Patheos - Mark D. Roberts - Latest Comments

Re: A Miraculous Cure for Bug Bite Itching?

Brandie — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:10:38 -0000

I am so glad I found this post. I got bit by an ant for the first time the other. The itching was so bad it kept me up almost all night. I have been using hyrocortizone cream with little success. Even tried bikini zone hoping to numb it lol. Using the blow dryer was almost instant relief. Not sure how long it will last yet, but relief for any amout of time is good relief!! Again thank you so much for posting this!

Re: Mother’s Day and Churchgoing: Good News and Bad News

markdroberts — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:03:56 -0000

Interesting, and sad. Thanks for sharing this.

Re: Mother’s Day and Churchgoing: Good News and Bad News

Mel — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:51:36 -0000

The affirm mothers/lecture fathers deal has certainly been true in my church. I'm a deacon and a Sunday School teacher and it even wears me down sometimes. It would be nice to get the "good dad" sermon, like the moms get. I can see why an infrequent attender would be put off by it.

Re: Proof That Life Can Be Beautiful

markdroberts — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:09:07 -0000

Indeed! Cactus can be very painful. I've learned the hard way.

Re: Proof That Life Can Be Beautiful

markdroberts — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:08:29 -0000

I wish I had been there to take some.

Re: Proof That Life Can Be Beautiful

markdroberts — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:08:11 -0000

I've had prickly pear jelly. Quite good!

Re: Proof That Life Can Be Beautiful

markdroberts — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:07:45 -0000

Yes, indeed!

Re: Recommendations for a Nation of Heretics

markdroberts — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:07:36 -0000

Great thoughts, thanks, Peter. Though you're speaking of smaller churches, you are still talking about the importance of institutions, i.e., local communities of faith.

Re: Would Jesus Have a Facebook Page? Yes . . .

markdroberts — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:05:47 -0000

Leary did have a way with words (and other things).

Re: Are We a Nation of Heretics?

markdroberts — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:05:19 -0000

Thanks for your comment. No, I'm not advocating that we all become Roman Catholic. But I do think we Protestants need to rethink what Scripture teaches the church should be.

Re: Is God Too Concerned About His Name?

markdroberts — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:04:16 -0000

Thanks for your input, Tom.

Re: Why is The Hunger Games So Popular?

markdroberts — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:03:51 -0000

Thanks for your input!

Re: Google’s Secret: Search Inside Yourself

markdroberts — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:03:36 -0000

Indeed. We call it reflection or sabbath or rest or meditation or thoughtfulness or . . . .

Re: Want a Harvard Education? Want to Take Classes at MIT? For Free!

markdroberts — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:03:00 -0000

Interesting. I'd love to get your input if you do it.

Re: Recommendation: Little Lakes Valley along Rock Creek, California

markdroberts — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:02:08 -0000

Sometimes. But you can feel pretty small when you're near mountains that are 12,000 feet high and more. I am eager to visit Big Bend.

Re: Are We a Nation of Heretics?

markdroberts — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:01:26 -0000

That would have been fascinating.

Re: Recommendation: Little Lakes Valley along Rock Creek, California

markdroberts — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:01:10 -0000

Yes, indeed. I plan to do this hike this summer!!

Re: If Peas Can Talk, Should We Eat Them? Really! No Joke.

markdroberts — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:00:55 -0000

No doubt!

Re: If Peas Can Talk, Should We Eat Them? Really! No Joke.

markdroberts — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:00:39 -0000

Hmmm. Maybe we shouldn't eat metal, either.

Re: Recommendation: Little Lakes Valley along Rock Creek, California

markdroberts — Sun, 13 May 2012 15:00:05 -0000

Actually, it wasn't too cold at that elevation (about 10,000 ft.).

Re: If Peas Can Talk, Should We Eat Them? Really! No Joke.

markdroberts — Sun, 13 May 2012 14:59:32 -0000

Even gravel might have bacteria on it!

Re: Would Jesus Have a Facebook Page?

markdroberts — Sun, 13 May 2012 14:59:17 -0000

Thanks for your comment.

Re: Google’s Secret: Search Inside Yourself

markdroberts — Sun, 13 May 2012 14:59:05 -0000

You're welcome. Thanks for your story.

Re: Thoughtful Reflections on Work and Family

markdroberts — Sun, 13 May 2012 14:58:42 -0000

You're welcome.

Re: Google’s Secret: Search Inside Yourself

markdroberts — Sun, 13 May 2012 14:58:33 -0000

Thanks, Bill. That's good counsel.