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Posted by Nathanaël Winston in Brussels, Belgium @ 22:28 on Jun 19 2007
King David and Bob Dylan have three things in common: an extraordinary song writing talent, major spiritual failures and a personal faith in the Messiah. We all have one of these for sure. Some of us have two. Who has all three?
King David and Bob Dylan have three things in common: an extraordinary song writing talent, major spiritual failures and a personal faith in the Messiah. We all have one of these for sure. Some of us have two. Who has all three?
Reply by robbe mcgregor in an diego, ca. @ 00:04 on Sep 12 2008
Amen, Nathanael,
May the Lord continue to inspire Bob Dylan with His truth.
Amen, Nathanael,
May the Lord continue to inspire Bob Dylan with His truth.
Posted by Ramona Fodyor in N. Y. @ 17:47 on May 22 2007
I don't know if you are going to "review" the new songs too, but see the same common thread running through his more recent works. He is still subtle in some of his declarations as he ages and becomes weary of waiting for Savior to appear. [either in rapture or his own personal death]. I only hope we [the audience] can and will appreciate his message while we still have him among us.
I don't know if you are going to "review" the new songs too, but see the same common thread running through his more recent works. He is still subtle in some of his declarations as he ages and becomes weary of waiting for Savior to appear. [either in rapture or his own personal death]. I only hope we [the audience] can and will appreciate his message while we still have him among us.
Posted by Bill in Cleveland @ 22:49 on Feb 2 2007
I enjoyed this article immensely. I like the tone and the willingness to look for signs of God's continued work in a person's life. God is so patient with all of us. On the other hand, his assessment of the Vineyard is not consistent with this approach. I see many positives in the Vineyard's contributions to the body of Christ. Not in "looking for signs" but in recognizing our God is one who is giving direction (signs if you will) all the time and we are not paying attention.
I enjoyed this article immensely. I like the tone and the willingness to look for signs of God's continued work in a person's life. God is so patient with all of us. On the other hand, his assessment of the Vineyard is not consistent with this approach. I see many positives in the Vineyard's contributions to the body of Christ. Not in "looking for signs" but in recognizing our God is one who is giving direction (signs if you will) all the time and we are not paying attention.
Posted by Devon in Alberta @ 10:01 on Jan 26 2007
Wonderful article on Dylan's journey...and my fellow Christians will recognize clearly that Bob is still with Christ....regardless of Bob's quirks and all...
Best article I think I have read on Dylan's spiritual life!!
Wonderful article on Dylan's journey...and my fellow Christians will recognize clearly that Bob is still with Christ....regardless of Bob's quirks and all...
Best article I think I have read on Dylan's spiritual life!!
Posted by Helen in Long Beach CA @ 04:12 on Oct 24 2006
"... the mature voice of someone who has been a man of faith for a quarter of a century." "Modern Times" looks toward heaven. "Ain't Talkin'" is a Pilgrim's Progress. In his XM Radio shows, he plays Gospel songs (and gives an hour to songs about the Bible) and his words show a wry, wise understanding of wrongdoing and mercy. And in "Chronicles, Vol. 1", he skips the conversion story (and the meteoric years from '64 to '66) but he tells a shopkeeper that he prayed to be a kinder person. By the way he writes about the people who have been in his life, that prayer is being heard.
"... the mature voice of someone who has been a man of faith for a quarter of a century." "Modern Times" looks toward heaven. "Ain't Talkin'" is a Pilgrim's Progress. In his XM Radio shows, he plays Gospel songs (and gives an hour to songs about the Bible) and his words show a wry, wise understanding of wrongdoing and mercy. And in "Chronicles, Vol. 1", he skips the conversion story (and the meteoric years from '64 to '66) but he tells a shopkeeper that he prayed to be a kinder person. By the way he writes about the people who have been in his life, that prayer is being heard.
Posted by Andy in Liverpool @ 14:19 on Oct 19 2006
Dylan's returning to the heart of worship, where once again he will know the sweet liberty of having no shame of the Lord of his heart.
Pray as the Spirit leads...
Dylan's returning to the heart of worship, where once again he will know the sweet liberty of having no shame of the Lord of his heart.
Pray as the Spirit leads...
Posted by josie in australia @ 05:44 on Jun 21 2006
In CS Lewis' Screwtape Letters the chief Devil laments of how believers 'will not apply themselves steadily to worldly advancement... so inveterate is their appetitie for heaven that our best method...of attaching them to earth is to make them believe that earth can be turned to Heaven at some future date."
Dylan has grasped this truth certainly, and his albums emplore us to see reality. While we are running around with our judgemental hats on preaching "Christianity And..." instead of just Christ, we are missing the boat. Along with Dylan, some of we true believers get that.
In CS Lewis' Screwtape Letters the chief Devil laments of how believers 'will not apply themselves steadily to worldly advancement... so inveterate is their appetitie for heaven that our best method...of attaching them to earth is to make them believe that earth can be turned to Heaven at some future date."
Dylan has grasped this truth certainly, and his albums emplore us to see reality. While we are running around with our judgemental hats on preaching "Christianity And..." instead of just Christ, we are missing the boat. Along with Dylan, some of we true believers get that.
Posted by Jukka S. in Finland @ 22:54 on Mar 3 2006
This article is giving a fresh point of view of Bob Dylan's life and work as one of the greatest poets, and maybe, also profets of our time.
Perhaps "You can't see the wind, but You can hear it blowing" is true when You think of Bob Dylan.
This article is giving a fresh point of view of Bob Dylan's life and work as one of the greatest poets, and maybe, also profets of our time.
Perhaps "You can't see the wind, but You can hear it blowing" is true when You think of Bob Dylan.
Posted by frank v in israel @ 18:52 on Feb 4 2006
good news to hear.. we hope that bob dylan will come to israel and give us a concert that will shake us all up a bit and make us shed a tear or two. we need to hear his voice one more time and remember some of the truth that he has been given. "BO" bob
good news to hear.. we hope that bob dylan will come to israel and give us a concert that will shake us all up a bit and make us shed a tear or two. we need to hear his voice one more time and remember some of the truth that he has been given. "BO" bob
The opinions expressed in the Reader Comments are not necessarily those held by Cross Rhythms.
Bob Dylan faces public exposures and attention so well as lifestyle temptations that the vast majority of us will never have to deal with. Is he perfect? Of course not, which of us is? Has he confessed Jesus Christ as his personal Messiah? That testimony is clear. I for one look forward to long conversations with Bob and Jesus in heaven.
Bob is constantly in my prayers. I believe in the eternal security of the believer, and so I believe as he confessed the faith at his conversion, his eternal security was also ceased. I too am looking forward to a conversation with h im in heaven
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