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If you had to choose one word or phrase from the Gospels that described something about Jesus Himself or something He did during His ministry that you found so encouraging or faith strengthening, what would it be? Two things come to mind as I type this: 1) Many times in the Gospels it says that Jesus “had compassion” on those around Him. My favourite example of this is the healing of the leper in Mark 1:40-42. I actually wrote a song (lyrics anyway) about that passage. Be Thou Clean Mark 1:40-42 And there came a leper to him, beseeching him, and kneeling down to him, and saying unto him, If thou wilt, thou canst make me clean. And Jesus, move…
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An ancient gold ring engraved with the figure of the Good Shepherd is one of the "spectacular" finds from two ancient shipwrecks discovered off the coast of Israel. The ring is octagonal in shape and features a green gemstone carved with the figure of a young shepherd boy dressed in a tunic and bearing a ram or sheep on his shoulders. The image of the Good Shepherd is one of the earliest images used to depict Jesus and suggests the owner was a Christian, the Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) said. The shipwrecks are situated just off the shore of Caesarea and were surveyed by the IAA's marine archaeology unit. Caesarea is a significant location in ear…
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We were in the upper 70s just a day or two ago, and this morning we have over 4" of snow! My wife was supposed to go back to work today, but, because we got 1/4" of ice beneath the snow, and because they don't clear the roads out here, most of us are going to have to stay in today because of the slick roads. They should have melting snow and ice this afternoon, so the roads should be fine tomorrow. It's unusual to get the snow this early in the season...but, I'm glad it's now happened, and might not happen again!
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May 2022 be your best year yet, and each one in the future better than the one before. Blessings to all.
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I wonder if the military veterans on the board have become part of the Million Veteran Program? I joined it several years ago. I think it is an important program for any veteran, male or female to join. From their website: The Million Veteran Program (MVP) is a national research program to learn how genes, lifestyle, and military exposures affect health and illness. Since launching in 2011, over 825,000 Veteran partners have joined one of the world's largest programs on genetics and health. Veterans who partner with MVP contribute to improving the lives of fellow Veterans and ultimately, everyone. Scientific discoveries from MVP are already underway, helpin…
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I know many members here don’t support getting vaccinated, which I support, it should not be enforced on anyone, am I the only one here that believe this. That the vaccine works it is not 100% that you’re are not in danger by taking it and this vaccine does not have anything to do with the mark of the beast, or control of the government over us. I know this is a touchy subject but you do not have to be ashamed of getting it. Many theories out there. I’m posting this now, because some believe I should not be posting this on the Covid post. That is my opinion, yes it is. BE SAFE
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A friend posted this on another site.... Watch your thoughts ; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions. Watch your actions; they become habits. Watch your habits; they become character. Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.
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Greetings all, i've been reading the good book as carefully as my humble mind can take and that with trust in the Lord. However, i cannot stop thinking about many things that come up and strike me as strange, maybe i have a misconception about many things, but better ask than go nuts. Some of the questions that has occurred to me is as follows: Why does God repent creating mankind? Isn't this against the thought that God is perfect? Why does God get angry? Isn't this also against the perfectness of the Lord? Why does God forget and has to do something, for example create a bow in the clouds, to remind him of something, namely his covenant wit…
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I have noticed that Preachers while preaching, have no problem talking about politics, or the ways we are living our lives here. But preaching and discussing the Covic virus or getting vaccinated or not, is not on the menu. Some may say it’s personal decision. But voting is also a personal decision. Why talk about one thing and not the other is my question. This post is not about if you should get vaccinated or not it’s about the discussion, why not talk about it, like they do with politics.
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Okay, this forum did say general chats about anything. What is the difference between using a colon and a semi-colon? I have a general idea, but someone recently tried pointing out something in a Bible passage that depended upon punctuation, and I wasn't really sure if his use or understanding of that punctuation was right. It was not what I am asking about here - but wanted to see how these punctuation marks practically broke up thoughts and sentences. If I did not word this the best, please just focus on the general idea I am discussing. I do not think ANY punctuation will change the meaning of a passage (they break up or help focus on something that is being said)…
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I love it when I find something ironic in the Bible about an enemy of God. Some things are overt, and some things you only see the irony or humour after you think about it for a bit. For example, God striking the Philistines with hemorrhoids was hilarious. He could have killed them, but He didn't. Worse part afterwards was that they then made golden hemorrhoids to worship. Ugh! Or the Pharaoh when he replied to Moses and said remove the frogs tomorrow. What? You want one more night with the frogs because you are so stubborn? Yowza! This was interesting today though. Just reading stuff on the life of David and I thought that what Goliath said here was ironic…
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I started this topic mostly to ask @Jerry if the floods in BC are affecting him or his church at all. Figured it could work for any other disaster/weather-ish things people want to share.
