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Since moving to San Antonio, we've been attending the church where Max Lucado is pastor - Oak Hills. If anyone is interested, they broadcast the services each Sunday. Just visit their website a...
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I haven't had a thirst for God in a long time. The Bible is overwhelming, and I don't know where to Start applying what? to my life. I don't pray anymore, and I don't feel connected...
It's easy when it's accepted. It's easy when we live in an environment of "tolerance", or even mild discomfort. But, what about in an environment of Sharia Law? What about in a ...
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by Under_His_Shadow on Dec 21
Do you go to a traditional or contemporary church service. While the church that I go to is contemporary in nature, it is a fairly laid back place I think. I was just wondering what type of service...
What is repentance and how does one turn from sin completely?
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by lingonberrydude on 10/28/10
I read this article and it made me wonder how far off our versions of the Bible are. I thought that the older the Bible the closer to the original it would be. We happen to have this Bible that be...
"resting in the spirit"; "under the power of God" or other like terms. My aunt says to give yourself completely to God. & For our spirit to talk to God. Another person says it&#...
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by Provision on 10/14/10
I am wondering if anyone could give examples, or explain to me what this is like. I had an experience at church tonight that has me in awe, but yet I don't understand at the same time. I am sti...
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by crystal_star97 on 10/01/10
The Gerasene Demoniac 1 They came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gerasenes. 2 When He got out of the boat, immediately a man from the tombs with an unclean spirit met Him, 3...
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Hello :) this verse says "blessed is he who does not fall away because of me" ... I am wondering, why would we fall away (from our relationship with God) because of God? Thanks :)
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by crystal_star97 on 09/24/10
Brian and I did something on Sunday evening that makes zero sense, given that we feel perennially strapped for cash. Christy Jantzen did a concert at our church, and she does some work with World V...
Hello friends :) is there anything specific you do to get closer to Christ? I know many of us go to church, read the bible, go to various bible studies, help out in ministry, and pray ... but what ...
I am tired of hearing people say this because they want to get a dig into others about something they are disagreeing on. So: What Would Jesus Do? Jesus demonstrated the faith that we all are to se...
This is something we're really struggling with right now. We both agree that we need to be faithful in tithing, and we're trying hard to make it 10%. But it's hard when you know you hav...
Does being competitive with others keep you from forming relationships? Just a random question that popped into my mind, lol. ;)
Hello all! Thanks for taking the time to read my pondering . As I have aged (Im a ripe 22 year old ) I have learned my need for God, and it has grown and intensified. I have been in churches, and b...
hey, has anyone out there done a Beth Moore Bible study before? The staff ladies on base have started "A Woman's heart: God's Dwelling Place". This is the one she had redone. If you...
Do you have a hard time releasing forgiveness to those who hurt you or offend you? Do you find it easier to forgive Christians, or nonbelievers, or are both the same for you? Is there a point where...
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by SonWorshiper on 07/28/10
The words we speak have come up often in the forums lately. I have been giving myself a hard time over the things I have said, wanted to say, and just things I wish I could have made better underst...
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by SonWorshiper on 07/27/10
So just suppose that you heard voices. How would YOU cope? maria
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by lingonberrydude on 07/23/10
As a Christian, say if a girl has a boyfriend, how does she avoid making an idol out of him? Ie. what does it mean to put God first?
I would like to discuss ways in which we comfort ourselves that are healthy and good. Comforting things for me are, laying in bed, taking a hot bath, praying, reading the bible, and listening to ch...
Ok so I was reading the music question and it got me thinking. What was it like back there for Jesus. What was their homes and living style like. How did they keep food cold and from rottening? I h...
what sort of music did they have back in the times of Jesus?
I was talking to some people at church last night and we were discussing studying the bible...they said to be carefull not to get"burned out"...my question is this, I hear many people say t...
Putting aside the theology arguments: imagine the most intense, horrifying persecution happening to you. What is it about God that would satisfy your heart so very much, that you would never even c...
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by crystal_star97 on 06/28/10
Will you be in traffic, yelling at the car who cut you off? (Just happened to me, by my husband's commander I think, and I think my glare said it all. Sigh. ) What will your thoughts be filled ...
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by crystal_star97 on 06/28/10
Greetings brothers and sisters in the loving grace of our Lord. It came to my mind that it would be a good idea to write a post about the second of coming of Jesus, in the hope that we could all be...
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by dogfoodnz on 06/28/10
I am curious as to which version everyone thinks is the most popular..I have a NKJ,NASB,2 NIV and a NCV(which I dont use)also have NLT.. My fave is the NKJ, then my NASB, then NIV...I find that NKJ...
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by hopefull1 on 06/09/10
Sonworshiper and I were talking last night, about a Bible study he will be leading temporarily this coming week. While we were discussing Acts 15, I started thinking about many of the UnGodly belie...
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by MonikaThaJCfreak on 06/04/10
I sure do sometimes, especially when discussing God's Word.
Where were you before you were born? Was there not one iota of your personal existence as an eternal soul previous? I know this is an extrabiblical question but the other day I watched a YouTube ta...
Okay here it goes...forgive me if this offends anyone or is a dumb topic.. I just turned 40 this year, we have 3 boys 17,15 and 11. We(hubby and I) feel our family is complete, so we were "cons...
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by easymode on 05/12/10
This phrase came to mind as I was praying for someone. What would you say that means to you?
Matthew 6:33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well. I would like some advice about how to seek the Kingdom of God first in my life!
This is something that I've been pondering for the last few days and would like to discuss it. Do you think that God understands his children with mental illness or do you think that he conside...
In Romans it says we have all fallen short of the glory of God. God is glorified because He is Holy. He is completely perfect, 100%, without spot or blemish ~ He is, Holy. In our unrighteousness we...
I am so tired of the mentality that says, "I don't have to do anything different as a Christian than I did before becoming a Christian." Makes me wonder if they actually heard the accur...
This is what I learned today. If you are having a bad day, a struggle, and you just can't seem to get it right, and you are feeling so bad, and lonely, then: do what is right, be patient, wait ...
Part of our Jobs as a Christian is to lead others to the Cross. Today, is the day to do it. * WHAT DO WE TELL OTHERS? Romans 10:9,10 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and sh...
I have a dilemma...ok may not a big one...but I want to see what some of you think... Ok I have a friend that I work with, she and I have been meeting weekly at her home for a bible study, we have ...
This post is for anyone who is doubting that God loves them. "God made you so he could love you." Don't forget that. Life is hard for everyone. We are constantly being tempted, tested, ...
My Grandmother sent me this in a email...if you have seen it before I apologize.. This is so neat. I had never heard this before. This is beautiful - and it is surely worth making the 5 finger pray...
Hello everyone. So, this has been on my heart a lot lately, and I thought Id come here, to ask for advice. As some of you know, I have a past a past that I am not proud of and that mocks me and tri...
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by hopefull1 on 04/06/10
is when I get to pray and get into the word of God....I have found myself looking forward to that so much each day....I thirst for it....does anyone else feel this way about their own quiet time wi...
Well, I have finally found out why I am still such a babe in the faith, after all these years- I have no experience resisting temptations. I was a very rebellious child, teen, and then adult. I alw...
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by Cajunluvie on 04/04/10
Hello all, thanks for stopping by to read this I don't really know where to start other than to say I'm struggling. I'm in a good church now, I've been free of my bulimia for 2 mont...
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