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No children, so none i college. But, I have many nephews and nieces who are attending college. Only two of those are/were in Christian colleges. My ex-brother-in-law used to be on staff at WCBC and the church there back in the 1990s. They had both attended Trinity in Florida.

And your opinion is your own and incorrect. Everyone is responsible for their own actions, and if they feel led to leave a party, or a group of individuals, that is their choice, hopefully guided by conscience and common sense.

This is your opinion, not fact. Many don't see Johnson as a "world leader" but as a clown and incapable of truly fulfilling the duties of Prime Minister. Some are indeed glad to see Ms. Truss out of office as well. The gentleman from India had every right as an MP to remove himself from office if he wished. That doesn't make him a "back stabber." Let's just wait and see who will become PM this time and go from there.

Could you please be a little more clear about what you're looking for? Being a Christian fanatic isn't necessarily a bad thing. It's about how one would show their fanaticism that would be the problem. Definition below: fa·nat·ic [fəˈnadik] NOUN a person filled with excessive and single-minded zeal, especially for an extreme religious or political cause: "religious fanatics" synonyms: zealot · extremist · militant · dogmatist · devotee · sectarian · bigot · chauvinist · partisan · radical · diehard · ultra · activist · apologist · adherent · visionary “Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.” Jude 1:3, KJV 1 Corinthians 16:15 “I beseech you, brethren, (ye know the house of Stephanas, that it is the firstfruits of Achaia, and that they have addicted themselves to the ministry of the saints,)” King James Version (KJV) There's absolutely nothing wrong with being a Christian fanatic. One can still be a fanatic and give the truth in love Ephesians 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ:

My wife and I never took the jab. We never will. We never trusted the sham science and the lack of accountability by the government and their cronie agencies trying to push the things. We had too many friends who had serious side effects from them, and we were wise enough, and strong enough to fight public opinion and stay away.

The J6 commission is a sham run by a RINO who should actually come out of her closet as a Democrat. She has little in common with the "old Republican" party. The only sad day for America is her wanting to help the Dems to destroy a man who would do a lot more for America than the marionette who is in office now. The number of views, especially being dragged out over a period of two years, doesn't equate to positivity. Many who have viewed are "looky-lous" who are looking for negative reasons.

Whether they are called "bishop" or not, they hold the office of a bishop, or preacher if one is using the Kings English.

How can you state this. Whether "call to preach" is mentioned in the Bible or not is of little concern when there are definite guidelines for a pastor/bishop to be installed.

When I was called to preach in 1983, I diligently searched the Scriptures, fasted, and prayed for several months to make sure that the "calling" wasn't of my own accord. To be honest, I didn't relish the idea of preaching. I wasn't against it, and I had already been involved in a lot of public speaking. After I finally accepted that the call was genuine, I had no problem with preaching. Whom God calls, he equips.

I was diagnosed with Cardiomyopathy in 2002. It was just "slight" at that time, and I didn't need medication but for a short time. My wife's cardiomyopathy was actually finally diagnosed when she was in an auto accident in December of 2015. One of the many ribs that was broken pierced her left aorta. They said she'd had the condition for several years (heart health issues run heavily in both of our families, her grandmother having had four major heart attacks before the fifth one finally claimed her in May of 1990. Vivian's mother had also suffered two heart attacks before she passed away from cancer in 2005. On my side of the family, my biological father has had three major heart attacks, and several major strokes. His mother had three heart attacks, the last one claiming her. I've also had a 1/2 brother who has had open heart surgery after a heart attack. The heart attack left him in a coma for 42 days. My maternal grandfather died from a stroke. So, we already knew I had a very high risk of developing the challenges. After Covid, there was a marked increase in heart enzymes, and recent studies have proven that Covid does indeed have an effect on heart, brain, and kidney health.

My wife had "slight" symptoms both times. Since she was considered an "essential worker" in the shipping industry, we believe she brought the virus home from work both times. Since we had the virus the first time in December of 2019 before they knew what it was, we hadn't gotten the shot (sorry, I can't call them "vaccines" as a vaccine will protect you from the virus totally). The business my wife works for suffered from a serious outbreak of tornadoes that wiped out one warehouse in our area, and seriously damaged a couple of others as well as taking out a school and a couple of subdivisions. It was around this time that the US gov't was finally starting to admit there was a Covid 19. The second time we believe my wife brought the virus home was in August of 2021. I got my diagnosis on August 31st, and my wife got hers on Sept 2nd. I had to go to the ER the second or third day because I couldn't breath and had passed out in our kitchen, waking up in the floor. I was the only one home, so, I had to drive myself to the ER 18 miles away. They "observed" me for several hours. My oxygen was down to 78%, and they wanted to admit me. But, the doctor decided, because I hadn't gotten the shot, that I needed to stay in the ER for several hours under more "observation." After six hours, my oxygen started to show signs of improvement. The doctor refused to treat me with antibiotics or anything else available. My own physician, when he was informed of what was going on, refused to give me any type of antibiotics, oxygen, etc. He wouldn't allow anyone who had the virus into the office, and didn't treat them over telemed. He's no longer my doctor. I had many friends who had received the shot, one who was already in the hospital that I went to. The day after I was in the ER, he was placed on a ventilator, and two days later, he died. He was six years younger than me. All but three of them experienced serious side effects from the shot.

