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Post by John on Jul 23, 2019 16:09:54 GMT -5
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Post by John on Jul 23, 2019 16:19:29 GMT -5
This is my first attempt at using an editing tool, and it isn't perfect, but at least I was able to shorten it somewhat where there was repetition. This should have been uploaded a day earlier, but for some reason, it wouldn't convert the files till today.
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Post by Tabitha3319 on Jul 23, 2019 17:00:13 GMT -5
I think I have gone through chastisement.
When I first came into this forum, I had a sinful mindset. Many of my posts were cringe-y. When I think about it, I'm truly grateful that, as a community, y'all have accepted me.
But God has a way of getting your attention when you miss His presence and don't feel peace anymore.
I may have had to go through some hard times but I'm glad the Lord loves me enough to bring me back close to Him.
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Post by John on Jul 23, 2019 17:33:54 GMT -5
I am glad you are back. I hope your life is getting back in order. I know it has been difficult trying to find a good church. Many of us here have had that same experience. We started out in a church we loved, and things changed, or some moved and couldn't find a good church in their new community. Of course, there is the issue of seeing things through rose colored glasses when you first get saved, and you don't see all the bad, but the churches have changed. They are following church growth formulas that are more about numbers than truth. You can feel the difference. It is really sad, but if there is a good church in your area, I hope you find it. Regardless, you are among family here. I know it is not the same as being in a building with other believers, but it is the next best thing. Anyway, we are very happy to have you back with us. I know everyone here loves you, and we only want the best for you.
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Post by Tabitha3319 on Jul 23, 2019 17:45:30 GMT -5
I am glad you are back. I hope your life is getting back in order. I know it has been difficult trying to find a good church. Many of us here have had that same experience. We started out in a church we loved, and things changed, or some moved and couldn't find a good church in their new community. Of course, there is the issue of seeing things through rose colored glasses when you first get saved, and you don't see all the bad, but the churches have changed. They are following church growth formulas that are more about numbers than truth. You can feel the difference. It is really sad, but if there is a good church in your area, I hope you find it. Regardless, you are among family here. I know it is not the same as being in a building with other believers, but it is the next best thing. Anyway, we are very happy to have you back with us. I know everyone here loves you, and we only want the best for you.
Thank you. I understand what you mean about church growth formulas. You can tell. I love you all too. My life is coming back together, slowly.
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Cletus
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Post by Cletus on Jul 23, 2019 19:18:21 GMT -5
praise God i am not a bastard... i have been chastised.
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Post by John on Jul 23, 2019 19:21:33 GMT -5
praise God i am not a bastard... i have been chastised. Amen. We are children of God! \o/
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Post by 2fw8212a on Jul 24, 2019 5:34:57 GMT -5
praise God i am not a bastard... i have been chastised. “Furthermore, we have had human fathers who corrected us, and we paid them respect...” - Hebrews 12:9
“For they indeed for a few days chastened us as seemed best to them,
but He for our profit, that we may be partakers of His holiness.” - Hebrews 12:10
“Let the righteous strike me; It shall be a kindness.
And let him rebuke me; It shall be as excellent oil;
Let my head not refuse it...” - Psalm 141:5
“As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten...” - Revelation 3:19
“For whom the Lord loves He corrects,
Just as a father the son in whom he delights.” - Proverbs 3:12
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PG4Him
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Post by PG4Him on Jul 24, 2019 10:52:59 GMT -5
So few Christians take the Bible seriously on this race. You got a narrow path, you can’t look right or left, and you gotta go as far as you can without fainting. A long way to go and a short time to get there. Every little idol or pet sin you cling to is more useless weight. No parent would let their child sign up for track and then go out there to embarrass themselves because they are fat, out of shape, and wearing ridiculous clothes. How on earth can we expect our Lord to ignore our need for discipline? How can He sit by and do nothing while we puff our way down the track falling behind?? Lose that belly fat! take off the heels! He would not be a good Father if He wasn’t helping us.
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