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I have posted several links to articles regarding questionable practices occurring in the NAD, EUR, and SPD divisions of the church. These are not for voyeuristic perusal, but to note the decline of spirituality in the church. Morals seems to be in freefall in the in the Western World and probably in the whole world, and in the divisions listed morality would also match the world in freefall. When Children Dance Sensually in the Church for Jesus http://adventmessenger.org/when-children-dance-sensually-in-the-church-for-jesus/ Florida Hospital Adventist Church Makes a Mockery of the Bible During their Children’s Program http://adventmessenger.org/florida-adventist-hospital-church-makes-a-mockery-of-the-bible-during-their-childrens-program/ Here is one worldly example of the decline of religious influence in life. 80 per cent decline in religious funerals as mourners opt for golf courses and zoos over churches https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/08/28/80-per-cent-decline-religious-funerals-mourners-opt-golf-courses/ Eight-years-ago 67 per cent of people requested traditional religious services and just 12 per cent were non-religious. However by 2018, just 13 per cent wanted a religious funeral. So, with this condition existing in the church it has to be much worse than even when Sister Ellen penned the following words more than one hundred years ago: The facts are before us. The burden bearers among us are dropping off into the silent grave. The active members of the church, the true workers in all reforms, are mostly past the meridian of life, and are declining in physical and mental strength. We should anxiously contemplate who are to rise up and fill their places. To whom are to be committed the vital interests of the church? The question may be asked by us with the deepest concern, Who will bear the responsibilities of the cause of God when a few more standard-bearers fall? We can but look anxiously upon the youth of today as those who must take these burdens, and upon whom responsibilities must fall. They must take the work where others leave it; and their course will determine whether morality, religion, and vital godliness shall prevail, or whether immorality and infidelity shall corrupt and blight all that is valuable. It is the way the standard is carried now that will determine the future. 5T128 Given the vote at the General Conference which showed that in other divisions around the world, the church was largely against the ordination of women. This has infuriated many brighter and more progressive members of the NAD, EUR, and SPD divisions of the church. It has been my opinion that this is even an example of racism in the church where the NAD, EUR, and SPD divisions of the church are just not going to stand for anyone else telling them how to run the church, especially from third world countries. However, thru much of the rest of the world, church members seem to be living much like the early Adventist church lived. The way I see it, I have to agree that the defenders of our faith are not even from the NAD, EUR, and SPD divisions of the church. Seems like Africa is one place to look for those seriously looking to be ready for the coming of Jesus. Seventh-day Adventists in Third-world Countries are the New Defenders of the Faith http://adventmessenger.org/seventh-day-adventists-in-third-world-countries-are-the-new-defenders-of-the-faith/ Seventh-day Adventists in the United States, Canada, Europe and Australia, commonly known as “developed nations” are no longer carrying the torch – it has been passed on to what is commonly referred to as the “third world countries” or “developing nations.” This growth in the number of Christians has been noted throughout Christendom: Christianity Booming, Atheism Declining around the World, Report Says https://www.christianheadlines.com/contributors/michael-foust/christianity-booming-atheism-declining-around-the-world-report-says.html Much of Christianity’s growth is due to its surge in other continents. Africa (119 million) and Asia (160 million) each have more Christians than North America (100 million). Lessons We Must Learn from the Church in Africa http://adventmessenger.org/what-we-must-learn-from-the-church-in-africa/ It truly is a blessing to see these orphan kids reciting the Three Angels’ Message, the 10 Commandments, the 8 Laws of Heath, Biblical passages and singing sacred music all from memory. Pastor Benson and his wife are doing a wonderful job with these children! Those who live in the last days should be circumspect in words and acts. Sobriety is more in accordance with our faith than levity. Those who realize the solemnity of the times in which we live will be among the number who bear about with them a weight of solemn influence. MS11, 1868 Considering the Sister Ellen statement quoted (5T128), seems the young people who are ready to take up the burdens are from places like Africa. Too bad about the American kids who are being led down the wrong paths. This is concerning that this situation exists because to me it suggests that the close of probations is rapidly approaching and I believe the vast majority of the church in the NAD, EUR, and SPD divisions of the church are asleep and will wake up too late.

✨ earth is mine Exo 19:5 Now therefore, if ye will obey my voice indeed, and keep my covenant, then ye shall be a peculiar treasure unto me above all people: for all the earth is mine: ?

