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God is going to see my family through this and we are going to be alright! thank you Lord for everything! you are really making a way for me! thank you for not letting me fall!
 
GV-NA-GI-TLV-GE-I said:
I will overcome this situation and G-d will help me be victorious in this and unto the end for I thirst! G-d be praised through Jesus! All the angels and saints, pray for me.
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Hey GV, I saw this in the 'Let's praise Him in advance' thread but didn't wanna distract the direction of the thread. U said through Jesus :). I thought u were Jewish, are u exploring/embracing Christianity??
 
hairlove said:
I am EXTREMELY excited about the new church I am attending on Sunday. Funny thing is that I went to this church about 6 months ago but that day, I was feeling unbelievably shy and instead of parking my car and walking in, I did a u-turn in the parking lot and went home. But, I just have read so many positive things about this church and it was even recommended to me by a friend back where I used to live. So, I am going to park my car, hold my head high, and walk right on in! And I CANNOT wait! I want to be inspired, feel inspired, and inspire!
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Mission Accomplished!!!! I cannot wait till next week to go back! :clap:
 
topsyturvy86 said:
I'm glad it went well :clap:. Are u going to make this ur church home now? Was there anything in particular that really stood out for u? (e.g worship, word, welcome/love)
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YES! I really think so! I just really felt like it was the place for me.

I just felt comfortable. First, someone (not sure if he was one of the pastors or not) came up and did announcements. Then there was worship of two songs - I knew one of them but not the other and they sounded great. I really love worship! After that, the pastor introduced the guest speaker for today (just so happened they were having a guest speaker today). Anyways, the pastor was very pleasant, told a few stories about the guest speaker who is a former member of the church (just had to answer his calling to do his own ministry/speaking engagements, etc.). He was funny! Then the guest speaker was an older gentleman (in 70s, I'd say) but wow, his sermon was very powerful. I was just inspired. At the end, he did a prayer and an alter call and it was just...powerful and inspiring. Then the worship band came back up to do two more songs.

As I was packing up my things, the woman behind me complimented my bible (it's pink and green) and then introduced herself to me. I had read on the website to not be surprised if people say hello and introduce themselves to you as a visitor but you know, you wonder if it will actually happen.

I went to the guest booth and picked up my little visitor bag of goodies and as I was walking to the cafe (I was planning on staying for one of the classes), this woman walked up to me and said she was sorry to keep following me but she knew I was guest and wanted to say hello!

Later on, two more women introduced themselves to me. It was just very nice.

The church was much larger than I expected which is great b/c I love large churches but I still felt like I was noticed - but in a good way!

There was one thing that left a sour taste in my mouth but nothing is 100%, right?

I went to this class and one of the discussion leaders made an analogy by saying this "I'm not racist." Then he goes on to tell a story about an African-American woman marrying a Caucasian man. Yes, she takes on his name etc. But her skin color is still the same. Just like sin is still the same. :rolleyes: Being that I was the only African American in the room, I did feel a bit offended and thought he could have used a whole lot of other analogies to get his point across. So, next week, I will have to try out another class. Should I have been offended? I kinda was but I won't blame the whole church for one person's off-color remark.

So, I was there from 9:30-12:15 and enjoyed every bit of it. Wondering how to go back sometime this week! :look:
 
hairlove said:
YES! I really think so! I just really felt like it was the place for me.

I just felt comfortable. First, someone (not sure if he was one of the pastors or not) came up and did announcements. Then there was worship of two songs - I knew one of them but not the other and they sounded great. I really love worship! After that, the pastor introduced the guest speaker for today (just so happened they were having a guest speaker today). Anyways, the pastor was very pleasant, told a few stories about the guest speaker who is a former member of the church (just had to answer his calling to do his own ministry/speaking engagements, etc.). He was funny! Then the guest speaker was an older gentleman (in 70s, I'd say) but wow, his sermon was very powerful. I was just inspired. At the end, he did a prayer and an alter call and it was just...powerful and inspiring. Then the worship band came back up to do two more songs.

As I was packing up my things, the woman behind me complimented my bible (it's pink and green) and then introduced herself to me. I had read on the website to not be surprised if people say hello and introduce themselves to you as a visitor but you know, you wonder if it will actually happen.

I went to the guest booth and picked up my little visitor bag of goodies and as I was walking to the cafe (I was planning on staying for one of the classes), this woman walked up to me and said she was sorry to keep following me but she knew I was guest and wanted to say hello!

Later on, two more women introduced themselves to me. It was just very nice.

The church was much larger than I expected which is great b/c I love large churches but I still felt like I was noticed - but in a good way!

There was one thing that left a sour taste in my mouth but nothing is 100%, right?

I went to this class and one of the discussion leaders made an analogy by saying this "I'm not racist." Then he goes on to tell a story about an African-American woman marrying a Caucasian man. Yes, she takes on his name etc. But her skin color is still the same. Just like sin is still the same. :rolleyes: Being that I was the only African American in the room, I did feel a bit offended and thought he could have used a whole lot of other analogies to get his point across. So, next week, I will have to try out another class. Should I have been offended? I kinda was but I won't blame the whole church for one person's off-color remark.

So, I was there from 9:30-12:15 and enjoyed every bit of it. Wondering how to go back sometime this week! :look:
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Sounds really good! :) I love it when a big church makes an effort to make it 'smaller' and more personal. Have a look on their website, they must have cell groups/ even mid-week services. About the remark, i'd say as long as everything else was great and u didn't feel uncomfortable there, just overlook it. I don't think it's racist but also think he could have used a better analogy.
 
