11 In whom also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestinated according to the purpose of him who worketh all things after the counsel of his own will:
on 7/12/12
It is the inability or unwillingness to rightly divide the word that causes some to resort to reasoning above receiving light.
---Phil on 7/12/12
EXACTLY Phil, and Ephesians 4 tells us we are not to tossed and turned by EVERY WIND of
that comes along.
It's the Maturity of our growth IN CHRIST who enlightens us, and by doing so we KNOW that what belongs to the CHURCH in the age of GRACE is completely of Christ in you, the Hope of Glory...
You know yourself by your own posts that many scriptures belong to Israel ALONE...and not to the CHURCH. Yet you contradict yourself by combining and applying scripture belonging to Israel to the Body of Christ.
on 7/12/12
Reading all of these thoughtful blog answers has made me see my greatest need in pondering Free Will--I need TRUST more than proof. Not only BELIEF in God's purposes, and FAITH in the outcome of those purposes, but TRUST that it is ultimately about LOVE for us all.
on 7/12/12
Yes, the Saviour draws all men to Himself, but, not all men receive Him and His Salvation. The Scriptures say that MANY are called but FEW are chosen. Also, Wide is the Path that leads to Destruction and MANY there are that go thereat, and Narrow is the Gate that leads to (Eternal) Life and FEW there be that find it. So, a choice is involved in the Salvation/Redemption process for each individual human soul. The LORD offers and each person chooses to receive or reject.
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I have been faithful to provide the Scriptural evidence for my conclusions. I can do litte more to aid you in your reasonings. If believing God is my problem, then I accept accountability for that choice.
The correct partitioning of the Word is what qualifies a worker of God, and this is what I strive to do.
It is the inability or unwillingness to rightly divide the word that causes some to resort to reasoning above receiving light.
The soilish person will always resort to reason, seeing that he cannot spiritually discern the things of God.
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Well it looks as though these is a dilemma here, scriptures that show free will, and those that some insist do not show free will.
So what is the solution?
OH I KNOW. First we'll read all the text before and after each verse to see WHAT God was saying and WHO He was talking to.
So, with Phil's verses I have done that..
John 6, the verses before and after say...THOSE who are taught by the Father come to me. Now HUMMM, does that mean faith comes by HEARING and not pre-selection.. Oh! Yes it does doesn't it.
And all those other verses are where Phil? Romans 9-11? Oh then that explains it....God wasn't talking about YOU or about YOU was he!
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We know when God speaks to Israel in Scrpture, they already KNEW God, and His WORD and His Laws etc.
In John 6 ,the Jews weren't coming to Christ at the CROSS. THEY were sizing Him us as their earthly KING to reign and rule and overthrow Rome right then and there. THEY did not understand Jesus FIRST had to go to the cross and rise again to be that KING scripture tells us will be a full grown man coming out of Heaven in all His Glory. Zechariah 12-14.
We see in the beginning of John 6 multitudes came to Jesus and more and more kept coming...but for the wrong reason....see in the beginning? Jesus left and went to the other side for fear they would make Him KING right then.
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It is so dangerous to take scripture out of context. Doesn't Jesus later in John say,
IF I BE LIFTED UP I WILL draw all men unto ME.
Those who take John 6 and Romans 9-11 out of context WILL NOT acknowledge what Jesus later said...
The Apostles went out into the world LIFTING UP Jesus Christ
and Him CRUCIFIED and Risen
and by doing so multitudes will be saved.
Paul said "God forbid that I would preach anything but Christ and Him Crucified"
Paul in Romans 9-11, is giving historical fact concerning Israel by showing God's Promises to Israel ALSO STAND.
If they didn't, YOU HAVE NO HOPE or any security yourselves. God could just as easily cast you off too.
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SO Phil in conclusion that is the problem with Covenant Theology, Covenant Calvinism aka Replacement Theology.
YOU believe the Church is separate from those promises to Israel the nation YET you contradict yourself and use those promises to Israel and spiritualize away and apply them to the church.
It can't be both...a double minded man is unstable in all his ways...and your showing instability in your thoughts and doctrine.
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So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that show mercy.
For the scripture said unto Pharaoh, Even for this same purpose have I raised thee up, that I might show my power in thee, and that my name might be declared throughout all the earth.
Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardened.
It also asks:
Hath not the potter(God) power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honor, and another unto dishonor?
So, has the potter power over the clay or not?
If he does, then how can you have freewill?
If not, then I can understand how you think you do.
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"Free will is not in the scriptures..."-Phil on 7/11/12
Ezra 7:13 I make a decree, that all they of the people of Israel, and [of] his priests and Levites, in my realm, which are minded of their own freewill to go up to Jerusalem, go with thee
John 6:38 For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.
