tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.comments2023-06-18T05:13:17.711-07:00Leading InfluenceTim Schindelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03853272842640320774noreply@blogger.comBlogger616125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-83412645468285171162018-04-29T07:33:59.034-07:002018-04-29T07:33:59.034-07:00Praise the Lord!!
You’ve “passed the ammunition!!...Praise the Lord!!<br /><br />You’ve “passed the ammunition!!!”Always Primary by Debbie K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13730141294336621228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-85831354319199257032016-06-03T20:24:38.979-07:002016-06-03T20:24:38.979-07:00Praying for you Scott! May you we extraordinarily ...Praying for you Scott! May you we extraordinarily wise, compassionate and sensitive. May you be able to speak truth in love and see humanity in loss and trouble. I had several MLAs as patients including a premier, and they do put their pants on the same way we do. They need prayer, love, understanding and support. Go Scott!!!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16841971939758126321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-63021937714269928432016-06-03T08:19:31.678-07:002016-06-03T08:19:31.678-07:00So proud to know you Dr. Scott Francis! This is aw...So proud to know you Dr. Scott Francis! This is awesome. Looks like God has you doing some great things in life. I wanted to thank you for what you had to say about allowing your inner live to run dry and how that can affect the amount of stress and difficulties you face. I remember you teaching us that concept back in the days of youth group and God just reminded me of that truth the other day. I just finish moving to a new home and with that I feel God is calling me to have a fresh start spiritually as well...reprioritizing my life to allow Him more fully to do what he needs and wants in my life. I'm looking forward to this new chapter of life He has me in. Thanks for being such a good influence on me still Scott! ...and for all you're doing to influence the people close to you that God has brought your way. May the Lord bless you as you pour out your life for Him.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15440153261599710874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-60812852294821683032016-06-02T10:16:04.068-07:002016-06-02T10:16:04.068-07:00Congratulations on this posting Dr. Scott -your wi...Congratulations on this posting Dr. Scott -your willingness to step into these shoes means this group of MLA's in this important Province will have a source of inspiration, personal support and prayer as they walk out their role in public office; something everyone needs, but many lack. You are blessed to be a blessing! Thank you for being available to God and those He sends you to.<br />Ray Baillienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-17160016204747444852015-12-16T11:45:33.066-08:002015-12-16T11:45:33.066-08:00Great piece of writing Tim! Can just see that guy...Great piece of writing Tim! Can just see that guy singing his heart out. Tonyhttp://www.tonywarriner.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-49949883861590278872015-12-16T11:29:08.700-08:002015-12-16T11:29:08.700-08:00I love this! You've hit it on the head, Paul. ...I love this! You've hit it on the head, Paul. God will show up!Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08413347895823214972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-31040665922585304622015-12-14T21:35:17.614-08:002015-12-14T21:35:17.614-08:00Amen! Merry Christmas to you Barb and the kids .....Amen! Merry Christmas to you Barb and the kids .....Gerry and Detty🎄Gerry & Dettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06685949651308962731noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-65879779117517780052015-06-29T21:55:28.143-07:002015-06-29T21:55:28.143-07:00I'm not dismissive of their grief Ed. I'm...I'm not dismissive of their grief Ed. I'm challenging the tone and general theme of judgement, anger and outrage. America leads the world in the production of pornography and has been an exporter of debauchery for decades. If it took this for the American church to grieve, they are just a bit slow on the uptake as to what grieves the heart of God. It might be that the grief is as political as it spiritual but that's a conversation for another day.<br /><br /> While we are the church, we are not the dominant culture. We live in a democracy and as such, everyone is entitled to equal rights and privileges, even if they are contrary to our particular values. The ONLY way to change that is to engage the culture as Jesus did and bring HIS grace, love, mercy and hope to a world that desperately needs it. We have overplayed our hand for too long. We have assumed privilege, position and respect and while we have been assuming, we have been losing it at every turn. It is time to humble ourselves, stop making excuses for our brothers and challenge them to follow us in engaging a needy world with the true heart of Christ.<br />Tim Schindelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03853272842640320774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-26106905827547850022015-06-29T20:03:45.357-07:002015-06-29T20:03:45.357-07:00Yes, Tim, We have much to repent for. Yes, we need...Yes, Tim, We have much to repent for. Yes, we need to be more hospitable and welcoming to all, including those who self-identify with the LBGTQIQ community. I would be hesitant though to appear dismissive of the grief that many of our American brothers and sisters in the dismantling of the biblical view of marriage by SCOTUS. Yes, it happened to us already, but Canada is small potatoes in its global impact. Whatever becomes entrenched in American culture becomes exported as the new required truth through Hollywood and Wall Street to every other country in the world. My prayer is that as out of the collapse of the 'make love, not war' hippie movement which birthed a Jesus movement reaching three million young people, so too may a new Jesus movement be birthed out of the disappointment and brokenness resulting from this newest sexual revolution.Ed Hird+https://www.blogger.com/profile/10227773203796805311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-1924364393359890302014-12-03T11:50:07.948-08:002014-12-03T11:50:07.948-08:00Thanks for correcting that link! I had just looked...Thanks for correcting that link! I had just looked at it and was disappointed not to be able to continue reading. Thanks for all you are doing there. We don't think often enough of our MLAs and what they are doing for all of us British Columbians, the struggles they face as they do these things, and the personal sacrifices they make. May God bless them and you in this ministry. <br />Gaenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-47950703995762424362014-12-03T02:22:46.613-08:002014-12-03T02:22:46.613-08:00Tim, these are wonderful insights.