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When needed, I have no problem contending for the faith, debating doctrines and understanding of Scripture passages, but sometimes I just want to discuss something Biblical, but not controversial - to see where others stand or perhaps see if I can learn more about something through them and their understanding of the Bible. I read recently in a commentary that there were seven famines in the Bible. It stuck with me because of the number - God's number of perfection, completion. So I wondered if that statement measured up but I didn't have the time to check it out then. Thought I would put it out there. This is based on my faulty memory and just what comes to mind as …
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This past year Vivian and I have had two family members and four friends take their own lives. With the Coronavirus, the lockdowns, many churches not having "in person" services, and being away from their jobs and friends, people often forget that they are worth something in the eyes of God. Most will probably say "Send them to a church," or "have a pastor call on them," which is definitely great advice, but many times there isn't enough time and the need is immediate. With all of this said, I want to post this number. I've had several friends whose lives have been saved because it was given to them or was posted in a prominent place. YOU ARE NOT ALONE! …
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This is an interesting article about how Creation Science Ministries fall short of teaching and preaching the whole counsel of God's Word, how they are typically ecumenical, don't separate from error and false teachers. I thought it was worth passing on. Elsewhere on these boards, it was pointed out that ICR, though it uses the KJV in some articles (such as Days of Praise), they are often guilty of questioning and correcting it - something to be aware of. Creation Science Ministries: Why the New Evangelical Principle is Dangerous (wayoflife.org)
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Is anyone familiar with this author's theology? He has written various books on Israel and the endtimes and has appeared on various shows through the years. His first Christian fiction series has five books: The Last Jihad, The Last Days, The Ezekiel Option, plus two more. It basically deals with a Washington wheeler and dealer who is a close friend with the US President. The first book starts off with an assassination attempt on the president, then the main character gets caught up in events trying to broker peace with middle eastern countries and Israel. I remember him not being saved at the beginning and eventually coming to the Lord during these events. The third book…
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Considering I Tim 2:12 and I Cor 14:35; Should a woman teach a women SS Class? I Tim 2:12..."But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor usurp authority over the man, but to be silence." I Cor 14:35..."And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home; for it is a shame for women to speak in the church."
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Answer: According to custom and tradition, white signifies purity and innocence; red, hardiness and valor; and blue signifies vigilance, perseverance, and justice. White-Christ is purity, Red- He shed his blood for us, and Blue- He is the Just One.
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2 Kings 13:14-19 Now Elisha was fallen sick of his sickness whereof he died. And Joash the king of Israel came down unto him, and wept over his face, and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And Elisha said unto him, Take bow and arrows. And he took unto him bow and arrows. And he said to the king of Israel, Put thine hand upon the bow. And he put his hand upon it: and Elisha put his hands upon the king's hands. And he said, Open the window eastward. And he opened it. Then Elisha said, Shoot. And he shot. And he said, The arrow of the LORD'S deliverance, and the arrow of deliverance from Syria: for thou shalt smite the Syrians in …
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Should our military take action now, do what ever it takes to get the 17 Christians out.
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I remember there was a church and protestants that started a laughing church service. The preacher start laughing and everybody start laughing are they still around. Maybe they ran out of jokes.
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It must be very hard for a preacher after many years training members how to seek and serve God to see these members just walk out, from the church membership, for no good reason. Humans are always looking for the perfect church. Even if they know they’ll never find one because the church is full of repentant sinners, and the perfect church will be when Christ come back. But this still keeps happening everywhere. I don’t know what’s wrong with our pastor he seems not to be the same anymore. Just saying, Can you please tell me when you find the perfect church thanks.
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As many churches are changing today so are the pulpit they preach on. The old classic wood pulp has always look much better than the new clear see through plastic pulpits. Which one do you prefer?
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