Lev 22:29 And when ye will offer a sacrifice of thanksgiving unto the LORD, offer [it] at your own will.
Deu 30:19 I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, [that] I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:
20 verses-"freewill offering"
11 verses-"whosoever will"
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kathr4453 on 7/11/12 But God has... given us free will to chose Him or Reject Him.
Jn 15:16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you
Ro 9:18 Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will [have mercy], and whom he will he hardeneth.
Jn 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
Jn 6:44 No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him:
Ro 9:16 So then [it is] not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth, but of God that sheweth mercy.
Ro 11:32 for God did shut up together the whole to unbelief, that to the whole He might do kindness
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In DEUTERONOMY 30:19 Almighty GOD says "I call Heaven and Earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you Life and Death, Blessing and Cursing: therefore, CHOOSE LIFE, that both thou and thy seed may live." Also, in Verses 15 thru 17, GOD expresses the offer for us to choose between two choices: Good and Evil, Life and Death. GOD gives us choices. That plainly shows we have the free-will to choose.
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From the beginning of the beginning of God's creations it seems like it was very important for those he made to have the ability to pursue their own minds or wills. God made angels and they had the ability to rebel against God,they exercised "Free Will". God created male and female and they rebelled against God's orders and exercised "Free Will"in doing so. All the time God only wanted to be chosen and loved above all things,he wanted fellowship. Even now we decide to accept Christ as Savior or reject Him. ---
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AMEN Darlene1.
Just because God KNOWS beginnng from end, in no way says God made man human robots preprogrammed to do this or that.
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Paul also WARNS, be careful how YOU BUILD upon the foundation Paul laid.
God has not preprogrammed anyone's works to be burned. That is YOUR FREE WILL doing.
Now I don't have free will to change myself into a cow, or go to the moon...
But God has within His parameters given us free will to chose Him or Reject Him.
Jesus said " All day long I have reached out my hand to you,
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yes and yes. It is a false dichotomy, a "both, and" not an "either, or". God is big enough for your free will and to know the future and to contol=use our actions with our free will for his purposes, teaching, salvation etc.
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Free will is not in the scriptures. There is only One Free Will, that is God's.
Paul is clear on this subject, so it is best to accept his perspective (Rom 7:14-23)
Man is always trying to be in control, glorying in his flesh, and the myth of free moral agency is the creature glorifying itself as sovereign, even more powerful than our God. We make choices based on preferenes. God adjusts the next set of circumstances to move us toward His goal of becoming All in all 1C 15:28
Eph 1:11 (God is)the One Who is operating all in accord with the counsel of His will.
on 7/11/12
Because of how we can be worldly, we can be very concerned about who has control. Independence can be an idol. So, this is why we can be overly concerned about how much control God really has. But, also, it can be a very honest concern . . . so we can understand just how much we really depend on God and need to depend on Him, at every moment, for all including His guidance. Here's one scripture that may help >
"Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think of anything as being from ourselves, but our sufficiency is from God," (2 Corinthians 3:5)
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Heb 2:3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation, which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him,
As has been written in this blog-We decide to accept or deny the plan of the great salvation by faith we have and God's grace we are saved.
In other words, we decide our fate by acceptance or neglect of the plan administered in the gospel of Christ which is the power God uses to save
Rom 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.
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At least most of the church history has felt more that God deems more than is not considered (the views of St.Augustine)
Though I always feel his views are a bit hard to understand!
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From the beginning of the beginning of God's creations it seems like it was very important for those he made to have the ability to pursue their own minds or wills. God made angels and they had the ability to rebel against God,they exercised "Free Will". God created male and female and they rebelled against God's orders and exercised "Free Will"in doing so. All the time God only wanted to be chosen and loved above all things,he wanted fellowship. Even now we decide to accept Christ as Savior or reject Him. God still wants to be loved and chosen,He wants our love and fellowship.
on 7/10/12
I agree with Cluny.
The sovreignty of God is not deminished nor belittled by the gift He has bestowed on mankind to choose his path.
It is because of this gift that our love for Him can be true and not manipulated.
For the Father seeks such...
This also does not discredit His Omniscience in any way, for He knew our choices, past, present and future, before the foundation of the world...hence the "elect."
Nor does it affect His omnipotence in the least.
Restraint does not equate to lack of ability.
Meek is not weak.
God's plan is unfolding just as He knew it would.
on 7/10/12
To see a man hit his thumb with a hammer is not the same thing as planning for him to do it, much less making him do it.
How our free will fits in with God's eternal NOW is a mystery we can't fathom this side of the Kingdom, and maybe not even on the other side of its threshold. That's why He's God and we are not.
