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!
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!
Hi Gary
He never changes while we often flitter as a flag in a gentle breeze. Each of us experiences that. I am often impressed with the words of the greatest of the Lord's people.
In the Old Testement Isaiah crys out on behalf of all Israel and uses himself as the example and says :Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."
Here the man of God likens the righteous acts ie: the very best of their good deeds to the bandages that were wrapped around the leppers wounds and allowed to become filthy with the dirt of the world. If this is how God saw their very best of their good deeds how much more worse their sins. The amazing thing is that the one closest to God is the one to say this and include himself in the statement (all our).
In the New Testament 1Tim. 1:15 - Pauls as he writes words of encouragement to his young friend:
1 Timothy 1:15
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
We see here again the one who should be closest to God declaring in the present tense that he is the chief of sinners. NOT was BUT is. Many a searching soul fearful that all hope may be lost for them have found true peace in that verse ; as one would say if He can save the chief of sinners then He can save me.
It is very true that those closest to God in heart truly do see how Great He is and how small and sinful we are.
And yet we are precious in His eyes. What a God He is.
The amazing thing is that He has foreseen it all and in the stangest and to us unknown ways it is still part of His great unfolding plan. But yet it is His love that binds all together.
Take care
Andrew
He never changes while we often flitter as a flag in a gentle breeze. Each of us experiences that. I am often impressed with the words of the greatest of the Lord's people.
In the Old Testement Isaiah crys out on behalf of all Israel and uses himself as the example and says :Isaiah 64:6 "But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away."
Here the man of God likens the righteous acts ie: the very best of their good deeds to the bandages that were wrapped around the leppers wounds and allowed to become filthy with the dirt of the world. If this is how God saw their very best of their good deeds how much more worse their sins. The amazing thing is that the one closest to God is the one to say this and include himself in the statement (all our).
In the New Testament 1Tim. 1:15 - Pauls as he writes words of encouragement to his young friend:
1 Timothy 1:15
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.
We see here again the one who should be closest to God declaring in the present tense that he is the chief of sinners. NOT was BUT is. Many a searching soul fearful that all hope may be lost for them have found true peace in that verse ; as one would say if He can save the chief of sinners then He can save me.
It is very true that those closest to God in heart truly do see how Great He is and how small and sinful we are.
And yet we are precious in His eyes. What a God He is.
The amazing thing is that He has foreseen it all and in the stangest and to us unknown ways it is still part of His great unfolding plan. But yet it is His love that binds all together.
Take care
Andrew
Nikki and Gary. Thank you for the kind words.
Nikki I too have not had any religious education - apart from a bit of Sunday school when I was young. But after I was saved I began to read and most importantly to listen to the Bible.
There is a verse "If any man lack wisdom, let him ask of God" Boy could I place myself in that verse.
So I would read and study the Bible with only concordences and dictionaries. And on my knees I would ask Him to show me things. Little by little I learned. And I spent time with those who approached His word the same way. Sisters who could take all the University educated preachers and ministers and scholars and silence them with their knowledge of the Bible gained from learning it on their knees and applying it to their lives. Sisters who taught themselves Greek and Hebrew.
Brothers who also learned the same way. Many of these yes with university educations but not all. I am very small in the knowledge of scripture. But I have areas of interest and in these areas He has shown me much.
But I sit in awe of others - just ordinary people who love God and trust His word. In our area many do not belong to any organized group - but much is done in house church enviroments and prayer and study circles.
Our children learn to read using the King James Version often well before they enter school. They are read to from the earliest months. We teach them everything we can not only of the Bible but of science, politics, history. economics etc. Most of the teenagers can walk circles around the science teachers in school and are up to date on the most modern theories of science including cosmic evolution. We teach and have taught them (my own are older now) both secular knowledge and for lack of a better word spiritual knowledge. They also read much of what their peers do such as Harry Potter etc. But we give them the tools of critical thought. They learn how to differentiate between theory and fact. They are taught to understand the basic assumptions that are used to form the many theories they will encounter in the world. We teach them how to ask the hard and critical questions. They are taught to understand the philosiphies that control much of human thought and why even well educated people will believe certian things in cetain ways.
We teach them the old ways of how to make right choises in life. They are taught right from wrong.
It is up to each of them to apply these things as they live their lives. Also each one in their own time must come to deal with God on eternal matters. We have been fortunate to see most of the children and young people come to a saving knowledge of Christ.
Nikki, religious education does not make christians who understand God. Time, honest time spent with Him and His word and then applying what we learn is what does that.
Each stone has its place in the temple and the mortar of love binds us all together.
:-x
Nikki I too have not had any religious education - apart from a bit of Sunday school when I was young. But after I was saved I began to read and most importantly to listen to the Bible.
There is a verse "If any man lack wisdom, let him ask of God" Boy could I place myself in that verse.
So I would read and study the Bible with only concordences and dictionaries. And on my knees I would ask Him to show me things. Little by little I learned. And I spent time with those who approached His word the same way. Sisters who could take all the University educated preachers and ministers and scholars and silence them with their knowledge of the Bible gained from learning it on their knees and applying it to their lives. Sisters who taught themselves Greek and Hebrew.
Brothers who also learned the same way. Many of these yes with university educations but not all. I am very small in the knowledge of scripture. But I have areas of interest and in these areas He has shown me much.
But I sit in awe of others - just ordinary people who love God and trust His word. In our area many do not belong to any organized group - but much is done in house church enviroments and prayer and study circles.
