Dear David,This is what you wrote:But when I think what my motives were for celebrating “easter” the way everyone does, they were:1. Peer pressure (dont' want to be different, do we? It's just easier to go with the crowd.)2. Fun3. TraditionMy motives for deciding Christmas (and easter customs) weren't for me were:1. A determination to represent…[Read more]

I'm sorry Martian. It sounds like he is a pretty important man in your life. I pray that all goes well for him.

Gene, I agree with what you wrote about being open to other possibilities and allowing God' spirit to teach us. Thank you!

Hey ya'll,There are many opinions but God looks at the heart. It might help to look at situations in the context of the other person but even then no one should judge others motives or be critical. Is your religious ideas making you more critical and judgemental or more loving of others? By the way a critical and judgemental spirit is not a…[Read more]

Samuel,I am happy to hear of your joy! Keep your eyes on Him.

Dear David,Don't worry so much about these matters. We do not worship idols when we color the eggs or fill the eggs with candy. We are just making a decoration, we are not bowing down to it or preparing it for an idol. We are just looking for lost eggs in the yard, and still we are not bowing down to them when we find them. I am glad that you…[Read more]

Martian and all,This message board can be used for good by God and it also can be used to destroy. It IS possible to sharpen one another with debate done with wisdom and love.Prov 27:1717 Iron sharpens iron, So one man sharpens another. 1 Cor 16:13-1413 Be on the alert, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. 14 Let all that you do be…[Read more]

Dear Samuel,I agree with NH, Tim, Cato, 94 and Seek on these last 5 posts.  I have been praying for you as well.  Recently I was reminded of Dan 3:12 involving Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego. You probably know how they were thrown into the fire and how God did not prevent them from the heat but He met them in the fire and protected them through H…[Read more]

Martian,You say:”I am on hee for pure entertainment purposes. I do not expect to have my opinions changed nor do I expect to cjhange anyone elses. You and NH seem to think this is some kind of a ministry and seem to actualy believe that you will change the others mind or at least have some impact on the Kingdom.” My thoughts.Martian, perhaps your…[Read more]

Hi David,We are on two sides of the fence on this. Perhaps concern should not so much be whether something we do was associated with an idol presently or at some point in history for that focuses our attention on how things are or were used for the bad. Instead, our focus should be on how things can be used or thought of for the good. Things…[Read more]

Hi Cato,I agree! Thank you for your post.

Hi David,Is your previous post directed towards me?

Hi all,My family and I celebrate the resurrection of Christ every year and plan to this Sunday as well. I am not even wanting to know about pagan this or pagan that. There is no power in the pagan traditions anyway so if I happen to do something that resembles a pagan tradition, well, I certainly don't do it to honor some pagan god or tradition.…[Read more]

Dear Samuel,You wrote:My Biggest problem is my “Mouth” and my “Attitude”. I get myself in so much stuff that I have to go squalling back to back to Jesus about every day.I've prayed a many nights “Jesus, just fix me, fix me so I don't do these things ever again. Please Lord fix me”My encouragement to you is this:If you need a break then take it…[Read more]

Hi Martian,I really do not want to discuss about WJ with you. For know, I just want to know if you use the Strong's concordance/dictionary in your studies?

Hi Martian,Thank you for your reply. Do you use Strong's as well in your studies?

Samuel,Don't leave. From the posts of yours that I have read, which aren't many, I have the impression that you have a tender and kind spirit. My last post to you was meant to encourage you and now this. God bless your path!

Yea Samuel, preach it brother!

Hello Martian,I am trying to grasp this Hebrew way of thought as “function”. Meanwhile, I would like to know why the definition of the greek word “en”, according to Strong's #1722 can be translated as “by” or “in” but according to you, if I understand you correctly, “by” isn't even an option and it must be “in”? Why would you be dogmatic on this?…[Read more]

Dear Martian,I would like that cup of coffee expecially if it ended in agreement Meanwhile, I will look up that Hebrew site.Thanks!