Comments on: Saturday, January 14 http://preachermike.com/2006/01/14/113721053334895827 Sniffing out the work of God in the world... Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:31:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Chris Fairechild http://preachermike.com/2006/01/14/113721053334895827#comment-41117 Chris Fairechild Tue, 16 Jan 2007 11:00:37 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/?p=679#comment-41117 Google is the best search engine Google is the best search engine

]]> By: Mike E. O'Neal http://preachermike.com/2006/01/14/113721053334895827#comment-7682 Mike E. O'Neal Fri, 17 Feb 2006 17:25:00 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/?p=679#comment-7682 Mike, I just came across your blog entry about the OC marriage policy on January 14. You and I have been friends a long time, and thus I am surprised you just perpetuated the erroneous message about our policy from the "Oklahoman" newspaper. This was not a policy aimed at making life more difficult for divorced people, but as you might anticipate, those who disagreed painted the picture the way it would be most sensational. There is a lot more to the story as OC seeks to affirm the sanctity and permanance of marriage, minister to those whose lives have been hurt by the pain of divorce, and maintain a policy that there are a few whose life-style and purpose for divorce disqualifies them from being the kind of role models needed in Christian universities. I love you and know you meant know harm. I hope next time you hear rumors from OC that you will give me a call. Mike O'Neal, OC President Mike, I just came across your blog entry about the OC marriage policy on January 14. You and I have been friends a long time, and thus I am surprised you just perpetuated the erroneous message about our policy from the
“Oklahoman” newspaper. This was not a policy aimed at making life more difficult for divorced people, but as you might anticipate, those who disagreed painted the picture the way it would be most sensational. There is a lot more to the story as OC seeks to affirm the sanctity and permanance of marriage, minister to those whose lives have been hurt by the pain of divorce, and maintain a policy that there are a few whose life-style and purpose for divorce disqualifies them from being the kind of role models needed in Christian universities. I love you and know you meant know harm. I hope next time you hear rumors from OC that you will give me a call. Mike O’Neal, OC President

]]> By: Mike E. O'Neal http://preachermike.com/2006/01/14/113721053334895827#comment-7683 Mike E. O'Neal Fri, 17 Feb 2006 17:25:00 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/?p=679#comment-7683 Mike, I just came across your blog entry about the OC marriage policy on January 14. You and I have been friends a long time, and thus I am surprised you just perpetuated the erroneous message about our policy from the "Oklahoman" newspaper. This was not a policy aimed at making life more difficult for divorced people, but as you might anticipate, those who disagreed painted the picture the way it would be most sensational. There is a lot more to the story as OC seeks to affirm the sanctity and permanance of marriage, minister to those whose lives have been hurt by the pain of divorce, and maintain a policy that there are a few whose life-style and purpose for divorce disqualifies them from being the kind of role models needed in Christian universities. I love you and know you meant know harm. I hope next time you hear rumors from OC that you will give me a call. Mike E. O'Neal, OC President Mike, I just came across your blog entry about the OC marriage policy on January 14. You and I have been friends a long time, and thus I am surprised you just perpetuated the erroneous message about our policy from the
“Oklahoman” newspaper. This was not a policy aimed at making life more difficult for divorced people, but as you might anticipate, those who disagreed painted the picture the way it would be most sensational. There is a lot more to the story as OC seeks to affirm the sanctity and permanance of marriage, minister to those whose lives have been hurt by the pain of divorce, and maintain a policy that there are a few whose life-style and purpose for divorce disqualifies them from being the kind of role models needed in Christian universities. I love you and know you meant know harm. I hope next time you hear rumors from OC that you will give me a call. Mike E. O’Neal, OC President

]]> By: Paul http://preachermike.com/2006/01/14/113721053334895827#comment-7681 Paul Fri, 17 Feb 2006 13:32:00 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/?p=679#comment-7681 I didn't realize OC could be this conservative. Perhaps the administration should look at it case by case. I'm glad that at least they are taking a strong stand on the issue. I think the best place to look on the topic of divorce is Matthew 19. The only exception for divorce is sexual immorality. Any other reason isn't acceptable and remarriage is wrong in those cases. Did a former OC president get divorced recently? I didn’t realize OC could be this conservative. Perhaps the administration should look at it case by case. I’m glad that at least they are taking a strong stand on the issue.

I think the best place to look on the topic of divorce is Matthew 19. The only exception for divorce is sexual immorality. Any other reason isn’t acceptable and remarriage is wrong in those cases.

Did a former OC president get divorced recently?

]]> By: waters86 http://preachermike.com/2006/01/14/113721053334895827#comment-7680 waters86 Tue, 24 Jan 2006 18:57:00 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/?p=679#comment-7680 why doesn't the church take a stand on divorce? My aunt left my uncle for another man and has been married two times since. She and her third husband attend church where we do. Is she not living in sin? waters86 why doesn’t the church take a stand on divorce? My aunt left my uncle for another man and has been married two times since. She and her third husband attend church where we do. Is she not living in sin?
waters86

]]> By: Mike http://preachermike.com/2006/01/14/113721053334895827#comment-7679 Mike Sat, 21 Jan 2006 22:22:00 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/?p=679#comment-7679 Erik - Where did you read that? I've never seen it anyplace or heard of it anyplace. If this is common, then why did everyone get so upset with OCU? Erik -

Where did you read that? I’ve never seen it anyplace or heard of it anyplace.

