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What does this mean? Luke 6:29 (King James Version) 29And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also.
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See Lurch the Bull, & his big set of horns.
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For the past couple of days I've heard reports on the radio of the growing trend for Baptist, and other churches (they specifically mentioned Baptist), which don't have a history of observing Lent, who are now doing so. They reported many Baptist churches, and others, are now turning their services into liturgical services for the season of Lent. Some even adopt aspects of or celebrate in some manner, Mardi Gras. There are also special parties, including those with a "King's cake", where apparently a baby Jesus is baked into the cake and whoever gets the piece of cake with baby Jesus inside is the one who will host next years party. Great emphasis is placed upon the…
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This movie is based on the 2006 Nickel Mines shootings, in which a man went into an Amish school and senselessly murdered five little girls and then killed himself. The Amish community, in stark contrast to "the peaceful religion of Islam," responded by forgiving the man and embracing his surviving family with kindness and love. Absolutely amazing. This was my review on Amazon: In a time when self-love rules the day, this film demonstrates the power of true, Biblical forgiveness. The Bible doesn't teach us that a person has to earn forgiveness, or that they even have to ask for it. We should give forgiveness because Christ forgave us, and that is the primary reason…
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My bad cholesterol had been out of limits, I tried taking 2 different cholesterol meds, both of them caused my stomach to hurt very much. After which my doctor asked me to try Red Yeast Rice. I've been taking it for about 45 to 65 days. This time my bad cholesterol was within limits. This is the 1st time its been in limits in a long while. I do not know if the Red Rice Yeast done this, but its the only thing that I have done different. If someone is having bad cholesterol trouble, it might be worth a try. I've been taking one 600 MG capsule every night.
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Sometimes analogies just happen
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popery Originally popery was a mixture of dried, naturally fragrant plant material, used to provide a gentle natural scent. Modern popery consists of any decoratively shaped dried plant material (not necessarily from scented plants) with strong synthetic perfumes (and also often strongly colored dyes) added, with the scent often bearing no relation to the plant material used. Sometimes, items which do not originate from plants are mixed in with the popery, to give it bulk and to make it more aesthetically pleasing. I think I could come up with at least half a dozen similarities between popery and potpourri...here's a poor one... After some time Popery loses its scent …
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Which KJB do you use?
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I use the 1769 KJB, it fits me and I believe God is honored that I have it settled. I read and study the 1769 version and never refer to the 1611. The only other Bible I have is the 1611 in soft digital copy only. Which KJB do you use for study and reading?
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ABC network set to attack Christianity with "Good Christian B-tches" show "For Heaven's sake, don't let God get in the way of a good story!" - GCB author Kim Gatlin March 7, 2011 The ABC network is currently working on a pilot for a prime-time program called "Good Christian B-tches." It's a Christian-bashing version of ABC's current "Desperate Housewives." The show centers on a recently divorced mother of two who moves back to the affluent neighborhood where she grew up to find herself in the whirling midst of gossip, Botox and fraud. Disney-owned ABC has no reservations about creating hate speech against Christians, but you can be sure they would never consider …
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Do you get OWN ?
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OWN or the Oprah Winfry Network will be airing a show I saw advertised on A&E. So, I don't get OWN and will not be watching the 10:00 PM EST presentation of "Our America" with Lisa Ling..."Pray the Gay Away?" I went to OWN website and saw the following posted comment... Any of you out there with an IFB perspective going to be watching this? I would like to hear several IFB comments if possible and even mix in some non-IFBers comments.
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Hey did any of you see the article that said Netanyahu had just commended the Pope for declaring that the Jews were in no way responsible for Jesus' death? The article also said that, in his new book, the Pope also "denies the Gospel writers' claim that Jews working in the Temple collaborated with the Roman authorities, leading to Jesus' execution." Ugh. The Pope IS a dope, and he's going to be in big trouble come judgement day. If you want to read the article, it's here: http://www.jpost.com/NationalNews/Article.aspx?id=210696
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The tale of three presidents: the Playboy, the Cowboy, and the Wonder Boy Dr. Michael Youssef - Guest Columnist - 3/2/2011 10:20:00 AM Most social scientists would agree that world events do not happen in a vacuum. Political forces, whether they are accidental or deliberate, in succession or a single action, give rise to political and social movements. After the fall of the Shah of Iran, Islamic expansionists began looking for ways and means by which to accomplish their religious dreams. Empowered by "divine mandate" and fueled with lots of oil, they believed the world must be dominated by Islam and the Sharia. Yet, in order to claim victory, they had to overcome the…
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Pedophilia - appearing soon near you? 1 2
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Pedophiles are organized and committed to their goals. Here are a few excerpts from one of their prominent webpages...NAMBLA: NAMBLA's goal is to end the extreme oppression of men and boys in mutually consensual relationships by: - building understanding and support for such relationships; - educating the general public on the benevolent nature of man/boy love; - cooperating with lesbian, gay, feminist, and other liberation movements; - supporting the liberation of persons of all ages from sexual prejudice and oppression. NAMBLA homepage. Do you think they will gain acceptance and meet or exceed their goals?
