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Post by Tabitha3319 on Mar 6, 2021 16:47:40 GMT -5
Hey guys, several of you have asked me about John. I haven't heard from him.
My opinion is that he's fine. I think we should trust God and that John would appreciate if we wait for him calmly and patiently. Sometimes he simply gets busy. Im sure he's alright.
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Post by Tabitha3319 on Mar 21, 2021 20:16:32 GMT -5
Today, my husband and I attended a church service at my in-laws invitation. Its a UPC Pentecostal church. As expected, the women wore modest dresses and skirts and wore their hair long.
I personally love the modesty as I think it helps honor God.
It was a beautiful service. I felt the presence of God and his goodness come over me as we came forward and spoke in tongues and sang praises to God.
We have issues with certain doctrines in the UPC church but it was amazing to feel God's presence in the service.
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Post by Giller on Mar 22, 2021 9:21:17 GMT -5
Today, my husband and I attended a church service at my in-laws invitation. Its a UPC Pentecostal church. As expected, the women wore modest dresses and skirts and wore their hair long. I personally love the modesty as I think it helps honor God. It was a beautiful service. I felt the presence of God and his goodness come over me as we came forward and spoke in tongues and sang praises to God. We have issues with certain doctrines in the UPC church but it was amazing to feel God's presence in the service. Ya they do not believe in the trinity, and that is a major doctrine and not a small doctrine, and they say that the baptism of the Holy Ghost saves you, and some say also water baptism. Now water baptism and the Holy Ghost baptism , are very important, but they do not save us, we are saved by the blood and sacrifice of Jesus, as we receive him by faith, and repent of our sins. Yes they tend to dress modest at UPC assemblies, but be very careful in discernment, a person once showed me a video of one of their assemblies, and I was not told before hand that it was a UPC assembly, and even though they were worshiping in a happy way, even to nice music, in my spirit I did not bear witness with it, I felt another spirit, and I discerned that it was a oneness Pentecostal group, sometimes you have to look beyond the optics, beyond the smiles, and really discern what is really happening. It takes our senses being trained, as the bible says. Heb 5:14 (14) But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. So just be very careful Tabitha, and doctrine matters to God, sometimes things can appear to be very godly, though in some cases, it actually may not be so, so be very careful, I care about you sister.
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Post by Tabitha3319 on Mar 22, 2021 12:18:36 GMT -5
Today, my husband and I attended a church service at my in-laws invitation. Its a UPC Pentecostal church. As expected, the women wore modest dresses and skirts and wore their hair long. I personally love the modesty as I think it helps honor God. It was a beautiful service. I felt the presence of God and his goodness come over me as we came forward and spoke in tongues and sang praises to God. We have issues with certain doctrines in the UPC church but it was amazing to feel God's presence in the service. Ya they do not believe in the trinity, and that is a major doctrine and not a small doctrine, and they say that the baptism of the Holy Ghost saves you, and some say also water baptism. Now water baptism and the Holy Ghost baptism , are very important, but they do not save us, we are saved by the blood and sacrifice of Jesus, as we receive him by faith, and repent of our sins. Yes they tend to dress modest at UPC assemblies, but be very careful in discernment, a person once showed me a video of one of their assemblies, and I was not told before hand that it was a UPC assembly, and even though they were worshiping in a happy way, even to nice music, in my spirit I did not bear witness with it, I felt another spirit, and I discerned that it was a oneness Pentecostal group, sometimes you have to look beyond the optics, beyond the smiles, and really discern what is really happening. It takes our senses being trained, as the bible says. Heb 5:14 (14) But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil. So just be very careful Tabitha, and doctrine matters to God, sometimes things can appear to be very godly, though in some cases, it actually may not be so, so be very careful, I care about you sister. Thanks Giller. You bring up some good points about the doctrinal issues of the denomination. We used to attend an Apostolic Pentecostal church and while things appeared very Godly, we continue to hear very ugly things about the inner workings of that church. I may attend my in-laws church on occasion but I couldn't see me or my husband becoming members.
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Post by Tabitha3319 on Mar 29, 2021 17:22:11 GMT -5
One day I was literally crying because of my weight. This has been one of the last major things the devil tries to get me with.
Getting me to take my eyes off the Lord and what's on the inside to focus on things like outer appearance, which, quite frankly, is passing away anyway.
A Christian youtuber reminded me once again not to elevate healthy living beyond what it should be and to surrender the issue to God for real freedom and a healthier mindset about it all.
We are so much more than what's on our plate and how much we weigh. We are fearfully and wonderfully made, crafted in God's image.
Im so glad I can find my identity in Jesus and feel secure in that.
My approach now is to simply listen to my body, eat when Im hungry, stop when Im full, and enjoy healthy nutritious food as much as possible.
So no extreme diets, counting calories, or cutting out carbs for me as these methods have actually caused me to obsess over food.
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Post by frienduff on Mar 30, 2021 8:21:56 GMT -5
You are loved dear sister .
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Post by Tabitha3319 on Mar 31, 2021 10:32:11 GMT -5
I am getting a lot out of the book of Ezra so far.
King Nebachudnezzar and King Darious remind me of Trump in the way they were allies to the Jews and helped them rebuild the Temple.
Trump may not be a Christian but he was an ally to Israel, Jews, and Christians.
