Comments on: Free Streams in the Desert devotion by L.B. Cowman http://www.freechristianresources.org/2008-03/streams-in-the-desert finding high quality free Christian stuff on the internet... Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:50:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 By: meenu http://www.freechristianresources.org/2008-03/streams-in-the-desert/comment-page-1#comment-9594 meenu Sun, 12 Feb 2012 02:50:00 +0000 http://www.freechristianresources.org/2008-03/streams-in-the-desert#comment-9594 thats great book i just started this book touch my heart my mom given me good words about life with jesusbeautiful i love it to read and read more thanks god bless u all thats great book i just started this book touch my heart my mom given me good words about life with jesusbeautiful i love it to read and read more thanks god bless u all

]]> By: Norris Blovin http://www.freechristianresources.org/2008-03/streams-in-the-desert/comment-page-1#comment-8911 Norris Blovin Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:38:04 +0000 http://www.freechristianresources.org/2008-03/streams-in-the-desert#comment-8911 Reason and judgment would be the qualities of the leader. Reason and judgment would be the qualities of the leader.

]]> By: Katherine Boddie http://www.freechristianresources.org/2008-03/streams-in-the-desert/comment-page-1#comment-8726 Katherine Boddie Thu, 22 Sep 2011 04:22:15 +0000 http://www.freechristianresources.org/2008-03/streams-in-the-desert#comment-8726 What is the poem "Lean Hard" that is in the book,Streams in the Dessert"? What is the poem “Lean Hard” that is in the book,Streams in the Dessert”?

]]> By: cmaglaughlin http://www.freechristianresources.org/2008-03/streams-in-the-desert/comment-page-1#comment-8682 cmaglaughlin Sat, 03 Sep 2011 16:03:14 +0000 http://www.freechristianresources.org/2008-03/streams-in-the-desert#comment-8682 To Carol Houtler...YOU(as we ALL) are very "flawed"! Seems like your very existence encompasses "taking out of context" what doesn't fit your narrow mindedness. Suggest you chill. You are so far off with your condemnation of this most precious book that, apart from divine intervention, everyone and everything you touch will suffer from your deluded state. Harsh words, but true. Sometimes you need to be jarred from your stupor. To Carol Houtler…YOU(as we ALL) are very “flawed”! Seems like your very existence encompasses “taking out of context” what doesn’t fit your narrow mindedness. Suggest you chill. You are so far off with your condemnation of this most precious book that, apart from divine intervention, everyone and everything you touch will suffer from your deluded state. Harsh words, but true. Sometimes you need to be jarred from your stupor.

]]> By: amber van duyn http://www.freechristianresources.org/2008-03/streams-in-the-desert/comment-page-1#comment-8673 amber van duyn Wed, 31 Aug 2011 06:34:20 +0000 http://www.freechristianresources.org/2008-03/streams-in-the-desert#comment-8673 This small yet powerful book has rocked my world, shook me to the core, gave me comfort and encouragement more times than I can count. Praise be to the Lord for his humble servant Mrs. Cowman for writing this book. I will always be thankful for her obedience in writing this. God is good. This small yet powerful book has rocked my world, shook me to the core, gave me comfort and encouragement more times than I can count. Praise be to the Lord for his humble servant Mrs. Cowman for writing this book. I will always be thankful for her obedience in writing this. God is good.

]]> By: Cynthia Gilbert http://www.freechristianresources.org/2008-03/streams-in-the-desert/comment-page-1#comment-4746 Cynthia Gilbert Sat, 12 Feb 2011 08:41:40 +0000 http://www.freechristianresources.org/2008-03/streams-in-the-desert#comment-4746 I wanted to thank you for sending a reply to those who think there are errors in the writings.God has surely used this book to grow me along side of His word.I agree with Ann Harris.This book has been held close to my heart morning and evening for 10 years.God has used her life , to build me up as a missionary who now travels around the world, and i see the heart need for Jesus in the 3rd world countries.Thank you for selling and passing on her teachimgs. I wanted to thank you for sending a reply to those who think there are errors in the writings.God has surely used this book to grow me along side of His word.I agree with Ann Harris.This book has been held close to my heart morning and evening for 10 years.God has used her life , to build me up as a missionary who now travels around the world, and i see the heart need for Jesus in the 3rd world countries.Thank you for selling and passing on her teachimgs.

