tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.comments2023-03-23T02:30:07.641-07:00Cafe NoirPaul D. Markshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-85113072322271248632018-02-19T20:23:17.333-08:002018-02-19T20:23:17.333-08:00Amazing to make this list!
So great!
Amazing to make this list!<br /><br />So great!<br />Lisa Ciarfellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11400993023093819050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-54817306933923341612015-12-01T23:02:25.017-08:002015-12-01T23:02:25.017-08:00Thanks for your comment, Lisa. I'd be curious ...Thanks for your comment, Lisa. I'd be curious what you think of Down There. And I also A Clean, Well Lighted Place. But Soldier's Home just really strikes home with me, no pun intended.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-57036575321417550192015-11-30T14:38:12.697-08:002015-11-30T14:38:12.697-08:00Such a great list here. As always, your posts get...<br />Such a great list here. As always, your posts get me pumped to try new authors I haven't read yet. Will be reading "Down there" soon, for sure.<br /><br />Oh, and Soldiers Home and Clean well lighted place are among my Hemingway faves too!<br /><br />Thanks much for this!<br />Lisa Ciarfellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11400993023093819050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-75094976673199201022015-07-31T02:16:52.696-07:002015-07-31T02:16:52.696-07:00WATER BAPTISM. DO INFANTS QUALIFY? BY STEVE FINNE...WATER BAPTISM. DO INFANTS QUALIFY? BY STEVE FINNELL<br /><br />Are infants proper candidates for baptism? Do babies meet the requirements to be baptized? The short answer is no.<br /><br />Acts 8:26-40 ....36 As they went along the road they came to some water; and the eunuch said, "Look! Water! What prevents me from being baptized? 37 [And Philip said, "If you believe with all your heart, you may." And he answered and said, "I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God."]<br /><br />Unlike the Ethiopian eunuch; babies cannot believe with all their heart. Infants cannot make the confession, that Jesus is the Christ and the Son of God. Babies do meet the requirements for water baptism.<br /><br />DAY OF PENTECOST<br /><br />Acts 2:22-37 Now when they heard this, they were pierced to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Brethren, what shall we do?"<br /><br />There were no infants baptized on the Day of Pentecost. Why not?<br /><br />1. They could not believe in Jesus the Nazarene.<br />2. Infants could not believe in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus.<br />3. Babies could not realize that God made Jesus both Lord and Christ.<br />4. Infants could not be pierced to the heart, nor could they ask, " Brethren, what shall we do?"<br /><br />Acts 2:38 Peter said to them,"Repent, and be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.<br /><br />Infants do not need to repent; because they have no sin to repent from. Repentance means to turn from sin and turn toward God. Infants are not candidates for water baptism.<br /><br />Acts 2:41 So then, those who had received his word were baptized; and that day there were added about three thousand souls.<br /><br />There were no infants added to the church that day. Why not? Because babies could not receive Peter's word. Infants are not capable of understanding the gospel. Infants are not qualified to be baptized in water.<br /><br />THE JAILER AND HIS HOUSEHOLD SAVED<br /><br />Acts 16:31-34 They said, "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.....33.....and immediately he was baptized, he and all his household. 34 ....having believed in God with his whole household.<br /><br />The jailer and his whole household believed before they were baptized. There were no babies baptized. Infants are not capable of believing. Infants are not qualified to be baptized.<br /><br />THERE IS NO BIBLICAL RECORD OF ANY CHRISTIAN THAT WAS BAPTIZED BEFORE THEY BELIEVED. <br /><br />INFANTS CANNOT BELIEVE THAT JESUS IS THE CHRIST. THEY ARE NOT QUALIFIED TO BE IMMERSED IN WATER.<br /><br />YOU ARE INVITED TO FOLLOW MY BLOG. http://steve-finnell.blogspot.com <br />Posted by Steve Finnell at 2:44 AM No comments: <br />Email This<br />BlogThis!<br />Share to Twitter<br />Share to Facebook<br />Share to Pinterest<br /> Links to this postSteve Finnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12863026367048527526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-78734420396998645042014-09-05T21:00:47.363-07:002014-09-05T21:00:47.363-07:00This series sounds fascinating. If MacKenzie is h...This series sounds fascinating. If MacKenzie is half as interesting as Johnny, I can hardly wait to meet him.BonnieShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12642142065722406733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-25300429282945562472014-09-05T12:17:53.988-07:002014-09-05T12:17:53.988-07:00Hi Gayle, wow, your thrillers are so detailed and ...Hi Gayle, wow, your thrillers are so detailed and exciting. What complex plots. Thanks for posting.Sally Carpenterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00068827626295000653noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-45123244795751221362014-09-05T09:12:35.909-07:002014-09-05T09:12:35.909-07:00Doing these interviews always makes me think about...Doing these interviews always makes me think about the characters or plot or structure of a piece of writing. It's a terrific exercise when we can step back and see our work from a different perspective. Thanks, Paul, for inviting me.GBPoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12190573764848658894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-22058553862781899982014-06-01T19:27:13.278-07:002014-06-01T19:27:13.278-07:00Thanks, Mark. I think the characters can write the...Thanks, Mark. I think the characters can write their stories better than anyone.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-5648888119162339382014-05-31T06:27:25.834-07:002014-05-31T06:27:25.834-07:00I really enjoyed reading this, Paul. My phone wou...I really enjoyed reading this, Paul. My phone wouldn't allow me to comment earlier. I'm with you -- let the characters write their stories. :)Mark W. Danielsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05127689413680147200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-65575194138975497352014-05-26T18:27:17.637-07:002014-05-26T18:27:17.637-07:00Thanks, Dianne. I agree, it's always interest...Thanks, Dianne. I agree, it's always interesting to see how others do it and maybe we can adapt something of theirs to our system.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-3034030495443813812014-05-26T16:25:35.860-07:002014-05-26T16:25:35.860-07:00Great post, Paul. Always fascinating to learn how ...Great post, Paul. Always fascinating to learn how other writers write. Dianne Emleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09041482448705860140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-4468244450021657762014-05-26T16:19:04.460-07:002014-05-26T16:19:04.460-07:00I think sometimes deadlines do help us at least fo...I think sometimes deadlines do help us at least focus towards the goal, Stephen. That said, like surfers are always looking for the perfect wave, we're looking for the last good tweak.Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-3989419098488571232014-05-26T10:21:34.509-07:002014-05-26T10:21:34.509-07:00Paul - Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the rev...Paul - Thanks for sharing your thoughts on the revision process. It's great to read that accomplished writers also find the process 'endless.' <br /><br />I wonder if that's one of the great benefits of deadlines?Stephen Campbellhttp://www.stephenrcampbell.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-22040559944671597642014-02-03T13:55:07.216-08:002014-02-03T13:55:07.216-08:00So glad you won this! This book was well deserving...So glad you won this! This book was well deserving as is the author!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-92029450505968005872012-12-06T13:44:19.962-08:002012-12-06T13:44:19.962-08:00I love your casting choices! Sorry I left this co...I love your casting choices! Sorry I left this comment earlier on the wrong post...oops.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-66734688926228320222012-12-06T13:43:05.610-08:002012-12-06T13:43:05.610-08:00I love your casting choices!I love your casting choices!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-86932190471777564892012-09-24T03:45:36.301-07:002012-09-24T03:45:36.301-07:00Great site!Great site!Fred Christiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16593557144835761568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-63208841948815486682012-07-12T07:48:48.423-07:002012-07-12T07:48:48.423-07:00Paul, thanks for hosting Gayle. Gayle, I'm fas...Paul, thanks for hosting Gayle. Gayle, I'm fascinated by this era and genre, and loved hearing about how you put together Johnny Casino's stories! <br /><br />Looking forward to reading you both.Pam Riplinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13727387457891576143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-46780172241869069612012-07-11T18:01:19.141-07:002012-07-11T18:01:19.141-07:00Hi Gayle, Glad to have you here. And I'm real...Hi Gayle, Glad to have you here. And I'm really glad that Johnny Casino is a fan of my blog 'cause I know what his background is and I sure don't want to be on his bad side. -- PaulPaul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-46430817835004075752012-07-10T08:51:05.139-07:002012-07-10T08:51:05.139-07:00Thanks for inviting me, Paul. Johnny Casino is a b...Thanks for inviting me, Paul. Johnny Casino is a big fan of your Blog. So am I.GBPoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12190573764848658894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-59556349753877314782012-07-09T22:35:47.703-07:002012-07-09T22:35:47.703-07:00Great post! Look forward to reading Johnny Casino...Great post! Look forward to reading Johnny Casino.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-11108230163533241172012-04-27T05:59:12.361-07:002012-04-27T05:59:12.361-07:00I agree with you, Eric. Sometimes discretion is t...I agree with you, Eric. Sometimes discretion is the better part of sales. And maybe in the long run you have someone who might mention your book to someone else who might like it instead of someone who, as you say, thinks you're/we're assholes. -- PaulPaul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-22341222873407549182012-04-26T20:24:10.958-07:002012-04-26T20:24:10.958-07:00Hey Paul, over the years I've also talked seve...Hey Paul, over the years I've also talked several people out of buying my books. It just became obvious to me after talking with them for a while that my books were not for them. Sometimes I've talked them into buying one as a gift for someone else, but there's not much reason in making one sale at the expense of someone thinking I'm an asshole because I sold them a book that they obviously wouldn't like.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12159273255443369708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-58259239200547504382012-03-21T03:48:05.008-07:002012-03-21T03:48:05.008-07:00Hi Kathy, I agree with you. It isn't the same...Hi Kathy, I agree with you. It isn't the same. And while Wikipeida and the like are good and useful, who really vets the articles there for accuracy?Paul D. Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15466234708772287399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664892157997491445.post-9345501550160565392012-03-14T12:21:43.754-07:002012-03-14T12:21:43.754-07:00Paul, great article. And very timely too - just h...Paul, great article. And very timely too - just heard that they will stop publishing the hardcopy Encyclopedia Britannica. Even though it will still be available online, it is just not the same. Kathy CoatesKathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668016676696058059noreply@blogger.com