The book also reminds me of what is now happening with Christians falling out of favor in politics because the enemies of Judah went directly to the King to destroy the work of building the Temple.
My takeaway is that when we fall short in our repentance and prayer as a Church, it allows evil abd corrupt people to be in charge of us--- just like the Jews failed to honor God and were taken into captivity by the Babylonians.
But through faithfulness we can continue to build the Kingdom even despite persecution. As believers, we are in exile here. Our true home is heaven. So we are to be separate from the evil in our midst.
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Post by ohhello on Mar 31, 2021 11:47:14 GMT -5
Hey guys, several of you have asked me about John. I haven't heard from him.
My opinion is that he's fine. I think we should trust God and that John would appreciate if we wait for him calmly and patiently. Sometimes he simply gets busy. Im sure he's alright.
Hi Tabitha, I have heard from brother John since you wrote this message. Yes he is okay and hopes to be back with us once his laptop and road WiFi is working. Let us keep praying for him. He is hugely missed.
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Post by frienduff on Mar 31, 2021 13:37:22 GMT -5
I am getting a lot out of the book of Ezra so far. King Nebachudnezzar and King Darious remind me of Trump in the way they were allies to the Jews and helped them rebuild the Temple. Trump may not be a Christian but he was an ally to Israel, Jews, and Christians. The book also reminds me of what is now happening with Christians falling out of favor in politics because the enemies of Judah went directly to the King to destroy the work of building the Temple. My takeaway is that when we fall short in our repentance and prayer as a Church, it allows evil abd corrupt people to be in charge of us--- just like the Jews failed to honor God and were taken into captivity by the Babylonians. But through faithfulness we can continue to build the Kingdom even despite persecution. As believers, we are in exile here. Our true home is heaven. So we are to be separate from the evil in our midst. The problem is we got us way too many hanniahs and not enough jeremiahs . They too busy getting our hopes into politics and peace . These words i say next may put some fear into some folks , BUT THEY NEED TO GET SAID . Ye have broken that wooden yoke you false prophets and put the hopes in the people for peace BUT THE IRON YOKE IS COMING . ITS COMING . ITS COMING . No man was gonna stop what GOD had purposed not in the past , not now and not ever . The thing is , LOOK at our churches , Look at this world . THEN know and understand that GOD is so full of mercy and has been so LONGSUFFERIN . BUT KNOW THIS , There is a time when it ends . And from the BIBLE, from that pattern we can see .................ITS IN DAYS where two things are occuring . ONE , inquity is abounding through the roof , two the false ones are hollering we gonna have peace . OOPSY , THATS TODAY . THE IRON YOKE IS COMING . ITS COMING . prepare to die for JESUS is all i can say . THE LORD is in control and if we live its for HIM and if we die its for HIM . WE HAVE ALL HOPE .
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Post by Giller on Apr 1, 2021 8:52:22 GMT -5
Hey guys, several of you have asked me about John. I haven't heard from him.
My opinion is that he's fine. I think we should trust God and that John would appreciate if we wait for him calmly and patiently. Sometimes he simply gets busy. Im sure he's alright.
Hi Tabitha, I have heard from brother John since you wrote this message. Yes he is okay and hopes to be back with us once his laptop and road WiFi is working. Let us keep praying for him. He is hugely missed. Well I am glad you heard from him, I tried to call him,. and no answer, but it brought me to his mail box which was full. But I am glad he is fine, thank God for that.
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Post by Tabitha3319 on Apr 5, 2021 12:10:50 GMT -5
I saw three small birds when I stepped outside the truck.
They flew in tandem and in loops and spirals.
Why do they do that?
Are they just happy to be alive?
Well so am I. Praise God!
I love the spring.
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Post by Tabitha3319 on Apr 13, 2021 7:52:08 GMT -5
We have moved into our new apartment and there's still plenty of unpacking to do.
Im in the book of Nehemiah and I found a video about what the rebuilt gates of Jerusalem looked like.
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Post by Tabitha3319 on Apr 13, 2021 14:42:56 GMT -5
So, a few of the people who's ministry I follow are very *advanced* in their faith.
It seems like the Lord has called them to specific ministries and speaks to them very clearly.
At first I was discouraged because my faith walk doesn't seem quite as anointed or gifted.
However, Ive begun seeking God first thing in the morning. I believe God is about to show me things as well if I keep diligently seeking Him.
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Post by frienduff on Apr 13, 2021 21:55:52 GMT -5
So, a few of the people who's ministry I follow are very *advanced* in their faith. It seems like the Lord has called them to specific ministries and speaks to them very clearly. At first I was discouraged because my faith walk doesn't seem quite as anointed or gifted. However, Ive begun seeking God first thing in the morning. I believe God is about to show me things as well if I keep diligently seeking Him. Sister be content with whatever the Lord gives us to do . Envy none my dear sister . You just praise the glorious Lord dear sister . Stephen helped with the tables that dealt bread and he was happy to do so . He evangelized as well . You just praise and thank the glorious Lord for The hope we have IN CHRIST . Sister you pray for others . Its wondeful dear sister and its surely needed .
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Post by frienduff on Apr 14, 2021 22:17:58 GMT -5
I see our sister tabitha was here . You are loved dear sister . Let us rejoice in the glorious Lord . HE is our hope . Praise the King .
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