Comments for Psychic Transitions - Live Psychic Chat http://www.psychictransitions.com By Michelle Fitch - Psychic Medium & Clairvoyant Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:59:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 Comment on God’s Passion for His Glory: Living the Vision of Jonathan Edwards by Paul Meinsen http://www.psychictransitions.com/gods-passion-for-his-glory-living-the-vision-of-jonathan-edwards-2/comment-page-1/#comment-531 Paul Meinsen Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:59:19 +0000 http://www.psychictransitions.com/gods-passion-for-his-glory-living-the-vision-of-jonathan-edwards-2/#comment-531 Everyone needs to read this and take a hard look at the "15 Implications" that he lists in chapter one. If Piper (and Edwards)is right, and I believe he is, then these "15 Implications" are really "15 Indictments" against the church today. I appreciated Piper's help in Edwards' portion of this book. The footnotes and section headings are extremely helpful in following the flow. I have read other works by Edwards and they can be difficult to follow, but Piper helps the reader to follow the outline and flow of thought given by the 18th-century author. I say "thanks" to Mr. Piper for this helpful and challenging book. Rating: 5 / 5 Everyone needs to read this and take a hard look at the “15 Implications” that he lists in chapter one. If Piper (and Edwards)is right, and I believe he is, then these “15 Implications” are really “15 Indictments” against the church today. I appreciated Piper’s help in Edwards’ portion of this book. The footnotes and section headings are extremely helpful in following the flow. I have read other works by Edwards and they can be difficult to follow, but Piper helps the reader to follow the outline and flow of thought given by the 18th-century author. I say “thanks” to Mr. Piper for this helpful and challenging book.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on God’s Passion for His Glory: Living the Vision of Jonathan Edwards by Joey Day http://www.psychictransitions.com/gods-passion-for-his-glory-living-the-vision-of-jonathan-edwards-2/comment-page-1/#comment-530 Joey Day Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:25:57 +0000 http://www.psychictransitions.com/gods-passion-for-his-glory-living-the-vision-of-jonathan-edwards-2/#comment-530 The End for Which God Created the World, (and by extension God's Passion for His Glory) is about exactly what the title implies, viz. , the reason God created the world (or universe, if you prefer). It answers the question, "Why are we here?". Edwards' answer---and I believe, the Bible's answer, since that is Edwards' proof-text---is surprisingly straightforward and simple: God esteems himself as the ultimate end for which he made the world. The world was (and we were) created for God, or, to put it a different way, for God's glory. One thing that stood out to me early in the book is Edwards' simple yet profound interpretation of a few verses I had seen a million times before, but had never considered in the context of this question. Edwards cites verses like Isaiah 48:12 and Revelation 22:13, where God calls himself the first and the last, and interprets this to mean that God is not only the first cause but also the last end or purpose of all creation. He similarly cites verses such as Romans 11:36, Colossians 1:16, and Hebrews 2:10, where all things are said to be from God, for God, and to God, to show that all things proceed from God as their creator and flow back to God as their ultimate end or reason for existence, and that all glory will ultimate flow back to God, so that the glory of God is the last end and final consummation of the existence of the world. In fact, I've never seen so much scriptural support for any belief as Edwards provides for his claim that God makes himself his purpose in the creation of the world. Many times in the book Edwards lists off a half dozen passages and then says something like, "but places to this purpose are too numerous to be particularly recited; see them in the margin," and if you follow the footnote you're presented with a list of two or three dozen passages that are similar to the five or six already given. I have been blessed by this book. I will never think about God's purposes and intentions in quite the same way again, nor will I read or understand many passages of scripture in the same way. I'm overwhelmed by how great God is and how insignificant I am in the scheme of things, and yet how significant I am to God in fulfilling his own purposes because I have the capacity (albeit only as the Holy Spirit works in me) to recognize God for who he is, to take my delight in him, and enjoy him forever, thereby giving him the honor, praise, and glory he alone is due. As Piper has said elsewhere many times, "God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him," and, "the chief end of man is to glorify God by enjoying him forever. " Rating: 5 / 5 The End for Which God Created the World, (and by extension God’s Passion for His Glory) is about exactly what the title implies, viz. , the reason God created the world (or universe, if you prefer). It answers the question, “Why are we here?”. Edwards’ answer—and I believe, the Bible’s answer, since that is Edwards’ proof-text—is surprisingly straightforward and simple: God esteems himself as the ultimate end for which he made the world. The world was (and we were) created for God, or, to put it a different way, for God’s glory.