Our children learn to read using the King James Version often well before they enter school. They are read to from the earliest months. We teach them everything we can not only of the Bible but of science, politics, history. economics etc. Most of the teenagers can walk circles around the science teachers in school and are up to date on the most modern theories of science including cosmic evolution. We teach and have taught them (my own are older now) both secular knowledge and for lack of a better word spiritual knowledge. They also read much of what their peers do such as Harry Potter etc. But we give them the tools of critical thought. They learn how to differentiate between theory and fact. They are taught to understand the basic assumptions that are used to form the many theories they will encounter in the world. We teach them how to ask the hard and critical questions. They are taught to understand the philosiphies that control much of human thought and why even well educated people will believe certian things in cetain ways.
We teach them the old ways of how to make right choises in life. They are taught right from wrong.
It is up to each of them to apply these things as they live their lives. Also each one in their own time must come to deal with God on eternal matters. We have been fortunate to see most of the children and young people come to a saving knowledge of Christ.
Nikki, religious education does not make christians who understand God. Time, honest time spent with Him and His word and then applying what we learn is what does that.
Each stone has its place in the temple and the mortar of love binds us all together.
:-x
Such great posts since I was here last! 🙂
Andrew, your posts uplift me in ways you will never know. Thank you for sharing. :-x
Gary!! 🙂 So good to "see" you in this thread again! ((hugs))
Nikki...will look for the last e/m and resend. (thank you for the compliment, too). :-x
TOB...what's your itinerary for your Barkyville visit? Can we squeeze in a get-together? 😉
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I've been involved in a women's Bible study about obedience. The leader is such an inspiration! Please pray for our little group.
Andrew, your posts uplift me in ways you will never know. Thank you for sharing. :-x
Gary!! 🙂 So good to "see" you in this thread again! ((hugs))
Nikki...will look for the last e/m and resend. (thank you for the compliment, too). :-x
TOB...what's your itinerary for your Barkyville visit? Can we squeeze in a get-together? 😉
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I've been involved in a women's Bible study about obedience. The leader is such an inspiration! Please pray for our little group.
And just for fun...;)
The Laws Of Life
& Law of Economics
The amount needed for the present emergency is always in direct proportion to the amount you had saved for a vacation.
& Law of Mechanical Repair
After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch or you'll have to pee.
& Law of the Workshop
Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.
& Law of Probability
The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.
& Law of the Telephone
If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal .
& Law of the Alibi
If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a flat tire.
& Variation Law
If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will start to move faster than the one you are in now (works every time).
& Law of the Bath
When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone will ring.
& Law of Close Encounters
The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with.
& Law of the Result
When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will.
& Law of Biomechanics
The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach
& Law of the Theater
At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle arrive last.
& Law of Coffee
As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.
& Murphy's Law of Lockers
If there are only two people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.
& Law of Rugs/Carpets
The chances of an open-faced jelly sandwich landing face down on a floor covering are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet/rug.
& Law of Location
No matter where you go, there you are.
& Law of Logical Argument
Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.
& Brown's Law
If the shoe fits, it's ugly.
& Oliver's Law
A closed mouth gathers no feet.
& Wilson's Law
As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it.
& Doctors' Law
If you don't feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor. By the time you get there you'll feel better.
Don't make an appointment and you'll stay sick.
The Laws Of Life
& Law of Economics
The amount needed for the present emergency is always in direct proportion to the amount you had saved for a vacation.
& Law of Mechanical Repair
After your hands become coated with grease, your nose will begin to itch or you'll have to pee.
& Law of the Workshop
Any tool, when dropped, will roll to the least accessible corner.
& Law of Probability
The probability of being watched is directly proportional to the stupidity of your act.
& Law of the Telephone
If you dial a wrong number, you never get a busy signal .
& Law of the Alibi
If you tell the boss you were late for work because you had a flat tire, the very next morning you will have a flat tire.
& Variation Law
If you change lines (or traffic lanes), the one you were in will start to move faster than the one you are in now (works every time).
& Law of the Bath
When the body is fully immersed in water, the telephone will ring.
& Law of Close Encounters
The probability of meeting someone you know increases dramatically when you are with someone you don't want to be seen with.
& Law of the Result
When you try to prove to someone that a machine won't work, it will.
& Law of Biomechanics
The severity of the itch is inversely proportional to the reach
& Law of the Theater
At any event, the people whose seats are furthest from the aisle arrive last.
& Law of Coffee
As soon as you sit down to a cup of hot coffee, your boss will ask you to do something which will last until the coffee is cold.
& Murphy's Law of Lockers
If there are only two people in a locker room, they will have adjacent lockers.
& Law of Rugs/Carpets
The chances of an open-faced jelly sandwich landing face down on a floor covering are directly correlated to the newness and cost of the carpet/rug.
& Law of Location
No matter where you go, there you are.
& Law of Logical Argument
Anything is possible if you don't know what you are talking about.
& Brown's Law
If the shoe fits, it's ugly.
& Oliver's Law
A closed mouth gathers no feet.
& Wilson's Law
As soon as you find a product that you really like, they will stop making it.
& Doctors' Law
If you don't feel well, make an appointment to go to the doctor. By the time you get there you'll feel better.
Don't make an appointment and you'll stay sick.
boy there are some wonderful postings in here - wish I had more time to read them all. MLM - nice to see you again!
I'm not aloud to attend the women's Bible study group about obedience. My Hubby said no.....
j/k:-p
j/k:-p
LOL Bette! :^O
Nikki...done. Tanks, doll.
Hi 6767Spirit, and welcome to the thread. Hope you will stay and join in! The ladies Bib;le study i am attending is studying obedience in the Christian sense, so it's not at all gender-related. 🙂
Nikki...done. Tanks, doll.
Hi 6767Spirit, and welcome to the thread. Hope you will stay and join in! The ladies Bib;le study i am attending is studying obedience in the Christian sense, so it's not at all gender-related. 🙂
