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    Reformed Theology?

    filosofer, it's a long story and it's best left in the past. Suffice it to say that my leaving my church has NOTHING to do with the theology of the church but rather with the leadership of the particular church I have been attending. There is one other LCMS that I might attend but in truth it...
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    Lutheran/Calvinist/Arminian

    Not trying to but in here but... I am currently looking for another church, I have been attending a Lutheran Church for the last 7 years and have a fairly good grasp of it's teaching. I am considering attending a Reformed church in my neighborhood but the idea of predestination "seems" wrong...
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    Reformed Theology?

    Thank you for the responses, I think I need to talk to the pastor, the predestination thing really contradicts the Word and I don't think I could go to a church with that view without understanding where it comes from.
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    Reformed Theology?

    Please could someone tell me what "Reformed Theology" means? I am currently church shopping and all I know is Lutheran theology. I recently attended a new church near my home and the Pastor referred to his church as having reformed theology. I haven't a clue what that means but it seems...
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    How much should an avg. 7 year old weigh?

    My 6 1/2 yr old daughter weighs 41 lbs, she is strong and healthy and VERY active. It's hard to buy her clothes at times as everything that is long enough is WAY to big in the waist. Thank the Lord for elastic in the wiatbands of jeans. So our girls are skinny, as long as they are active and...
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    Favorite Martin Luther Quotes

    "One Book is enough but a thousand is not to many" Be thou comforted, little dog; thou too in Resurrection shall have a little golden tail" "you have as much laughter as you have faith"
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    What is the LCMS teaching on the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

    Rev, no we did not fight in that thread and yes you did encourage me to leave that congregation. I just mean in general we seem to disagree often. Most of the time I appreciate your candor and direction and often you have give me pause to think so I appreciate it but I don't have the energy to...
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    What is the LCMS teaching on the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

    maybe another time Rev, I don't have the strength or the heart to bare the fight we always seem to engage in. I am tired and sore and completely done. I went back to my posts on ecclisiatic authority from last year. It was painful to reread it all over again and stirred up some of the grief...
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    What is the LCMS teaching on the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

    I grew up in the S Baptist Church til I was a teen, then into the Methodist church wil I left home at 18. Gone from the church and far from God til I was in my mid 30's. The Holy Spirit persued me for years before I came to the LCMS church of which I am currently a member. It is in this...
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    What is the LCMS teaching on the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

    Thanks for your response Jim, I know that people sometimes will twist and make what God has given them for His glory into self glorification. I also know that it is by their love and fruit that we recognize fellow saints. We have been spending a lot more of our time in the Bible recently trying...
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    What is the LCMS teaching on the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

    As soon as my huband and I finish our commitment at our LCMS church we plan to begin searching elsewhere for a congregation. We are deep in prayer and visiting various pastors, church web sites and talking to other Christians. Am planning on attending an AOG church in a few weeks and wondered...
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    What is the LCMS teaching on the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

    Thanks, that answers a lot of my questions.
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    What is the LCMS teaching on the gifts of the Holy Spirit?

    I am curious as to the LCMS teaching regarding the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Things such as the laying on of hands for healing, speaking in tongues, gifts of prophecy, teaching, administrating etc. Paul talks alot about those gifts and how we are to eagerly desire such. I cannot recall...
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    She doesn't want to eat!

    neither of my kids have ever been big eaters, both are slim and active and very healthy. My Pedi suggested that as long as their activity level is good, they are getting milk and juice each day and sleeping well not to worry. Offer lots of good choices and know that they'll eat what their...
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    i have a (non-religious) emergency!!

    America's Got Talent!
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    Are contemporary services un-LCMS?

    Rev, we seem to be miscommunicating here. I would never suggest that one does not ever approach the Lord or His table without humility or the need for a repentant heart, nor do I condone cheap grace. I simply meant that because of the great love of Christ and His outpouring of grace I recognize...
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    Are contemporary services un-LCMS?

    Thanks for you encouragement Rev. and yes I do consider myself sinless before God because of the blood of Jesus which has covered and continues to cover my sins over and over. Do I sin, yes daily but I know that thru Him I am free of the condemnation and punishment that I certainly deserve...
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    Are contemporary services un-LCMS?

    Actually I have tried to reach my pastor's for discussion but all 3 are just to busy to be bothered and have little time or desire to speak with members. I do love to sing praise songs but for me that is only a small part of my Christian walk. I feel led to being involved in a church that is...
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    Are contemporary services un-LCMS?

    I think I have become a member of the wrong church. Perhaps I need to start looking elsewhere. Our family has been praying about it. I do have a relationship with Christ, I guess according to the Lutheran's that is not acceptable. I do spend time daily with the Lord and know that He is...
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    Are contemporary services un-LCMS?

    Well I guess there are some things to think about. Personally I come to the throne boldly at any and all times. I see the Lord as my Father in whose presence I run to, hop on His lap and pour out my heart to daily. Stu, referred to the Queen of England. No doubt her subjects approach her with...