1Timothy115

Whatever we call it, we've discussed it before, Jesus Christ didn't tell us to celebrate it beyond testifying to the lost about it (yes it is a very important part of the Gospel). I'll be thankful Jesus Christ arose from the dead and celebrate it frequently throughout the year. When it says Easter on the calendar I'll celebrate Jesus Christ conquering death and probably sing a bunch of songs testifying to this very fact. 
He Arose! Go tell EVERYBODY!

Whatever we call it, we've discussed it before, Jesus Christ didn't tell us to celebrate it beyond testifying to the lost about it (yes it is a very important part of the Gospel). I'll be thankful Jesus Christ arose from the dead and celebrate it frequently throughout the year. When it says Easter on the calendar I'll celebrate Jesus Christ conquering death and probably sing a bunch of songs testifying to this very fact. 
He Arose! Go tell EVERYBODY!

Welcome! May God bless you.

Welcome 1Tim. I hope you enjoy your time with us. 

Hello Tim

Hi welcome..

Welcome aboard.

...again. 

I Tim. 1:15 is sure a great verse!  I'm a tad late welcoming you, but none the less....welcome!  (I'm wondering if perhaps tis I that is "chief" of sinners!...regardless...all's well now with my soul for I am His, and His forever!)  Glad you're here!

​This is the overarching problem we have. Many realize something is wrong. Many can point to various problems, and they do see the bad which comes from these. However, being lost (unsaved, not in Christ) they have no real solutions. Often, they barely even offer a solution and when they do it's a man-made, worldly-minded solution that won't solve the problem.
As pointed out above, bemoaning a lack of moral teaching but then saying we need to compare all moral teachings and decide which are true, is how the problem began and how it continues. Without agreement that the God of the Bible is the author of true morality, the only morality worthy of promotion, we continually find ourselves redefining morality to suit ourselves.
While most Americans have always been lost, through most of American history there was an acceptance even throughout secular society that Christian (from the Bible) morality was right and thus most laws and societal expectations were based in such. That's no longer the case. Christian morality has specifically been rejected by much of American society, with many others who play Christian (even some actual Christians) pick and choose which moral points from Scripture they endorse or reject.
As Scripture points out, we are in a spiritual war, our warfare is not carnal. Unfortunately, many American Christians have yoked themselves with false religionists, secular christians, and others in choosing to fight a "culture war" for the past several decades. Rather than obeying the Word, relying upon our God, and fighting the spiritual war as He commands, trusting that He will bring about what's best, we turned to fighting a "culture war" in our own power, our own wisdom and choosing the lost and wicked as our allies to bring about what we think best. This hasn't worked and can never work.
We have the example of Israel in the Old Testament. When they followed God, even when such didn't seem to make sense, even when doing so seemed weak, Israel benefited and was blessed. At the same time we see that when Israel determined to do things in their own way, looking to the lost and wicked to bolster them, looking to their own wisdom for answers, they suffered loss and defeat.
Jesus is the answer. As long as we keep offering up alternate "answers" we will continue downward.

Wives...not so much. Now Grandmothers, they are (in my case was) the expert/s in Mushroom frying in my family. We use a mix of flour/cornmeal and pepper. I put them in the mix, then the egg, then the mix again. Seems to make them really 'plump up' and the flavor is still morel. I think an iron frying pan is best for them but, I can go with any frying pan.
You know you could eat them raw if not for the 'bugs' I soak them overnight in light salt water and see what floats to the top the next morning. They say bugs are protein but I think they would spoil the morel taste (that's my story and I'm sticking to it).
Anyways, 2 and 1/2 weeks and I should start finding them...yummmmmm. Just in time for a Friday/Saturday hunt!

