Quote (Laurel @ Aug. 23 2007,17:23)We were commanded to be perfect and keep the commands. So why do you and most others think that it is impossible.Sister,The above quote seems impossible to me. How can we be “perfect” and “keep the commands”? If we were able to do this, would we have needed a new covenant? Would we have needed the blood of Christ?

I am a stay-at-home Mom, and I also work part-time out of my home. The thing is, I have the privilege of spending most of my days in prayer, worship, and study. So when I hear of how other's spend their Sabbath days, I think to myself, “That is how I spend every day. To be honest, setting aside a full day to do these things would not be a whole…[Read more]

Thanks, Ken!

Quote (IM4Truth @ Aug. 23 2007,16:00)how do you keep the Sabbath spiritual when it is a physical Day of rest?Oh my goodness, great question! This is what I've been wondering too…..

David wrote:WHAT DOES GOD THINK OF SUCH THINGS?  God saw first hand where this celebration came from the the trail of blood that followed it.  Is it just “innocent fun” to God?  What do you think?****************************I don't know what God thinks of birthdays – he hasn't written anything about them.I don't know what scripture you are ta…[Read more]

David wrote:References will tell you that they purposefully decidedly knowingly didn't take part.*********************Please show me these “references.”  David, if you cannot find scripture to back up these claims, it means nothing to me (with all due respect).David wrote:You failed to answer my questions.  Why did the early Christians refuse to c…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Aug. 23 2007,08:05)THEY ADIMENTLY REFUSED TO.Please show me where. Thanks.

Hi Bro David,I just check in now quickly and see you have some homework for me. Give me a bit to respond because we are in the middle of a construction zone here (major remodel – ripping out doors and flooring), plus my dear husband is wanting to run a garage sale this weekend (good grief). I check in quickly and respond if I can quickly. But I…[Read more]

WJ,Good to hear from you!How can God be standing next to himself?Thanks

Thanks, Mrs, for sharing the truth you know. I appreciate it very much.But I have not found in scripture that God hates birthdays. I guess until I do, I am free to enjoy them as unto the Lord.Love to you and yours,Mandy

Brother Ken,You have been heavy on my heart for many days now.  I have been praying that we all could be restored to one another; that there would be forgiveness and healing.  We're family; and that is no small thing.  For a lot of us, HeavenNet is our home “church” as we do not belong to any organized religion base anymore. Each one of you hav…[Read more]

Quote (Debra @ Aug. 20 2007,21:11)Was knowing when your birthday an important thing to know with the early Christians,did they celebrate birthdays every year or just on the day of the birth was their a celebration?I don't know the answers does anybody else? Hi not3in1The  blowing out the candles wasn't it, it's the hip hip hooray bit I was…[Read more]

Quote (IM4Truth @ Aug. 21 2007,03:46)In Genesis we read:” And it came to pass the third day, which was PHARAOH'S BIRTHDAY, that he made a feast unto all his servants; and he lifted up the head of the chief butler and of the chief baker among his servants. And he restored the chief butler unto his butlership again, and he gave the cup into…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Aug. 20 2007,18:17)Quote I know that quite a few believer's on this site would condemn me for celebrating , but I have found peace with God about this.  I think that there are times when you can become way too legalistic about life. –Not3in1My question to you Not3 is simply this:  Were the earliest Christians “way too l…[Read more]

Ken,You're in my prayers.May I encourage you to start a-new tomorrow.Give the message God has given you to share, but do it with joy and kindness.Goodnight,Mandy

Quote (kenrch @ Aug. 20 2007,16:50)I guess N31 stirred you up again.Oh, that was real loving – thanks for that Ken.Good grief

Good article!I confess, I've wondered if the lint in my dryer could be a type of life form?  Ha!  Hey, you never know…..you should see some of the stuff that comes out of there.  

t8, I just read this on the net – thought you and Stu might find it interesting. Thoughts?*************************Artificial Life Likely in 3 to 10 YearsBy SETH BORENSTEIN, AP Science Writer3 hours agoWASHINGTON – Around the world, a handful of scientists are trying to create life from scratch and they're getting closer.Experts expect an…[Read more]

Good advice, Michaels – thank you!However, we all learn from one another. If you feel you have nothing to learn, I believe this too is sad. Some are given the gift of teaching. Do the teachers have no one to instruct?I guess I am slower to learn than most and need some instruction as well as leaning on my heavenly Father. Thanks for…[Read more]

Quote (kenrch @ Aug. 20 2007,15:11)Quote (Not3in1 @ Aug. 20 2007,15:07)Quote (kenrch @ Aug. 20 2007,13:41)You don't want to know the true Sabbath you want to argue to keep your sabbath.This is what is sad, Ken – I don't even keep a Sabbath right now.  Not because, as you say, I want to keep my own day or keep it in my own way……I don't know…[Read more]