Quote (t8 @ May 04 2008,00:19)Logic is truth in its context, but there is a greater truth that existed before creation that makes no logical sense to carnal people.The gospel for example is foolishness to those who are perishing.Yes, it is “foolishness” so it is written……but why do you think they wrote that? Because it was hard to reconcile?I…[Read more]

You are just like my kids sometimes sis, needing to have the last word. I guess I should let you have the last word, but I'm feeling a bit onery tonight.

Quote (TimothyVI @ May 04 2008,22:51)Quote (seek and you will find @ May 04 2008,16:33)It is also sad to me that you think that the Catholic had it right. They are deceived and that is not right, Timothy.Peace and Love Mrs.Hi Mrs.I meant that they had the right idea in how to keep the church in unity.Do not let them read the bible and tell them…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ May 04 2008,20:51)Quote Nevertheless, when I worship God, I still feel the presence of peace rushing over me.  I even tingle sometimes from head to toe (some call this the annointing of the holy Spirit of God).  I don't know what I call it, but it's still with me.  With me through this searching.  With me through losing faith.  An…[Read more]

Thanks guys.Orthodox believers would not say that what I am going through is positive in any way.  They would say things like, “She is back sliding.”  Or worse, “She is losing her salvation.”.  I have dealt heavily with the fear of non-conforming.  I have struggled to not put 100% belief in the “truth” revealed in the bible.  It's the way I was…[Read more]

It's no secret that I have been losing faith over the past 6 months. My posts reflect this change so dramatically. I know because I have gone back and read some posts from “before” my turn. I was trying to pin-point why the change took place. Ironically, the change began as I studied harder, as I dug deeper into the scriptures (mainly the OT).…[Read more]

Nah, even within the JW's there are splinter groups. Some believe it's OK to receive blood transfusions, for instance. Some practice holidays, and some even believe in the trinity! I've talked to a few of these, and I've chatted with some who have left the fellowship and have “broke free” from their doctrine.Personally, I like a lot of their…[Read more]

Tim, two words for you: nail, head.Thanks, bro. You help me not to feel so isolated and crazy. I don't know how to say it any other way.Love,Mandy

Can the bible be trusted?How can it be trusted when zillions of believers, who love God, read it and come away with various (sometimes opposing) ideas and theories? I just don't get it.Do we need the spirit to decode it? And what of all those who say they possess the spirit and yet have different beliefs as others with the same spirit? I just…[Read more]

Quote (t8 @ May 04 2008,00:11)God offers salvation but we choose whether to accept it.God doesn't force salvation on humanity. He allows them to reject him if they want.Gene's ideas are that God “causes” us towards the acceptance of salvation. In essence, we are not in control of this “cause and effect” cycle. What do you think, t8?

Thanks, Jodi.I'll have to wait until after our vacation to read all the posts on angels. I find it facinating, so I'll be sure to check the archives when we return.

Keith – EXCELLENT POST!Great scriptures that you pointed out. I knew they were in there, I just didn't want to go and dig. Thanks for doing the work. Mandy

Quote (Jodi @ May 03 2008,08:36)Quote (seek and you will find @ May 02 2008,10:04)Quote (Not3in1 @ May 03 2008,04:42)Quote (Jodi @ April 21 2008,10:35)Yeshua tells us that angels don’t marry, therefore they could not be the sons here, because these sons get married.Hi Jodi,I'm sorry that I'm not adding anything meaty to any discussion lately.  …[Read more]

Since I've never heard of Bildad – I'll choose him!Paul used to kick peoples butts, so he probably wasn't too short. David could have been short? But he was King and so probably not. I'm not sure about Moses.

Quote (lineon @ May 03 2008,00:12)Hi peopleOur winter has started brrrrrIt's overcastIt's coldAnd it is threating to rain again.We are having a long week-end.The radio is talking About the killer bee that it has arrived in CaliforniaCome all the way from Brazil!How are those bees doing. Have a Good weekendLineon.Hi Lin,I'm just up the Coast from…[Read more]

Quote (Jodi @ April 21 2008,10:35)Yeshua tells us that angels don’t marry, therefore they could not be the sons here, because these sons get married.Hi Jodi,I'm sorry that I'm not adding anything meaty to any discussion lately. I've been pretty stressed out and so I haven't been studying (or even feeling the desire to, I confess).But I've w…[Read more]

Hi Lin,So much of the bible is symbolism that it is difficult to understand. Even the Songs cannot just be about love and sex, folks have to say her breasts stand for something political. Good grief. I tend to think Solomon just dug his women and wanted to write some soft porn (of the day).

Hi Lin,So much of the bible is symbolism that it is difficult to understand. Even the Songs cannot just be about love and sex, folks have to say her breasts stand for something political. Good grief. I tend to think Solomon just dug his women and wanted to write some soft porn (of the day).

Quote (theodorej @ May 03 2008,01:16)Greetings Jodi…..I must say your post is thorough and to the point….Your reference to the separation of the children of Cain from the children of Seth being,rightous,verses wicked brings me to this question…Based on the intermarrying of Seths' children with those of Cain,specifically Noah, and his son Ham…[Read more]

Quote (seek and you will find @ May 02 2008,10:02)Right now my memory is in outfield.We just got home from my daughter's softball game. So your comment caught my eye. You are so funny. Sometimes I feel like my memory is in the outffield, too! I feel like we live at the ballpark. My son plays for two teams and my daughter for one. It's a good…[Read more]