Recent content by Cubbs

Ive played Daoc, SWG, and play FFXI atm on Fenrir server. I am contemplating MxO in the near future but with baby on the way.../sigh we will have to see

*stares...drools...*

Practically, I think Lewis Smedes puts it beautifully: "The first and often the only person to be healed by forgiveness is the person who does the forgiveness...When we genuinely forgive, we set a prisoner free and then discover that the prisoner we set free was us."

Beautifully put lilly. Saxman, It sounds as though you are tired of trying. God didnt save you just to put you on the "hang on for dear life" ride. He wants to give life and give it to you outrageously. Stay honest with where you are. What you think is something you can work on (Romans 12:1)...

This is a Romans 14 thing. Personally, I dont. Heres why: 1) Alcoholism runs through my family. (ATM my brother is an alcoholic) 2) If/when I "minister" to someone who is or trying to be a recovering alcoholic, I want my life to set an example for that person and not create a dichotomy(sp?) for...

Quote: Originally Posted by: rogsr Well I don't agree with mortification of the body. If God did not want us to expierience pleasure then we would not expierience pleasure. Pleasure is sinful when it become an idol. The only problem that I see and have expierienced from ion is what goes through...

:sigh: I didnt presume for one minute God needs our money. What I am presuming is to search your heart and the heart of God in this matter. Is it just irony that we continue to justify behavior thats in our best interest? And in the same breath I will also say this: Don't be manipulated or feel...

Steve Taylor wrote/sang a song called "Jesus is for Losers". At first I was offended by it. "How dare he!?!" Now after listening to it, I completely love it!

Mesa thinks you missed the point of the text completely. You are bringing your bent to scripture. Thats a no-no. Still...I find people are justifying behavior...using scripture at that too :sick:

Great Q and great honesty. :thumbsup: A lot more guts than I would have to say the least. No malice intended here: Again, I find many of us would like to justify our behavior than to examine its damaging consequences and strive for goodness. To the issue of , only in the Victorian Era did...

For whatever its worth duncan, God is not about mind games. Hes not there to trip you up or get you to fail.

Great Q! I recently did some studying on this myself. The definition of tithe literally means 1/10 or 10%. So there is no discussion on "how much" a tithe is. It is supposed to go to your home church which support you and vice versa. Offerings-offerings refer to what you give above and beyond...

Couple thoughts: 1) Is it beneficial to the children? Studies have shown children who are subjected to become emotionally damaged by it. Some even shut down for days. Yes, I understand some people argue its not . Ok...whatever... 2) Perhaps the most said but ignored statement: What...

so-confused, It is completely ok to end your ties with your sister for now...or however long need be. If you do, make sure you do it in love, as it seems you are. It would be in everyone's best interest, health (emotionally, physically, and spiritually). Let your sister and you have time and...

Why do I have to lose my hair? :doh: