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Yes, today's society in the United States at least has gone to far in limiting how children can be disciplined. Child abuse is a real issue, but child neglect is an issue too. I think this is why we are seeing society crumbling, families falling apart and greater political unrest. In my...

I'm just curious what significance and how much significance some may place on the numbers found in the Bible. I was looking at the date I joined by happenstance and saw that was 11-20-2020. Now my birthday is 02-02. Some might draw conclusions from that, I just find it curious. There are...

The bible teaches order and discipline in the family and the church. It is discipline with love and the other fruits of the Spirit. I to was raised in a strict home environment. Sometimes discipline is done in anger at that can be wrong. Proverbs 22:6 Train up a child in the way he should...

I live in a suburb of Seattle in the midst of many homes. It's actually surprising at times how much wildlife lives in the city. It would be nice to have a wooded area.

It is the sin that we are rebuking and looking to restore the individual in the spirit of gentleness. I believe that you understand this, but I just wanted to clarify it in case it is misunderstood. God is our judge and even he is waiting for that judgment. God allows trials and difficulties...

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I think there is a need for balance. That is a tall order though and I respect anyone that can do it. Patients are like all the rest of us. Besides the physical sickness there maybe emotional or spiritual needs. Detaching from this a natural defense, but may or may not be helpful. We live...

Do you already have plans for the next anime convention? I would imagine that when you go there are many in suits. Having never heard of a convention like this, I'm curious what kind of products and services get promoted. Are there cartoonist, graphic artists, costumes? Just curious it...

Not sure how many are aware of this controversy going on right now in Taiwan. The United States has been allowed to export live pork to Taiwan for slaughter. Thousands march in Taiwan against US pork imports (apnews.com) There have been massive protests against this pork. The reason...

Just wanted to share some thoughts on leadership. There is so much more to it than I will be expressing, but I think from time to time it is good to think on these things. There are two basic paths in life. One is quite broad leading in many directions leaving so many options open. Leading...

Are you asking for other examples? None is without sin except Christ. Is it one's own sin that leads a father to abuse his wife or children? One can say that sin is the root cause of all suffering, but that doesn't explain why God allows suffering to begin with. Can we say that we know...

Thanks for sharing. I love artistic expression which can take on many forms, shapes, characteristics and qualities. Each is so unique in itself. Art is not only unique to the individual, but is an expression made in a moment of time. In art we can see the world both physical and spiritual...

Suffering is not pleasant by any means while we go through it, yet the Bible tells us it works good. But I know there are times one might feel like someone else's tool that is well used and abused. Thankfully God works good, if we let him. We are told that we learn patience in suffering...

Thankfully we can learn and change. God through his love and his Spirit has made a way that we can be new. It doesn't happen all at once, but God in his grace provides healing, delivers us, strengthens that which is good, and brings comfort.

Amen. God knows our minds, hearts and imaginations. Men might think they do or imply that they do, but they are only human with human failings. Sometimes Christians forget that Christian means follower of Christ. So, I like to ask myself, would Christ act or say such a thing? If not, how...

Faith in the Bible is described as weak and strong. Some were said to have little faith and some said to have great faith. It is nice to hear from you.

I've read this a couple times now and I'm still not sure what it is your expounding. Many of these words are related certainly. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith using the word hope and the relationship between these is clear throughout God's word. The Spirit of God from which we receive faith...

Thanks for sharing. Here is some food for thought. Matthew 23:11-2 whosoever shall be the greatest among you shall be your servant. Luke 22:23-7 The disciples quarreled about who would be the greatest God's way of leadership is in love rather than lording over another. In this world it...

Sounds like you live near the desert. It's tempting to think about rabbit stew especially when we find our salad is missing. There are lots of restrictions regarding gun use here though. Hunting in the city is illegal and not a good idea for numerous reasons The raised garden beds are...

I must say I have missed my adventures as well. I didn't always leave with treasure, but often I found something of interest. It's not the same strolling internet used book stores. It will be okay though. It does appear that we maybe rounding a corner with this virus. They are getting very...