Online Baptist

"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
- Philippians 4:8

I am posting this blog as a reminder to keep this verse in mind throughout the day. What am I thinking right now? Is it true and honest? What am I thinking as I watch this television show? Is...

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NYWillie87 (9:33:54 AM): so how did your relationship with Christ change or endure through it?
CluelessMEliz (9:34:45 AM): honestly, I think this whole thing was about learning how to forgive, not be bitter, and to pray for those who hurt me. Because I've prayed for him every day since I found out... and
CluelessMEliz (9:35:54 AM): I'm beginning to understand God's sovereignty more... I mean, yes, I went through a lot of hurt-- more than what others have to go through, it seems sometimes, but I've...

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During these last two weeks and during November, our church is studying A Trail of Blood, a history of Baptists since the first century. Baptists are one of the very few denominations of Christianity that were NOT products of the Reformation! As we contemplate this, it becomes too easy to become self-righteous as we belong to an "elite" group of believers. Hmmm ...

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Wow that is a scary thought right there. This time next year I will be in college. The first day of school we had a meeting about our Senior trip. There is three of us in the class and one Junior that may be going. Since she is the only Junior they told she could go cause she won't get a senior trip of her own. They will take a high school trip next year. We have to raise $10,500 we are going to Florida and going to universal studios. (great an amusement park, not much excitement for me since I work...

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