Hi Nick, What do you mean when you say this:I believe this speaks of God Himself in the vessel of the Son.

Martian,I think that we got the same general idea. I am not imputing a doctrine in my second point, I am merely acknowledging that it is a possibility while at the same time not demanding it. Remember, we are to lay aside any preconceived notions and let God show us.In my third point I just wanted your #5 to sound less like we are to do exactly…[Read more]

Hi Martian,I'm sorry that you have had to deal with alot of health issues.  I hope that you are done with surgeries for a good while now.  One of my best friends is in a wheelchair because of MS or mold we aren't sure.  I hope you get out of it soon.  It does slow life down abit and give you more time for spiritual reflection, I'm sure.  I imag…[Read more]

Hi Martian,I think that maybe you have much more time to be on here than I do. I am a busy mom with limited time. I have spent alot of time on here initially and now see the need to wrestle with truth more on my own. So, a rapid response discussion is not what you will get from me. I want to study more about the ancient Hebrew ways but I do…[Read more]

Hi Martian,I hope that your friend is doing better. My dad has had years of heart trouble and some major surgeries. I know that is hard.Truly, Martian, I'm not sure that I want to be part of your “game” if you are not going to consider my input and take it to heart and then have kind responses whether in favor or against my views. I understand…[Read more]

Hi Kejonn,You wrote:I think that people want to force Jesus into fitting the role of the Jewish messiah when it is quite apparent that he does not meet the requirements.I write:What topic on this message board spells this out about Him not meeting the requirements? Would you mind showing me so that I can read about it?

Hello Kejonn,I will pray for your mom. I know this is a tough recovery. I spent the first two weeks after surgery with my mom back in January. It seems very painful but rewarding. Your mom just needs to keep doing those exercises and little by little it will get easier and in about a month she will get those awful stockings off.God's…[Read more]

To all,Thank you all for your input towards my thoughts.  I think that I will take a break with this forum for now.  It will be good to take these matters before the Lord.  Whatever I celebrate, I hope to celebrate for the Lord and give thanks.  Past customs are not going to control me and tell me what I should or should not do today, God's spi…[Read more]

Quote (david @ Mar. 25 2008,19:03)Quote So Jesus is sweating blood and we are eating chocolate bunnies.Oh GOD please forgive us even of our sins…Lord for we know not what we do. Samuel.  You are wise as well as humble.  And you have not only hit the nail on the head precisely, but you shattered it.  It is insanity.  Complete insanity.  Co…[Read more]

Hi Nick,Where does it say in the Bible that celebrating birthdays are the whore's imitation of the Jewish feasts? I can't find it.Also, I was wondering if you celebrate high school or college graduations? It doesn't say to in the Bible so does that mean that we can't or we will be joining with a whore?

Hi Samuel,You wrote it well when you said:I don't serve Easter Bunnies and Santa Clauses.Christmas and Easter I do celebrate…but the Reason I Celebrate them is because they involve my Saviour.I agree and that sums it up for me too!

Hello to all,I don't know if anyone is getting what I am writing about.  But, I will try again.  I have celebrated the resurrection day and Christ's birth all my life and it has always been centered on Christ.  Santa Claus used to have an important part in the celebration as well as the easter bunny but not the emphasis. They really do not need an…[Read more]

Hello David,You write:I realize you actually believe these things.  But ask yourself how things would go if you stopped celebrating easter (Ishtar)? ME:  Well, David, I know that I have alot to learn about everything.  During my whole life I have accepted that easter was about celebrating the resurrection of Christ.  I never even heard of Ish…[Read more]

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]