One thing that stood out to me early in the book is Edwards’ simple yet profound interpretation of a few verses I had seen a million times before, but had never considered in the context of this question. Edwards cites verses like Isaiah 48:12 and Revelation 22:13, where God calls himself the first and the last, and interprets this to mean that God is not only the first cause but also the last end or purpose of all creation. He similarly cites verses such as Romans 11:36, Colossians 1:16, and Hebrews 2:10, where all things are said to be from God, for God, and to God, to show that all things proceed from God as their creator and flow back to God as their ultimate end or reason for existence, and that all glory will ultimate flow back to God, so that the glory of God is the last end and final consummation of the existence of the world.

In fact, I’ve never seen so much scriptural support for any belief as Edwards provides for his claim that God makes himself his purpose in the creation of the world. Many times in the book Edwards lists off a half dozen passages and then says something like, “but places to this purpose are too numerous to be particularly recited; see them in the margin,” and if you follow the footnote you’re presented with a list of two or three dozen passages that are similar to the five or six already given.

I have been blessed by this book. I will never think about God’s purposes and intentions in quite the same way again, nor will I read or understand many passages of scripture in the same way. I’m overwhelmed by how great God is and how insignificant I am in the scheme of things, and yet how significant I am to God in fulfilling his own purposes because I have the capacity (albeit only as the Holy Spirit works in me) to recognize God for who he is, to take my delight in him, and enjoy him forever, thereby giving him the honor, praise, and glory he alone is due. As Piper has said elsewhere many times, “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in him,” and, “the chief end of man is to glorify God by enjoying him forever. ”
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on God’s Passion for His Glory: Living the Vision of Jonathan Edwards by Jeffrey A. Thompson http://www.psychictransitions.com/gods-passion-for-his-glory-living-the-vision-of-jonathan-edwards-2/comment-page-1/#comment-529 Jeffrey A. Thompson Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:58:04 +0000 http://www.psychictransitions.com/gods-passion-for-his-glory-living-the-vision-of-jonathan-edwards-2/#comment-529 The book is in two parts. The second part of the book is an essay by Jonathan Edwards called, "The End for which God created the World. " Edwards lived in the 18th century and was a careful and brilliant thinker. Needless to say, the essay is very tough read. I tried reading it slowly and carefully, but I gave up and decided to read it in normal mode. I plan to go back in a year and try it again. The essay needs to be digested slowly with multiple readings. Piper has added many footnotes to help guide the reader through the more difficult passages. The first part is Piper getting you prepared emotionally and physically for the intellectual climb. He does an excellent job of encouraging the reader to make the climb for the view is great from the top. The book is worth reading even if you don't understand it. It helps bring into focus all of Piper's writings. Rating: 5 / 5 The book is in two parts. The second part of the book is an essay by Jonathan Edwards called, “The End for which God created the World. ” Edwards lived in the 18th century and was a careful and brilliant thinker. Needless to say, the essay is very tough read. I tried reading it slowly and carefully, but I gave up and decided to read it in normal mode. I plan to go back in a year and try it again. The essay needs to be digested slowly with multiple readings. Piper has added many footnotes to help guide the reader through the more difficult passages.

The first part is Piper getting you prepared emotionally and physically for the intellectual climb. He does an excellent job of encouraging the reader to make the climb for the view is great from the top.

