Parade Orange Posted June 12, 2006 Posted June 12, 2006 It isnt that SDA forum run by a couple of ignorant rednecks of Bellyache and Scourge of the South, who's motto is "If you aint a gun toting rebublican you aint ____!" Quote All progress in the Spiritual Life is knowing and Loving GOD"there is non upon earth that I desire besides YOU" PS 73:25That perspective changes EVERYTHING-suffering and adversity are the means that makes us hungry for GOD. Disapointments will wean us away wordly occupations. Even sin(when repented of) becomes a mechanism to push us closer to HIM as we experience His Love and Forgiveness.
Parade Orange Posted June 12, 2006 Posted June 12, 2006 is it? Quote All progress in the Spiritual Life is knowing and Loving GOD"there is non upon earth that I desire besides YOU" PS 73:25That perspective changes EVERYTHING-suffering and adversity are the means that makes us hungry for GOD. Disapointments will wean us away wordly occupations. Even sin(when repented of) becomes a mechanism to push us closer to HIM as we experience His Love and Forgiveness.
Amelia Posted June 12, 2006 Posted June 12, 2006 no it aint Quote <p><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span style="font-style:italic;">"Do not use harmful words, but only helpful words, the kind that build up and provide what is needed, so that what you say will do good to those who hear you."</span></span> Eph 4:29</span><br><br><img src="http://banners.wunderground.com/weathersticker/gizmotimetemp_both/US/OR/Fairview.gif" alt="Fairview.gif"> Fairview Or</p>
Parade Orange Posted June 12, 2006 Posted June 12, 2006 oh Quote All progress in the Spiritual Life is knowing and Loving GOD"there is non upon earth that I desire besides YOU" PS 73:25That perspective changes EVERYTHING-suffering and adversity are the means that makes us hungry for GOD. Disapointments will wean us away wordly occupations. Even sin(when repented of) becomes a mechanism to push us closer to HIM as we experience His Love and Forgiveness.
Members rudywoofs (Pam) Posted June 12, 2006 Author Members Posted June 12, 2006 The forum I was referring to didn't have an Adventist presence (except mine)...most are Baptist, I believe. Quote Pam Meddle Not In the Affairs of Dragons; for You Are Crunchy and Taste Good with Ketchup. If we all sang the same note in the choir, there'd never be any harmony. Funny, isn't it, how we accept Grace for ourselves and demand justice for others?
LifeHiscost Posted June 12, 2006 Posted June 12, 2006 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> rudywoofs said: <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/mad.gif" alt="" /> Every blasted time I start thinking "okay Pam, you're on your way to Christ - you're finally getting a tentative foothold," some stupid Christian steps up to the plate and socks me one in the gut! []http://img.inkfrog.com/pix/Rudywoofs/icon_evil.gif[/] I've about had it. <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> [:"red"] "Indeed all who delight in piety and are determined to live a devoted and godly life in Christ Jesus will meet with persecution [will be made to suffer because of their religious stand]. " [/] 2 Timothy 3:12 AMP Soon after choosing to follow Jesus, the Christian is made aware that he/she has chosen sides in a mortal combat. Only the saving grace of Jesus prevents us from being annihilated for eternity. Therefore it is important to put our lives in full submission to the only One capable of giving us that protection. [:"red"] "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." [/] Ephesians 6:12 KJV [:"red"] "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. " [/] James 4:7 KJV [:"red"] "Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 13Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand firm therefore, HAVING GIRDED YOUR LOINS WITH TRUTH, and HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, and having shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE; in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. " [/] Eph 6:11,13-17 NASB emph theirs LHC It is not uncommon to find our most painful moments among the body of believers. That is not saying that the hurts come from the believers. [:"red"] "Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves." [/] Matthew 7:15 KJV I have always found the best way to meet those situations is to follow the example of Jesus and let Him take care of the ending results. [:"red"] "Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:" [/] 1 Peter 2:23 KJV When you truly believe Jesus to be sovereign, He will give you the Spirit to find strength even in difficult circumstances God bless you in your efforts to serve, for Jesus sake. [:"red"] "For who is the greater, the one who reclines at table (the master), or the one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am in your midst as One Who serves. " [/] Luke 22:27 AMP <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/DOVE.gif" alt="" /> Blessings!! Quote Lift Jesus up!!