Glory to Jesus Christ!
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After 1 year, annually measure serum antibody titers against specific canine infectious agents such as distemper and parvovirus. This is especially recommended for animals previously experiencing adverse vaccine reactions or breeds at higher risk for such reactions (e.g., Weimaraner, Akita, American Eskimo, Great Dane). Another alternative to booster vaccinations is homeopathic nosodes. This option is considered an unconventional treatment that has not been scientifically proven to be efficacious. One controlled parvovirus nosode study did not adequately protect puppies under challenged conditions. However, data from Europe and clinical experience in North America support its use. If veterinarians choose to use homeopathic nosodes, their clients should be provided with an appropriate disclaimer and written informed consent should be obtained.
I use only killed 3 year rabies vaccine for adults and give it separated from other vaccines by 3-4 weeks. In some states, they may be able to give titer test result in lieu of booster.
I do NOT use Bordetella, corona virus, leptospirosis or Lyme vaccines unless these diseases are endemic in the local area pr specific kennel. Furthermore, the currently licensed leptospira bacterins do not contain the serovars causing the majority of clinical leptospirosis today.
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On April 5, the sun shines right through that hole in the middle and lights up a small plaque on the ground. April 5 was the day the piece was completed and the artist's birthday.
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For void fill.
Airspeed Smart
Imitation Kraft & Pure Kraft Union Paper
Available in various roll widths and thicknesses, recommended for general purpose wrapping of products. Kraft union is exceptionally tough and perfect for export, heavy duty packing and case lining.
White Newspaper Off-Cuts
Used for general purpose wrapping of fragile items or scrunched up and used as void fill.
Approximately 660 sheets per pack.
White Newspaper Off-Cuts
High quality Acid free tissue paper can be used for wrapping delicate or polished surfaces and will not corrode or discolour polished metal surfaces.
Corrugated Roll
Corrugated roll is available in 75m lengths and comes in a range of widths from 150mm to 1800mm. It's ideally suited for use as a cushioning layer between products or protecting larger objects such as picture frames.
Paper Dispensers
Bench mounted paper dispensers which come in 3 widths. Wall mounted version also available
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Kraft Paper
White News Off-Cuts
Acid Free Tissue Paper
Corrugated Roll
Paper Dispensers
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Wearing jewelry is really much learning; it will bring out the crucial point when you put it on the right way. Previously, people always maintain that only when you are in some special and formal occasion, can you wear the shining jewelry and you don't have to put on any on others occasions. In fact, it is not a truth. If you wear them on the right way then no matter what occasions you are planning to attend, the women jewelry can bring you the right look which is suitable for the occasion. Many people are getting to have a better understanding of the differences of the formal wear, casual wear, full dress and so on, and they also known well that wear different outfit in different occasions when compare with the jewelry.
As for women who must work in the office, there are many impose restrictions on wearing jewelry with formal outfit. Besides following the rules, you had to spend more time on choosing the jewelry that can reflect your temperament and style so as to accessorize on your personality. It is also the key to seek out your confident and success. In order to break through the only color for formal wear, you can bring a necklace or a pair of earrings so that you can make an active look with the serious formal wear.
Collocation your jewelry skillfully can change the effect of your formal wear, necklaces and brooch are the indispensable jewelry on the office. Pin a brooch on the collar of tailored suit then you can add a bit active on your outfit; you can add more beauty when you put on different lengths or styles of the necklaces.
If you are the person who is required to work outside sometimes, you can match the necklace with bracelets so as to add a deep expression for your customer, Rubber Bands DIY Set won't be a bad choice for you to add more vitality. In addition, for the woman working in the office, you should choose earrings and necklaces, because the frequently use of your hand can be limited by the rings.
The shining stars in the night can always make you look even brightly. It is of significant to choose your jewelry at that time. Even though there are much colorful and attractive jewelry suitable to the night, you can choose all of the bold jewelry at a time. It means you can dress gallant and noble look but there is no necessary to accessorize luxury. On the contrary, it is better to choose some simple but colorful jewelry combination.


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Lenovo recently launched most awaited Moto G5 Plus which is the next G series smartphones after Moto G4 Plus. We all know Moto G series is popular for the quality at a very affordable price and it still continues.
Now, it's time for Moto G5 Plus which is a really practical smartphone in my opinion. What I mean by practical.
I mean they have included what the user actually need instead of running behind high-end specs and then resulting low-quality performance.
As you already know Moto G4 Plus has some heating issues and this is solely due to its processor i.e.., Snapdragon 617. Not to make the past mistakes, Lenovo made Moto G5 Plus with most powerful ( considering price ) and power-efficient Qualcomm Snapdragon 625.
