Quote (Stu @ Feb. 16 2008,06:22)But given the chance you would insist others follow it.  Why did it take until 1986 for New Zealand to stop criminalising gay people?  …. To not take responsibility is to be dishonest.As a Christian I don't `insist' anyone does anything. I will tell them what I believe, show them what the Bible says on the m…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ Feb. 15 2008,17:38)Of course that did not stop the Exclusive Bretheren trying to buy the last New Zealand general election.Oh, p-l-e-a-s-e! The Exclusive Brethren did not try to buy the last election. They spent a lot of money trying to pesuade us not to vote for a particular political party.When MMP was mooted a Mr Shirtcliffe, a…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ Feb. 15 2008,17:25)Please explain to me what you mean by 'the atheist religion'.  Like I said in a previous post, I was once an atheist and therefore witnessed first hand, how atheists tend to be like the Christians they so often derided.They rant and rave about `their way being right'.The danger is that one can start to make…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ Feb. 15 2008,17:25)There are many lies and strawmen and misunderstandings posted here concerning science.  I think ignorance should be no excuse for fundamentalists spreading lies about science.  As I am sure there are many lies spread about Christianity in the various media. It's something one tends to end up rolling their eyes a…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ Feb. 15 2008,17:25)You should not fear asking me directly!   My apologies, Stu…I was responding to another's message and speaking aloud to him really. Don't worry, I'd never be frightened to respond to you directly. You don't scare me!

Quote (acertainchap @ July 31 2007,01:19)Lol. I had to make up this topic. I just want to know if any of you believe in aliens. Could these “aliens” be demons in disguise?Is there Biblical proof of this matter that you would like to share with us? Would you like to share an abduction story with heaven.net.nz? Tell us about it? Have you ever seen…[Read more]

Quote (Cato @ Feb. 03 2008,16:01)Everyone is always quick to look to the devil when they should look to themselves.This reminded me of something someone sent to me: I asked God to take away my habit. God said “No. It is not for Me to take away, but for you to give it up”. I asked God to make the handicapped child whole. God said “No. His spirit is…[Read more]

I have known many people who have done online courses with SCF and been successful at maintaining their goal, once the course has finished.There are several online courses, for many `addictions'. It's worth a look.

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 15 2008,05:36)Hi t8, Misery loves companyI was once like Stu….in the sense that I didn't believe, but I'm at a loss as why he spends so much time preaching his theories at a believer's forum?Why isn't Stu enjoying the company of others who have the same ideals? That's what I did, when I didn't believe. Mind you, the…[Read more]

Quote (seek and you will find @ Feb. 14 2008,21:08)I am grateful for all the little things.And it's all the little things that make every day special. Sometimes people forget that, eh?God bless!

Quote (Samuel @ Feb. 14 2008,16:51)I really do not know if my dreams mean anything or not.  They seem real enough as if they are meant to mean something.  I could  just be thinking they are supposed to mean something.Since becoming a Christian I have had several dreams which either have a strong Christian `feel' to them or feature the Christian pe…[Read more]

I'm grateful that it rained today. It's been sooooo hot here recently (averaging 28-30 degrees) and the other day it was 95% humidity.

Have a lot of fun finding out about each other.I wish you all nothing but good things.God bless!

Quote (Stu @ Feb. 14 2008,17:08)I deny your god, and  I deny Jesus is the messiah. StuartFine. But some of us believe in both, and should have the freedom to do so without having non-believers continually pushing their point don't you think?

Quote (acertainchap @ Jan. 28 2008,08:18)Lately I've been letting my anger overtake me. Use of anger in verbal speech is not a good thing. I'm working on calming my mind and focusing on the truth, though.I'm new here, and haven't managed to read many of the threads yet.It seems that many here enjoyed your posts. It's a shame that you felt the need…[Read more]

Quote (seek and you will find @ Feb. 14 2008,14:47)Quote (t8 @ Feb. 14 2008,12:36)Wow the bible code validates Valentines day.Really since when?Peace and Love Mrs.God is Love.He's my valentine!

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 13 2008,11:12)Heb11″1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. “Faith IS the evidence.To see requires less faith.We walk by faith and not by sight.Amen to that!

Quote (Not3in1 @ Feb. 13 2008,10:53)I just realized that CHRIZTENA is the one who started this thread!Heavens, I have no idea how she is getting along as she has been MIA since I have been here.What a shame. She may have simply come on here for a little moral support but got more than she bargained for. Sometimes people just need to share – not…[Read more]

Yep!

Quote (Not3in1 @ Feb. 13 2008,10:48)Quote (seek and you will find @ Feb. 12 2008,19:18)Quote (Heavens @ Feb. 12 2008,18:20)I just wondered how Chriztena is getting on? You mean Chrissy or Mandy, or Amanda, or who?Amanda is doing fine I think. O.K. Mandy your turn.   I'm not sure who she means?  But I'm assuming because the thread has a lot to do w…[Read more]