Comments on: Practical Atheists

By: Tawana Davis

Tawana Davis — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 02:48:32 +0000

I belive craigs’ book practical atheist will reach alot of souls across the country. the books’ subject matter hits home for everyone in their Christian walk.We need to learn to strip away our doubt and fear, and boldly take a stand and not be ashamed of sharing the Word with others.Time is very short, lives and souls are at stake, with the flames of hell flickering at our feet getting closer everyday.Its time for the body of Christ to WAKE UP!!!!

By: Tom E. Snyder

Tom E. Snyder — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:42:19 +0000

We are, just like Peter.

http://infinitychurch.tv/idiots.htm

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 10:19:14 +0000

If I really believed the bible was the literal word of god, I’d be an idiot.

By: choosethecross.com » Not Really Believing

choosethecross.com » Not Really Believing — Fri, 16 Nov 2007 22:07:13 +0000

[...] Practical atheism, according to Craig Groeschel, is when you believe in God spiritually, but practically live as if he doesn’t exist. “If I really trusted God, I wouldn’t worry so much. If I really believed in prayer, I’d spend less time strategizing and more time on my knees.�? In our minds we say that we are absolutely sure that God can be trusted, but we show by our actions that we don’t trust him. [...]

By: Distrubed « Blake Comer

Distrubed « Blake Comer — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 15:21:50 +0000

[...] Pastor Craig had this post - This is what hits me the hardest: [...]

By: blake comer

blake comer — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 14:05:42 +0000

i heard this message at catalyst. God distrubed me. thank you for giving us the message that God gave you with out watering anything down. truly a slap in my self-righteous christian face.

if i really believed that God was who he says that he is - i would stop relying on myself and put everything that i am in him.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 11:50:38 +0000

If I really believe God has a plan & purpose for my life, surely I should be less concerned about others’ expections of me.

By: Jeff Smith

Jeff Smith — Sun, 13 May 2007 01:06:53 +0000

Exactly! I feel that way too sometimes. We say “yes, I believe” with our mouths and hearts - then get in the real world and our actions betray us… or should I say “reveal” us. Thank you for the post.

By: Kyle Sexton

Kyle Sexton — Wed, 09 May 2007 02:30:02 +0000

Speaking of Atheists… I wanted to let you know that on abc news now (which is online) Christians will be debating atheists live. It will be shown on nightline too! Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort will be proving that God exists without the bible…its going to be awesome and I wanted to let you guys at LC know to tune it and pray for them!

By: Somos ateus na prática? by PC notas

Somos ateus na prática? by PC notas — Mon, 07 May 2007 20:54:29 +0000

[...] O pastor Craig Groeschel faz uma declaração corajosa e sincera em seu post “Practical Atheist”. Afirma que algumas vezes se sente como um ateu na prática (quase caí da cadeira quando li). Porém o seu ponto é muito interessante e nos faz refletir em como estamos vivendo a nossa fé. [...]

By: Lynn

Lynn — Mon, 07 May 2007 15:47:06 +0000

I agree wholeheartedly with Kathy. If we really believed that people have a fatal disease of sin, we would care enough to tell them about the only cure. If we really believed that Jesus came to seek and save the lost, we would do as He commands us to. If we love him, we’ll love what He loves–the lost! May God give me the compassion and boldness to open my mouth for Him daily.

J.G., I’m in Christian publishing, and perhaps I can help you with marketing your book. Please email me at lynncopeland@genesis-group.net.

By: Terry G

Terry G — Sun, 06 May 2007 04:09:19 +0000

If I REALLY believed “Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God, I would stop wasting time in so many other areas and spend MUCH more time in His word.

By: dave

dave — Sat, 05 May 2007 21:00:52 +0000

If I really believed God wanted to Grow my Church more than I wanted to grow it, I would stop trying to get God to bless my plans and start figuring out what God has planned.

By: Kendra

Kendra — Sat, 05 May 2007 20:10:27 +0000

Multi-site is a great church model for God to use a recovering control freak. My practical atheism has been:

If I really believed that only the Holy Spirit could truly transform a heart (not my curriculum), then I wouldn’t try to control the details of the execution of the programming I send out from our (LC.tv) central offices.

Every time I observe at a campus, I’m reminded of how little my written plans really matter.

I also second Cindy and Jessica’s remarks.

By: Finite Calls Infinite - » It’s not OK to live without trust

Finite Calls Infinite - » It’s not OK to live without trust — Sat, 05 May 2007 17:28:25 +0000

[...] Reading this post at LifeChurch.tv’s Swerve blog, I really felt convicted that I don’t often live out what I profess to believe. I’ve been extremely blessed to possess a generally optimistic personality and the means to make a good living, so I haven’t had to grapple with putting food on the table and basic cares of that nature. If I did, I certainly would have to get on my knees and pray for faith and strength! [...]

By: Jeremy Farmer

Jeremy Farmer — Sat, 05 May 2007 16:06:04 +0000

If God really did call me to do this thing, I would stop worrying that someone else could do it so much better.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Sat, 05 May 2007 14:25:35 +0000

Hey brandon, God has been doing a work in my heart for the lost. I can feel the pain for family members who are lost and have started to share the law and gospel with them. But I struggle having a heart for people I don’t know or don’t know well. I care enough to pass out tracks but I know I need to have the courage and compassion to talk to them about the salvation that Jesus offers. We need to do so much more than “invite” people to church. Pray for me, that God will give me compassion for all the “lost”.

By: Blogrollworld 5/5/2007 | Becoming Authentic

Blogrollworld 5/5/2007 | Becoming Authentic — Sat, 05 May 2007 12:25:46 +0000

[...] Are you a Practical Atheist? Here’s a thought provoking post from Swerve. [...]

By: Mark

Mark — Sat, 05 May 2007 05:33:01 +0000

Hey J.G.

Wasn’t trying to have a go at you. Just thought it was ironic. Sorry.

I have no idea how difficult it must be to be in your position. I imagine all authors/artists find things difficult. I trust that if this is how God wants you to make disciples, then he will give you fruit.

All of us want to produce a crop 100 times what was sown

By: J.G. Marking

J.G. Marking — Sat, 05 May 2007 02:28:55 +0000

Thanks for the support Dawn but I was just being honest. Though you are certainly correct at pointing out yet another “If I REALLY” moment again.

Between you and Craig, I don’t know how much challenging conviction one person can take in a given day. :)

I think Craig’s post is more potently stirring and thought-provoking than we realized, especially if we think about the question before we act throughout the day.