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​I read it last night but, what I recall is personal and observed situations, bemoaning the confusion over truth in education. I just went back for a review.
"Our schools do amazing things with our children." Our schools do amazing things TO our children and we let them! "Some of our beliefs are true. Others are not." Building on a past president's comment, "I'm the decider." George W. Bush So, in the case of  which beliefs are proven truth, who gets to decide? He doesn't connect the dots dismissing God the creator is the problem; he is espousing humanism. The author is recognizing 'something' is amiss but he can't put his finger on it. After a lot of only complaining, I see no viable solution tendered by him. He does proffer a perfectly lost point of view, "The hard work lies not in recognizing that at least some moral claims are true but in carefully thinking through our evidence for which of the many competing moral claims is correct." His answer, the elite bastions of educational wisdom will determine what is truth for those poor illiterate parents...and children. 

The author, Justin P. McBrayer, is described in the Bible. He mentions truth (5 times), wrong (8 times), moral (18 times). He never mentions absolute or authority and wonders why children readily accept the opposing ‘view’ there are no moral truths or values. He completely misses the connection between the impending chaos and removing Christianity from our Children’s lives. John 17:17 “Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.” 1769 KJV

So, is Mr. McBrayer described in the Bible? The answer is true, yes he is mentioned in the following text. 2 Timothy 3:7 “Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.” 1769 KJV

​It's almost time!!! Wahoo!!!

Does anyone know anything about cooking and using different types of mushrooms?
I'm only familiar with the morel mushrooms I pick in spring.
What about Portobello, button and other mushrooms? I see the Portobello and button mushrooms packaged in the fresh vegetable section but have no idea of how to prepare them, how they taste, what they go with or anything else.
I also see different types of mushrooms in cans and have had some of one of those mixed in an omelet last year but don't even remember what it was like.
Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!

"The intention of the nuclear forces of the UK preparing a first strike against the Federation, this report says, was revealed by..."
Hacking Hillary's email server.

"The intention of the nuclear forces of the UK preparing a first strike against the Federation, this report says, was revealed by..."
Hacking Hillary's email server.

Ouch.
Post #44 is not directed to anyone here. I don't know where you sit, how often you attend, how much you eat, or how often you bash your preacher. I don't know any of these things about anyone on this forum. 
 
Sounds like someone's under conviction.
 
It is very undermining to the things that I try to do for the Lord, for others to do nothing and have the loudest voice.That's all I'm saying.
In churches there are a lot of "christians" that come to the benificial things that the church offers and are never seen at any other times.
They never come on a Wednesday night because they just can't make it, but when we have a business meeting on Wed. night they are some of the first ones there.
 
I do pay tithes. I didn't for a while (and there is not a Bible verse you can show me that I haven't already used to confirm this thought process), but I found that it prevented me from having freedom in Christ! In other words, what right do I have to ask for more money to be added into certain places like missionaries, youth events, homeless ministry, etc if I am not putting money in.
It convicted me to give what was asked of me by the man that God chose to stand in our pulit.
 
Ephesians 6:5-8 Was my basis for this.
 
Christians in the world today need to get back to the basics. Everything that you do should be out of love and service to Christ. Where are the servants at these days. Where's the love man!!!!!

I understand your peeve, but to everyone else - this does not turn into a tithing thread. 

​I think you'll find you're welcome here. Welcome Aboard, shipmate. I hope you get comfortable in your new church.