Dear God,

I know you want me to go back to Chicago you sent confirmation after confirmation (although I wouldn't mind moving to LA or NY...but that's another story), but I'm in Colorado. I have no job, or apartment in Chicago, no one I can stay with longer than 2 to 3 weeks tops. How do you expect me to pack and move again, without a place to stay? Without any money?

Please open doors of opportunities, my faith is in you and I am not afraid.

Thank you Jesus,
Amen
 
Lord, forgive me. Forgive me for not being faithful. Forgive me for taking my eyes off of you. I really need to repent and put more focus more on You. Help me please Lord, and guide me, and thank you for this Christian Forum where I need to be at a lot more often.

In Jesus Name,
Amen
 
Looking for a new church home is difficult. I pray that God will continue to lead me to churches where ministers study the bible, meditate on the words, and preach scripture into life. I left a place where men and women preached like no tomorrow and I am sure this place is similar. I just have to weed through the fillers.

Thank God for family. There are plenty of times where I just want to disown a number of them and there are other times where I love them beyond belief. My cousin is a rock for me right now and I love her for it.
 
when things are too calm, that must mean you are slipping off the righteous path. the enemy doesn't bother the lost ones, he hunts down the righteous like prey though.
 
topsyturvy86 said:
Hey GV, I saw this in the 'Let's praise Him in advance' thread but didn't wanna distract the direction of the thread. U said through Jesus :). I thought u were Jewish, are u exploring/embracing Christianity??
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The funny thing about having a different point of view and posting in this CF, one sometimes gets labeled negatively and lamblasted according to how another perceives him/her. My memory is longer than the elephant's. But thank you for you very positive post and the way you asked this question. I'll refrain from providing an exact answer but I appreciate the nice way you put it. :rosebud:
 
Tell it!!!

Amen ;)

moonglowdiva said:
How obsessed are you?

Do you have an intimate relationship with Jesus or are you merely lukewarm?
Do you read the Word all day or just 10 minutes when it is convenient for you?
How much of your money is spent on yourself?
How much of your money directed toward the kingdom of God?
How much of your time is dedicated to pursuing your life and your goals?
How much of your time is focused on God's work and purposes?
How much time to you spend in service toward your fellow person?

Guess what??? It's not even about you. It's all about Him!!!!

1 Corinthian 10:31 says, So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.

Just food for though. Please spend your energy in God's word instead of responding to this post. I'm not seeking a response. I want you in Christ seeking Him.

Be Blessed in Jesus
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"Wives, in the same way be submissive to your husbands so that, if any of them do not believe the word, they may be won over without words by the behavior of their wives, when they see the purity and reverence of your lives. Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight." (1 Peter 1 - 5)
 
OK God, I know I don't belong out there but yeah I'm stubborn and You had to show me better than You could tell me. I apologize and lesson learned. :nono:
 
The Character of the Proverbs 31 Woman.
I am striving daily by God's grace to be her. I will strive day by day to be the woman that God wants me to be.

1. virtuous - righteous , upright dutiful, pure and chaste.
2. trustworthy / honest (all the time and in every situation - (only God can help)).
3. hardworking / industrious
4. perceptive.
5. charitable - giving to the needy and poor.
6. likes nice things - This is easier to attain because this is just my nature.
7. dresses nicely - Modest in the attire that is chose to wear daily. She takes care in her appearance. She always looks well put together. She never dresses like a harlot.
8. provider - She provides for her household.
9. wise - She know what is right
10. fears the Lord (awe and reverence)
11. known for the fruit that she bears
12. a manager
13. priceless
14. businesswoman
15. she works hard
16. kind I'm really working on this. I need to pray and ask God to help me in this arena.
17. holy
18. organized


A virtuous woman is dinstinctive, exceptional, extraordinary and superlative. She has a powerful mind and a powerful body. She does not give up, give in, drop out or quit short. A virtuous woman is equal to a noble character. A virtuous woman is rare and exceptional If a man is blessed enough to find her she will be his crown (complement). I strive to be a virtuous woman so I can be a virtuous wife.
Who can find a virtuous wife? A man of integrity.:heart2:
 
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Faith comes by hearing, not having heard....

Since hearing is a progressive action, it means that I can't hear God's word too much or too aften. The more I hear it, the more my belief is confirmed.
 
Just because someone grew up going to church three times a week does not mean that the person came from a good home. An educated home. A respectful home. A home with standards. There is no one church and there is no one way in which church is conducted.

So just because your momma was in church every Sunday does not mean anything. Nothing. Some folks go to church and they never pick up the bible for themselves. They hardly ever bring their kids with them to church. They leave their husbands at home while they in church. Never joined a ministry in the church. Never went to bible study. They marry unbelievers. They raise unbelievers. They do not live their lives by Godly principles. They simply attend church like some folks attend the movies. It means nothing as to their behavior, expectations, or thought patterns.

I wish folks would stop excusing their behavior by saying that they grew up going to church every Sunday as if that says anything. As if warming a bench ever did anything for anyone.
 
I think about how God gave commands to King David to kill off whole towns. To kill every living thing in those places. I think about how God destroyed Sodom and Gommorah and the only people who got out were Lot's family.

Is it hard to fathom that, that same God is making similar moves today? Yes, here in 2009? Maybe there is a scripture I don't know of that says God doesn't operate like this anymore. I just know Malachi 3:6. I am the Lord and I change not.....

David was given a command to kill off a whole kingdom. Every living thing. Babies, mothers, fathers, animals etc...

If that happened today..how many people would be distancing themselves from David type person?

Maybe I am missing some type of scripture. But, I am not so quick to judge these days, because you never know.
 
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