Comments on: Vetted http://www.nickcarnes.com/2008/08/vetted/ Sun, 14 Mar 2010 05:57:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: M. Steve Heartsill http://www.nickcarnes.com/2008/08/vetted/comment-page-1/#comment-672 M. Steve Heartsill Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:15:15 +0000 http://nickcarnes.wordpress.com/?p=910#comment-672 I am so thankful I am not running for anything or running away from anything...:) I am so thankful I am not running for anything or running away from anything…:)

]]> By: patrowland http://www.nickcarnes.com/2008/08/vetted/comment-page-1/#comment-671 patrowland Tue, 26 Aug 2008 22:01:57 +0000 http://nickcarnes.wordpress.com/?p=910#comment-671 great post nick... I have put my foot in my mouth way to many times, and I have a pretty good feeling I will do the same thing in the future. However, I'm a little more careful now days then I was many years ago. I didn't really know much about Biden, but I'm hoping he makes this campaign a little more interesting. great post nick… I have put my foot in my mouth way to many times, and I have a pretty good feeling I will do the same thing in the future. However, I’m a little more careful now days then I was many years ago.

I didn’t really know much about Biden, but I’m hoping he makes this campaign a little more interesting.

]]> By: Giant Idiot http://www.nickcarnes.com/2008/08/vetted/comment-page-1/#comment-670 Giant Idiot Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:33:02 +0000 http://nickcarnes.wordpress.com/?p=910#comment-670 I knew what vetted meant. We used it all the time in the Army when talking to Iraqis. I think we know everything about Biden's past, his plagiarism in college, his big mouth and I know he will say something on the campaign that will bite him. What I am waiting on is the bombshell about Obama and everyone knows there is one out there but the media is sitting on it because he is their anointed one. I knew what vetted meant. We used it all the time in the Army when talking to Iraqis. I think we know everything about Biden’s past, his plagiarism in college, his big mouth and I know he will say something on the campaign that will bite him. What I am waiting on is the bombshell about Obama and everyone knows there is one out there but the media is sitting on it because he is their anointed one.

]]> By: jalack http://www.nickcarnes.com/2008/08/vetted/comment-page-1/#comment-669 jalack Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:27:26 +0000 http://nickcarnes.wordpress.com/?p=910#comment-669 I have been dealing with a situation about sins of my past. I have a child with a girl I dated before I got married. The pastoral staff at the church I volunteer at knows about this. I maintain my obligations to this child but it still came out to other people in the church that I have this past sin. It furthered conversation to the point that it came into question (not by the pastoral staff) of if I should be leading a small group bible study or heading up a volunteer team. I had to explain to people that really didn't know, about something that occured in a different time in my life. I did so without shame, because I am forgiven for that sin. My questions are 1. Do I owe everyone that asks an explanation? If I do I will gladly testify and 2. Should a past sin disqualify someone from serving or leading at a church? Does it make it easier for people to accept the fact that you are a sinner if you tell them all about your sin? This is a great post Nick, thought provoking, great job. I have been dealing with a situation about sins of my past. I have a child with a girl I dated before I got married. The pastoral staff at the church I volunteer at knows about this. I maintain my obligations to this child but it still came out to other people in the church that I have this past sin. It furthered conversation to the point that it came into question (not by the pastoral staff) of if I should be leading a small group bible study or heading up a volunteer team. I had to explain to people that really didn’t know, about something that occured in a different time in my life. I did so without shame, because I am forgiven for that sin. My questions are 1. Do I owe everyone that asks an explanation? If I do I will gladly testify and 2. Should a past sin disqualify someone from serving or leading at a church? Does it make it easier for people to accept the fact that you are a sinner if you tell them all about your sin? This is a great post Nick, thought provoking, great job.

