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I think side trips as you describe are far more common than we might believe. I know I lost heart in God as well for a number of years. For me it was a serious trial that brought me back to God. My life had fell apart nearly completely. There was nearly nothing I could do on my own to change...

So is it your belief that mankind can come to God on there own at anytime they choose? That the world is willingly blind and deaf. We just need to of our own accord stop, smell the roses and we will see God and know that we have need of him?

The English language uses the word believe in a different way than the Bible does. Many who say the words believe and hope really mean "want to" and "wish to." Are you saying then that we naturally can believe in God while in the world? Is this belief that you are describing in God's...

God has this to say about suffering as well. 1 Peter 4:12-3 God tells us not to think it strange concerning the fiery trial which will try us as though a strange thing befell us, rather to rejoice that we may be a partaker in Christ's suffering. Proverbs 17:3 Like silver and gold God tries the...

Look forward to what you poets have to share. My poet I don't know it Though I care, I struggle to care LOL :)

Absolutely this is a good example of what faith is and is not. To say we have faith is not enough and it doesn't reveal to others and can deceive even ourselves, that faith even exists. Acting on faith we show our trust in God. There are many situations that we can know the will of God and...

Our styles are just different. I tend to details because of my accounting background. As I said earlier though I didn't believe that I could do very well at all, but a good teacher helped me to see more clearly. I'm sure that when you look at the world around you it is with an artistic eye...

The world doesn't know God nor indeed can they even though the evidence of God surrounds us every waking hour. As I'm sure you know 1 Cor 2:13-16, tells us that the natural man is unable to know spiritual things. Mankind in general has their own God and built their own body of knowledge which...

My wife and I are taking care of her mother here at home she is 97 going on 98 soon. Her health is great even though she has mid-stage dementia. She walks well though has a few balance issues at times. As caregivers it can be quite challenging though. Nearly everyday she claims it is time...

I've seen some of this as well. It is a shame that it is this way and worse it is a millstone that makes it more challenging to some that do come to God especially those new to the faith. We are all human, but as Christians one hopes that we are drawing closer to God and listening to the Holy...

Iron sharpens iron. It is good to have disagreement as it can focus us on the things we know and help us to resolve the things we are not so clear on. I will always rely on God's word first regardless of the source of information and trust always that the Spirit of God will guide me.

I've been enjoying your comments and hope to continue future conversations. There is always something new in God's word that we can drink in and share. With a diverse crowd their will be disagreements though I hope they are good natured and filled with the Spirit.

I always love to have conversations about the words of God especially among fellow Christians. We can all learn from one another as iron sharpens iron.

Awesome. When I started I didn't believe I could do more than stick figures. A good teacher though helped me and I draw to expand what I can do. I love to do watercolors as well.

It has only been a hobby which I don't get to spend enough time on. These were done in colored pencil and for me they usually take a good 40-50 hours to complete.

One should never judge others in any matter, especially in the lowest moments of our lives. No one can know how they will react personally until their time of suffering comes. The influence of others most certainly can be very debilitating and can wound. We are human. Suffering is...

Suffering takes on many forms besides sickness. There are those who are neglected, hungry, abused, persecuted, bullied, lonely, depressed, etc.

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Here is some of my artwork

In one of my greatest trials, I learned what it is to have faith. Many that I thought were friends deserted me, but God was always there. There were many opportunities in my time of trial to draw close to God and learn better what it is to walk in faith. God can and does work miraculously in...