Brethren, I am fully aware that Paul was unjustly put into prison. The comparison of Paul the Apostle and situation with Kent Hovind is not correct. Paul was put in prison for preaching the gospel. Not one instance in the New Testament does it say that Paul did anything unlawfully. To compare Paul with Kent is erroneous and  an attempt to justify Kents actions as persecution. Kent is being persecuted for his unlawful actions not for preaching the gospel. 
Yes I am acutley aware that governments, our government, is full of unbelievers that are looking for a legal fight with believers. Kent Hovind brought all of these legal problems upon himself. Kent is tax protestor that deliberately disobeyed the Laws of the US Government.
Kent's employees were employees; not contractors. Kent used the contractor ruse to try and get out of paying taxes.  The employees were required to punch a time clock just like an employee at any other business. If they did not work they did not get paid. They were not contractors.
Brethren to use 1 Corinthians 6:6, "But brother goeth to law with brother, and that before unbelievers." and say that the Hortons were wrong is erroneounous. This is a miss-application of the scriptures. The Hortons did not take Kent to court. The IRS brought the lawsusit against Kent. To blame the Hortons for Kents transgressons, and to mis-use 1 Corinthians 6:6, is wrong, slanderous, and not of the Lord.
I fully understand that Kent is not a dangerous criminal. And I understand the unlawful deeds of Willy Nelson,  Al Shartpton, and other false ministers of the gospel, are not being taken to court and severely punished like Kent Hovind. That is not the problem. One day they will be brought to the the Court of Heaven. What these ungodly men did, and got away with, does not justify Kent, or any other saint, deliberately flounting and disobeying the IRS tax laws.  When we are judged by the Lord Jesus Christ we will have to give account of our own sins. Kent has to stand before the bar of justice on this earth and then before the Judgment Bar in heaven for his own sins and judged accordingly.
I taught my children that just because other people sin it is not an excuse for you to sin. I also taught them that they would be punished for their own mis-deeds. And that just because other people were not caught is no excuse for them to do mis-deeds. Was I in error? Is Kent excused from this teaching? Am I at fault with teaching this to my children? Do I need to apologize to my children?
My previous post stands. 
 

Abstract


Past events have occurred when Christians were arrested and called to answer for accusations of criminal activity. Some were found guilty and some have been exonerated of any wrong doing. Christians, found guilty, who have exercised great influence, leave adherents to defend trust. Sometimes a method of defense includes compare and contrast with the secular society. Non-Christians have a brotherhood of their own, in which unseen contrivances occur and lessen, conceal, or even dismiss the guilty.

Loyalties
When a respected Christian expositor, orator, or leader is found guilty of a crime and incarcerated, those who adhered to them feel compromised, hurt, or wounded. There are at least three responses from Christian followers who expressed loyalties toward the incarcerated, to one degree or another.

First, a very narrow view would be to ostracize the individual and demean them with a feeling of misplaced trust, an anger reaction.
Second, a desire to defend and substantiate the actions of this person they respected, a way of justifying the trust, a compromise reaction.
Third, a laying aside by the adherent Christian feeling injured; accepting the guilty has the same frailties we do while living in this body of flesh. We are susceptible to the temptations around us but, we will move on toward Jesus Christ, a growth action.

Clarity
Previously, I mentioned there are at least three responses. I assure you pictures will come to mind of many actions and reactions taken by persons on both sides of any situation or cause. Whatever your position, Christians are allowed and should express compassion no matter what the circumstances are befalling a brother or a sister in the Lord.

There is one thing which cannot be denied, when we trust Jesus Christ as our Savior, we become like small children toward those we see as leaders of the faith; and for many toward one another. We have a natural trust toward them; especially, if they have led us to receive Christ. It can be a heart wrenching experience for a respected brother or sister to succumb to sin, the appearance of sin, or snares of this world. This is why we must grow as Christians with our spiritual eyes fully focused on the Lord, Jesus Christ. Our faith must be through God’s grace by daily communion with His word and prayer. There isn’t a man or woman outside of Jesus Christ for us to place our trust. We are all, with the exception of Jesus Christ, capable of failing in our walk through this world. A Christian wrongfully accused through our understanding may be in the center of God’s refining process for the purpose of God’s own glory. So, pray, have compassion, even encourage directly but, use some caution. The lost secular world is watching but, God knows your heart; take comfort in the scriptures.

Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Abstract


Past events have occurred when Christians were arrested and called to answer for accusations of criminal activity. Some were found guilty and some have been exonerated of any wrong doing. Christians, found guilty, who have exercised great influence, leave adherents to defend trust. Sometimes a method of defense includes compare and contrast with the secular society. Non-Christians have a brotherhood of their own, in which unseen contrivances occur and lessen, conceal, or even dismiss the guilty.

Loyalties
When a respected Christian expositor, orator, or leader is found guilty of a crime and incarcerated, those who adhered to them feel compromised, hurt, or wounded. There are at least three responses from Christian followers who expressed loyalties toward the incarcerated, to one degree or another.

