Comments for Dave Edlers Ramblings http://yakimafoursquare.org/blog Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:10:20 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Comment on “As A Father” by David Bier http://yakimafoursquare.org/blog/?p=52&cpage=1#comment-32 David Bier Wed, 09 Jun 2010 23:10:20 +0000 http://yakimafoursquare.org/blog/?p=52#comment-32 For so very long I was lost in the process of asking why I am the way that I was? Like all of us I had a story to tell and in some degree I was a product of the past. Always holding onto the pain of the father wound and although saved and in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ I could not break the wounds that still controlled me. I wanted the heart of sonship yet I had the heart of an Orphan. In Malichi 4:6 there is a promise of Revival and by choosing to forgive my dad of his being absent and walking away and by Choosing to believe in Gods Justice and not my own my heart began to heal. With the help of the Holy Spirit and through His words in Scripture I began to couragelusly seek reconciliation and to clean up the conflicts of the past. I found out that all the things that I missed as a son I now had the blessing to find as a father. In fact I had been blessed beyond measure As a wounded son I sought and was willing to risk it all for a fathers blessing. I was given an opportuntiy to get it right and to not repeat my family history. Through my realtionship with Jesus Christ I found Affection, Admiration and re-affirmation that I did not have in the teenage years from my earthly father, and now I rest in the Fathers presence and love. For so very long I was lost in the process of asking why I am the way that I was? Like all of us I had a story to tell and in some degree I was a product of the past. Always holding onto the pain of the father wound and although saved and in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ I could not break the wounds that still controlled me. I wanted the heart of sonship yet I had the heart of an Orphan. In Malichi 4:6 there is a promise of Revival and by choosing to forgive my dad of his being absent and walking away and by Choosing to believe in Gods Justice and not my own my heart began to heal. With the help of the Holy Spirit and through His words in Scripture I began to couragelusly seek reconciliation and to clean up the conflicts of the past. I found out that all the things that I missed as a son I now had the blessing to find as a father. In fact I had been blessed beyond measure As a wounded son I sought and was willing to risk it all for a fathers blessing. I was given an opportuntiy to get it right and to not repeat my family history. Through my realtionship with Jesus Christ I found Affection, Admiration and re-affirmation that I did not have in the teenage years from my earthly father, and now I rest in the Fathers presence and love.

]]> Comment on Spring Training and Spring Cleaning by Lydia Ingegneri http://yakimafoursquare.org/blog/?p=45&cpage=1#comment-29 Lydia Ingegneri Mon, 22 Mar 2010 22:18:14 +0000 http://yakimafoursquare.org/blog/?p=45#comment-29 This is a great post! I was so happy to see you on Spring Break. It is amazing how the blessing of God protects and prospers those who walk in obedience to Him. You are a faithful, obedient servant of the Lord Papa Dave. I am proud of you...I am blessed by you. Your Spiritual Daughter, Lydia This is a great post! I was so happy to see you on Spring Break. It is amazing how the blessing of God protects and prospers those who walk in obedience to Him. You are a faithful, obedient servant of the Lord Papa Dave. I am proud of you…I am blessed by you.

Your Spiritual Daughter,
Lydia

]]> Comment on Making Good Out Of Bad Things by admin http://yakimafoursquare.org/blog/?p=32&cpage=1#comment-28 admin Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:18:25 +0000 http://yakimafoursquare.org/blog/?p=32#comment-28 Your welcome Your welcome

]]> Comment on Making Good Out Of Bad Things by Susan S. http://yakimafoursquare.org/blog/?p=32&cpage=1#comment-27 Susan S. Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:15:12 +0000 http://yakimafoursquare.org/blog/?p=32#comment-27 Thanks for the reminder, Dave. I can use all the reminders I can get of how good God is and how big God is. I am going through some trying times in my life and early in my walk with Jesus and am blessed with reminders just when I need them of the promise that I was given when I re-turned my life to Christ. I am blessed to be a part of a community that has its focus in Christ. Thanks Thanks for the reminder, Dave. I can use all the reminders I can get of how good God is and how big God is. I am going through some trying times in my life and early in my walk with Jesus and am blessed with reminders just when I need them of the promise that I was given when I re-turned my life to Christ. I am blessed to be a part of a community that has its focus in Christ. Thanks