]]> By: Jo Ann Harris http://www.freechristianresources.org/2008-03/streams-in-the-desert/comment-page-1#comment-4203 Jo Ann Harris Sat, 05 Feb 2011 14:57:24 +0000 http://www.freechristianresources.org/2008-03/streams-in-the-desert#comment-4203 My first copy of Streams in the Desert was offered to me at the beginning of my husband's 2 year battle with inoperable brain cancer. Through each day's devotional, I've been able to see the gifts of God through suffering, sorrow, and grief - times of trials of many kinds. The writings have helped me remember, "Others have passed this way before me. I'm not alone. The Lord is near!" This book has been like a close heart-friend, morning and evening. My first copy of Streams in the Desert was offered to me at the beginning of my husband’s 2 year battle with inoperable brain cancer. Through each day’s devotional, I’ve been able to see the gifts of God through suffering, sorrow, and grief – times of trials of many kinds. The writings have helped me remember, “Others have passed this way before me. I’m not alone. The Lord is near!” This book has been like a close heart-friend, morning and evening.

]]> By: David at freeChristianresources http://www.freechristianresources.org/2008-03/streams-in-the-desert/comment-page-1#comment-3993 David at freeChristianresources Wed, 02 Feb 2011 22:52:57 +0000 http://www.freechristianresources.org/2008-03/streams-in-the-desert#comment-3993 Hello Carol, Thank you for visiting free Christian resources and leaving a message. I certainly agree that our salvation is only gained through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross - through grace. There are a few points I would like to make on your comment though. Firstly, I couldn't find all of the quotes you made on the online version that I linked to (e.g. the 27th Jan). Secondly, I think some of the quotes you have taken slightly out of context, for instance on the 30th of Jan the nearest to the quote you gave that I could find was the last sentence of this quote: "Give me this Divine power of Thine, the power of Gethsemane. Give me the power to wait for hope itself, to look out from the casement where there are no stars. Give me the power, when the very joy that was set before me is gone, to stand unconquered amid the night, and say, "To the eye of my Father it is perhaps shining still." <strong>I shall reach the climax of strength when I have learned to wait for hope</strong>." --George Matheson I would argue the emphasis of that passage is that everything is in God's power - not on our power. Thirdly (and this is more of a broad point than just on this resource), of course I cannot vet every single sentence of every book that I recommend. And indeed, nor would I want to. If I threw out anything that did not fit my theology (or your theology) then no doubt I would be left with very little indeed to share. Of course I would not include anything that I thought would be dangerous or would not help a Christian, so I do weigh everything I include. Some of the comments on this post suggest for instance that this is book that has really helped people, and from the days I have looked at, I think they are great at drawing people closer to God. Once again though, thanks for your comment, hopefully you will find something else here that you like. In Christ, David Hello Carol,

Thank you for visiting free Christian resources and leaving a message. I certainly agree that our salvation is only gained through Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross – through grace.

There are a few points I would like to make on your comment though. Firstly, I couldn’t find all of the quotes you made on the online version that I linked to (e.g. the 27th Jan).

Secondly, I think some of the quotes you have taken slightly out of context, for instance on the 30th of Jan the nearest to the quote you gave that I could find was the last sentence of this quote:

“Give me this Divine power of Thine, the power of Gethsemane. Give me the power to wait for hope itself, to look out from the casement where there are no stars. Give me the power, when the very joy that was set before me is gone, to stand unconquered amid the night, and say, “To the eye of my Father it is perhaps shining still.” I shall reach the climax of strength when I have learned to wait for hope.”
–George Matheson

I would argue the emphasis of that passage is that everything is in God’s power – not on our power.

