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  1. HappyChristian

    So, I'm Curious...

    by HappyChristian

    What are some things your church has done to honor fathers and mothers for Mother/Father's Days? Gift ideas, etc.?

    HappyChristian
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  3. Napsterdad

    Merry Christmas - with a nod to our missionaries

    by Napsterdad

    Merry Christmas to all, wherever you are. Praying you all have a blessed day. Spanish – ¡Feliz Navidad! French – Joyeux Noël! German – Frohe Weihnachten! Italian – Buon Natale! Portuguese – Feliz Natal! Romanian – Crăciun Fericit! Russian – Счастливого Рождества! (Schastlivogo Rozhdestva!) Swedish – God Jul! Norwegian – God Jul! Danish – Glædelig Jul! Finnish – Hyvää Joulua! Icelandic – Gleðileg Jól! Polish – Wesołych Świąt! Dutch – Vrolijk Kerstfeest! Croatian – Sretan Božić! Czech – Veselé Vánoce! Japanese – メリークリスマス！ (Merīkurisumasu!) Chinese – 圣诞节快乐! (Shèngdàn jié kuàilè!) K…

    BrotherTony
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  4. 1Timothy115

    Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year

    by 1Timothy115

    I don't frequent the site very often anymore. So, I want to wish everyone the very best Christmas and a great New Year in the Lord.

    Napsterdad
    Last reply by Napsterdad,
  5. Landmarkheritage

    Opinions on the Trail of Blood by J.M. Carroll

    by Landmarkheritage

    Would you recommend it, I have not read and I would like some opinions on whether or not it is worth a read.

    R Sauter
    Last reply by R Sauter,
  6. Believer74

    Christian Music Training

    by Believer74

    Hello, I'm interested in advancing my music theory knowledge in the domain of Christian music. Specifically, high level chords and techniques. In searching for resources that might help me in this endeavor, I've mostly found materials that teach sacred music techniques and theory but with subtle influences from jazz, r&b, and other secular genres. If I wanted to move forward in learning Christian music theory and techniques without encountering secular genres or Christian Contemporary but via traditional gospel/Christian resources, would someone be able to point me in the right direction?

    Landmarkheritage
    Last reply by Landmarkheritage,
  7. TheGloryLand

    Nothing wrong with these lady’s dress code

    by TheGloryLand

    They look just fine, they should use it more here freely, not forced. It is good to cover your self. You will look just fine. ?

    Landmarkheritage
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  8. TheGloryLand

    Competition between independent Baptist preachers 1 2

    by TheGloryLand

    If we are all brothers and sisters in Christ, independent Baptist church, and members. In my years, visiting English and Spanish churches, I noticed a lack of communication between other pastors and churches, the pastors don’t fellowship much with other pastors of the same faith. Some type of competition going on, I do see where some teachers and members jump from one church to the other, some come back, and some do not. I do know that one church missions might be different from the other church missions. But the main mission for all these independent Baptist churches is to reach the lost for Christ. Does your Pastor fellowship with other pastors of the same faith, or is…

    BrotherTony
    Last reply by BrotherTony,
  9. Pastor Matt

    The denominational 12 Days of Christmas

    by Pastor Matt

    The last one 😂😂😂

    Landmarkheritage
    Last reply by Landmarkheritage,
  10. TheGloryLand

    Do you feel like time is moving quickly? ⏰

    by TheGloryLand

    I don’t know if it’s just my imagination, but I feel that the weeks, days, and hours are going by much quicker, maybe it is because I am retired, now. 👵👴👴🏾🧓

    HappyChristian
    Last reply by HappyChristian,
  11. BrotherTony

    Hateful Christianity???? 1 2

    by BrotherTony

    In talking with several people that I am in contact with through physical therapy, grocery shopping, my wife's place of employment, etc, I have been asked many times why Christians are so hateful when they are talking to people. I asked for examples, and some of them were shocking, many of them being from Baptist pastors, deacons, and laypeople. I'm going to list several of the conversations, abbreviated.... 1) A young man my wife works with went to a Baptist church to visit with the possibility of becoming a member with his wife and three children. They visited an I(big "I" little you) FB church. It's a pretty well-known church in the Nashville area. They went to Su…

    R Sauter
    Last reply by R Sauter,
  12. TheGloryLand

    Against having a Christmas tree in your home 🎄

    by TheGloryLand

    Many years ago, I remember some Christians being against having a Christmas tree in the home. i’m not talking about the Jehovah witnesses. I’m talking about born-again Christians. No longer, people seem to not care about it now. Some Christians put them up and some don't, it is all for fun. We all know that the holidays are for sales to gain 💰more business. Christmas time, faith believer, we all can fall into it, if you’re celebrating the birth of Christ December 25th. We all know that the date is not available to us, His birth. Giving out gifts any time of the year is fine for me. 🎁 I don’t wanna be the Grinch that stole Christmas. 😇

    SureWord
    Last reply by SureWord,
  13. TheGloryLand

    Was Charlie Brown a Christian 😇

    by TheGloryLand

    Cartoons are not for real but some of them really touches on human lifestyles, they become people for the good and for bad. Charlie Brown stood out for good, was Charlie Brown a Christian cartoon, person or kid? Example of an evil cartoon will be the Simpsons, now we know they were not Christians. Everything has a good beginning but later the world twists it towards evil.

    Napsterdad
    Last reply by Napsterdad,
  14. TheGloryLand

    Trump starting his comeback…. 1 2 3

    by TheGloryLand

    Looks like Trump is starting to warm up his come back. I think it’s time for him to just chill out and enjoy his retirement. Thank you for serving Sir.

