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I like listening to everything from the 60's and 70's except for disco. Especially enjoy Johnny Cash stuff.

You can pray anywhere, anytime. The apostle Paul tells the Thessalonians to pray without ceasing. "Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 ESV)

Totally agree. I was Charismatic for most of my life and my experience is that all that stuff just distracts from the only thing that really matters, Jesus.

What about those that have mental illness that have depression and struggle with suicide? Are they not real Christians then?

Thanks, glad to be here!

That's really interesting and helpful. Thanks

Hahaha so true, I find them funny though. When they do talk theology its brilliant, and their "sometimes crude conversation" actually has helped me out of my judging other Christians due to my backround in "holier than thou circles" in that they demonstrate that to be found in Christ doesn't...

Great suggestions! I added them to my reading list

I have had that same experience as well. Family and friends thinking I have become theologically liberal.

Wow I love your story. I felt the same way with a lot of what I grew up being taught. I started asking people in my church "why do you believe that?" and the answer I usually got was "because that's what I was taught". Usually if scripture was used (many of the teachings have absolutely no...

Ok that makes sense. Thank you

My wife is a PK. I have found that she needs lots of love and affirmation. It seems that PKs are usually held to a higher standard than others in the church. Sometimes by their parents because they want their kids to be a good example, and sometimes by the congregation because, "well they are...

Just wondering if passing offering plates are a part of all LCMS churches or if it is a church by church issue. Also if it is a part of all LCMS churches I am curious why they do it. My understanding is that offering plates go back to traveling evangelists whose reputations were less than...

Hi I recently became a lutheran in the past year. My backround is non-denomination/pentacostal/charismatic. I just want to hear your stories of how you came to Lutheranism if you have a similar backround as mine. Also any advice for how to talk with family members and friends who think you are...

When we are united with Him there is no need for the gifts. The gifts are the ministry of Christ, it is the Holy Spirit working through us. Ephesians 4:11-14 ESV And he gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, (12) to equip the saints for the work of...

Jesus died for you. He knew everything that you would ever do in your entire life. No sin is big enough to seperate you from Him. Romans 8:35-39 ESV Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? (36)...

I wouldn't have much. Good insight. Thank God for His goodness and grace which daily bestows what we don't deserve.

I come from a non-denom backround as well and I can relate with your struggle between trusting the promise and then having unbelief at the same time. What helps me is to remind myself that its not about what I do but what Jesus has done that matters. I didn't choose to be reborn God chose that...

The life of a believer is a life of repentence, as has already been said repentence is the result of our salvation. Martin Luther in his 95 Theses states; 1. When our Lord and Master Jesus Christ said, "Repent" (Mt 4:17), he willed the entire life of believers to be one of repentance.

It looks good. Only thing I noticed was a mispelling in the statement under the Church/Religious Organization. "We are hear to do our part in spreading the His gospel." "Hear" should be "here". I "liked" the page. I hope that it will help spread the gospel!