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Recent content by Alicia Schout

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    What is Racism?

    According to the book of Genesis, Noach had three sons: Shem, Cham and Japheth. Why do the US states called a colored person (e.g. borned from intercourse between a black and a white race) black? Racism is a problem, because of the lack of respect for the only one an true God, the creator...
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    When is a pastor's behaviour arrogant?

    We are here to help each other. It's not about pointing fingers to one another. I do believe I have a teachable spirit. So I want to learn how to cope with matters like these, without offending anyone.
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    When is a pastor's behaviour arrogant?

    I'm impressed that it has to do with personality. A matter of character. I won't call this issue personality conflict, even for some it might means a personality conflict. I would like to have advise to play a positive christian-liked role in this matter.
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    When is a pastor's behaviour arrogant?

    Well, in my denomination the ordained minister appointed by the Synode is sent out to certain land or country.
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    When is a pastor's behaviour arrogant?

    I really do agree with your statement. Also it could be a character aspect (the fleshy man) and not an spirit. There is a Dutch saying that goes as follows: every birth sings according to...... This saying means that men in general does conduct themselves as they have been reared.
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    When is a pastor's behaviour arrogant?

    If the half or more of the members of a church is not happy with their pastor, is this a reason to take measurement?
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    When is a pastor's behaviour arrogant?

    Thank you so much for your reply
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    When is a pastor's behaviour arrogant?

    Behaviour that is not to be qualified as a humble servant.
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    When is a pastor's behaviour arrogant?

    Does the Bible gives direction toward the behaviour of pastors? What can christians do to be a postive influence to arrogant pastors?
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    Need God's direction/wisdom re:medication

    I agree with your prayer and may our Good God give an answer as we stand upon His words that say: - Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching anything that it will be done for them by my Father in Heaven. (Matthew 18:19) You can also seek help from a pastor who...
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    Depression vs Faith

    God bless you. This morning I read Isaiah chapter 61. In verse 2 it says: put on the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness. Depression is an attack. When our spirits are lifted up through praises to God in psalm, songs, hymns and worship the devil must flee. The depression will flee even...
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    Depression vs Faith

    What kind of professional help do you want him or her to seek?
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    "Prima Scriptura"? Do you agree?

    Unless a man is guided by the Holy Spirit he cannot understand God's word. It's sharper than a two-edged sword.
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    Poll: 77% of Democrats with 4-Year Degrees Think Sex Not Determined at Birth

    Even in this abnormal situation we can go the our Lord and ask Him what shall it be. What is your intention for this child/person to be? A girl or a boy. Born-again Christians seek all their answers through the word of God, His anointed ones and through the answer of prayers. When it comes to...
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    "Prima Scriptura"? Do you agree?

    Remember, it's the Holy Spirit that reveals God word to us. So the more we are empowered by the Holy Spirit, we will understand his word. Also God has given some the gift of the Holy Spirit to prophecy, some to teach, preach, to have the spirit of wisdow, of knowledge, some to discern the...