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Crabtown..., I have a hard time with the word, "Religion". You know, a person can be "religious" over a restored 1957 Chevy Convertible. One can be "religious" over a career in the Marine Corps. To me, being religious indicates one follows the teachings of a man made organization. One...

But Mexdeaf, You said, "This isn't a church. If it was I'd have to practice tertiary separation." Have you considered, Mt 18:20, "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." I think the Lord could read this forum should he so desire? Don't...

These Holiness Folks are very sincere. I have always found them to be very interesting but still wondering where the scripture encourages any believer to speak in tongues. When you consider the scripture, 1 Co 12:28, "And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily...

If nothing else, this thread proves that we can argue over anything. Yes, there has been much division here. Which is typical of too many churches now-a-days. To whom, I wonder, can we attribute this confusion to?

I personally considered the attitude of this man (Deacon) to be quite callus and uncaring considering the tragic news that had just been presented. A young mother had died leaving two young daughters; a husband; an extended family; obviously, a bad day for all. Quite clearly, the Lord...

Too many are playing church. The other day our Pastor asked if there were any special prayer requests. A hand went up asking for prayer for a family member who in her early 30's laid down and died one morning after dropping her children off at a Day Care Center and just prior to leaving for...

No, there is certainly no reason "not" to pray for the man. I find by Adam Clark Commentary the following; Verse 22. Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ?] Here we see some of the false doctrines which were then propagated in the world. There were certain persons who...

"Well, I don't know that cutting ALL ties with him is the right thing to do but I do understand the Scriptures you are following." To me the Word is very specific here. Would we not be second-guessing the Lord if we were to maintain a relationship with this man?

If you can't identify with my issue than you have never been where I am. Of course there is a time and place for Corporate Worship. That being said, when and where is the time and place for Christians to be fed? To share? To find help and insights? As for getting involved in a church...

Every Baptist Church I have ever attended goes like this on every Sunday morning. A Congregational song. The pastor reads the announcements. Another Congregational song. Opportunity for tithes and offerings. Another Congregational song. Special singing if any and then a third Congregational...

I quit a church a few years ago because sin was not preached against. Believers need to be "fed" the Word. All of it. I asked the Lord to save me in 1972 and been attending church ever since. Do you realize how many times I've been preached to about the need to be saved? Every sermon...

The problem with the World's View of reincarnation (of which I do not believe in) is that all who claim they lived a previous life always consider themselves to have been a great leader, General, King, Queen, etc. No one ever tells of having been a farmer in their last life. I say all this to...

annsni, you missed my point! Otherwise, of course the Lord can have us "here" for a while and then over "there" for a while and back over "yonder" at his pleasure. No problem with that.

I'll cut right to the chase here and provide you all with my understanding of the matter. Gods Will for our lives..., as I see it and as He enlightened me with a while back is that our lives are to "imitate" the life of Christ. Over the years I have personally witnessed a lot of people...

Thank you, annsni. Anyone else?

What is God's Will for your life? I came to Christ in 1972. Thirty eight years ago! After a few months of trying to find my way as a Christian I spoke with my Pastor asking him what God's Will was for my life. He hastily told me to read the Word, that I'd find it and out the door he went...

Well, I was hoping for sure this forum board would be absent the critics and a notch or two above the sarcastic comments found on most other boards but I see it's not. ...out of the mouth of babes, I suppose. Thanks for nothing.

This pastor of a small church had to get a job as a life guard to help with the family income. While sitting up on his perch one day at the beach he looks out over the water and sees a guy throw his hand up in the air. When the Preacher saw the hand he said, "Praise the Lord...I see that...

My wife and I are really into home canning. We can beef; chicken; potatoes; chili; make soups and can them; all kinds of vegetables; tomato sauce and the list is endless. We even "can" grits; rice; oatmeal. There's work involved but it's worth it.

As a young person I had always heard that Chiropractic Treatments amounted to not much more than quackery. That is until I severely hurt my back in 1980. The first two doctors I spoke with both suggested surgery. With reservations I tried a Chiropractor and immediately felt relief. Two...