Does this change in processor makes it the best smartphone?
Without wasting much time, let's get into our full Moto G5 Plus review and most of the aspects are not covered in any other review as far saw.
|5.2-inch 1920*1080p with 423ppi
|Qualcomm Snapdragon 625
|Primary Camera
|12MP with dual autofocus pixel
|Secondary camera
|Fingerprint Scanner
|NFC Support
|Expandable Storage
|Yes (Dedicated)
|Dual Sim, 4G VoLTE
|Operating System
|Android Nougat 7.0
Moto G5 Plus Review
Moto G5 Plus now has a metallic design but it's not metal uni-body. Metal is only on the back and sides are covered with plastic but it really feels premier even its not fully metallic build.
It feels very lighter in hand and solid in hand. It is a 5.2-inch device which is smaller than Moto G4 Plus and this is what most consumers wanted, and finally, Moto did it. It is really a good design Moto has taken which most people love (even me :D).
On the front, it has a 5.2-inch display with earpiece cum speaker, 5MP front camera, and sensors.
On the back its has a 12MP camera with dual-tone LED flash and duel-pixel technology which is used instead of laser auto-focus which we found on Moto G4 Plus.
On the bottom, it has an audio jack and micro USB port and on the top, we have a sim slot and the first-time moto implemented this although I'm not a fan of it but it's not a big deal.
On the left, we have nothing and on the right, we have volume buttons and power button and those buttons are two lowered into the smartphone and feels not that clicky.
Moto G5 Plus has a 5.2-inch display which is full HD 1920x1080p display with PPI of 423. By seeing this you might feel that display will be stunning but here is the interesting part.
Although it has more PPI than Moto G4 Plus, it's not that vibrant than Moto G4 Plus. Colors look faded and washed out and i never expected this with the Moto device.
I'm not saying it's a bad display but i hop it should have the better display than Moto G4 Plus considering its screen size and PPI. Most people won't make much of difference if you have never used a Moto G4 plus or other devices which have better display quality (Excluding AMOLED displays 😀 )
Overall, the display quality is good but as great as Moto G4 Plus but its better than many smartphones at this price.
Moto G4 Plus has 12MP camera rear camera with duel-tone LED flash. It has a 5MP front camera which is wide-angle.
Rear Camera
The rear camera on Moto G5 Plus is dropped from 16MP which is on Moto G4 Plus to 12MP but for a good reason :).
The 12MP camera on Moto G5 Plus has an aperture of f/1.7 and dual-pixel focusing system.
What does it mean? less aperture means it will take more and maintain good details in the image. 12MP is the best standard for a smartphone as all smartphones have a limited space for the lens. This 12MP camera sensor on this smartphone is same as Samsung Galaxy S7.
The images taken from the rear are really good in both indoor and outdoor lightening conditions and it maintained a good amount of detail in every image.
The only disappointing thing is it sometimes struggles to focus if you are taking some closer shots but you can tap to get into focus but it is not as fast as Moto G4 Plus in terms of focusing.
The interesting part is as the display quality is not that great on this device and when i compared the images taken on Moto G5 Plus on my desktop and Moto G4 Plus, the image looks much brighter and has good color than what we viewed on Moto G5 Plus which is weird :D. Following are the images taken in both indoors and outdoors using Moto G5 Plus
Following are the images taken in both indoors and outdoors using Moto G5 Plus.
Overall Moto G5 Plus beats Moto G4 Plus in camera quality and the good amount of detail it maintains. The color accuracy is really good in both indoor and outdoor shots.
Front Camera
The front camera is improved a lot when we compared to Moto G4 Plus and now it has beautification mode.
The images taken on front camera are really good and maintained good amount of color accuracy and beautification mode is always on even there is an option to off it but it always smoothen the skin and its good but for people who don't use beatification mode will disappoint.
Overall, the front did a really good job in taking some good selfies and its wide angle which can capture more people in a single selfie.
The video quality on Moto G5 Plus is really good and the internal mic quality is also improved for videos. It has electronic video stabilization which is smooth but never expect great stabilization as optical image stabilization. The stabilization very good even it is done by software and most of the smartphones won't provide any sort of stabilization.
Now, it can record 4k videos as well as 1080P videos at 60fps which mean a smoother video. The 4K videos are good and look smoother and this time forget that heating issues while using the camera. It's completely gone with Snapdragon 625.
As we already know, Motorola smartphones are known for their near to stock Android and the performance on Moto G5 Plus is buttery smooth compared to most of the smartphones such as Redmi Note 4, Honor 6X and Moto G4 Plus.