]]> Comment on The Door Is Open by Andrea http://yakimafoursquare.org/blog/?p=27&cpage=1#comment-26 Andrea Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:48:48 +0000 http://yakimafoursquare.org/blog/?p=27#comment-26 To Ryan, I applaud you for finding the motive to go to church, whatever your reasons are. I went to a church quite a few years ago and on that particular Sunday, a woman in that church was a bit rude and somewhat short with me. I was in awe at the fact and she had no idea how difficult it was for me to go, but more importantly I felt so unwelcome. I didn't return to that church and I think I missed many years of the Lord's messages because of it. This woman might have had a bad day. She might have been rude, she might not have, but it didn't matter. Churches are made up of people. People sin. If she was rude, I am happy she was IN church. It's what connects us to Him. The social part is great, but it is so small compared to what you take home with you. What matters most is that you find that connection, and it sounds like you are seeking it. If I'm not the first; Welcome to Foursquare. This is an amazing church. For kicks, I have been back to the other church to visit...and it was lovely. Foursquare is my home though, and I will be praying for you (and your date) to find yours too. To Ryan,

I applaud you for finding the motive to go to church, whatever your reasons are. I went to a church quite a few years ago and on that particular Sunday, a woman in that church was a bit rude and somewhat short with me. I was in awe at the fact and she had no idea how difficult it was for me to go, but more importantly I felt so unwelcome. I didn’t return to that church and I think I missed many years of the Lord’s messages because of it.

This woman might have had a bad day. She might have been rude, she might not have, but it didn’t matter. Churches are made up of people. People sin. If she was rude, I am happy she was IN church. It’s what connects us to Him. The social part is great, but it is so small compared to what you take home with you. What matters most is that you find that connection, and it sounds like you are seeking it.

If I’m not the first; Welcome to Foursquare. This is an amazing church. For kicks, I have been back to the other church to visit…and it was lovely. Foursquare is my home though, and I will be praying for you (and your date) to find yours too.

]]> Comment on Signs by Andrea http://yakimafoursquare.org/blog/?p=29&cpage=1#comment-25 Andrea Tue, 12 Jan 2010 22:48:19 +0000 http://yakimafoursquare.org/blog/?p=29#comment-25 Dave, one of the greatest things about you as a Pastor is you share your in a way we can all understand and relate to. Thank you for that. It is not surprising with all the media and entertainment out there, we as Christians can get our focus redirected. I was also looking for answers and understanding at one time. Even though they were of God, I did not seek these things THROUGH Him. I came up with lost time and no answers. A few Sundays ago you said something that really rocked the foundation of all the curiousities and questions in my mind. Jesus "plus anything" is flat out unnecessary. It is Jesus and only Him that we need, nothing more. So the next time I see a movie preview predicting the end of the world, or even signs of the times...I will too trust that I am where I am supposed to be; Looking to Him. Dave, one of the greatest things about you as a Pastor is you share your in a way we can all understand and relate to. Thank you for that.

It is not surprising with all the media and entertainment out there, we as Christians can get our focus redirected. I was also looking for answers and understanding at one time. Even though they were of God, I did not seek these things THROUGH Him. I came up with lost time and no answers.

A few Sundays ago you said something that really rocked the foundation of all the curiousities and questions in my mind. Jesus “plus anything” is flat out unnecessary. It is Jesus and only Him that we need, nothing more. So the next time I see a movie preview predicting the end of the world, or even signs of the times…I will too trust that I am where I am supposed to be; Looking to Him.

]]> Comment on The Door Is Open by admin http://yakimafoursquare.org/blog/?p=27&cpage=1#comment-24 admin Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:58:31 +0000 http://yakimafoursquare.org/blog/?p=27#comment-24 How did you like church? How did you like church?

