Comments on Baptists Today Blogs: Life's Reward

Thanks Gene...sorry for the sarcasm. It seems lik...

2009-10-19T21:16:43.333-04:00

Thanks Gene...sorry for the sarcasm. It seems like Andy has been around a long time and some days he looks old enough to pass for 106.

Anomynous #2, Hmmmm, according to wikipedia Roone...

2009-10-17T10:02:15.329-04:00

Anomynous #2,

Hmmmm, according to wikipedia Rooney was born January 14, 1919.

I agree with Scott. You better start growing out ...

2009-10-16T20:34:25.771-04:00

I agree with Scott. You better start growing out your eyebrows now so when he retires at the age of 106, which by the way is next year, you will be ready to fill his post.

Mr. Prescott, Point taken...I follow you now... ...

2009-10-16T17:23:23.418-04:00

Mr. Prescott,

Point taken...I follow you now...

I can see how it would affect others should we spend less.

Nevertheless, Dr. Cartledge's point is well-taken. The church has avoided preaching on materialism and simplicity. Those who merely interpret Jesus' teachings on surrendering possessions as a call to "detachment" are really more attached to their possessions than they realize.

Tim, When we make value judgments solely on what ...

2009-10-16T11:38:09.209-04:00

Tim,

When we make value judgments solely on what we are looking at externally, such as boats and slogans, we miss a little. For instance we don't count the jobs generated by whatever generated the cash flow to make such a purchase. Those jobs may say more about the owner than the boat.

The fact that I elected not to place a slogan/name on my boat does not count much in judgeing whoever I am.

So I just made the point that when most of humanity makes a similar value judgment looking at Tony and I without knowing us, we might not get judged correctly..

I think that there is a big difference in writing ...

2009-10-16T09:49:36.149-04:00

I think that there is a big difference in writing in a condo for a week so others may benefit and owning, managing and maintaining a boat for personal enjoyment.

Just sayin'

:)

Gene, I'm sure we'd both be considered wealthy in ...

2009-10-16T09:37:14.760-04:00

Gene, I'm sure we'd both be considered wealthy in comparison to the majority of the world's population. I just hope I can avoid thinking that the purpose/reward of life is to accumulate stuff and have leisure (though in my experience, having a boat involves more work than play).

Anonymous, you remind me of another boat I saw down near Southport a few years back. It was named "The Office." And I recall seeing (though not entering) a bar named "He's not here."

Thanks for the kind words, Scott and Ron -- hold onto your paddles!

Great piece Tony! I've wanted a boat, but I suppo...

2009-10-16T09:26:59.072-04:00

Great piece Tony! I've wanted a boat, but I suppose it is just as well I don't have one. I tend to stay up the creek without a paddle too often as it is.

Great post! Very Andy Rooney-esque!

2009-10-16T08:56:47.510-04:00

Great post! Very Andy Rooney-esque!

A pastor friend named his boat "Pastor's Study." ...

2009-10-16T08:48:12.752-04:00

A pastor friend named his boat "Pastor's Study." The name was handy when members called the church office and wanted to talk with him. The secretary would tell the caller, "He's in the Pastor's Study." Not knowing the difference, members would say, "Don't bother him. He's in the Pastor's Study." If they only knew.

I have a over 15 year old 17.5' runabout without a...

2009-10-16T08:31:12.307-04:00

I have a over 15 year old 17.5' runabout without a name. But I keep it at Bath, NC, where I have a small, over 40 years old, A-frame cottage with over 200 feet of water front. There are both boats and houses nearby that cost over a million dollars. So compared to many of my neighbors, I can feel a lot like you do walking by the marina. Yet, I'm told that when most of humanity compares themselves to me, I'm the one who seems wealthy. Kind of like they would a college professor who can hole up in a nice condo with a view and have the time to write a book and take trips to exotic places.