Wow, I am impressed! lol Colorado has us beat for snow! I think its only around minus 8 Celsius here, which is basically still no-coat weather for me, unless I am going out hiking. I am an odd-ball. I love winter, and snow. I am often the first/only one to go outside for a walk when a snowstorm hits. I have always enjoyed the elements. They remind me of God's protection. I mean, who is going to come out and bother me with anything if I am in the middle of a blizzard somewhere? "There is peace in the eye of the storm." :)

5 Things You Didn't Know About The Internet On October 29, 1969, the internet began when a computer network was set up between Stanford Research Institute and UCLA. Here are 5 interesting tidbits you probably didn’t know about the internet.... There Were Other Search Engines Before Google Most people are familiar with the different search engines like Google, Yahoo, and Bing. However, Archie, which started up in 1990, was the name of the first one and was used to locate FTP files that are used to transfer files between servers and clients. Archie was followed by search engines called Jughead and Veronica, which are names that appear in the Archie comic strip. The Google search engine was the most popular and effective and has stood the test of time. The Internet Is Really Big Plenty of research has been done to try to discover how big the internet really is but it has proved incredibly difficult to get accurate results. One study by Google found that there was at least one trillion pages on the net, although they stated that this could account for just a tiny fraction of what is really online. Despite its huge size, experts have calculated that all of the electrons that make up the data on the internet would only add up to around 50 grams. That is the equivalent of one medium sized egg, an incredible fact considering the sheer amount of information that the web contains. Greenland Has The Most Connected Population Although it might seem that everyone has an internet connection, the truth is that most countries in Europe and North America only have around a 70-80% connection rate, with many members of society not having any sort of access to the web in their home. The highest connected population is Greenland, where 92% of all of those living there having an internet connection. Most Data Is Transmitted Underwater Ninety-nine percent of data transmitted over the internet is done through submarine cables and includes not only data but text messages and phone calls. This way is much faster than using satellites, which would be about eight times slower. When these underwater cables are damaged, whether by earthquakes or even sharks, ships are sent out to pull up the cable and repair it. Some People Still Use Dial-Up If you are old enough to remember the early days of dial-up internet access then you would probably imagine that everyone has moved onto broadband by now. You don’t have to wait an age to download anything or have to choose between using the web or a landline phone. Yet, AOL dial-up still has 200,000 registered users paying monthly subscription fees for the service. Experts believe these are mostly people who can’t get broadband or don’t realize they can use broadband without paying for dial-up.

HEY ALL ONLY 5 more days until the time change dgrimm60

In a recent poll, 26% of people in the US claimed to be agnostic or atheist, compared to 16% in 2010. Many mainline churches are turning their backs on the Gospel of salvation in preference for the gospel of social justice. I even heard one denominational leader (not SDA) say that supporting the social gospel is the great commission! Shows how much they know about God's world. This trend is going to grow throughout the world until organized (denominational) Christianity all but disappears. At the end of time, we believers will only have each other and God to rely on (probably just the way God wants it). There will be no more denominations that follow the Gospel - just a worldwide "religion" preaching that all paths lead to God. Most Christians will fall for it rather than risk persecution and death. Our Father, please grant us the grace and courage to persevere in our love and trust of you; and living up to Your Family values no matter what the world throws at us! Keep us under your wing; and protect us from your wrath when the time comes. We so much look forward to spending a joyous eternity with you in a sinless, loving community. Thank You, Jesus, for making this possible for us!

If God says that sin and death would no longer rear their ugly heads for all eternity, I have to believe that is the case. While with free will I imagine that temptation (from within ourselves) may always be around; but no sentient being - angel or human - will ever give into it again. When our bodies are changed from corruptible to incorruptible, or genetic predisposition to sin will be changed into a genetic predisposition to obey. Tell me about the snow! It's 14 degrees Fahrenheit here now with a foot of snow on the ground and another foot expected by Thursday morning; along with below zero wind chills. I hate winter; and it came to Denver about 6 weeks early. Grateful for the moisture, though.

You know you have a great sense of humor and I love it! That is what so special about you! I also love your frankness too and it helps me to be on top of it even if I give dissertations at times! Love ya and be blessed!

Rachel: I wasn't sensitive, I express the truth. I have a problem with grammar and I explained why. How is that sensitive and why didn't you ask me? You know I am not perfect, I have flaws and I am not ashamed to admit then. Joe gave me a compliment but like Blessed Man stated I had problem that the had a hard time understanding. Now Blessed Man (Wander) helped me by telling me about Grammar and it has helped me a WHOLE LOT! That what we all are here for to uplift one another and I needed some uplifting with my grammar. That's a blessing! If you see a mistake please let me know! Thanks! Be blessed!

Many others (including me) aren't so sure of Paul's authorship. I have read that the writing style (particularly in the Greek) is stylistically different than in Paul's other writings.There are even some who don't believe Hebrews should be included in the NT because of some of the doctrinal statements made that are exclusive to the Book of Hebrews. Frankly, I don't care who the author is; it is one of my favorite NT Books.

✨ the unsearchable riches ✨ Eph 3:8 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ;

I guess you have your Judge's hat on here. It was totally in jest, and nothing else.

This is actually a point that simply does not prove anything about "under the law," and I would add that as long as it is the bible, for me, it doesnt matter who wrote it. "All scripture" is profitable for what? 1/ doctrine, 2/ reproof, 3/ correction, 4/ instruction in righteousness, In fact; it IS in this very sense/context that the Christian is still "under the law" today; but perhaps, or hopefully, with a slightly different perspective once we become "converted."

It's not, but I don't have a problem with that being the case one way or the other!!