Comments for Samaritan Ministries http://www.samaritanministries.org/blog The blog of health care sharing ministry Samaritan Ministries International Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:10:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Samaritan members love how maternity needs are handled by Christopher L Eakin http://www.samaritanministries.org/blog/?p=2161#comment-920 Christopher L Eakin Tue, 10 Apr 2012 21:10:31 +0000 http://www.samaritanministries.org/blog/?p=2161#comment-920 We had a child in January (the first of our ten children without traditional medical insurance). The whole process was amazing. Our last child on traditional insurance was billed 25K and we had to pay 5K out of pocket. This time, with samaritan's our total bill was 14K and we paid nothing out of pocket. Financially, it's great and what a blessing to know that my share is going to help a fellow Christian and not going to care for same sex partners and abortions through traditional medical insurance. God Bless Samaritan's. We had a child in January (the first of our ten children without traditional medical insurance). The whole process was amazing. Our last child on traditional insurance was billed 25K and we had to pay 5K out of pocket. This time, with samaritan’s our total bill was 14K and we paid nothing out of pocket. Financially, it’s great and what a blessing to know that my share is going to help a fellow Christian and not going to care for same sex partners and abortions through traditional medical insurance.

God Bless Samaritan’s.

]]> Comment on Samaritan members love how maternity needs are handled by Farm Fresh Jessica http://www.samaritanministries.org/blog/?p=2161#comment-855 Farm Fresh Jessica Fri, 30 Mar 2012 01:26:03 +0000 http://www.samaritanministries.org/blog/?p=2161#comment-855 I first heard of Samaritan Ministries because of Kim's blog :-D. Your referral program is awesome too. With our private insurance, we got reimbursed only $400 for our home birth, after 16 months of submitting forms, resubmitting forms and many many telephone calls. With Samaritan Ministries, we didn't have to pay anything, and all the money and sweet notes were there before the baby. We are looking forward to the peace of mind Samaritan offers for out next home birth. I first heard of Samaritan Ministries because of Kim’s blog :-D . Your referral program is awesome too.

With our private insurance, we got reimbursed only $400 for our home birth, after 16 months of submitting forms, resubmitting forms and many many telephone calls.

With Samaritan Ministries, we didn’t have to pay anything, and all the money and sweet notes were there before the baby. We are looking forward to the peace of mind Samaritan offers for out next home birth.

]]> Comment on Another Samaritan member wins film festival award by Vinay http://www.samaritanministries.org/blog/?p=1985#comment-838 Vinay Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:19:06 +0000 http://www.samaritanministries.org/blog/?p=1985#comment-838 Great DVD! Truly informative, sniereittng to watch, biblical, and convicting! A rare resource and excellent call to all parents to reclaim and renew their God-given responsibility in training their children in the fear and truth of the Lord Jesus Christ. After being a Christian school teacher for over a decade, I must sadly say I can see the same complacent attitude that has fallen upon many Christians in turning over their children to the government schools of post-modern America now reflected in those sending their children to Christian schools. Even those is home schooling can fall victim to a dependence upon the popular curricula and modern methods, checking their biblical discernment at the door. I do not believe that those seeking to keep the hearts and minds of children in darkness are really that worried about current private and home schools. They know that many of these institutions have adopted the same methodologies and philosophies of their secular humanist counterparts, namely the “public” school system. The grassroots popularity and advent of 21st Century technologies have been both a blessing and perhaps a curse to the home school movement. May we never stop being Bereans, checking all curriculum materials and methods against the Word of God. I, for one do not want to get to Heaven some day, believing I can claim ignorance or laziness. (Hosea 4:6) “Sanctify them by Thy Word. Thy Word is Truth.” John 17:17 Great DVD! Truly informative, sniereittng to watch, biblical, and convicting! A rare resource and excellent call to all parents to reclaim and renew their God-given responsibility in training their children in the fear and truth of the Lord Jesus Christ. After being a Christian school teacher for over a decade, I must sadly say I can see the same complacent attitude that has fallen upon many Christians in turning over their children to the government schools of post-modern America now reflected in those sending their children to Christian schools. Even those is home schooling can fall victim to a dependence upon the popular curricula and modern methods, checking their biblical discernment at the door. I do not believe that those seeking to keep the hearts and minds of children in darkness are really that worried about current private and home schools. They know that many of these institutions have adopted the same methodologies and philosophies of their secular humanist counterparts, namely the “public” school system. The grassroots popularity and advent of 21st Century technologies have been both a blessing and perhaps a curse to the home school movement. May we never stop being Bereans, checking all curriculum materials and methods against the Word of God. I, for one do not want to get to Heaven some day, believing I can claim ignorance or laziness. (Hosea 4:6) “Sanctify them by Thy Word. Thy Word is Truth.” John 17:17