First, a very narrow view would be to ostracize the individual and demean them with a feeling of misplaced trust, an anger reaction.
Second, a desire to defend and substantiate the actions of this person they respected, a way of justifying the trust, a compromise reaction.
Third, a laying aside by the adherent Christian feeling injured; accepting the guilty has the same frailties we do while living in this body of flesh. We are susceptible to the temptations around us but, we will move on toward Jesus Christ, a growth action.

Clarity
Previously, I mentioned there are at least three responses. I assure you pictures will come to mind of many actions and reactions taken by persons on both sides of any situation or cause. Whatever your position, Christians are allowed and should express compassion no matter what the circumstances are befalling a brother or a sister in the Lord.

There is one thing which cannot be denied, when we trust Jesus Christ as our Savior, we become like small children toward those we see as leaders of the faith; and for many toward one another. We have a natural trust toward them; especially, if they have led us to receive Christ. It can be a heart wrenching experience for a respected brother or sister to succumb to sin, the appearance of sin, or snares of this world. This is why we must grow as Christians with our spiritual eyes fully focused on the Lord, Jesus Christ. Our faith must be through God’s grace by daily communion with His word and prayer. There isn’t a man or woman outside of Jesus Christ for us to place our trust. We are all, with the exception of Jesus Christ, capable of failing in our walk through this world. A Christian wrongfully accused through our understanding may be in the center of God’s refining process for the purpose of God’s own glory. So, pray, have compassion, even encourage directly but, use some caution. The lost secular world is watching but, God knows your heart; take comfort in the scriptures.

Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Abstract


Past events have occurred when Christians were arrested and called to answer for accusations of criminal activity. Some were found guilty and some have been exonerated of any wrong doing. Christians, found guilty, who have exercised great influence, leave adherents to defend trust. Sometimes a method of defense includes compare and contrast with the secular society. Non-Christians have a brotherhood of their own, in which unseen contrivances occur and lessen, conceal, or even dismiss the guilty.

Loyalties
When a respected Christian expositor, orator, or leader is found guilty of a crime and incarcerated, those who adhered to them feel compromised, hurt, or wounded. There are at least three responses from Christian followers who expressed loyalties toward the incarcerated, to one degree or another.

First, a very narrow view would be to ostracize the individual and demean them with a feeling of misplaced trust, an anger reaction.
Second, a desire to defend and substantiate the actions of this person they respected, a way of justifying the trust, a compromise reaction.
Third, a laying aside by the adherent Christian feeling injured; accepting the guilty has the same frailties we do while living in this body of flesh. We are susceptible to the temptations around us but, we will move on toward Jesus Christ, a growth action.

Clarity
Previously, I mentioned there are at least three responses. I assure you pictures will come to mind of many actions and reactions taken by persons on both sides of any situation or cause. Whatever your position, Christians are allowed and should express compassion no matter what the circumstances are befalling a brother or a sister in the Lord.

There is one thing which cannot be denied, when we trust Jesus Christ as our Savior, we become like small children toward those we see as leaders of the faith; and for many toward one another. We have a natural trust toward them; especially, if they have led us to receive Christ. It can be a heart wrenching experience for a respected brother or sister to succumb to sin, the appearance of sin, or snares of this world. This is why we must grow as Christians with our spiritual eyes fully focused on the Lord, Jesus Christ. Our faith must be through God’s grace by daily communion with His word and prayer. There isn’t a man or woman outside of Jesus Christ for us to place our trust. We are all, with the exception of Jesus Christ, capable of failing in our walk through this world. A Christian wrongfully accused through our understanding may be in the center of God’s refining process for the purpose of God’s own glory. So, pray, have compassion, even encourage directly but, use some caution. The lost secular world is watching but, God knows your heart; take comfort in the scriptures.

Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

I was speaking with our youth leader after services this evening. I listened just moments ago. It struck some cords with me...maybe you.
A Call To Anguish
David Wilkerson