The book is worth reading even if you don’t understand it. It helps bring into focus all of Piper’s writings.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on God’s Passion for His Glory: Living the Vision of Jonathan Edwards by phil http://www.psychictransitions.com/gods-passion-for-his-glory-living-the-vision-of-jonathan-edwards-2/comment-page-1/#comment-528 phil Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:55:17 +0000 http://www.psychictransitions.com/gods-passion-for-his-glory-living-the-vision-of-jonathan-edwards-2/#comment-528 This is a wonderful book maybe one of the best I have ever had the privelage to read. It also came to me in a timely fashion and in excellent condition. Rating: 5 / 5 This is a wonderful book maybe one of the best I have ever had the privelage to read. It also came to me in a timely fashion and in excellent condition.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on God’s Passion for His Glory: Living the Vision of Jonathan Edwards by Toirdhealbheach Beucail http://www.psychictransitions.com/gods-passion-for-his-glory-living-the-vision-of-jonathan-edwards-2/comment-page-1/#comment-527 Toirdhealbheach Beucail Wed, 28 Jul 2010 08:43:03 +0000 http://www.psychictransitions.com/gods-passion-for-his-glory-living-the-vision-of-jonathan-edwards-2/#comment-527 Another excellent, thought provoking book from John Piper. His first four chapters were actually quite helpful to me when reading Edward's work, as I could see the points that Piper belives are there, review Edwards' biography, and see Piper's experience with him and what meaning is there. Be warned: this is not a book for the faint of mind. Section 1 of Edward's work is difficult to get through, mostly because we don't think that way anymore. This is a book which I will need to read multiple times to fully grasp - but offers a very compelling vision of what Christianity could be. Rating: 5 / 5 Another excellent, thought provoking book from John Piper. His first four chapters were actually quite helpful to me when reading Edward’s work, as I could see the points that Piper belives are there, review Edwards’ biography, and see Piper’s experience with him and what meaning is there. Be warned: this is not a book for the faint of mind. Section 1 of Edward’s work is difficult to get through, mostly because we don’t think that way anymore. This is a book which I will need to read multiple times to fully grasp – but offers a very compelling vision of what Christianity could be.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Beyond These Four Walls: Diary of a Psychic Medium by Tammy S. Parker http://www.psychictransitions.com/beyond-these-four-walls-diary-of-a-psychic-medium/comment-page-1/#comment-526 Tammy S. Parker Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:38:54 +0000 http://www.psychictransitions.com/beyond-these-four-walls-diary-of-a-psychic-medium/#comment-526 I Love Mary O, She has the BEST Frickin radio show on radio. . . So I had to read this book and it was very good. . . . Rating: 5 / 5 I Love Mary O, She has the BEST Frickin radio show on radio. . . So I had to read this book and it was very good. . . .
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Beyond These Four Walls: Diary of a Psychic Medium by MunchMorty http://www.psychictransitions.com/beyond-these-four-walls-diary-of-a-psychic-medium/comment-page-1/#comment-525 MunchMorty Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:38:39 +0000 http://www.psychictransitions.com/beyond-these-four-walls-diary-of-a-psychic-medium/#comment-525 I received the book and read in a couple hours. It was easy to read, and gave me an insightful look into how a psychic's mind works. Mary O is so down-to-earth, but, I believe, talks to the angels. She has overcome many challenges in her life, but still has a warm, loving nature. I can't wait to read her other books. I have listened to her on her morning show on Sirius/XM radio, and I am totally addicted. Rating: 5 / 5 I received the book and read in a couple hours. It was easy to read, and gave me an insightful look into how a psychic’s mind works. Mary O is so down-to-earth, but, I believe, talks to the angels. She has overcome many challenges in her life, but still has a warm, loving nature. I can’t wait to read her other books. I have listened to her on her morning show on Sirius/XM radio, and I am totally addicted.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Beyond These Four Walls: Diary of a Psychic Medium by M. Masters http://www.psychictransitions.com/beyond-these-four-walls-diary-of-a-psychic-medium/comment-page-1/#comment-524 M. Masters Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:48:25 +0000 http://www.psychictransitions.com/beyond-these-four-walls-diary-of-a-psychic-medium/#comment-524 This well written book will take you through some life experiences of Mary Occhino. She is a fascinating person! Rating: 5 / 5 This well written book will take you through some life experiences of Mary Occhino. She is a fascinating person!
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Beyond These Four Walls: Diary of a Psychic Medium by R. Wheeler http://www.psychictransitions.com/beyond-these-four-walls-diary-of-a-psychic-medium/comment-page-1/#comment-523 R. Wheeler Tue, 27 Jul 2010 11:26:26 +0000 http://www.psychictransitions.com/beyond-these-four-walls-diary-of-a-psychic-medium/#comment-523 This book will change your life. Thinking she had lost everything, and that the universe was dealing her cards that she didn't need. Until she understands that these challenges were needed to enhance her life, and make her a better person. So you really do need to make lemonade out of lemons, and to be careful of what you wish for. The universe is listening. Rating: 5 / 5 This book will change your life. Thinking she had lost everything, and that the universe was dealing her cards that she didn’t need. Until she understands that these challenges were needed to enhance her life, and make her a better person. So you really do need to make lemonade out of lemons, and to be careful of what you wish for. The universe is listening.
Rating: 5 / 5

]]> Comment on Beyond These Four Walls: Diary of a Psychic Medium by Alice F. Round http://www.psychictransitions.com/beyond-these-four-walls-diary-of-a-psychic-medium/comment-page-1/#comment-522 Alice F. Round Tue, 27 Jul 2010 09:14:39 +0000 http://www.psychictransitions.com/beyond-these-four-walls-diary-of-a-psychic-medium/#comment-522 i WAS NOT TOO PLEASED WITH THE BOOK. I AM SORRY I BOUGHT IT. MY SISTER SUGGESSTED IT, WE DO NOT ALWAYS LIKE THE SAME THING. THE BOOK WAS IN TOP IN CONDITION. I JUST DID NOT LIKE ALL THE CONTENTS. Rating: 1 / 5 i WAS NOT TOO PLEASED WITH THE BOOK. I AM SORRY I BOUGHT IT. MY SISTER SUGGESSTED IT, WE DO NOT ALWAYS LIKE THE SAME THING. THE BOOK WAS IN TOP IN CONDITION. I JUST DID NOT LIKE ALL THE CONTENTS.
Rating: 1 / 5

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