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And to top off the end to a bad work day, I had to miss my Hebrew class because I was fonky after work. There was NO way I was going directly to class like that. And it was Ulpan. One day missed ...will I ever catch up again? OMG! At least I was able to get my Nat'l Geographic on the exodus of christians from the HOlyland. But ma'an!
 
envybeauty said:
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.
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You are absolutely right! I grew up with this experience and I know that it doesn't mean much. It takes so much more than being taken to church weekly by your parents.
 
When I cease to pat my ownself spiritually on the back, that's when I become aware of my stainful, sin-ridden self. And in recognizing my true human condition that is the condition of all, that is the moment I sense that G-d is H-ly and Mighty. That's when I recognize just what He has done in sacrifice for me, for all. When I am constantly reminded of my frailties, that's when I constantly see G-d's mightiness. G-d, help me to always recognize my frailities so that I can always see You.
 
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How can the bible be missing parts to it? Seriously, how can that be possible?

That would suggest that the bible was cannonized and than parts were taken out. No the bible is the bible because this is what was put together and called the bible.

Also, before folks start yapping let's get some stuff straight. Everything written was written before 70AD. Why would we put something in it that was written 240AD? Does that scream made up hereshy to anyone else.

Folks aren't going to convince me that God is tricking us with a fake bible. Just ain't gonna happen.
 
hairlove said:
I wish I knew how to increase my chances of meeting a Christian man. :perplexed
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I hate to see so many single Christian women. Less Christian marriages mean less Christian children and a less Christian society. :nono:
It's definitely spiritual warfare. Stay strong and don't give into the world.
 
I am more than the mistakes that I make, nor am I here to do everything, please everyone, and always be right. I am here for one main purpose and am accountable to God alone, therefore what others think, of God, say about Him, or me doesn't matter half as much.
If even Judas walking that closely with Christ did not live a godly life, what makes me think anything I say can cause everyone to get saved? There comes a point where it is between them and God alone, all we can do it play our part...
 
Aviah said:
I am more than the mistakes that I make, nor am I here to do everything, please everyone, and always be right. I am here for one main purpose and am accountable to God alone, therefore what others think, of God, say about Him, or me doesn't matter half as much.
If even Judas walking that closely with Christ did not live a godly life, what makes me think anything I say can cause everyone to get saved? There comes a point where it is between them and God alone, all we can do it play our part...
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I've been feeling and wondering a lot of the same things. I need to learn more about evangelizing. I am not sure when to speak or when to keep silent. How to feel even. I guess I am just still learning.
 
hairlove said:
I've been feeling and wondering a lot of the same things. I need to learn more about evangelizing. I am not sure when to speak or when to keep silent. How to feel even. I guess I am just still learning.
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I'm learning this too, I just am trying to get closer to God to learn His voice clearly and how to follow it. That is the only way to know. Its usually when we are the most afraid to speak, and push through that barrier that we learn more for next time, regardless of what happens.
Praying with you on this Sis X
 
The "right hand of fellowship"....why do some churches insist on formal requirements before you can join their church. I understand being baptized but to have to get up and shake folks hands on a particular day and time. I don't recall Jesus shaking anyone's hand to gain anything.

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I love preachers who study the word enough to explain certain text. Once a preacher does that, I am forever a fan. Especially when it comes to Jesus. Some stuff he said was very clear but other things still have my puzzled. One preacher explained why Jesus asked Peter three times if he loved him. Another explained Jesus being considered the second Adam. I liked their explanations.
 
envybeauty said:
The "right hand of fellowship"....why do some churches insist on formal requirements before you can join their church. I understand being baptized but to have to get up and shake folks hands on a particular day and time. I don't recall Jesus shaking anyone's hand to gain anything.
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I don't always like it either as it can be a bit much. But I do understand why it's done. It's not only a personal greeting from the Pastor to be 'hospitalble and welcoming' but the word of God says to

'Know those who labor among you."

To not greet and shake hands with those who are joining your Church would be a 'distant' fellowship; quite disconnected.
 
Lovelylife said:
I hate to see so many single Christian women. Less Christian marriages mean less Christian children and a less Christian society. :nono:
It's definitely spiritual warfare. Stay strong and don't give into the world.
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Thats a good point you've made. I'll take this on as a prayer point for the next couple of weeks and try to keep my eyes open for opportunities to introduce my single Christian female friends to single Christian male friends I know ... u never know what could happen.
 