You will never face any issue regarding software and performance as everything is stock and it takes less RAM than many custom skinned smartphones. As a result, multitasking will also be smoother in Mot G5 Plus.
You don't need to worry about that weird heating issues while gaming because the device didn't exhibit any overheating. So, you can play games and push your phone with heavy multi-tasking.
Moto G5 Plus runs Android Nougat (7.0) out of the box and it comes with Google Assistant built in. The software is near to stock with some little performance tweaks as well as Moto Display and Moto Gestures which we all know.
The Moto Gestures includes new one like one button navigation which let's you use fingerprint scanner as home, swipe right for recent apps and swipe left to go one level backwards and its awesome. 🙂
The UI is fast and very smooth in multi-tasking. There is no bloatware preinstalled. The software on Moto G5 Plus outperforms Redmi Note 4 which has the same processor. This is due to its stock Android and performance tweaks.
The Battery is what i'm worried initially as it has only 3000mAh battery but after seeing the battery life you will be surprised.
Battery life on Moto G5 Plus is very awesome. It will last for 1 to 1.5 days on moderate usage with a Screen-On-Time (SOT) of 5.5 hours to 6 hours. The battery life is really good while considering its size.
Battery life is improved by 30% when compared to Moto G4 Plus, and it's is a good sign.
- Good build quality
- Great camera
- Good Performance
- Battery life
- NFC support
- Average screen quality
- No Compass sensor
Final Verdict
Overall, Moto G5 Plus is a practical device which has a good processor, performance, and battery life. The specs look ordinary but the performance and camera quality is where Moto G5 Plus outperforms its competitors like Redmi Note 4 and Honor 6X. I completely recommend this device if your budget is around Rs. 15000 and it worth the amount of money you spend for a Good camera and smooth UI.


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Behind the brand: Alden Shoe Co
Alden is a mythic name in American shoemaking. Founded in Middleborough, Massachusetts, in
1884 by one Charles H. Alden, the company is still family run today. It preserves the great tradition
of New England shoemaking for men who want footwear that's smart, comfortable, and built to last.
New England established itself as one of the USA's shoemaking hubs in the early 19th century. It
was originally a cottage industry, with one craftsman working from his single room '10 footer'
cottage (guess why they were called '10 footers'?) but Alden opened up shop with bigger
The company's timely investment in new shoemaking machinery, superior materials and
orthopaedic lasts put Alden in poll position as one America's top shoemakers at the turn of the 20th
century, a position it's retained ever since. Among the firsts to its name are the use of shell
cordovan (cordovan is a superior leather made from tanned horsehide) and the first commercially
successful tassel loafer design.
Today, Alden's mastery of distinctive shoemaking materials, superior comfort-factor, and proper
welted construction sets the brand apart – that and its position as the only surviving 19th century
New England shoemaker today.
Its preppy, understated designs are favourites of ours here at Trunk; from go-to penny loafers to
sleek long-wing Bluchers, it's a shoemaker worth knowing. These five pairs are Alden classics,
perfect for pairing with everything from an unstructured suit to a sweater and chinos.
Cordovan plain-toe Bluchers
The Blucher is a smart-casual classic. It takes its name from the figure who purportedly invented it;
the 18th century Prussian field marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blücher. Bright spark that he was,
Blucher commissioned a new military boot design for his troops, with two side-pieces lapped over
the boot's tongue. Not only were the results more sturdy, but more insulating too. Alden's Blucher
is true to the original, lasted with elegant plain toes in classic burgundy cordovan. Simple and
elegant, they'll look great with grey flannels and a navy blazer, or with rolled-up denim jeans and a
work jacket. £795, shop now
Cordovan penny loafers
If lace-ups aren't your thing, but you're intrigued by the prospect of a pair of Cordovan shoes,
Alden's penny loafers are the natural choice. They offer a relaxed take on traditional welted
footwear, but the vegetable-tanned Cordovan lends them a distinctive sheen that looks a treat in
deep burgundy. A specialism of the Horween tannery in Chicago, a single hide takes up to six
months to tan – so you can be sure these shoes have had plenty of time lavished upon them. We
wear ours with Trunk slim fit 'Welbeck' cotton trousers, rolled up at the ankles.