Thirdly (and this is more of a broad point than just on this resource), of course I cannot vet every single sentence of every book that I recommend. And indeed, nor would I want to. If I threw out anything that did not fit my theology (or your theology) then no doubt I would be left with very little indeed to share. Of course I would not include anything that I thought would be dangerous or would not help a Christian, so I do weigh everything I include.

Some of the comments on this post suggest for instance that this is book that has really helped people, and from the days I have looked at, I think they are great at drawing people closer to God.

Once again though, thanks for your comment, hopefully you will find something else here that you like.

In Christ,

David

]]> By: Carol Houtler http://www.freechristianresources.org/2008-03/streams-in-the-desert/comment-page-1#comment-3982 Carol Houtler Wed, 02 Feb 2011 21:29:47 +0000 http://www.freechristianresources.org/2008-03/streams-in-the-desert#comment-3982 Your book, "Streams in the Desert" is VERY FLAWED! Example: Jan.27 (pg 50) "Before we can establish a new and deeper relationship with Christ we must first acquire enough intellectual light to satisify our mind...... NO WHERE in the Bible does it say we must acquire intellect. What do you say to the person who has faith like a mustard seed? Do you not believe ONLY GOD can give faith...through Jesus Christ. You write many times in your book about what WE should do....that is flawed. It's not what we do it is WHAT CHRIST HAS DONE FOR US! Jan. 30 (pg 55) And the grace of God does not come forth to bring rest and renewal to our soul until we completely reach the point of stillness. God's GRACE has come to us through Jesus Christ....it has NOTHING to do with being still. Again...you talk of what people have to do. If people have to do something...then what is OUR SAVIOR for? Jesus DID IT ALL. Aug. 4 (pg. 298) our spiritual power is always in proportion to our faith....what kind of spiritual power do we have? Your book is very misleading, untrue and not found in God's Word! I am Lutheran...we are taught....our Salvation comes ONLY from Christ. Grace is.....God's Redemption At Christ's Expense. Plain, simple...all people are welcomed to be part of our heavenly kingdom... Most important, it has NOTHING to do with our works! Your book, “Streams in the Desert” is VERY FLAWED!
Example: Jan.27 (pg 50) “Before we can establish a new and deeper relationship with Christ we must first acquire enough intellectual light to satisify our mind……
NO WHERE in the Bible does it say we must acquire intellect. What do you say to the person who has faith like a mustard seed? Do you not believe ONLY GOD can give faith…through Jesus Christ. You write many times in your book about what WE should do….that is flawed. It’s not what we do it is WHAT CHRIST HAS DONE FOR US!
Jan. 30 (pg 55) And the grace of God does not come forth to bring rest and renewal to our soul until we completely reach the point of stillness.
God’s GRACE has come to us through Jesus Christ….it has NOTHING to do with being still. Again…you talk of what people have to do. If people have to do something…then what is OUR SAVIOR for? Jesus DID IT ALL.
Aug. 4 (pg. 298) our spiritual power is always in proportion to our faith….what kind of spiritual power do we have?
Your book is very misleading, untrue and not found in God’s Word!
I am Lutheran…we are taught….our Salvation comes ONLY from Christ. Grace is…..God’s Redemption At Christ’s Expense. Plain, simple…all people are welcomed to be part of our heavenly kingdom… Most important, it has NOTHING to do with our works!

]]> By: Laina Weir http://www.freechristianresources.org/2008-03/streams-in-the-desert/comment-page-1#comment-2138 Laina Weir Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:43:43 +0000 http://www.freechristianresources.org/2008-03/streams-in-the-desert#comment-2138 Streams in the Desert has been a part of my life since I became a Cristian in my early twenties. It is and has been a solid source of encouragement for me. It always helps me to realize that God uses the dark hours of my life to mold me and make the person He created me to be. I thank the Lord for Streams in The Desert. Streams in the Desert has been a part of my life since I became a Cristian in my early twenties. It is and has been a solid source of encouragement for me. It always helps me to realize that God uses the dark hours of my life to mold me and make the person He created me to be. I thank the Lord for Streams in The Desert.

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