Comments for Orrin Woodward: Life & Business

Comment on Edmund Opitz: Man’s Freedom & Responsibility by Kevin Hamm

Kevin Hamm — Fri, 24 May 2013 04:55:15 +0000

As I was reading the various responses I was grasping for the reference for the same quote Greg referred to in Romans. Obviously, we are such a rebellious lot. I love C.S. Lewis’ quote along these lines: “If you read history you will find that the Christians who did most in this world were precisely the ones who thought most of the next. It is since Christians have largely ceased thinking of the other world, that they have become so ineffective in this.” Oh, that I could think of that other world often. Our works may not be effectuous for our justification, but they certainly accomplish something for our sanctification and certainly impact our future reward…more significantly than our demonstration might show at times. Thanks Orrin.

Comment on Clarkston News Reviews LeaderShift by Elaine Lacey

Elaine Lacey — Fri, 24 May 2013 02:27:19 +0000

Great review Orrin, I love hearing what others took from Leadershift, it reinforces the feeling of camaraderie that comes from being a part of a community of like minded people !

Comment on Edmund Opitz: Man’s Freedom & Responsibility by J & P Harteis

J & P Harteis — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:20:39 +0000

Your blog was amazing, Orrin, & the comments have shown how the Lord stirs our hearts. He stands at the door and knocks, & it is only in our “choice” that we have the ability to let Him in, or not. When we finally realize “why” we were created, will we realize the “why” behind all of our frustrations & our dreams. May our lives give Him praise & glory, as we were created in His image. We pray that our LIFE business will open doors to His truth & love, which always go together! God bless!

Comment on Edmund Opitz: Man’s Freedom & Responsibility by Sonya Beeler

Sonya Beeler — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:10:20 +0000

Thanks for sharing this, Orrin…appreciate you!

Comment on Edmund Opitz: Man’s Freedom & Responsibility by Micah

Micah — Thu, 23 May 2013 22:39:48 +0000

E.W. Kenyon a baptist minister from back in the 20-40′s wrote a great deal these topics in the Basic Bible Course (aka The Bible in the Light of Our Redemption) and the Advanced Bible Course. Both books are available on Amazon.com if you haven’t already read them.

Comment on Edmund Opitz: Man’s Freedom & Responsibility by Jason Dames

Jason Dames — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:03:20 +0000

I Love how Iron sharpens Iron!!! this blog is amazing and all the readers as well!!! God Bless you all

Comment on Edmund Opitz: Man’s Freedom & Responsibility by Orrin Woodward

Orrin Woodward — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:54:43 +0000

Greg, Ken’s comments on saint and sinner concurrently were spot on. Keep leading brother! thanks, Orrin

Comment on Edmund Opitz: Man’s Freedom & Responsibility by Orrin Woodward

Orrin Woodward — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:54:07 +0000

CJ, I loved that quote also!

Comment on Edmund Opitz: Man’s Freedom & Responsibility by JeanetteP

JeanetteP — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:46:09 +0000

Orrin,
I appreciate your honesty and depth of thought on this subject despite unpopularity. I can only share what I’ve learned and how I’ve come to believe what I do. I grew up in a non-Christian, dis-functional home with many reasons why I could be pointing the finger, playing the blame game and being the victim. But then I received and dedicated My life to Christ. HE rescued me from a mess, became my Father, my identity, my all in all. Over time, I’ve realized that every time I have wanted to play the victim and not confront my sin, do my part, I loose and the enemy of our soul laughs! As one made in His image, He gives us the capacity to “subdue and have dominion over the earth”(Gen1:27-8). He gives us a command and equal ability to do much-thru Him. Since He has saved me in many ways, with deep gratitude I owe my life to Him. So my life is dedicated to serve Him firstly and His creation. I strive to please Him daily & be led by His Spirit, tho faltering more times than I can count. We all struggle with the flesh doing that which we would not want to, but I’m thankful for Christs’ example and power to turn to. It is a daily process starting in the home with my spouse and the children He has called us to raise. As He bore our sin on that cross, His heart was “not My will but Your will be done”. Since a servant is not greater than his Master, I try to (again failing miserably much of the time) live my life by this example and resign my will to His will. It’s a simple but freeing lifestyle. As He says in 1Cor7:22-23, “For he who was called in the Lord as a slave is a freedman of the Lord. Likewise he who was free when called is a slave of Christ. You were bought with a price; do not become slaves of men.”
My family and I appreciate all that this business stands for and the leadership behind it. As I am not entirely sure what His ultimate will is for my life, I know He has led us to this business to continue to shape and form us to be all that He has called us to be!
God bless you and yours as you press on toward the prize!

Comment on Edmund Opitz: Man’s Freedom & Responsibility by Greg Johnson

Greg Johnson — Thu, 23 May 2013 18:42:11 +0000

Orrin,

Another thought provoking blog. One that causes me to constantly ask the question, why am I the way I am? After accepting the grace of Christ on the Cross I still tend to revert in so many ways to the person I was before beginning my personal relationship with Christ. I am still living the reality of Romans 7:15-18 where it states I don’t understand my own actions for I do not do what I want, but I do the very thing I hate. Without that presence of the Holy Spirit I often question the choices of free will I might make.