£795, shop now
Dark brown suede Chukka boots
Another style with military origins, the curiously named chukka boot was invented for the British
army's use in hot, sandy terrain during WWII. The simple design with its supportive lace-up front
was easy to produce and functional, but today it makes for a chic casual boot – particularly in dark
brown suede. Alden make theirs with two-eyelet uppers, set on robust rubber commando soles,
perfect for poorer weather. Play up to this boot's utilitarian origins and pair with a field or utility
jacket and a pair of chunky cotton cords on grey days. £595, shop now
Cordovan Longwing Bluchers
A dressier take on Alden's Bluchers, these shoes are among the brand's most formal designs. With
their long brogued side-wings, they give the impression of slimming the wearer's feet when worn,
and look great with dark winter suiting. Another design in Alden's signature burgundy cordovan,
these will age and wear-in beautifully over time. It's also worth noting these are set on Norwegian
welted soles, which come with the added advantage of keeping damp weather at bay – not that
you should be jumping in puddles in these. Try yours with our Wigmore suit in navy mohair or grey
flannel, plus a chambray shirt and knitted tie. £795, shop now
Unlined snuff suede chukka boots
Who says boots have to be stiff? Alden's unlined suede chukka boots offer a lighter, more
malleable alternative to heavier lined styles, and will mould to your feet quicker than calf's leather
boots. In warm snuff suede they're simple and sleek, and match easily with other neutrals, indigo denim and earthy olive cotton trousers.
If you didn't think ankle boots are for you, these really are worth a try. £595, shop now


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The kora, is traditionally played by male griots, and never by women. This is the woman who decided to change the rules. She stands as she plays, demonstrating elegant and intricate musicianship; a fine singer, with a cool, laid-back style.
She has won over audiences all over the World with her captivating voice and catchy melodies bringing messages about the issues that she champions - cultural identity, gender, love and respect, whilst remaining utterly faithful to her Gambian heritage.


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Mississippi State Legislature to Study State Tax Reform
August 5th, 2016
Legislative leaders convened two study panels of lawmakers to evaluate the state's tax system and the budget. Panel leaders expressed their desire to move away from income taxes toward user taxes [i.e., sales taxes] and to potentially reduce taxes overall.
If you compare the state budget totals over the last five years, it may appear that the state has experienced a significant increase in revenue in recent years. However, analysis of the state budget over the longer term shows that revenue has simply been rebounding from the deep trough caused by the Great Recession and when adjusted for inflation, has not even regained pre-recession levels. The loss of revenue during the recession caused, among other things, teacher layoffs, increased college tuition, and a dramatic shortage of state troopers.
Further, over the last five years, lawmakers have enacted a number of tax cuts, mostly benefiting corporations, culminating in a large $415 million cut to income and corporate franchise taxes. The largest of these cuts, for example, the inventory tax reductions, have included phase-in mechanisms some of which are just now beginning to affect revenue on a significant scale. In fact, last year's general fund revenue collections came in below collections from the previous year.
Hope Policy Institute evaluates tax reform proposals based on the following two principles:
- Whether or not the changes will maintain adequate revenue to support the public services that promote prosperous communities (schools, higher education, infrastructure, healthcare, and public safety)
- Whether or not the changes will benefit or burden low- and middle-income working families who are struggling to make ends meet and provide for their families
The Hope Policy Institute will be providing analysis of the issues and recommendations from the tax and budget study panels based on those principles. In the meantime, we encourage you to review our resources on tax and budget issues below:
The Nuts and Bolts of the Mississippi State Budget
Who Really Benefits: Why large tax cuts don't benefit working families & communities
Five Threats to Mississippi's Tax System
To stay informed on the panel's progress, follow us on Facebook, Twitter and sign up for our newsletter (below) to stay up to date on latest tax and budget issues in Mississippi.


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I worked with Ted O'Grady for a very brief period of time on the Inform Alberta website over a year ago. It was the first Agile project I'd ever encountered "in the wild", and what Ted was doing with the project was fascinating to me. Imagine my surprise when I stumbled across his personal site today, and found out he has a blog.
Not only does he have a blog, but it's a darn good one. I really like the short, concise writing style, and appreciate that he mananges to put something helpful or meaningful into every post. Go read. Now.


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Introduction to Modern Marketer
Over the past few years, the level of complexity faced by marketers has increased exponentially. As the ground relentlessly shifts beneath our feet, we're faced with an unending barrage of questions. What trends should we be following? What trends should we ignore? What new platforms do we need to be on? What skills do we need to develop in order to remain competitive? What value does __ (insert marketing tactic) produce for the organization? Basically, what are the right things to invest in and what are the wrong ones?
In the early days of any innovation cycle, first movers who make the right bets get out front. Those who make bad bets fall behind. Meanwhile, the vast majority hang around and wait for some degree of clarity before proceeding. They forfeit the first-mover advantage, but also avoid the risk of imprudent early adoption.
In many areas of digital marketing, trends have reached a certain maturation point. For example, the value of social, content marketing and data science are well established. Now, getting ahead of the competition in these areas comes down to the "how." One thing is certain. Marketers who deploy the right approaches will get to the best outcomes with greater speed and accuracy.