    BrotherTony
    Last reply by BrotherTony,
  15. Pastor Matt

    My Time in Tennessee

    by Pastor Matt

    For work, I had to go to Murfreesboro, Tennessee for a few days (I wish I had had time to visit some of you Tennessee folks). ? While it is beautiful, and I enjoyed it, it made me really appreciate New England. ? It all comes down to being where God wants you, and I'm thankful it is in Connecticut, which is the basketball capital of the world. ? BTW, the airport in Murfreesboro has to be one of the tiniest airports around. ✈️

    BrotherTony
    Last reply by BrotherTony,
  16. TheGloryLand

    China on moon ? now what

    by TheGloryLand

    China is on the moon now. They said, it’s not made of cheese ? sad day.

    BrotherTony
    Last reply by BrotherTony,
  17. TheGloryLand

    Climate change it’s 87° in February 1 2 3

    by TheGloryLand

    It’s very hot here in Orlando today. 87°. I don’t remember it ever being this hot in February. Somebody please contact Al Gore..?

    TheGloryLand
    Last reply by TheGloryLand,
  18. TheGloryLand

    Christians and politics… ??

    by TheGloryLand

    I watch and listen to the news and shake my head, listening to these conservatives and watching what they’re doing to each other. I know the independent Baptist Church support Republican and those that are conservative, which were very good at one time, but now it's a different story. I don’t believe that Christians should vote for the lesser of two evils. Is this a Christian thing to do? many of these politicians are lying just to get our votes, so why vote? I know that many of you will say, this is the right thing to do and it's our duty. Is it really our duty to vote for false leaders. ???

    BrotherTony
    Last reply by BrotherTony,
  19. TheGloryLand

    How do you put your socks and shoes on? ?

    by TheGloryLand

    If you put your socks on first, your right foot then your left foot sock, then you put your right shoe on, and then your left shoe. Tie them if necessary, you are normal. If you put your right sock on, then you’re right shoe on, and tie, then your left side sock, left shoe,and tie. Something is wrong with you. ?

    BrotherTony
    Last reply by BrotherTony,
  20. TheGloryLand

    Bathrooms Woman/man door (1) Woman/Man door (2)

    by TheGloryLand

    We went to a Dollar General store to buy some things for the home. I wanted to use the restroom but ran into these two signs. I was not sure which door to open, being afraid that there might be a woman using it or something, weird feeling. I didn't use it. We are living in troubled times.

    TheGloryLand
    Last reply by TheGloryLand,
  21. TheGloryLand

    If I had a Million dollars, I can retire and follow Him

    by TheGloryLand

    It’s nice to be in the comfort zone before you follow Jesus. The problem is, if you have everything and are living in the comfort zone, you will not depend on Him for everything. This is why he says, give it away and follow me. ? Matt.4 [19] And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. Matt.8 [22] But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead. Matt.9 [9] And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him. Matt.16 [24] Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If …

    HappyChristian
    Last reply by HappyChristian,
  22. HappyChristian

    Listening Intently

    by HappyChristian

    4 month old Asher intently listening as his daddy preaches this past Sunday afternoon.

    Joe Chandler
    Last reply by Joe Chandler,
  23. BrotherTony

    Does the United States need a national flat tax?

    by BrotherTony

    This was a great debate when I was going to high school, and has been raised again time and time again since. Would the citizens of the United States benefit from the dissolution of the IRS and the implementation of a National Flat Tax instead of the current graduated tax system and thousands of IRS agents? Would it be fair to everyone, or would it just be another benefit for the wealthiest one percent? Our neighbors to the North have a National Flat Tax, or something similar? Do you believe it has benefited them? Please give your reasons for the position you hold. Thanks.

    BrotherTony
    Last reply by BrotherTony,
  24. TheGloryLand

    I’m going to Heaven but I don’t wanna go there today

    by TheGloryLand

    Have you ever heard this phrase? I’m going to Heaven, but I don’t want to go there today. I believe the fear of facing death, face-to-face, is why most people might say this phrase. Those who are born again, Christians have hope and we stand on His promises, that God told us we will be with him. But nobody wants to Go there today. Why do you think people say this?

    BrotherTony
    Last reply by BrotherTony,
  25. BrotherTony

    We're visiting different churches...

    by BrotherTony

    My wife and I finally believe we have the open door to visit several churches in hope of finding a new church home. The church we've been members of for the last 7 1/2 years has been taking a slow drift left. We've been patient and have tried our best to effect change in the right direction but it's been to no avail. The nepotism and cronyism is something that has always bothered me. One such case of cronyism is how three years ago the pastor talked the deacons into helping a friend of the pastor. They bought the man a new zero turn lawnmower and put him in charge of the church grounds and the mowing rotation. It went fair to middlin' the first year, but the second was a…

    Focus On Jesus
    Last reply by Focus On Jesus,
  26. Josie

    The Westernization of Modern American Christianity 1 2 3

    by Josie

    Hi, Everyone! This is an interesting topic to me, and one very near and dear to my heart! I’ve lived and have traveled all around the country and the world. Having lived in the Middle East for a few years and spending time at a former family home in Lebanon (okay, so it was super cool to essentially wake up each morning “in the Bible!” ?), and knowing that Christianity began was born in the Middle Eastern culture and tradition, I’m curious to hear your thoughts about how Western Christianity has developed over the millennia and, in particular, the American church experience! Let’s leave this open-ended, because there is so much here to discuss! God bless, …

    Joe Chandler
    Last reply by Joe Chandler,


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