Wow, I've never seen that many exclamation marks in one post before! I see that Christ's love is compelling you to tell me these things and I thank you for your great concern. A true brother, indeed a very “concerned brother”. I thank God for you!2 Cor. 1:21, 22Now it is God who makes both us and you stand firm in Christ.He anointed us, set his…[Read more]

Quote (Towshab @ Nov. 24 2007,11:14)Quote (Not3in1 @ Nov. 21 2007,12:02)Quote (Towshab @ Nov. 21 2007,23:27)I don't need a middleman to get to YHVH.Why not?Because G-d is there for us without someone to go through. Its always been that way.It's always been that way? HmmmmWhat about the common man entering the holy of holies? Were they allowed?…[Read more]

I have given this some thought since you presented me with the idea, t8.My thoughts do not center around “restricting forums”.  My thoughts are on expanding the rules to include no disrepecting of God's name and character.  As it has been mentioned, this is a Christian site – it should be respected as such.  Agreeing and disagreeing should be al…[Read more]

Scripture used as a pointing finger rarely shows the way.

If those were “appointed” to stumble —- what's the point of even trying? Are certain ones “appointed” to be disobedient?

Thank you for your honest answer, Stu.Quote You can't disprove god. There could be a creator. If there is, you would have to conclude that his methods are not consistent with the Judeo-Christian god. There appears to be two choices available then:A: There is a creator/god/God but not the one depicted in the Bible.B: There is no creator.Is…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Nov. 23 2007,13:22)Quote Forgetting the Bible for a moment…….Would you consider that “God” (read: a higher power but nevertheless a being), started evolution rolling? Evolution isn't compatible with the Bible.  Would you like me to explain?No, thank you.

Quote (Stu @ Nov. 22 2007,20:36)There is no really satisfactory explanation of abiogenesis, the event(s) that began the chain of evolutionary events that led to us, but that does not mean you need to have a god-of-the-gaps to explain the initial puzzle.Sure, it doesn't mean that we have to have a god-of-the-gaps theory to explain how it all began,…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ Nov. 22 2007,21:05)Hi again Not3in1Reading your two last posts (and others) suggests that you are at least partly prepared to put your faith at some risk in order to learn more.  Kejonn seems to have a similar enquiring attitude.  There is a range of willingness to put faith at risk for the chance to learn, from those who just don't w…[Read more]

Quote (Stu @ Nov. 22 2007,21:00)You make being knee-deep in “ministry” sound as desireable as being knee-deep in sewage!!Well, this might be your impression but it couldn't be farther from the truth. As anyone who has been in nearly full-time ministry knows – it's tons of fun! There is something about belonging to a cohesive group who is united…[Read more]

Irene,I can barely keep my eyes open so I will make this short. I was reading before turning in and I came accross 2 Cor. 4:16-18 and I thought of you! I know your health is troubling and anyway, you are in my thoughts. You are a mothering soul here for us all, and I thank you. As a mom, we know, that we must allow our children to search and…[Read more]

Hi Irene,I believe that those scriptures have a few different interpretations. I believe that both Stu and Tow believe Jesus came “in the the flesh” but that he was just a man, or perhaps a teacher? I can't remember now what they have said. They do not deny him in that way. Also, “Christ” has been shown to mean “annointed” which is true. So, I…[Read more]

Forgetting the Bible for a moment…….Would you consider that “God” (read: a higher power but nevertheless a being), started evolution rolling?

Quote (Stu @ Nov. 22 2007,19:15)Can you ask serious and fundamental questions about how the universe works, even questioning everything you hold dear, or does this require you to suspend faith for a while?I'm pretty tired, but I'll give this a shot.To question one's faith is a no-no if you are a church goer. Especially if you are in ministry in…[Read more]

Quote (IM4Truth @ Nov. 22 2007,10:49)Mandy  Wow you live were Bill Gates lives? Have a nice Thanksgiving.Peace and Love Irene We were invited to some friends house that lives next door to Bill. Bill is hardly ever home. The house is grand, but not what you would expect for the richest man in the world. For them, it is modest. That is…[Read more]

Arise! And be comforted,for the LORD he is good to the weary.Even young hearts tire and fall,He knows them all.For the LORD will renew their strength,they will run and not be weary. They shall walk and not faint.For the LORD is good.For our LORD is good.Amen!

Hey David, do you celebrate Thanksgiving?A JW friend of mine does not, but I didn't ask her if it was a personal thing or a organization thing?I'm off the hook for hostessing this year because of our addition. I do miss all the prep work and festivities around here. But I'm bringing the stuffing and potato's – so I still have a couple important…[Read more]

Quote (Towshab @ Nov. 22 2007,00:12)Let us go after other gods, which thou hast not known, and let us serve them;Jesus never encouraged this!

Quote (Samuel @ Nov. 22 2007,04:16)Its bad…it makes me feel bad…like I have the Heebie Jeebies or something. I must quit talking to you before you get me sucked into your trap of argument. And have me all upset…I can not and must not let that happen…I have to stop it now.Brother Sam,Try not to take what Tow is saying personal. You are a…[Read more]

Quote (Towshab @ Nov. 21 2007,23:27)I don't need a middleman to get to YHVH.Why not?