At our company, we've identified a few tenets that work well for us as we navigate this constantly changing landscape. Things like:
- Talent: Make sure you have the right team members for the task at hand. Native practitioners are infinitely more valuable than intellectual observers.
- Agility: Be agile and iterative in all facets of what you do and how you do it. For us, making 10 small decisions every single day vs. one big decision at the end of a long process has proven to be invaluable.
- Collaboration: Be leery of the "precious idea." Nothing is sacred and every idea needs to stand up to interrogation. We build ideas as teams and we embrace them (or leave them behind) as quickly as we can.
Principles such as these are important because they help us focus on the things that matter most right now. They inform our processes, techniques, plans and approaches.
In this edition of Modern Marketer, you'll gain an appreciation for how some of our peers within SoDA are deploying their forward-thinking processes, tools and techniques to help their clients get ahead.
Jordan Eshpeter from Invoke writes about how agencies and clients can leverage start-up principles rooted in user-centricity and iteration to reach their goals.
Nick Gower from Mentally Friendly talks about how to better understand the "true value" of a brand in today's modern marketing mix.
And lastly, Chris Pile at TheFARM lays out how they collaborate with their clients to improve the age-old challenge of communication between clients and agencies.
Please enjoy these excellent thought starters.


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Autumn is here to stay. It's time to say goodbye to our summer clothes and welcome our warm and cozy winter clothes.


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Epson POS Printers Set the Standard in Energy Efficiency
TM-T88IV and TM-H6000III Printers Use Significantly Less Energy than Competitive Models
Epson, a leading supplier of value-added point-of-service (POS) solutions, announced that two of its leading POS printers, the TM-T88IV and the TM-H6000III, ranked highest in energy efficiency, consuming significantly less energy than same-class competitive models. The results derive from stringent, side-by-side tests among twelve competitive products performed by Seiko Epson Corporation in 2009*.
TM-T88IV Thermal Printer
Epson's TM-T88IV single-station thermal printer with USB interface was tested against nine same-class competitive models, including three Star, two Citizen, two Bixolon, one IBM and one Ithaca. Testing results indicate that the Epson TM-T88IV uses between 53% and 84% fewer kilowatt hours as compared to the next best performing and worst performing models tested. Results also showed that the Epson TM-T88IV, introduced in 2005, uses significantly less energy than some of the same-class printers introduced in 2009. With over five million units installed worldwide, Epson's TM-T88-series is the best-selling thermal printer in the POS industry.
TM-H6000III Multifunction Printer
Epson's TM-H6000III multifunction printer with USB interface was tested against three same-class competitive models, including two NCR and one IBM. Testing results indicate that the Epson TM-H6000III uses between 39% and 48% fewer kilowatt hours as compared to the next best performing and worst performing models tested. Results also showed that the Epson TM-H6000III, introduced in 2006, uses significantly less energy than newer competitors. The TM-H6000III delivers high-speed receipt and slip printing, endorsement, two-color graphics and features industry-leading MICR accuracy of over 99.9%.
By opting for more energy efficient printers like Epson, retailers support green store initiatives by lowering energy usage and costs, while minimizing environmental impact. "When purchasing peripherals, retailers are looking for top quality and reliability, as well green products that can potentially lower operating costs throughout the store," said Mike Helm, Director of Sales and Marketing, Epson System Device Group. "Epson has a strong legacy of environmentally-conscious design and manufacturing, and we will continue to bring the most energy efficient products to the market."
RIS News/IHL Consulting Group's Store Systems Study 2009: The Execution Imperative found that 46% of retailers indicated their green initiatives are primarily tied to cost reductions; moreover, 26% have green initiatives in place and underway. According to Greg Buzek, Founder and President of IHL Group, "Retailers feel the need now more than ever to tie these initiatives back to real business value and cost reductions."


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|Years with Firm
|Advisor Retention Rate
My territory
Greater Boston, Eastern Massachusetts, Maine and New Hampshire
How I work to support your success
I am responsible for ensuring that advisors have access to resources to run and grow their practice. By combining the vision you establish for your practice with the support from my team and resources from Ameriprise, you'll have the opportunity to experience growth, equity ownership and success.
My team and I will work with you to:
- Transition your practice, providing customized support and best practices
- Help you grow your practice in a manner that works best for you
- Drive practice value or equity
- Protect your practice from the unexpected and prepare for your retirement with a customized succession plan
Career highlights
- 22 years of experience: I started my career as an advisor with Ameriprise Financial in 1997
- 'In the field' my entire career. I have worked directly with advisors and clients throughout my career providing leadership, coaching and support.
