Quote (Nick Hassan @ Mar. 01 2008,05:13)Hi mandy, If you were walking with Jesus to Emmaus and he pointed out Is 53 would you shake your head and say that you can't believe it?I would have had some questions for him.Knowing my heart, he would see that I am a true seeker and not cast me aside as an antichrist, but he would see me for what I am.…[Read more]

Quote (thehappyman @ Feb. 29 2008,18:02) Hi All : A prayer of Thanks Giving: Abba, Awesome one full of grace , thank you for all the answers and blessings You Have already given. The coolness of comfort ; the comfort through sorrow ; the praise that is in our hearts and upon our lips ; for the dryness of our tears and…[Read more]

Quote (theodorej @ Mar. 01 2008,01:58)I think Mandys' question regarding the messiah and the second coming is a challenging one…I wish the answer to all questions of that type could be “Just have faith” as Mandy referenced We are told to prove all things and that also includes our own faith.It is very scary when you believe something and you…[Read more]

Isa. 53 seems to be the ONLY chapter in the bible that folks can come up with to confirm this information. Sure should make you wonder……Sure should make you uneasy considering you have to read Jesus into these passages for them to reflect him there.Scary.

Quote (Cato @ Mar. 01 2008,01:49)You place Nick in a cornerThat was the whole idea.When you are in a corner, you have to look straight ahead of you at your options. Do I go right?, left?, straight?, stay where I am?Studying the bible has placed me in a corner numerous times, it's not comfortable or easy. But sometimes you are forced to see…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 29 2008,19:18)Hi mandy,You need the map and the compass.(Shaking head back and forth), Sigh……Hey Nick, I've lost my map and compass, what does yours say about a “second coming”?Seriously, I'll let it rest now. After all, wise Cato is right. I do not want to shake your bedrock of faith. You have worked hard, I'm…[Read more]

Gratitude – yes!I am grateful for my health, family, creation, and God's holy spirit that dwells within me! It tells me that I am his, and he is mine.With this, there is no question. And I am grateful for no questions. Oh, LORD, my soul praises you from the deepest part of my soul! I thank you for allowing me to feel your light on my face,…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 25 2008,12:16)Of course the heavens reveal the glory of God and this gives no man excuses to not know of Him.But do the heavens reveal Jesus as the promised Messiah so that we are without excuse?Sometimes I wonder if God really wanted the bible written? He doesn't like to be defined, it seems? Maybe we were wrong to try…[Read more]

I had to *bump* this to make sure everyone had a chance to read Tim's testimony.It's awsome.Our God is AWSOME!

Quote (Mandy @ Feb. 29 2008,10:03)Regarding this entry that you have made, it's just your mean-spirited opinon. Men wrote the bible, Nick. If this is not true, are you willing to say that the errors we have found like 1John 5:7 was the work of the Spirit of God? Of course you wouldn't want to agree to that! But it poses a problem doesn't it?…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Feb. 29 2008,12:27)Hi mandy,1 Corinthians 4:14I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you.Colossians 1:28Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:1 Thessalonians 5:14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are…[Read more]

Nick writes:Hi,Those who are holding the scriptures up to public mockery are also despising the Spirit of God Who wrote them. They would not do that if the feared our God and His warning about speaking against His Spirit. Nick, have you noticed that in a lot of these threads you are talking to yourself? You keep bumping threads and making posts…[Read more]

Naw, Tim, I think Nick was just trying to pick you like he does sometimes. No one who knows you would have thought you meant it the way Nick took it.Besides, I love my Golden Retriever and my little baby Shit zhu! They are just like my kids. Sometimes my husband even gets jealous of the dogs (uh-oh! ).Most people relate dogs to love and fun…[Read more]

Tim – holy cow!Wait, can I say “holy” cow? No matter, I am sitting here in a state of blessing from hearing your testimony. Pure blessing. Oh, my goodness I don't even know what to say! Now there's a first. I'm gonna re-read it all over again tonight just for another blessing. As I was reading your words, I was right there with you…..at…[Read more]

Quote (TimothyVI @ Feb. 29 2008,09:02)Do you always think the worst of people Nick?I have to say that I was happy when Nick came back to join us, I had genuinely missed him.But after some observations I have concluded that when he was on vacation/taking a break, we all had more meaningful dialogs that were not digs here and there. Plus, more…[Read more]

Quote (kejonn @ Feb. 29 2008,06:45)Modern archaeology is proving that some of what was said to happen in the Bible has no support whatsoever. For instance, archaeology does not support the idea that there were ever millions of people wandering the desert of Sinai. That brings the whole story of Exodus into question. In fact, a Rabbi said in a…[Read more]

HmmmmWell, if God didn't use words to communicate to his peeps then there is just more in question than there are answers at this point. Most of the biblical accounts are based on “hearing” from God, or “The LORD said thus and so….”. Some accounts even record that they heard a voice! So, I guess it is true that once you start questioning you…[Read more]

Hi Kejonn,Quote The only problem is that we speak in words, while we can not be certain how He speaks. Is that a true form of communication?Abraham spoke with God. I'm assuming they used words but maybe they used hand signals or something – like in baseball? I'm just kidd'en ya.

OKay, Irene, thanks very much. Tell you husband thank you for me, too.Your views don't have to be “good enough for me”, they are your views and I learn from those who are willing to share their views. We all have to work out our own salvation, but it helps me to see how other's (including you and your hubby) are working out theirs. You have…[Read more]

Hi Cato,OK I freely admit I'm an emotional female, and your post has sent the tears rolling. Dont' get me wrong, I'm not a cry-baby, but I'm also not afraid of vulnerable emotions. My husband knows that something has touched my soul when I cry, for instance. I don't just cry because a puppy got ran over by a car. Oh, wait, maybe I would cry…[Read more]