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Post by Tabitha3319 on Jul 26, 2021 19:29:46 GMT -5
I am realizing just how vain and futile everything is without the Lord. What is my life and all the things I treasure without Jesus?
No person or precious thing could ever come close. What is life except to be used to serve the Kingdom of God?
I hope I live life to please God and let the other things of this world go.
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Post by joseph on Jul 26, 2021 21:34:40 GMT -5
Gifts from God are Power to overcome the enemy and the power of this world, Willing Obedience to God's Word and Way as He Says ('Love'/ Obey), and a Sound Mind free from the influence of false teachers, demons, people (flesh, approval, opinions) and many winds of doctrine.
Be Always Growing in Him, Stable and Fruitful and Able to Obey Him Instantly at any moment, continually abiding in Him every moment, and free from the multitude of serious sinful distractions that are around us all every day.
"Healing is in His Wings" (Tzitzits, etc) and everyone who comes to Him is Healed. Many while still on earth in this life today. Requirement: Do things His Way, not man's way(s).
The rewards ("everyone who comes to Him must believe that He Exists and that HE REWARDS those who seek Him" - !!! just for seeking Him !!! WOW !!! ) (His Way)
We are not among those who draw back in fear, doubt or timidity , in unbelief.
Yet "God , Help us our weakness/ any unBelief . Restore in us a right heart, and renew us in Your Spirit as Your Word Says Clearly. Mark Chapter 9: Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.
24 And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.
29 And He (Jesus) said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting. (any healing difficult is completed by prayer and fasting, gradually if not at once) Not by man's vanity or drugs (disobedience or unbelief) .
footnote: addiction is not something to stop on one's own strength. With proper guidance, and God Is Willing, it is always possible.
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Post by Tabitha3319 on Jul 27, 2021 12:31:05 GMT -5
My husband and I went to visit a new church this past Sunday.
We are going to visit again. The denomination is called Church of God. They line up with all of our doctrinal beliefs. The church was small and a work in progress, but we felt that the preacher had a special anointing.
I am encouraged by how my husband opened up as we stayed behind to talk with the members, pastor, and his wife.
They were all lovely and welcoming.
I felt comfortable there, since there wasn't a sense of flashiness but rather Godliness.
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Post by frienduff on Jul 27, 2021 13:20:51 GMT -5
My husband and I went to visit a new church this past Sunday. We are going to visit again. The denomination is called Church of God. They line up with all of our doctrinal beliefs. The church was small and a work in progress, but we felt that the preacher had a special anointing. I am encouraged by how my husband opened up as we stayed behind to talk with the members, pastor, and his wife. They were all lovely and welcoming. I felt comfortable there, since there wasn't a sense of flashiness but rather Godliness. Keep one eye open and the other eye watching . I have entered a few churches where they , according to their statement lined up only to find out , oops the doctrine they now teach , DONT . We will be praying my dear sister . You are loved .
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Post by John on Jul 28, 2021 13:23:14 GMT -5
My husband and I went to visit a new church this past Sunday. We are going to visit again. The denomination is called Church of God. They line up with all of our doctrinal beliefs. The church was small and a work in progress, but we felt that the preacher had a special anointing. I am encouraged by how my husband opened up as we stayed behind to talk with the members, pastor, and his wife. They were all lovely and welcoming. I felt comfortable there, since there wasn't a sense of flashiness but rather Godliness. I used to be a member of a Church of God, so I am familiar with the denomination. Individual churches vary, so hopefully you found a good local church. Since it is small, perhaps you can be a positive influence on it. You never know. Keep us updated.
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Post by Tabitha3319 on Jul 29, 2021 16:36:08 GMT -5
I am rather excited.
I visited the local library and put a bunch of books on hold about capitalism, socialism and American economics and am so excited to learn more about these topics.
In my generation, socialism is the trending ideology so I feel good about learning more.
My current opinion is that capitalism is what's best but I hope to better explain that by reading.
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Post by frienduff on Jul 30, 2021 15:20:16 GMT -5
I am rather excited. I visited the local library and put a bunch of books on hold about capitalism, socialism and American economics and am so excited to learn more about these topics. In my generation, socialism is the trending ideology so I feel good about learning more. My current opinion is that capitalism is what's best but I hope to better explain that by reading. Let me save you some time . I done learned about all that stuff years back . JESUS IS what is BEST . Even the best sounding system , IS RUN BY EVIL MEN . IT wont matter . IT simply wont matter . Hunger again for the scriptures my dear sister .
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Post by joseph on Jul 30, 2021 16:28:15 GMT -5
I am rather excited. I visited the local library and put a bunch of books on hold about capitalism, socialism and American economics and am so excited to learn more about these topics. In my generation, socialism is the trending ideology so I feel good about learning more. My current opinion is that capitalism is what's best but I hope to better explain that by reading. Let me save you some time . I done learned about all that stuff years back . JESUS IS what is BEST . Even the best sounding system , IS RUN BY EVIL MEN . IT wont matter . IT simply wont matter . Hunger again for the scriptures my dear sister . How can she find a system that is not run by evil men ? That is all she has known all of her life medically, and apparently largely religiously also, and socially? possibly or probably. Who can help her find a system that is in Christ, obeying God, in line with God's Word today, this year ?
