Hey Rokka,Quote I do want to add that your post, stirred up a fire within me, and I have rarely felt such a passion for my beliefs but even tho the rebuttals were good, they have re-affirmed my position.I really dig this response.  I dig it because this (for me) is what this site is all about.  Exchanging ideas/theories and either making oneself e…[Read more]

Hi Rokka,A quick respone.Quote When the Devil tried to tempt Jesus, Jesus' response was…”Thou Shall not tempt your God”Why would he say that to the Devil if the Devil was tempting the Son, not the Father???Please read this passage in context. The devil is trying to make Jesus call on his Father to help him. The devil is telling Jesus that if…[Read more]

Quote (kerwin @ Aug. 14 2009,17:08)Quote (Not3in1 @ Aug. 13 2009,23:38)Rokka,I have just re-read your lengthly post to me.  There is a lot of good stuff in there that I would love the opportunity to address.  I am home recovering from major surgery, so I cannot sit long…..  I will try to get back to you during the day, or tonight.One thought -…[Read more]

Great thread – can't wait to read it all later!Love to you guys (and gals) Mandy

Quote (RokkaMan @ Aug. 14 2009,04:16)The only thing God cannot do, is create a being wholly equal to himself…if that were so, he could not be God.You are very close to the truth here……

Rokka,I have just re-read your lengthly post to me. There is a lot of good stuff in there that I would love the opportunity to address. I am home recovering from major surgery, so I cannot sit long….. I will try to get back to you during the day, or tonight.One thought – I also believe that Jesus is of God because God's Spirit conceived him,…[Read more]

Rokka,By the way, you can ask for “editing right” from “t8”. This will allow you to edit your posts. Have a good one,Mandy

Quote (WorshippingJesus @ Aug. 14 2009,03:22)Quote (Not3in1 @ Aug. 13 2009,03:20)Can you show me in scripture where “essence” is found to describe God, Jesus, or the Spirit?Thanks,MandyHi MandyThe Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his “being“, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he had provided…[Read more]

Can you show me in scripture where “essence” is found to describe God, Jesus, or the Spirit?Thanks,Mandy

Quote (RokkaMan @ Aug. 12 2009,08:58)If you don't realize it by now, but the will of Jesus has always been the Will of the Father.Not true. Jesus has his own will. At one time, it even appears that it might have been not in step with the Father's will. Please consider:Luke 22:42″Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my…[Read more]

Wow, lots of action on the board!I am post-op now, my robotic hysterectomy went very well!!! I'm home having a speedy recovery. Thanks for all the prayers!Love,Mandy

My surgery is set for Tuesday morning, and my sister arrives tomorrow…..I doubt I will be posting for a few weeks…….Thank you for all the prayers! I really do love you guys, you all have become a wonderful virtual family to me. One that I have looked to for support, understanding, and direction (sometimes even correction). Take care of…[Read more]

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Aug. 03 2009,13:14)Hi, Th owner of the site is T8 but he is not here often. We know each other and chat from time to time. Consistency is the aim for fairness as far as tiles go but I think they should be removed if not added to within a certain time period.Excellent idea!Forgiveness rocks! Love,Mandy

Quote (Lightenup @ Aug. 03 2009,12:43)Quote (Not3in1 @ Aug. 02 2009,18:51)Quote (Lightenup @ Aug. 03 2009,09:47)Kerwin,Can we warn without insults…isn't there a better way?  I do not see insults as being very effective personally.  We can give the message in love and it may cause division and there is nothing we can do about that but I do t…[Read more]

A dear friend of mine gave me this poem last night, perhaps it will ease your mind?Wild Geese, by Mary OliverYou do not have to be good.You do not have to walk on your kneesfor a hundred miles through the desert, repenting.You only have to let the soft animal of your bodylove what it loves.Tell me about despair, yours, and I will tell you…[Read more]

Quote (Cindy @ Aug. 03 2009,09:39)If one shares the site with someone, like I do, I  did not like the tile.  Since I do not get personal, for me it was not fair.  But I got used to it now. Georg however deserved a tile.  So for awhile my Husband did not post.  For the first time today He did.  Peace and Love IreneThis was my point exactly – WHO d…[Read more]

Quote (Lightenup @ Aug. 03 2009,09:47)Kerwin,Can we warn without insults…isn't there a better way?  I do not see insults as being very effective personally.  We can give the message in love and it may cause division and there is nothing we can do about that but I do think that we shouldn't give the message laced with insults even if they seem t…[Read more]

Quote (seekingtruth @ Aug. 02 2009,10:36)Quote I have little patience for what appears to be arrogance and see no reason to deal with Pharisees who enjoy their own righteousness and thus refuse to pursue God’s.Are we so politically correct that we cannot give an opinion as it might be “offensive”! whether I agree or not, I thought he was t…[Read more]

Quote (TimothyVI @ Aug. 01 2009,06:13)I have some very good male friends who happen to be homosexual.Because of the way that I was raised, they know I am uncomfortable actuallyseeing them show physical affection. That of course is my problem, not theirs, but they respect myfeelings and do not hold hands or kiss or even act especially close while…[Read more]

Quote (Maranatha @ July 30 2009,01:47)Thanks!  Yes, I already know that God LOVES me.I just have somehow not come to full conversion.     I know this without a doubt.    I need to know if I can still do this, and HOW, if God does not seem to want to save me.   I do not believe in Universalism……I am a Calvanist.  I know that God does not choose…[Read more]