We were without power/water for 8 days once. Oh, my goodness was it an experience!! I had to haul water from our well. I began to relate with the women in history who had to work harder at daily chores. All our food spoiled and so on…..oh I feel for you guys!!!

David, it is my opinion that Jesus found himself in the form of a man – knowing at this point that he was God's Son. Upon realizing that he was royalty (indeed, a Prince), he did not act on this but humbled himself and became a servant.Certainly a Prince who willingly steps down from his priviledged place to walk with common man knows quite a lot…[Read more]

Why?Because of lies.

Why?Because of lies.

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Sep. 17 2008,14:17)GB,I do know where truth lies. But intellect is not the place.You really should listen to scripture and be humble enough to learn from it.Another jab…..Are you bored, Nick?Gene,Can we return to the subject and ignore Nick's plea for tit-for-tat?What are some other thoughts and scriptures that you would…[Read more]

Fear, Cheer, Lear, Beer, Deer, Queer, Sneer.Venting turned to poetry,If you question you're not the majority.Try to argue and get a rise,Your pride wins for biggest size.Wonder, wander, but don't ask why,Commandments that you can't follow but you can try.See Jane run.See Dick play.Don't lose faith just stay.This is the way,so they say.

Fear, Cheer, Lear, Beer, Deer, Queer, Sneer.Venting turned to poetry,If you question you're not the majority.Try to argue and get a rise,Your pride wins for biggest size.Wonder, wander, but don't ask why,Commandments that you can't follow but you can try.See Jane run.See Dick play.Don't lose faith just stay.This is the way,so they say.

Quote (Nick Hassan @ Sep. 17 2008,06:19)GB, If you feared the Lord would you not also respect the teachings of Jesus ahead of scientific men?What does your comment about “scientific men” have to do with what Gene offered just now? Can we please stay on topic?Thanks,Mandy

Quote (Lightenup @ Sep. 17 2008,09:57)Hi Nick,So you do see that He laid the foundation of the earth with His hand, right?  That tells us that He was much different than man before He became one, right?LUNow we have conflicting scriptures.One says that God (the Father) was alone and used his hand to measure out the heavens and earth. And then we…[Read more]

Today when I was at the Fair with some girlfriends there was a booth that had a sheet over it but you could sort of peak in. I said to my friends, “Now see, they put that sheet up and it just makes me want to look in all the more.”And then I thought of this thread and the Commandments……

94,The Commandments indeed DO stimulate us towards sin. See the above scriptures. What do you think?Mandy

Tim,Your post is sobering.So you've given the OT a shot and have now decided that it cannot be reconciled with the God you know and love? You've listened and pondered 94's teaching's along with other's, and have decided that they just don't jive? Where do these lost souls go who have walked away from traditional indoctrination and fearful…[Read more]

Holy Father,We lift Irene and Georg's son up to you in prayer this morning.  We ask for protection and wisdom.  Help him to find his way and keep him safe.  Bring comfort to his parents and wife.We love you, LORD.  Amen.Standing with you,Mandy

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ Sep. 17 2008,03:21)it is hardly a good FATHER who would want His Children to go around fearing and thimbling and living in dread of HIM. It is unfortunate how the word FEAR is Misrepresented in Scripture.Thank you for this view, Gene.I had a fear of my earthly father that kept me “in line”, but I knew he was very loving. I…[Read more]

Sis, Irene – will continue to pray for your son and thank you for your kind words to me. Sometimes I just long for my parents! I was very close to both of them. Before my mother died she told me that I was the joy of her life! She never got to see my children…..or how my marriage went, or how I've turned out, what kind of mother I am or…[Read more]

The fear of God is the beginning of wisdom.But perfect love cast out all fear.Which came first, the chicken or the egg?

Quote (Not3in1 @ Sep. 15 2008,14:47)t8, thanks for the information at the beginning of this thread.You defend the NT with such vigor.  How do you answer the fact that even though there are certain family manuscripts there are a zillion translations out there……….some disagree with one another.If the foundation is so secure, why is everyone…[Read more]

Quote (942767 @ Sep. 16 2008,12:48)Quote (Not3in1 @ Sep. 16 2008,12:17)Sorry, but we all get a serving of chocolate cake.  To me, the cake represents human nature.  We are all bound over to disobedience.  Even the very commandments that were put in place stimulate the desire to break them.  But Paul warns – this does not give us the right to con…[Read more]

Sorry, but we all get a serving of chocolate cake. To me, the cake represents human nature. We are all bound over to disobedience. Even the very commandments that were put in place stimulate the desire to break them. But Paul warns – this does not give us the right to continue in this manner however it explains it. The very thing you want to…[Read more]

Great. More confusion, thanks Nick. ;)Scripture is as clear as a mud-puddle sometimes.