]]> By: Claire http://www.nickcarnes.com/2008/08/vetted/comment-page-1/#comment-668 Claire Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:20:36 +0000 http://nickcarnes.wordpress.com/?p=910#comment-668 I was just thinking about what I want to be more like and the qualities I need to be more Christlike today when I was told that someone wanted to be like me, I laughed out loud it was so funny to me. But really it's a good thing because the things they mentioned liking are good things, good qualities I have from being a Christian. It just made me think about all the other qualities I lack. And other ways I want to shine for Christ. I was just thinking about what I want to be more like and the qualities I need to be more Christlike today when I was told that someone wanted to be like me, I laughed out loud it was so funny to me. But really it’s a good thing because the things they mentioned liking are good things, good qualities I have from being a Christian. It just made me think about all the other qualities I lack. And other ways I want to shine for Christ.

]]> By: Randi :) http://www.nickcarnes.com/2008/08/vetted/comment-page-1/#comment-667 Randi :) Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:08:01 +0000 http://nickcarnes.wordpress.com/?p=910#comment-667 very true... and very interesting word :) it is so true though --- better to be authentic and endure pain/criticism/judgement by people because of our weaknesses and sin now --- then having it come out years later because when those seeds come up - the negative is 100 fold and is discredits any good we have done from the 'big lie' until uncovery. as painful as it sometimes - I want to be authentic. I really do... I want to able to share myself - good and bad with others and be genuine. Can you imagine if we were all really like that? It would ultimately be see free-ing and give those around us soo much freedom to be themselves and would make so evident that we all NEED a savior.... I know that when I expose my sin now even when I feel totally not ready too yet --- God will always be there to bandage me up and make me like new again. It's just so hard sometimes! pride, embarassment, shame, guilt, the desire to just stay in our sinful state because we bought the lie that sin feels so good and we need it.... anyway :) ramble ramble great post today very true… and very interesting word :)
it is so true though — better to be authentic and endure pain/criticism/judgement by people because of our weaknesses and sin now — then having it come out years later because when those seeds come up - the negative is 100 fold and is discredits any good we have done from the ‘big lie’ until uncovery.

as painful as it sometimes - I want to be authentic. I really do… I want to able to share myself - good and bad with others and be genuine. Can you imagine if we were all really like that? It would ultimately be see free-ing and give those around us soo much freedom to be themselves and would make so evident that we all NEED a savior…. I know that when I expose my sin now even when I feel totally not ready too yet — God will always be there to bandage me up and make me like new again. It’s just so hard sometimes! pride, embarassment, shame, guilt, the desire to just stay in our sinful state because we bought the lie that sin feels so good and we need it….

anyway :) ramble ramble

great post today

]]> By: Rachel Rowell http://www.nickcarnes.com/2008/08/vetted/comment-page-1/#comment-666 Rachel Rowell Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:43:39 +0000 http://nickcarnes.wordpress.com/?p=910#comment-666 wow! That is a powerful, and thought provoking question. One that I think we all need to ask ourselves us on a regular basis. To make sure we keep all the junk cleaned out of our insides so that it doesn't bring shame to the name of the God that we represent. wow! That is a powerful, and thought provoking question. One that I think we all need to ask ourselves us on a regular basis. To make sure we keep all the junk cleaned out of our insides so that it doesn’t bring shame to the name of the God that we represent.

]]> By: bradruggles http://www.nickcarnes.com/2008/08/vetted/comment-page-1/#comment-665 bradruggles Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:38:26 +0000 http://nickcarnes.wordpress.com/?p=910#comment-665 I'll admit, I didn't know what the word "vetted" meant (learn something new all the time I guess). Now that I know, your post is really right on. Situations like the one with Michael Gulielmucci, as sad as they are, are a reminder for all of us to do some personal vetting of ourselves, our volunteers and our leadership team. Any time we shy away from close examination of our lives we are in danger of letting the enemy step in. I’ll admit, I didn’t know what the word “vetted” meant (learn something new all the time I guess).

Now that I know, your post is really right on. Situations like the one with Michael Gulielmucci, as sad as they are, are a reminder for all of us to do some personal vetting of ourselves, our volunteers and our leadership team.

Any time we shy away from close examination of our lives we are in danger of letting the enemy step in.

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