]]> Comment on February Member Spotlight: The Wintons by Nickolas Chaney http://www.samaritanministries.org/blog/?p=1877#comment-636 Nickolas Chaney Wed, 15 Feb 2012 05:56:23 +0000 http://www.samaritanministries.org/blog/?p=1877#comment-636 The Winton's preformed for our church in Billings, Montana. They are so talented and full of love and encouragement throughout their entire performance. My children especially enjoyed the concert, they were literally dancing in their seats! The Winton’s preformed for our church in Billings, Montana. They are so talented and full of love and encouragement throughout their entire performance. My children especially enjoyed the concert, they were literally dancing in their seats!

]]> Comment on Do political endorsements matter? by Linda Pound http://www.samaritanministries.org/blog/?p=1720#comment-540 Linda Pound Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:52:51 +0000 http://www.samaritanministries.org/blog/?p=1720#comment-540 I think endorsements from big name people sway a lot of votes. I think it can be unfortunate because, unfortunately, a lot of people 'listen' to big name people rather than do the reseach themselves. Part of what has gotten us in such a mess is that we have all been swayed to think of the popular, the most charismatic speaker, the ones who can say what we want to hear rather than to look at those who really believe in the Constitution that our Founding Father brought forth to lead us. Knowing how those running for political office vote, live their life and what Christian values they really hold to, is extremely important rather than how they look or sound. I think endorsements from big name people sway a lot of votes. I think it can be unfortunate because, unfortunately, a lot of people ‘listen’ to big name people rather than do the reseach themselves. Part of what has gotten us in such a mess is that we have all been swayed to think of the popular, the most charismatic speaker, the ones who can say what we want to hear rather than to look at those who really believe in the Constitution that our Founding Father brought forth to lead us. Knowing how those running for political office vote, live their life and what Christian values they really hold to, is extremely important rather than how they look or sound.

]]> Comment on Member Spotlight: James and Theresa Lansberry, The Morning Center by Introducing the Morning Center team: James and Theresa Lansberry Play Piano Chords -- The Morning Center http://www.samaritanministries.org/blog/?p=1438#comment-535 Introducing the Morning Center team: James and Theresa Lansberry Play Piano Chords -- The Morning Center Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:10:20 +0000 http://www.samaritanministries.org/blog/?p=1438#comment-535 [...] to get a blog post done with an introduction from James and I, but now that Mike Miller has written this article about about us in the Samaritan Ministries newsletter, I’m just going to link to that! [...] [...] to get a blog post done with an introduction from James and I, but now that Mike Miller has written this article about about us in the Samaritan Ministries newsletter, I’m just going to link to that! [...]

]]> Comment on Crisis preparation means practicing generosity by libby http://www.samaritanministries.org/blog/?p=1736#comment-423 libby Wed, 04 Jan 2012 08:47:32 +0000 http://www.samaritanministries.org/blog/?p=1736#comment-423 I believe you couldn't be more right. We must realize that God, who feeds the sparrows, is our ONLY source of hope, and the only One who can and will meet all our needs, no matter what the circumstances are around us. I believe you couldn’t be more right. We must realize that God, who feeds the sparrows, is our ONLY source of hope, and the only One who can and will meet all our needs, no matter what the circumstances are around us.