Sorry, Morales, your assumptions don't make things so. Sad, really, that you continue to post these kinds of things. How about something positive for once?

My wife and I recently had to leave our doctor because he wasn't treating our health conditions correctly and was lax in actually trying to get to the root of these challenges. Both my wife and I have been diagnosed recently with myocarditis (heart failure), and I was put on heart medication this past week. My wife's heart meds were increased in dosage. This was a shock to both of us when given the information. I had my bloodwork come back and my A1C's were at 10.3, the highest they've been in the last six years. The medication our previous doctor had me on was causing serious health problems, and when he was notified of these things, he told me to continue taking the medication. I did up until three weeks ago when I took myself off because of serious side effects. He had switched my medication 3x, all three in the same class of drug (same underlying ingredients) when he had already been notified of my physical reactions to the drug. I'm considering reporting him to the medical association for negligence. My blood sugar is far worse than it was when my wife and I started seeing him back in January. The inability and ineptness of this physician makes me question my association with regular medical doctors. It makes us want to go to naturopaths and chiropractors. At any rate, the conditions my wife and I are experiencing had a surprise diagnosis....they seem to be linked to our "adventure" with Covid 19 last year. I am currently being tested for kidney failure. My health overall this past year has continued to take a downward spiral though I've been active and trying to push myself beyond my capabilities. I'm asking for prayer for both my wife and myself, as at present, things aren't looking as good as we'd hoped. But, we KNOW that Jesus is the Great Physician and he has the final say and can cure us or improve our conditions. Thanks in advance. BT

And God has very specific roles for each of us. He also has a general command...Go ye therefore....

More presumptions, Morales? I know very few if any Christians that vote for these types of things.

None of that was even implied in what I posted.

Emotionalism doesn't necessarily equate to a calling. Yes, some do become emotional over music, the Bible, etc., but for many it is also intellect. I am greatly affected by music, but, I try not to let music override the truth of the Scriptures and the moving of the Spirit of God in my life.

Welcome to OB! Looking forward to your participation. ?

How do you explain "Called" to be an apostle? That is a calling. It is a calling to PREACH. We are also called by his grace, and after receiving the gift of salvation are to "preach" (share) the gospel of Christ. This is a calling through our salvation and direct command by Christ to "go ye into all the world and preach the gospel."

I disagree...there are plenty of references to the "calling" of God. Just a few are listed below. 2 Timothy 1:9 - Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began, Matthew 22:14 - For many are called, but few are chosen. John 6:44 - No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day. Romans 8:28-30 - And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. (Read More...) 1 Corinthians 1:26 - For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: Jeremiah 33:3 - Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not. Philippians 1:6 - Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: Luke 12:32 - Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom. 1 Timothy 1:12 - And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; 1 Corinthians 7:17-24 - But as God hath distributed to every man, as the Lord hath called every one, so let him walk. And so ordain I in all churches. (Read More...) Matthew 28:19-20 - Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: (Read More...) Isaiah 42:1-9 - Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. (Read More...) Luke 4:17-19 - And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written, 2 Peter 1:10 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: Romans 1:1 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God, Romans 1:7 | View whole chapter | See verse in context To all that be in Rome, beloved of God, called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 1:1 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Paul, called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ through the will of God, and Sosthenes our brother, 1 Corinthians 1:2 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Unto the church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all that in every place call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: These are just a few examples. The following are on "desire." Proverbs 18:1 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. Proverbs 19:22 | View whole chapter | See verse in context The desire of a man is his kindness: and a poor man is better than a liar. Philippians 4:17 | View whole chapter | See verse in context Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. 1 Timothy 3:1 | View whole chapter | See verse in context This is a true saying, If a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

Wow! I just felt the need to post here this evening! ?

We will definitely be praying for souls to be saved, and for the family. Thank you for the update, LuAnne.

Chili sounds good! It's always a great choice in our home. Still, yesterday I set out a roast, but, I couldn't make it because it was still frozen. It didn't thaw as quickly as it usually does. So, since I still had some ground chuck that needed to be separated and put into the freezer, I made hamburgers, cut up some potatoes and made cottage fries! Tonight, the roast! ?

This evening we're finishing up the kielbasa and cabbage with onions and tomatoes. Cornbread is going with this. Yummy comfort food for the cooler, stormy season here.

Why the confused emoticon, TGL? Care to give some examples of what the Holy Spirit keeps out of? I believe it would be advantageous for us to know what kind of things you're speaking of.