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Post by John on Jul 30, 2021 18:49:04 GMT -5
I am rather excited. I visited the local library and put a bunch of books on hold about capitalism, socialism and American economics and am so excited to learn more about these topics. In my generation, socialism is the trending ideology so I feel good about learning more. My current opinion is that capitalism is what's best but I hope to better explain that by reading. To me, capitalism is the best system we have today, certainly not socialism. I see no harm in learning all you can about the different types of governments.
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Post by John on Jul 30, 2021 18:52:03 GMT -5
I am rather excited. I visited the local library and put a bunch of books on hold about capitalism, socialism and American economics and am so excited to learn more about these topics. In my generation, socialism is the trending ideology so I feel good about learning more. My current opinion is that capitalism is what's best but I hope to better explain that by reading. Let me save you some time . I done learned about all that stuff years back . JESUS IS what is BEST . Even the best sounding system , IS RUN BY EVIL MEN . IT wont matter . IT simply wont matter . Hunger again for the scriptures my dear sister . You do make a good point. No system men or women create will ever be perfect. Things will only be truly fixed when Jesus sets up his government. The problem is that in the meantime, we will continue to be under the rule of carnal men and women, and we have to deal with it as best we can.
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Post by frienduff on Jul 30, 2021 21:59:25 GMT -5
Let me save you some time . I done learned about all that stuff years back . JESUS IS what is BEST . Even the best sounding system , IS RUN BY EVIL MEN . IT wont matter . IT simply wont matter . Hunger again for the scriptures my dear sister . How can she find a system that is not run by evil men ? That is all she has known all of her life medically, and apparently largely religiously also, and socially? possibly or probably. Who can help her find a system that is in Christ, obeying God, in line with God's Word today, this year ? The true lambs already have all we need my friend . We have Christ , the Spirit and our bible . Let us grow in the grace of our Lord . So much deception abounds and it will only grow worse the longer we are in this world . Hope in Christ and learn Him well .
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Post by joseph on Jul 31, 2021 10:36:39 GMT -5
How can she find a system that is not run by evil men ? That is all she has known all of her life medically, and apparently largely religiously also, and socially? possibly or probably. Who can help her find a system that is in Christ, obeying God, in line with God's Word today, this year ? The true lambs already have all we need my friend . We have Christ , the Spirit and our bible . Let us grow in the grace of our Lord . So much deception abounds and it will only grow worse the longer we are in this world . Hope in Christ and learn Him well . Regardless of if someone is in the family of faith, with the followers of Jesus, in the assembly of Ekklesia or not,
what is Jesus' Instructions concerning the sick ? What are His Followers To Do ? Heal the sick, or oppress them, or let them stay oppressed ?
i.e. without any prejudice, without being a respecter of person, but DOing what the FATHER SAYS. What is that concerning the sick ? Leave the lambs, leave the sick, in the clutches of the enemy !? NO! I don't believe that at all. Jesus Himself looked around angry at the hardness of heart of those who did not want the sick healed. If Jesus is angry at that kind of hardness of heart, should we be trying to be different than Jesus so people will be more likely to accept us - after all , if we are nicer than Jesus was, people will like us more !? NO!
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Post by frienduff on Jul 31, 2021 11:18:57 GMT -5
Let us learn well the JESUS in our bible . Continue in prayer , in the word , heeding the Spirit and growing wise in the Lord .
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Post by joseph on Jul 31, 2021 11:26:38 GMT -5
Let us learn well the JESUS in our bible . Continue in prayer , in the word , heeding the Spirit and growing wise in the Lord . And today. Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Jesus' Sheep Still Hear His Voice Today, And Follow Him. We Will Not Follow Another Voice. There are many other voices, many claiming to be
Jesus' Way, but war against the Saints always.
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Post by watchful on Jul 31, 2021 13:29:09 GMT -5
The true lambs already have all we need my friend . We have Christ , the Spirit and our bible . Let us grow in the grace of our Lord . So much deception abounds and it will only grow worse the longer we are in this world . Hope in Christ and learn Him well . Regardless of if someone is in the family of faith, with the followers of Jesus, in the assembly of Ekklesia or not,
what is Jesus' Instructions concerning the sick ? What are His Followers To Do ? Heal the sick, or oppress them, or let them stay oppressed ?
i.e. without any prejudice, without being a respecter of person, but DOing what the FATHER SAYS. What is that concerning the sick ? Leave the lambs, leave the sick, in the clutches of the enemy !? NO! I don't believe that at all. Jesus Himself looked around angry at the hardness of heart of those who did not want the sick healed. If Jesus is angry at that kind of hardness of heart, should we be trying to be different than Jesus so people will be more likely to accept us - after all , if we are nicer than Jesus was, people will like us more !? NO!
Those that have gifts of healing should use them. ( Keeping in mind that not all do, however.) But the church in general should be healing the sick. These signs follow the preaching of the gospel...so healing goes hand in hand with the gospel, and also is the children's bread.
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