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*Happily Me* said:
^^hmmm *I*, as a woman, have chosen not to be a Christian.


You're making an assumption that I don't have a relationship with God. Tsk tsk. tsk :nono: Sweetness, I did not turn away from God, I turned away from Christianity. Two different things *in MY opinion*.

Because this is the Christanity forum, I will leave it at that. I've been on this board for many years and I respect this forum and the opinions of those who post in here. Just please don't take what I said and get it twisted.

Have a nice day, sis.
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Let me make this clear, I was not talking to you or about you. I don't know how or why you thought that my post was quoting your words, but I assure you it was not. I don't know what you said, when you said it, or how you said it but my post had ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with you. If you felt that it did, that has nothing to do with me.
 
prettyfaceANB said:
Christianity is a relationship not a religion.
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James 1:27 - Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

True Christianity is religion, but religion as God defines it...:yep: Relationship is definitely key. Pure religion involves a relationship with God, so deep that one strives to keep his or her life in accordance with God's will rather than similar to the world.
 
divya said:
James 1:27 - Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

True Christianity is religion, but religion as God defines it...:yep: Relationship is definitely key. Pure religion involves a relationship with God, so deep that one strives to keep his or her life in accordance with God's will rather than similar to the world.
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We're not talking about the same thing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXKT8IPdvzA&feature=rec-HM-fresh+div
 
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prettyfaceANB said:
We're not talking about the same thing.
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I understand what you are trying to say...but Satan and the world has perverted the definition of religion. If you don't have a relationship with God, do you really have true religion?

ETA: Ok, I see the sermon and understand the point. What he is talking about is legalism, not pure religion as the Bible defines. That's just my belief though.
 
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Wow...I'm listening to more of the sermon. He said "religion only leads to pride, despair...it never leads to Jesus." That really not what the Bible tells us in James. God defines pure religion for us. I definitely do understand the message he is trying to send forth and agree with the thrust of the sermon, but he is talking about legalism. So no, I don't hate religion...I love pure religion. Godly religion. That leads to Jesus.

James 1:26-27 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain. Pure religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted from the world.

He is right though, that it is the love of God that should create in us the desire to love and obey Him.
 
Tonight was the first night of the Easter Drama. We did a very good job winning souls for Christ Jesus. It was powerful. I will be uploading pics shortly.:amen:
 
I'm in my Country of origin - Nigeria on holiday and it's soo soo hot. My APL relaxed hair's making me hotter and sticking to my back when I sweat ... When im home im thinking of creative ways to wear my hair up and suddenly find myself wishing my hair just grew upwards. And then i'm like, hang on, my natural hair does grow upwards and out. stays well away from my neck and is nicely curled so the sun wouldn't burn my head. It's made me appreciate how perfect God created me. My skin that doesn't get burned easy despite this hot sun, my nose that helps me breath easy with the 32 degree's humidity. I'm beautifully and wonderfully made :). I'll try to always think about it this way when I get back 'home' and heavily surrounded by straight mid-back length hair, thin & small noses, and fair skin.
 
^^^AMEN!!! That just made me smile. Praise the Lord! What a message to us, that God knows just what He is doing when He makes us. There is nothing wrong with our natural hair, complexion or features. In fact, there is everything right about them...:yep:

Enjoy your time back home! God bless. :)
 
divya said:
^^^AMEN!!! That just made me smile. Praise the Lord! What a message to us, that God knows just what He is doing when He makes us. There is nothing wrong with our natural hair, complexion or features. In fact, there is everything right about them...:yep:

Enjoy your time back home! God bless. :)
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Thanks girly :). I love the bolded! ITA
 
He live!!!!!!!
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This is the very last scene in the drama. A lot of children gave their lives to Jesus. The 1st pic is we angels in costume behind the scenes.
 
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Even though, I am very discouraged about a situation(s) in my life at this point, I am so BLESSED to Serve an On Time God!. So, I need to stop it and Praise God any how! Amen!
 
prettyfaceANB said:
Jesus! :look:
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When you don't know what else to say; Say the name of Jesus, Say the name so precious, Say the name of Jesus. There's no other name I know that can calm your fears and dry you tears. When you don't know what else to say. Just say the name. He's worthy to be praise!!!!!
 
Nowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww I'm beginning to see whyyyyyyyyyyyy so many don't like to come into the CF.

:nono::nono::nono:

Well, for those who don't come in here, my pm box is always open to you!
 
i am starting two new big things in my life. i have been through a lot for the past three years, thinking i could never catch a break. but through the mist of it all, God is carrying me through it. i am excited and nervous. i don't want to fail or let myself or anyone down. my family is counting on me to make this happen. i pray that i stay focused and on task. God, please help me through this. i don't want to struggle like this anymore. i need a breakthrough.
 
Thank you Lord for all of your many blessings. I am tired and yet inspired to press on and do YOUR will and not the will of man. Q
 
every once in a while I go to temple just so I can hear the Hebrew prayers and songs...it also helps me work on my Hebrew...
 
Moses was only a man with a shepherds rod, but through God's annointing and his obedience to God's commands, he was able to bring down the mightiest empire in the world.

When Moses asked God, "who am I?" God's reply was in essence, it doesn't really matter who you are,it's who I am that counts.

The same power that conquered the grave lives in me and I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Yes, I can! :yep:
 
Lord, I commit my works unto you, and ask you to establish my thoughts and direct my steps. Let my heart beat with your desires. Deliver me from all wrongdoing and fleshly desires. Keep me under your faithful, loving, and warm wings of love. I praise you, Father, Savior, Deliverer. In Jesus' name.
 
Break my heart with what breaks your heart Lord!

I'm affirming too many unsaved people during my day to day life. Forgive me Lord.
 
Time and time again, I have disappointed You Lord, yet You embrace all of me and calm the racing anxiety the course through my veins. My heart is continually broken with thoughts of how much You really love me, I can never truly understand.

Only you know how far the east really is from the west and if my heart and mind can fathom it, I can rest in the assurance that Your love for me still extends wayyy beyond that.

Guidance - (God U and I DANCE) from You is what I require to stay this path to an eternal loving relationship filled with peace, joy and happiness that only You can give me. Please Lord, take the wheel of my life and steer me where You will.

My heart cries YES to You Lord Jesus, this day and everyday, I will live for You, in Your Name, Amen
 
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