Aviah said:
I'm learning this too, I just am trying to get closer to God to learn His voice clearly and how to follow it. That is the only way to know. Its usually when we are the most afraid to speak, and push through that barrier that we learn more for next time, regardless of what happens.
Praying with you on this Sis X
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This is so true. And I'm learning to not be so hard on myself. I second-guess myself wondering if I said the right thing and it could be months later that I'll come upon something that will confirm I did ok. All that useless time beating myself up! :wallbash:
 
I'm amazed that when I am having an issue that I'll go to my bookshelf first before amazon or the internet and find exactly what I needed in a book that I may have purchased 4 or 5 years ago. Funny that I don't remember it. I think sometimes things don't make any sense until you're experiencing it. I laugh a little bit thinking "wow, the answer was right here and I've probably even heard it before." Makes me realize that practically everything is a learning experience but sometimes our ears don't really translate until the right time.
 
envybeauty said:
The "right hand of fellowship"....why do some churches insist on formal requirements before you can join their church. I understand being baptized but to have to get up and shake folks hands on a particular day and time. I don't recall Jesus shaking anyone's hand to gain anything.
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The church I've been going to, the new members went on stage and talked about their joining of the church! I am still hoping this was just for these particular members b/c they had been going to the church a long time - just had never joined. But I will surely ask.

I can see some of the reason of the "right hand of fellowship" in introducing new members to the church. I'd be fine with a handshake - just don't make me speak! :nono:
 
:lachen::lachen::lachen::lachen:...I'M SO BLESSED!!!

I love being a believer in Jesus knowing that I can stand before Him, ask of Him, and He gives me the desires of my heart.....everytime!

What a way to live!!!

Jesus, it's all about you!!

Oh,:lachen:.......I'm sooooooooooooo blessed!!!
 
It's a new season, It's a new day
Fresh annointing is coming my way
It's a season of power and prosperity
It's a new season and it'c coming to me.

Its a new season with my Lord and with his grace this time next year I will be closer to him. Amen!.
 
God answers prayers. I prayed for a friend that attended my church (my friends have their own churches) and I really believe He put someone in my life. I feel really good about this one. :grin:
 
Thank-you Father for blessing me with a saved Daddy. Although my Daddy passed away some years ago, oh what a blessing to know where he is! Praise God.

Father God, thank-you for the seed that was planted within me all these years about Christianity even when I was resistant and wild....who knew that seed would grow, blossom and flourish even though I never watered it. :yep:

I am constantly reminded of all the blessing you pour into my life and even when I stray you are right by my side...waiting...patiently for your Princess to get over her worldly ways and come back home. Wow, what a beautiful world this would be if WE were only that forgiving and patient with each other:grin:.
 
I came across an interesting article on the metro (free morning tube newspaper) yesterday about Burley Cain, a Christian prison warden in Louisianna. Apparently, since Cain became warden in 1995, violence among inmates is down 73 per cent! It's amazing what Jesus will do with a willing vessel....awesome! :-)

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(Old article I found via google)

Violence to Peace

Angola Prison, the largest state maximum-security prison in the United States, has long been labeled the bloodiest prison in America. But when Warden Burl Cain arrived in 1995, things started to change. Cain challenged the prison chaplains to increase attendance at the prison churches, and violence has decreased every year since. Today, six evangelical churches flourish inside the prison, and some 2,000 inmates, more than a third of the population, walk with Christ. In 1995, Cain asked the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary to open an extension seminary within Angola to serve the Christian inmates. In 10 years, more than 120 inmates have earned degrees in Christian ministry. Shortly after the Angola 2006 Franklin Graham Festival, Decision spoke with Warden Cain to learn more about how God led him to work and minister at the prison.

by Jim Dailey

Interview can be found here: http://www.billygraham.org/DMag_Article.asp?ArticleID=695
 
Good morning!

I'm meditating on Prov 7 today... So I say to Wisdom she is my sister and call Understanding my kinswoman
 
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing (1 Peter 3:9)

Thank you Lord, for your Grace! I pray for all of us in this Forum who are striving to inherit this blessing. Amen.
 
Laela said:
Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult, but with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing (1 Peter 3:9)

Thank you Lord, for your Grace! I pray for all of us in this Forum who are striving to inherit this blessing. Amen.
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Amen!:yep:
 
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