A British layman, a priest and an atheist are on their first train journey through Ireland. The layman, wanting to get some conversation going, looks out the window and sees a flock of black sheep.-The sheep are black here in Ireland, says the layman.The priest and the atheist look out the window too.–Well, at least the ones we've seen this far,…[Read more]

One day the zoo-keeper noticed that the orangutan was reading two books, the Bible and Darwin’s Origin of Species.Surprised, he asked the ape, “Why are you reading both those books?”“Well,” said the orangutan, “I just wanted to know if I was my brother’s keeper or my keeper’s brother.”

Does it matter? yes from the perspective that we should seek truth and we will be held accountable for that, but as to salvation:Romans 14:1Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on disputable matters. 2One man's faith allows him (understanding more things) to eat everything, but another man, whose faith is weak, (understands…[Read more]

My solution was to take it apart and put it back together

My wife is known for “dealing” with gruff people by taking an interest, allowing herself to be wronged, yet pressing in breaking the barriers down. I have seen many a hard cases over the years become friendly helpful and smiling. It's funny, you wait in line at a cash register with one of these “sour pusses” they will see my wife and they brighten…[Read more]

The only thing being censored is the same type thing posted repeatedly. As I understand it to participate in discussions you must answer direct questions. If you cannot answer a question just say so but don't ignore it. I do agree however that the questions should be limited to a few at a time.My opinion, Wm

I'm all for it and if I've ever failed to answer or address an issue I apologize. However there are times I've gotten into discussions where it reaches a point of casting pearls before the swine and will discontinue once I feel I have presented my case and addressed all the opposing issues at least once (actually this is hard for me to do as I'm…[Read more]

Quote (RokkaMan @ July 26 2010,07:59)How can we know the bible is true and complete?How can we believe the things that are written therein?A plausible creationAn accurate assessment of manProphecy given long before fulfillmentAn accurate portrayal of historyA common thread throughoutMuliple authors agreeingThe wisdom of love and…[Read more]

Hey stu, saw that guy in town last week.

Isn't that why we have a will… to is choose between different influences? Wm

A true right hand man is someone who can act on your behalf, intercede for you, and never desputies who is in authority.My opinion, Wm

Welcome Shimmer

Quote (david @ June 18 2010,12:33)It doesn't really matter that the evolutionary world view doesn't lead to a sense of fulfillment or meaning.If anything, the fact that people so very much desire meaning and that they find meaning in religion but not in evolution would seem to be proof towards evolutionists being less biased.If it is truth we are…[Read more]

This is the gospel – The death of Jesus removed the barrier, this allowed God to place His seed within us (begot) that begins a process that completes at the resurrection where the seed that was sown brings forth (birth) our spiritual body.42 So will it be with the resurrection of the dead. The body that is sown is perishable, it is raised…[Read more]

The dictionary says:born  1:brought forth by birth. or 2:possessing from birth the quality, circumstances, or character stated.Examples:Born #1 – and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born JesusBorn #2 – children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God. be·get  1:(esp. of…[Read more]

Begotten is the start of a process, birth, is the end of it.My opinion

Kathi,I am so sorry that I did not know to pray for you, I've been just hitting a few topics lately. My Dad died nearly 10 years ago now but as with you I look forwards to our reunion. Lord I ask you to encourage my sister, let her know we do care for her and share in her grief, we thank you that we do not grieve as those with no hope, for You are…[Read more]

Kathi,So sorry about your dad.Wm

Quote (Gene Balthrop @ June 30 2010,22:47)Seeking truth……….Have you considered what i posted in reply to your brother,  Something i see we do agree on and that is the Spirit is connected with Powers. And these spirit powers do effect every thing that exists. Kerwin thoughts on the spirit being a guidance is also right i believe.  “For the S…[Read more]

Gene,First let me apologize for the long post but it is all one topic. I read every verse having to do with spirit (569 of them), 90 some percent of them you could substitue some variation of intellect and it fits fine. So for the most part I agree that intellect is a big part of the term spirit, but there are verses that seem to indicate…[Read more]