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The title to this post was taken from actual statistics from this site, but this is typical of many topics. Many more people view posts but make no comment. I can only guess why people don't take an active role in topics. I try to remember that for every reply there are many who only view. When I reply to a topic I try to remember that some are here to learn. When we are caustic in our replies, that's what they learn. If we avoid personal conflict and answer kindly, they learn that. This site is the best I have seen and I have been on several. Romans 12:21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.
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Dr. dictionary, you seem to be a very smart cookie ? but not everyone here, love chocolate chips. Remember you are looking and studying the Bible, as a liberal. There are many good liberals out there, that are nice people. I believe you are one. You are just trying to hard, to blend in here. It took me as a conservative, 2 years, to blend in here. Almost had my head chop off, many warnings. Why do I stay here? When I am gone, there will be still many people reading the crazy stuff, that I post here, for growth. This is why I call you, Dr. dictionary. The professional theologian. ?
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Someone once told me that where all weapons, or guns, were removed from the public possession, that dictators would be able to control them even the more. If Americans, are so upset about having gun control, it could be Canada‘s fault, that here in America,they might make new changes. Do you want the government to take control of those that have weapons, like guns, control over sales and the permits. Everyone must follow the laws or rules like those in Canada, which is in the news today. I hope this helps why am I posting this here, many Christians are gun owners, thank you for your replies. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/05/30/canada-gu…
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Folks, I really don’t understand how a Christian, can be a Democrat today, for they support abortions, and gay marriages, transgender’s in our mighty military, and the legal use of marijuana and more. Thank you E. Morales with the glory land.
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Over the past few months I've been noticing the phrase"He Gets Us" popping up everywhere. I was saddened when I learned that some of the churches that were in the Southern Baptist cooperative program were using this phrase with pride, stating that it was bringing others to Christ. The sad part is that they, along with some IFB, Bible Church, Nazarene, and Churches of Christ are falling for this garbage. My feelings on this campaign are well known in the church my wife and I attend, and it's not been a popular opinion with the younger people. But, I believe this is just another attempt to humanize Christ and an attempt to tear down his being the only begotten of the Father…
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So one day we were in Goodwill just looking around. Because of some news we had gotten just a couple days previously, when I found this book I had to get it for my hubs. Yes, yes...eta for our first grandchild is April 28,2023. ?? Our daughter-in-law was having a pretty easy go of it until this past week. She's had some issues with blood pressure and blood sugar...and even fainted once. She is doing better if she eats often and takes things easy. Would appreciate prayer that God will protect her and Baby DePriest...either Asher or Hannah, depending on boy or girl...or maybe both? ?
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I Hate Halloween. That is all.
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Have any here besides me ever received a leading/probing question from TrueCompanion (TC) in your messages? While I have not been all that active on this forum in a while, I did receive one from him back on 9/12 (we have never corresponded before). While the question was innocent enough (I guess) the feel I get from the whole conversation leads me to believe that TC is looking for some hole in the armor or weakness to exploit. Here is the content in full: TrueCompanion Started conversation: September 12 Dear Napsterdad, Do you pray on behalf of others? Awaiting your reply, L.G. Napsterdad Replied: September 12 …
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I do not support abortion. But how do I or we answer abortionists for some of their arguments? Some family, very close to me, continue to bring up the 11-year-old child here in Ohio who was raped by the illegal alien. Then, they throw out the usual "What about when the woman's life is at risk?" or "What about when the baby dies in utero, that's an abortion too?" "Will you arrest a woman whose baby dies just before birth and must be aborted?" So, what is the best answer to all of these challenges? The prevalent reason for women seeking abortions...answer, is fraught with liberal institutional gobbledygook. I believe its time I asked for help, and I'll ask here no…
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People all over are stock with solar panel payments, after the free installation. Get a small credit on the utility bill, but after you have the $125 month solar panel fee. For many years, this doesn’t sound like a great deal to me. My plan, you leased your roof to the utility company, they put their solar panels on your roof. They are owners of the equipment, their installation. They pay me $100 a month, for leasing or using my roof. ?
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Personally, I think the new logo for OnlineBaptist.com looks terrific! It's very professional and inviting. Thanks for all y'all do! ?
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My first flat screen television 40” which was huge then, at the time cost me over $1000 dollars. Now at Walmart, they’re over 60” wide around $500. They have come to be throw away tv, after they break down, you just throw away, and buy a new one. They are so cheap. How wide is your flat screen tv? I don’t believe in televisions… ?
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Jesus, did not say man and woman. Why? I’m glad the LGBTQX movement, haven’t twisted this verse. ? Matt.4 [19] And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Mark.1 [17] And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men.
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Online Baptist has been one of the most unloving environments I've ever experienced in my 26 years of Christian ministry, which is sad, especially since Jesus said, "By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another" (John 13:35). I, too, am far from perfect, but know we can do so much better. Here are some thoughts on how we can improve. Be Aware of God’s Presence Be mindful that we're always in God's presence, even in a discussion forum. "And if ye call on the Father, who without respect of persons judgeth according to every man's work, pass the time of your sojourning here in fear" (1 Peter 1:17). "But it is go…
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Acts.26 [22] Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: [23] That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles. [24] And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. [25] But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. [26] For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for…
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First, I am not against Christian colleges. There are many good ones out there. Next, if I go to a Christian College that confuse me more, on the things of the Lord, then what shall I profit? TGL, I am getting tired of deleting your GIF images. I have asked and told you to cease posting them. Please consider this fair warning, if you continue posting GIF images I will take moderation actions. To be very clear... DO NOT POST GIF IMAGES!
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1. Who is the head of the household? 2. Who will bare fruit and multiply. 3. Who wear the pants in the home and make major decisions. 4. if they are spiritual, who is the spiritual leader. 5. Who is supposed to be the main provider of the home? 6. At dinner time, who gets to sit at the end seat of the table. 7. when it’s time to do the laundry, who does it, and how do you keep your clothes from crossing over? Those are my underwear. No, those are mine. 8. When you go out to dinner. Who pays. Your turn to pay, I paid yesterday. 9. Who controls the remote control to the TV. 10. Lastly, it’s time for you to find the lovely wife, …
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Can we truly say from the heart, God bless America. Between the use of Pot and all the Abortions, the LGBTQX movement, Killings, Leaders not standing for normal morality, and lifestyles. Where killing your pet, you can be stone to death. Seniors citizens being sent to nursing homes, because they are in the way. I know, that God is in control. Yes, this is a true negative post. Sadly
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What are we coming to. The British Prime Minster is a Hindu which is a fire worshipping religion. The Mayor of London and the probable next leader of Scotland are Mulim whose God is the moon. The Welsh leader is an extreme woke socialist. The US president is a member of a "Church" which in the tribulation of the middle ages and later murdered untold millions of true Christians. The whole western world has turn to supporting the LGBTQ etc perverts (I would call them by their real names, LSE., Lesbians, Sodomites, and Eunuchs.) God destroyed Sodom in the time of Abraham, in the law he said that it was an abomination for a man to lie with a man as with a woman, Paul also in…
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What happen to, what would Jesus do? It disappeared. In the Christian communities, things also come and go. Remember the color clothes. Red green, white, yellow, black and gold.
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There are some Christians, that don’t want to be called gentiles, why? Acts.13 [42] And when the Jews were gone out of the synagogue, the Gentiles besought that these words might be preached to them the next sabbath. [46] Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to theGentiles. [47] For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth. [48] And when the Gentiles heard this…
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Are you for or against, YouTube preaching. In my experience watching preaching on YouTube, It’s pretty good, but not the same thing as being in person for service. Many pastors, don’t mind preaching on YouTube their services, but, there are some that, I imagine don’t like posting on YouTube. For one reason or another, that’s OK too. Can you share your experience, there is no right or wrong here. Edited to delete the GIF. Administrator
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So I thought a light-hearted thread might be fun...got any good news or blessings to share? I'll start... This past Saturday we had the baby shower for my DIL and my soon-to-be-born first grandchild, Asher. I know you all know this, but I am SO EXCITED! Add to that my niece is expecting a boy in July. Asher will have a cousin to be growing-up friends with. We had a lot of ladies at the shower, most of whom were church ladies from our church and the one Sarah grew up in. I was able to share the gospel in the event that someone wasn't saved. But we talked about rearing a child in the way he should go...and how Jesus is that Way. Sarah and Asher were cel…
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Around eight years ago, my son took the test to join the Army, he passed the test with high numbers no problem, but when it came to the physical, he could not enter because he was allergic to wasp bites. I told him recently they’ll probably take you now, he answered. It’s too late, when I wanted to join, they didn’t let me. This was done during the Obama ministration, when they were downsizing our military. https://www.stripes.com/branches/army/2023-01-18/army-soldiers-recruiting-requirements-8809987.html
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