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Episcopal Church: Christian? Posted on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 02:28PM Based on everything I am currently reading and what I experienced firsthand in that Church in the past, my answer to this question is a forceful, “No!” Perhaps the last nail in the coffin of that once-vibrant Christian church came as no surprise to many of us when M. Thomas Shaw, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts, kicked off the new year of 2011 by performing a lesbian marriage ceremony at St. Paul’s cathedral in Boston. Two “priestesses” of the church, Katherine Hancock Ragsdale (dean and president of Episcopal Divinity School, no less) and Mally Lloyd (canon to the Ordinary a…
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Eschatology 1 2
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There seem to be more who hold to differing views on eschatology here than I realized. Could you please say what view you hold to? If possible, could you briefly explain why you have settled upon that view?
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This evening I watched a programme "Abraham Lincoln: Saint or Sinner?" Some said he was all bad, others part bad and part good. What do you think?
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Public Employee Benefits 1 2
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States legislators say their states are in trouble. Deficits and budget shortfalls are requiring desperate measures. How do you feel about funding of public employee pay/salary, retirement, and medical? Question 3 "Do you believe the same should apply for federal employees?" is a little (maybe a lot ambiguious) to clarify... Would you require federal employees fund their own medical and retirement from their pay and salary? Sorry I noticed this so late.
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Homosexuals Sue Christian Bed & Breakfast Owner for Refusing 'Civil Union' Ceremony by Laurie Higgins, Director of IFI's DSA -Illinois Family Institute The Walder family A Christian family being attacked by radical homosexual activists demanding they violate their faith. Attacks on religious liberty and freedom of conscience have started -- mere weeks after Governor Pat Quinn (D) signed the 'civil unions' bill into law -- just as we warned. While many conservatives think wisdom and political pragmatism dictate a "truce" on the social issues, liberals, including homosexuals, see this time as ripe for an all-out frontal assault on virtually every issue pertain…
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Diabetes 1 2
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I'm 63 years of age, and I'm appalled at the number of people that have lost at least part of a leg to this dreaded disease. Plus I know that there is a great number who have lost part of their toes that I know nothing about. In the 1st 35 years of my life it was uncommon to see someone who had lost a leg due to diabetes, yet now its uncommon if you don't see someone each day that has been adversely affected by diabetes. It truly seems to be in epidemic proportions nowadays. have any of you took notice of this. I'm sure thankful to my God that I have not been affected by this dreaded disease.
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The end of the American age Death of last WWI veteran warns of national decline By THE WASHINGTON TIMES - The Washington Times 7:09 p.m., Monday, February 28, 2011 Frank Buckles, the last surviving American veteran of World War I, lived through the rise of the United States as a major world power and survived long enough to see the beginning of its decline. He died Sunday, aged 110, and much of America’s greatness passed along with him. Mr. Buckles was witness to profound changes in U.S. history. He was born in the waning days of William McKinley’s first term. Then the country was in the middle of an industrial expansion that made the United States one of the wor…
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(Perhaps we could discuss the pros and cons of this article and learn something) Finding Your Prayer Personality Ever felt restless during a prayer meeting? Here's help! My mind kept wandering. I wasn't going to make it through this prayer meeting. Prayer after lengthy prayer covered everything mentioned during request time. I only had passionate interest in two or three of the issues being prayed about. On my knees, with my head in my arms, I was fighting sleep. Was I a sluggard? A weak Christian, bored with the goings-on? No. I had run smack dab into the middle of a prayer meeting filled with "list pray-ers" and people with the gift of mercy. For many of u…
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Hello, can i place an ad about my transcription website in the Ad section here? Is it free? I am hoping that I could get Pastors avail my transcription service for their sermon audio. Please let me know. Thanks.
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I've heard it said that if you want to boost the economy, start a war. I don't understand this at all. Can someone explain? Does war do any good for a nation from the financial end? I suppose if you're selling weapons and supplies to another nation you might make money, but if you're spending the money for your own war I don't see how it can be profitable from a financial standpoint.
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What is the state, or condition, of male/female roles in your church? Your family...immediate and extended? In your locale? The radio station I normally listen to was having problems this morning so I tuned into a little local station and heard some great discussions regarding families and the church. This led into some deep discussions regarding the role of Christian men and women, more specifically within the family and the church. I've noticed of late a few fundamentalist churches attempting to biblically address this, as well as several Covenant churches and organizations which have been promoting the restoration of biblical marriages, families and through this t…
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If Mr. Trump got the republican nomination for president do you think he can win. 1 2
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If, that is if Mr. Trump got the republican nomination for president do you think he can win. I'm not asking if you will endorse him, vote for him, or support him, only if you think he can win if nominated.
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