- Extensive industry knowledge, and experience working with advisors coming from many different firms
Other interests
- Financial Planning Association (FPA) member, and Board member 2008-2012
- Trips to the beach with wife and 2 daughters
- Running, football, and dogs (we have 2)
Local leadership team
Robin Brand
Robin helps practices create efficiencies by utilizing technology, integrating tools, and implementing repeatable and consistent business processes.
Adam Egan, CFP®
For advisors interested in growing their client acquisition business and improving their marketing strategies, Adam coaches advisors on how to incorporate a systematic marketing process within their practice. He helps advisors share their story, promote their brand, leverage online resources and be proactive in the digital world of social media. To do this, Adam will focus on helping you consistently execute on a referral strategy, implement an effective client and prospect communication plan, and help you build your digital presence.
Jeff Montieth
Jeff is responsible for sourcing and evaluating experienced advisors, including franchisees, associate financial advisors and advisors coming from acquired practices.
Mary Jo Rowe
Mary Jo provides administrative and operational support, and also coordinates meetings, training and seminars. Mary Jo is the point person for advisor questions, and proactively works with advisors to ensure they receive the support they need.
Aaron Bonnema, CFP®
For advisors interested in growing their financial planning business, Aaron works with advisors to create a systematic process for their practice. Aaron helps identify how to engage clients/prospects in advice conversations and produce simplified deliverables to increase capacity and drive business through the financial planning client service model.
Pheng Vang, CFP®, BFA™
For advisors interested in growing their financial planning business, Pheng works with advisors to create a systematic process for their practice. Pheng helps identify how to engage clients/prospects in advice conversations and produce simplified deliverables to increase capacity and drive business through the financial planning client service model.
Steve Wilder, MBA
Steve works closely with successful teams to help them to find and develop new talent; this includes support staff, associate financial advisors and experienced advisors wanting to join a team. He also works with new advisors joining our firm to guide them through a successful transition and onboard process. Steve is also available to assist advisors with business planning and determining which corporate resources to work with for coaching and support.
Dan Winge, CRPC®
Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards Inc. owns the certification marks CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and federally registered CFP (with flame design) in the U.S., which it awards to individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.
Years with Firm
Years with the Firm may include time with Ameriprise Financial as a financial advisor or in a supporting role, including as a field leader.
Advisor Retention Rate
Advisor retention rate is a percentage based on Ameriprise internal reporting over a period from October to September of the previous year.
This information is not intended as an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy, a franchise. It is for informational purposes only. MN Permit #F-3872. 1491 Ameriprise Financial Center, Minneapolis, MN 55474.
Practice growth results not guaranteed.
Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc., a registered investment adviser.


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You may remember Auntie Jill from the post about personalized name gifts that you won't find on a baby shower registry. Or, from A Dinosaur Tribute? Or, from the Bunny Buddy Blanket Giveaway? She's clearly a regular. An awesome regular. She hand makes a variety of plush toys from zebras to rockin' dinosaurs to shaggy goats (my favorite, I think). Her designs are original and she crafts in her smoke free home.
Today is, once again, all about Auntie Jill because she is generously giving away one large (12" tall) Minky Snuggle Bunny to a lucky NSB reader. It looks so soft I just want to pet my computer screen. The photos below are the Minky Snuggle Bunny up for grabs. Auntie Jill made it especially for this giveaway. It's the perfect prize for your own little one or for a friend's little one, have a baby shower coming up?
|Well hello there, Mr. Bunny.
You look so happy, snuggly
and slightly inebriated.
|Minky bunny tail, check.
|Forget inebriated, this bunny is wasted!
Don't tell your baby.
Prize: One large Minky Snuggle Bunny ($30 value)
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Group Exhibition
Curator: Ella Cohen-Vansover and Dan Orimian
Artists: Assaf Ben Zvi, Sara Benninga, Eliahou Eric Bokobza, Tal Broitman, Sharona Eliassaf, Sapir Gal, Maya Israel, Talia Israeli, Elad Larom, Yitzhak Livneh, Ofra Ohana, Galia Pasternak, Yonatan Ron, Nomi Tannhauser, Zvi Tolkovsky, Rakefet Viner Omer and more.
HaCubia Gallery for Contemporary Art presents the second SALON of PAINTING, featuring works by over 150 established and emerging Israeli-based painters, in an exhibition that strives to reflect the current state of painting in Israel. The gallery walls are covered with paintings from floor to ceiling in a broad spectrum of themes, sizes, and visual languages, conjuring up the Salon de Paris in the late 19th century. DJ Khen Elmaleh presides over the opening with a unique set for the Salon.