A CHRISTIAN THREAD

[tom_no.1]

Welcome to a place where Christ should be exalted and "Self" should be abased!!

Welcome to a place where the BIBLE can be discussed rationally, intelligently, and positively without unnecessary argument!!

Welcome to a place where prayer can be requested and encouraged!!

Welcome to a place where positive and encouraging thoughts from scripture can be shared in a caring and loving way!!

Welcome to a place away from all the arguments, recriminations, and negativity of the outside world!!

Welcome to a place of rest and safety!!

Welcome to a place where Philippians 2:3 is practiced: "Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves."

Welcome to this Christian thread.



(Please leave all aggression, bitterness, and philosophy outside the door and please wipe your feet before coming inside!!)


  

I live in my own little world. But it's OK... They know me Here!

[themagicoftime]

Just wanted to share: Each line is a thought from His word as He gave it to me.

If ever there was a brand so fit
To fuel the eternal fire
My place in line, would be the first
To receive that awful hire.

But upon bended knee I may lift my praise
And honor what God has done
When He upon that darkened cross
Offered His Blessed Son

And someday soon, when I hear that shout
To meet Him in the air
I will see the prints of those iron nails
For me He had to wear.

[amamused1]

Hi Nikki.... hope you guys are fairing okay... the storm just hit Kamloops about an hour ago. Stay safe!!

[apollosplace]

Prayers for you folks out west again. Stay safe.

[valve37]

I thought this was a timely post:

Recounting the Greatest Story Ever Told

Have you ever wondered what God did before He created Adam and Eve?
During this Christmas season, you might be surprised to know that it is pertinent to understand God’s activities prior to creation.
Actually, the Bible informs us that God was involved in at least six all-important activities:
(1) He was having fellowship with His Son, Jesus (John 17:5, 24);
(2) He was creating angels and the stars (Job 38:4, 7);
(3) He was choosing His family (Ephesians 1:4);
(4) He was planning for a church (Ephesians 3:8, 9);
(5) He was preparing for a kingdom (Matthew 25:34);
(6) He was planning for a Savior (I Peter 1:18-20) who would be Jesus.
This last activity is amazing indeed, for it tells us God had been preparing the Bethlehem miracle for thousands of years in advance to its occurrence. In other words, long before He placed the first Adam in the Garden, in His mind, God saw the second Adam (Jesus) in the manger.
In fact, some key biblical prophecies were fulfilled at Bethlehem. It is remarkable to observe that nearly one third of all Old Testament prophecies regarding the Messiah had to do with Jesus’ birth.
Here are but a few of them:
The Messiah would come (Genesis 3:15).
The Messiah would be a male (Genesis 3:15).
The Messiah would be born of a woman (Genesis 3:15).
The Messiah would be born of a virgin (Isaiah 7:14)
The Messiah would be born in Bethlehem (Micah 5:2)
The Messiah would possess a dual nature of God/man (Isaiah 9:6)
The Messiah would be carried into Egypt as an infant (Matthew 2:13-15).
So Why did this manger miracle actually occur? For several reasons:
To reveal the invisible God (John 1:18).
To make a sacrifice for our sins (Hebrews 2:9).
To reconcile man to God (II Corinthians 5:19)
To provide an example for believers (I Peter 2:21)
To provide the believer with a High Priest (Hebrews 2:17)
To destroy the devil and his works (I John 3:8)
One of my heroes, 19th Century evangelist D. L. Moody, related the story of a young biologist who came across a large and active ant hill one day. Delighted with his find, the young man sat on a nearby rock and began writing down his observations. But soon the entire ant hill was in upheaval as the creatures became aware of his presence. Frustrated, the biologist walked away, wishing he could communicate with the ants to assure them that he intended them no harm. He concluded that the only way this could happen would be to take upon himself the body of an ant, thus becoming part of their existence and sharing his story in a way they could comprehend.
This is exactly what occurred at the Incarnation of Jesus.
The infinite, holy, eternal and sinless Son of God agreed to take upon Himself a finite and fleshly body that He, the lofty Creator, might personally communicate with us, His lowly creatures.
If our greatest need had been information, God would have sent us an educator. If our greatest need had been technology, God would have sent us a scientist. If our greatest need had been money, God would have sent us an economist.
But, alas, our greatest need was forgiveness and redemption.
So God sent us a Savior. This is indeed the greatest story ever told, my friends.
I close with the words of Luke 1: 37: “For with God, nothing shall be impossible” (KJV).
This little verse, in and by itself, aptly summarizes the beautiful Christmas story.
I wish all my readers a Merry Christmas and the experience of personally knowing this Prince of Peace.
Jerry Falwell - The Liberty Alliance

[apollosplace]

Isn't Jerry Falwell the one that was caught with the hooker?

[boobear3939]

Yup...sure was Ali.

[apollosplace]

I know we can all stumble and fall, but man oh man, when you know you have the eye on you why would you take the chance.

[valve37]

No it was Jimmy Swaggart. A cousin of Jerry Lee Lewis and Mickey Gilly. Man, they could all play the piano!

[prescilaschina]

Isn't Jerry Falwell the one that was caught with the hooker

Not that I know of but you might be thinking of Jimmy Swaggart.

Jerry Falwell is the leader of the "moral majority".

[prescilaschina]

I was an Usher at a Jimmy Swaggart crusade in 1986, and I witnessed many people come to the Lord those 2 days but Jimmy fell from Grace a few years later.

[prescilaschina]

apollo we all have weaknesses and Satan knows what they are. When you do great things for the Lord you are a bigger threat to the devil.

[apollosplace]

Thanks for the heads up on that Ralph.

[cleanpartshere]

Ummm, Ralph... where does that leave ME ????
The beast

[amamused1]

Ummm, Ralph... where does that leave ME ????
The beast


LOL!!!! At the top of most of our prayer lists, Bob!!!!


ROTF!!!!!!!!

[apollosplace]

LOL Louisa

[valve37]

Praise the Lord - 500

[cleanpartshere]

LOL, Amused, Never let it be written that I didnt like to be "on top" !!!!!
Bob

[ankrilwainmoil]

hi..oh and bump

[midlife*mom]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!
My resolution this year is to keep breathing.

[apollosplace]

'cause I'm the meanest SOB in the valley!