]]> Comment on The Door Is Open by Ryan Nation http://yakimafoursquare.org/blog/?p=27&cpage=1#comment-23 Ryan Nation Sun, 03 Jan 2010 05:16:50 +0000 http://yakimafoursquare.org/blog/?p=27#comment-23 Pastor Dave, I am a single man and have refused to go to church for many years. At first it was because I was angry from a relationship that when wrong, but for the past 4+ years it is because I dont want to be that single man in church that has the steriotype of going to church to meet a woman: and/or be the man that everyone wants to introduce singles to. When I go to church it is for church. I will be attending your church tomorrow, the only reason is because there is a woman that also wants to attend for the same reasons as I and so we have made it a date. Sounds funny, now that I type it, but I feel this is how many people feel that are in my position. I only hope that you have the guidance from God to accept people like me into your congregation when we gather the courage to join with you. I will be joining with you tomorrow at 11am for the first time attending a true church in 7 or 8 years. This new year has given me great hope and I am looking forward to seeing God in your church. Pastor Dave, I am a single man and have refused to go to church for many years. At first it was because I was angry from a relationship that when wrong, but for the past 4+ years it is because I dont want to be that single man in church that has the steriotype of going to church to meet a woman: and/or be the man that everyone wants to introduce singles to. When I go to church it is for church. I will be attending your church tomorrow, the only reason is because there is a woman that also wants to attend for the same reasons as I and so we have made it a date. Sounds funny, now that I type it, but I feel this is how many people feel that are in my position. I only hope that you have the guidance from God to accept people like me into your congregation when we gather the courage to join with you. I will be joining with you tomorrow at 11am for the first time attending a true church in 7 or 8 years. This new year has given me great hope and I am looking forward to seeing God in your church.

]]> Comment on The Door Is Open by Donna LaMarche http://yakimafoursquare.org/blog/?p=27&cpage=1#comment-21 Donna LaMarche Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:43:06 +0000 http://yakimafoursquare.org/blog/?p=27#comment-21 Pastor Dave: when I was baptised the first time 4-5 years ago, I felt some weight lifted and had some renewed hope. Yesterday when I rededicated my life to Christ, I was washed clean, not just a feeling, but know it to the core of my being. Walking through the last year in a emotionally abusive relationship, physically abusive, adn neglectful to Adam, I did not know if I would come through the other side intact, let alone be able to guide my son to safety again. Coming home to church, I know that if the only reason for this insanity was to bring us back to God, or to Jesus for the first time, it is worth it! I want to thank you for your guidance, and loving us no matter where we have been. It is GOOD TO BE HOME!!!!! Donna and Adam P.S. When are you going to update your blog? Pastor Dave: when I was baptised the first time 4-5 years ago, I felt some weight lifted and had some renewed hope. Yesterday when I rededicated my life to Christ, I was washed clean, not just a feeling, but know it to the core of my being. Walking through the last year in a emotionally abusive relationship, physically abusive, adn neglectful to Adam, I did not know if I would come through the other side intact, let alone be able to guide my son to safety again. Coming home to church, I know that if the only reason for this insanity was to bring us back to God, or to Jesus for the first time, it is worth it! I want to thank you for your guidance, and loving us no matter where we have been. It is GOOD TO BE HOME!!!!! Donna and Adam
P.S. When are you going to update your blog?

]]> Comment on The Door Is Open by Jon Brulotte http://yakimafoursquare.org/blog/?p=27&cpage=1#comment-20 Jon Brulotte Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:03:11 +0000 http://yakimafoursquare.org/blog/?p=27#comment-20 Dave you should really update this blog more often :). You've made an interesting observation, but better yet, in Acts 16:23-40 as Paul and Silas are praying and seeking the Father while being imprisoned, we see here that the Spirit shows up and frees ALL of the captives. The act of freeing isn't what makes this passage spectacular though. If we look at this from the guard’s perspective we see a completely different side to this story. In the darkness, after the chains fell and the doors were opened a new believer was ushered into the Kingdom, a sudden breach birth into a life with Christ, while still in the darkness (prison). Paul and Silas could have allowed the guard to kill himself in his despair, but they chose to stay. The Father moved powerfully within the darkness and ruled mightily there. It wasn't until the next day that they were delivered from physical captivity. This is the Sovereign Lord I serve. Bottom-line, He's more creative with His power than we can ever imagine and we have front row seats to the greatest show in all of creation. Dave you should really update this blog more often :) .

You’ve made an interesting observation, but better yet, in Acts 16:23-40 as Paul and Silas are praying and seeking the Father while being imprisoned, we see here that the Spirit shows up and frees ALL of the captives.

The act of freeing isn’t what makes this passage spectacular though. If we look at this from the guard’s perspective we see a completely different side to this story. In the darkness, after the chains fell and the doors were opened a new believer was ushered into the Kingdom, a sudden breach birth into a life with Christ, while still in the darkness (prison). Paul and Silas could have allowed the guard to kill himself in his despair, but they chose to stay. The Father moved powerfully within the darkness and ruled mightily there. It wasn’t until the next day that they were delivered from physical captivity.

This is the Sovereign Lord I serve. Bottom-line, He’s more creative with His power than we can ever imagine and we have front row seats to the greatest show in all of creation.

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