LifeHiscost Posted June 12, 2006 Posted June 12, 2006 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> rudywoofs said: thanks for wanting me to stay :-) I thought I could sort out my spiritual confusion and questions, but I'm not doing such a hot job of it <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> [:"red"] "I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing. " [/] John 15:5 NASB [:"red"] "Looking at them, Jesus said, " With people it is impossible, but not with God; for all things are possible with God." [/] Mark 10:27 NASB [:"red"] "Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]-- " [/] Ephesians 3:20 AMP Sometimes it doesn't hurt to step back and take stock. But know beyond a shadow of a doubt, your highest aspirations will only be filled in your friendship with Jesus. [:"red"] "For everyone who keeps on asking receives; and he who keeps on seeking finds; and to him who keeps on knocking, [the door] will be opened." [/] Matthew 7:8 AMP <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/DOVE.gif" alt="" /> Keep looking up!! Quote Lift Jesus up!!
LifeHiscost Posted June 12, 2006 Posted June 12, 2006 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> rudywoofs said: didn't have an Adventist presence >>(except mine)<<... <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> Re: >> << And all the <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/Group.gif" alt="" /> said <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/amen2.gif" alt="" /> [:"red"] " Be still and rest in the Lord; wait for Him and patiently lean yourself upon Him; fret not yourself because of him who prospers in his way, because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass. For evildoers shall be cut off: but those that wait upon the LORD, they shall inherit the earth. " [/] Psalm 37:7,9 AMP <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/DOVE.gif" alt="" /> Keep the faith!! Quote Lift Jesus up!!
LifeHiscost Posted June 12, 2006 Posted June 12, 2006 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> Stan Jensen said: No!!! I think you have been a blessing. You have shared with others your story and it has been encouraging to me, you have also shared your pain, and my heart went out to you, and you have given hope and advise to us on how we can share the gospel with a group that we know nothing about... I appreciate you being here, you are a 'keeper'. Courage Stan <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> This sentiment bears repeating. Even if sometimes your brothers and sisters in Christ don't happen to understand you, Pam, we as disciples of Christ have been given a charge that also bears repeating. [:"red"] "We may know that these things make no difference, but we cannot just go ahead and do them to please ourselves. We must be considerate of the doubts and fears of those who think these things are wrong. " [/] Rom 15:1 NLT [:"red"] "Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ." [/] Galatians 6:2 KJV <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/DOVE.gif" alt="" /> Blessings!! Quote Lift Jesus up!!
Neil D Posted June 12, 2006 Posted June 12, 2006 </font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr /> rudywoofs said: ::flies back in:: you guys are addicting. <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/wub.gif" alt="" /> <hr /></blockquote><font class="post"> gosh, Pam...You keep this up, and WE will all be gushing.... <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/Group.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/oops.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/Falling.gif" alt="" /> Meant to comment on this post earlier, but was unable to do so... Let me first point out that the Baptist's have a bit of an "either or" with a caviot philosophy...You are either Christ's or your not..unless you did something really really bad...like you're an ax murder or a con artist or , in your case, a priest of a coven. And if you convert to being a SDA, well, Pam, I am sorry, but in the eyes of the Baptist, you are going to...um...that other eternal place.... <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" /> Pam, you have got so much going for you...And I would hope that you would concider the suspecions of other people as just that...suspecions...YOU, OTOH, need to focus on what Christ has done for you...Our little group here can encourage you in your walk with Christ...Just remember, thier walk doesn't always fit and help yours...but thier intention are worthy and come from a good place. God has just led them in a different path... Be friendly with all....but be discriminatory with your inner circle of friends and keep Christ at the center and I promise, you will be blessed and a blessing to others.... <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/thumbsup.gif" alt="" /> Ok, It is time I got off my <img src="/adventist/images/graemlins/soapbox.gif" alt="" /> Quote Democracy is a device that ensures we shall be governed no better than we deserve. George Bernard Shaw
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