You continue t...Tim, these are wonderful insights.<br /><br />You continue to confirm what we already should remember.<br /><br />GOD CALLED you to this work.<br /><br />We PRAISE HIM!!!<br /><br />Thank-you!!!<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01417409182356438983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-54590705022141017982014-05-12T05:25:31.707-07:002014-05-12T05:25:31.707-07:00Thanks for a refreshing perspective.
In the chur...Thanks for a refreshing perspective. <br /><br />In the church I pastor there are prostitutes from the neighbourhood who share in the meals and some who frequent our worship services. <br /><br />Poverty is certainly a significant factor for the street workers. <br /><br />I would also add that mental health and addiction are part of the milieu. <br /><br />A good resource person is Katarina MacLeod from www.risingangels.ca Kevin Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108911121073449287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-14096207665651535042014-05-11T19:44:58.078-07:002014-05-11T19:44:58.078-07:00I am alsoa Christian, and I approach the issue fro...I am alsoa Christian, and I approach the issue from the practical prospective. We cant legislate morality, it just dos't work.So let's loot at harm reduction, the biggest issue is woman's exploitation and the second is the health concern.<br />My proposal would be to legalise the and tax the "trade".<br />The only acceptable model I see is a coop model where no one is allowed to own the "business" .Exploitation is eliminated, mandatory medical examinations and safe sex practises should be legislated, the rest woui be up to municipalities as to what settings would it be required before licensing.<br />As for the moral majorityI suggest that Jesus would be more comfortable around prostitutes then our modern day Pharisees.<br />Serving them treaing them with dignity, people could make a difference one person at a time.<br />And ad long as they are all in a safe place as part owners of a coop, they would be safe till we can reach them and make a difference in thei life's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-8864381320667183422014-05-10T16:35:47.657-07:002014-05-10T16:35:47.657-07:00So true. And there is only one such King, and thos...So true. And there is only one such King, and those who find grace to follow and be like HimBrandStrategichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05227643315223154117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-74684582634142393102014-05-10T16:35:00.978-07:002014-05-10T16:35:00.978-07:00So true. And there is only one such King, and thos...So true. And there is only one such King, and those who find grace to follow and be like HimBrandStrategichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05227643315223154117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-41519711278342271122014-05-07T18:31:17.364-07:002014-05-07T18:31:17.364-07:00Wow - so inspired by you Tim! Way to go! I wish ...Wow - so inspired by you Tim! Way to go! I wish I could post this to facebook!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02323125536192257896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-3992731966791585282014-05-07T14:04:39.157-07:002014-05-07T14:04:39.157-07:00I loved your "lessons from the race"! I&...I loved your "lessons from the race"! I'm inspired to push myself 'out there' more. Thanks for sharing!Arlenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-38087163230310172382014-04-07T12:29:43.934-07:002014-04-07T12:29:43.934-07:00It was good to be with you for breakfast and have ...It was good to be with you for breakfast and have the privilege of having Cabinet Minister Stephanie Cadieux sit next to me at our table. May God bless BC and your ministry to our provincial leaders.dballanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01670090061398568961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-23146649786218544412013-12-09T11:39:12.748-08:002013-12-09T11:39:12.748-08:00Thank you for this update. Always encouraging to k...Thank you for this update. Always encouraging to know that progress is being made. God has showed me the importance of 'first of all' praying for our governments and all in authority in all the areas of social influence.<br />Merry Christmas!Dorothynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-26099345454335939072013-12-08T16:16:53.958-08:002013-12-08T16:16:53.958-08:00That sounds exciting Tim and best wishes for it. B...That sounds exciting Tim and best wishes for it. Building a network to do that will take a lot of time and effort. Blessings to you for doing it.<br />JTJohn Twiggnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-38949265412014435902013-10-18T17:49:27.449-07:002013-10-18T17:49:27.449-07:00Tim, that was an excellent analogy. I really liked...Tim, that was an excellent analogy. I really liked it, it makes real sense, thank you. Rudy GruterAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02277309151244355996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-73967729848715496492013-09-11T11:07:25.954-07:002013-09-11T11:07:25.954-07:00Every MLA has the option of swearing or affirming ...Every MLA has the option of swearing or affirming the Oath of Office by either holding a Bible (or other holy book)or by simply affirming the oath by holding it in their right hand. The decision to affirm rather than swear the oath is not necessarily an indication of being 'anti-Christian'. In many cases, it's simply a reflection of our times. The church has done a poor job of being salt and light in a fast changing society. As a result we are being outpaced and deemed as irrelevant and obsolete.Tim Schindelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03853272842640320774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-7303658630276034752013-09-11T10:43:03.977-07:002013-09-11T10:43:03.977-07:00It's been interesting over the decades to noti...It's been interesting over the decades to notice which cabinet ministers have chosen to be sworn in with a Bible in hand and those without (which is apart from those with other non-Christian religions). There are some politicians who are anti-Christian ...John Twiggnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-29114770592296594512013-06-28T20:27:45.378-07:002013-06-28T20:27:45.378-07:00Awesome prayer Tim.
Marlene D.Awesome prayer Tim.<br />Marlene D.Marlene Daltonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11019249607797056534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25172482.post-15539841086159750042013-06-27T10:12:55.696-07:002013-06-27T10:12:55.696-07:00Amen! Susan UAmen! Susan UAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com