If this is common, then why did everyone get so upset with OCU?

]]> By: Big Mike Lewis http://preachermike.com/2006/01/14/113721053334895827#comment-7678 Big Mike Lewis Wed, 18 Jan 2006 18:35:00 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/?p=679#comment-7678 This policy sounds like a step backwards in sowing peace and love with those that hurt. I am sad to hear that Kevin Jacobs was divorced from his wife in 2004. I did not know that until I read the article. He was president for Cascade College when I was there. This policy sounds like a step backwards in sowing peace and love with those that hurt.

I am sad to hear that Kevin Jacobs was divorced from his wife in 2004. I did not know that until I read the article. He was president for Cascade College when I was there.

]]> By: EandJTrygg http://preachermike.com/2006/01/14/113721053334895827#comment-7677 EandJTrygg Mon, 16 Jan 2006 03:55:00 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/?p=679#comment-7677 Do I understand correctly that ACU already has a similar "divorce policy" on the books? -- Erik Tryggestad Do I understand correctly that ACU already has a similar “divorce policy” on the books?

– Erik Tryggestad

]]> By: Brandon Scott http://preachermike.com/2006/01/14/113721053334895827#comment-7676 Brandon Scott Sun, 15 Jan 2006 12:21:00 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/?p=679#comment-7676 My brother, Mike! Looking forward to sharing some time with you this weekend. Praying for you during this time. Peace to you all. My brother, Mike! Looking forward to sharing some time with you this weekend. Praying for you during this time. Peace to you all.

]]> By: Mike http://preachermike.com/2006/01/14/113721053334895827#comment-7675 Mike Sun, 15 Jan 2006 11:24:00 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/?p=679#comment-7675 Thanks, Heather. Your love and prayers mean so much to us. Thanks, Heather. Your love and prayers mean so much to us.

]]> By: Heather A http://preachermike.com/2006/01/14/113721053334895827#comment-7674 Heather A Sun, 15 Jan 2006 09:07:00 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/?p=679#comment-7674 I was awakened at 3:00 this morning. I think I was having a dream about the wreck...or at least thinking about it. When I woke up, that was all that consumed my mind and I couldn't go back to sleep. So I sat on the couch in the darkness for an hour praying and crying and remembering. I just couldn't go back to sleep until I let you know that I was praying for you and Diane and Chris in particular. I love you I was awakened at 3:00 this morning. I think I was having a dream about the wreck…or at least thinking about it. When I woke up, that was all that consumed my mind and I couldn’t go back to sleep. So I sat on the couch in the darkness for an hour praying and crying and remembering. I just couldn’t go back to sleep until I let you know that I was praying for you and Diane and Chris in particular. I love you

]]> By: Kelley http://preachermike.com/2006/01/14/113721053334895827#comment-7673 Kelley Sun, 15 Jan 2006 03:01:00 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/?p=679#comment-7673 Noticed I submitted a horrible type o! "His off the cuff remarks followed by an apology ARE getting old, NOT is!" That was awful! EEEKKKK! Surely God is merciful on all of us! Noticed I submitted a horrible type o!
“His off the cuff remarks followed by an apology ARE getting old, NOT is!” That was awful! EEEKKKK!
Surely God is merciful on all of us!

]]> By: Neal W. http://preachermike.com/2006/01/14/113721053334895827#comment-7672 Neal W. Sat, 14 Jan 2006 20:46:00 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/?p=679#comment-7672 I'm an OC alum and supporter...but wow...that was a terrible move on their part. Sounds like something Pat Robertson would approve of... I’m an OC alum and supporter…but wow…that was a terrible move on their part. Sounds like something Pat Robertson would approve of…

]]> By: Kate http://preachermike.com/2006/01/14/113721053334895827#comment-7671 Kate Sat, 14 Jan 2006 20:04:00 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/?p=679#comment-7671 Amen, Lionel! I do so hope the many things I've regretted saying are not still lying around in someone's memory. One I remember repeating after I heard it from someone else, "God blesses America above all other nations". Amen, Lionel! I do so hope the many things I’ve regretted saying are not still lying around in someone’s memory. One I remember repeating after I heard it from someone else, “God blesses America above all other nations”.

]]> By: Thurman8er http://preachermike.com/2006/01/14/113721053334895827#comment-7670 Thurman8er Sat, 14 Jan 2006 19:56:00 +0000 http://www.preachermike.com/?p=679#comment-7670 Purchased "Gilead" yesterday. If you and John York BOTH tell me to read it, then read it I must. See you in a week. Steve Purchased “Gilead” yesterday. If you and John York BOTH tell me to read it, then read it I must.

See you in a week.

Steve

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