]]> Comment on Crisis preparation means practicing generosity by A. Gill http://www.samaritanministries.org/blog/?p=1736#comment-411 A. Gill Fri, 30 Dec 2011 03:07:51 +0000 http://www.samaritanministries.org/blog/?p=1736#comment-411 You would not be far off if you had all the data you need to make a complete decision. It is unfortunate that the person you heard preach was so wrong, because there was a small amount of truth in what he said. There is something coming, but you can't predict it with the scriptures and storing food in your basement isn't going to help you. It isn't going to be a short term crisis like a tornado or hurricane, either. Look at the news and watch what is happening to the EU because in the blink of an eye it will be here. We, as Christians, must remember where our help comes from, but at the same time we must take a stand and back away from our dependency on the banks and government. This is not about making ourselves comfortable in a storm, this is about changing our lives now so that we will not be as hurt later. Watch the EU, watch China, study what happened at the end of the Roman Empire, study what happened in Brazil's economy not so long ago. There are signs, we have been given warnings, please do not dismiss them. You would not be far off if you had all the data you need to make a complete decision. It is unfortunate that the person you heard preach was so wrong, because there was a small amount of truth in what he said. There is something coming, but you can’t predict it with the scriptures and storing food in your basement isn’t going to help you. It isn’t going to be a short term crisis like a tornado or hurricane, either. Look at the news and watch what is happening to the EU because in the blink of an eye it will be here. We, as Christians, must remember where our help comes from, but at the same time we must take a stand and back away from our dependency on the banks and government. This is not about making ourselves comfortable in a storm, this is about changing our lives now so that we will not be as hurt later. Watch the EU, watch China, study what happened at the end of the Roman Empire, study what happened in Brazil’s economy not so long ago. There are signs, we have been given warnings, please do not dismiss them.

]]> Comment on Do political endorsements matter? by Daniel Coughlin http://www.samaritanministries.org/blog/?p=1720#comment-384 Daniel Coughlin Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:12:52 +0000 http://www.samaritanministries.org/blog/?p=1720#comment-384 An endorsement from someone that I respect could make me consider a candidate that I hadn't previously considered. Especially an endorsement for a relatively unknown candidate. When there is such a large field, it is tough to really know about all of the candidates. The media tends to focus on narrowing the race to two candidates, because (presumably) it makes reporting easier and let's the media draw conflict between the two 'front-runners'. An endorsement can shine light on candidates that otherwise are not getting much attention. Why is 'so-and-so' supporting him? An endorsement from someone that I respect could make me consider a candidate that I hadn’t previously considered. Especially an endorsement for a relatively unknown candidate.

When there is such a large field, it is tough to really know about all of the candidates. The media tends to focus on narrowing the race to two candidates, because (presumably) it makes reporting easier and let’s the media draw conflict between the two ‘front-runners’.

An endorsement can shine light on candidates that otherwise are not getting much attention. Why is ‘so-and-so’ supporting him?

]]> Comment on Tim Tebow: Is his faith annoying? by Troy http://www.samaritanministries.org/blog/?p=1595#comment-319 Troy Tue, 13 Dec 2011 04:49:29 +0000 http://www.samaritanministries.org/blog/?p=1595#comment-319 The people who are becoming annoyed watch too much television. If he gives God praise during each opportunity, the maximum amount of different people will see it and hopefully give it a thought. If he only does it now and then, fewer people see and hear the message. The people who are becoming annoyed watch too much television.

If he gives God praise during each opportunity, the maximum amount of different people will see it and hopefully give it a thought. If he only does it now and then, fewer people see and hear the message.

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