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    Every Day I Move Closer to God's Kingdom

    We were away from our home church on Easter Sunday. So it happens that I was just reading a copy of my pastor's sermon last night. His words led me to the profound revelation - every day I move closer to God's kingdom! Please read more at: * The Christian Empath: Every Day I Move Closer to...
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    The devil tormenting my thoughts.

    When I feel under attack, I say a short prayer and then call on the name of Jesus Christ for the evil to leave. Something like, "in the name of Jesus Christ I command you to leave." This is absolutely critical. Say it as many times as you need to until you feel that presence is gone. You'll...
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    bratty children misbehaving, no discipline

    I can't resist adding that the OP sounds a lot like a friend of mine before having her own children. I like to recall her disapproval when I allowed my one-year-old to play with her Tupperware. She now has a two-year-old. Although, we still don't share the same parenting style, there is a...
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    Baptism

    Yes it makes alot of sense! I often feel the same way and call it "spiritually bipolar." As we walk closer and closer in Christ, we begin to feel the "shadow of the cross." Meaning we sometimes will feel the shear joy and peace of being with Christ, but we will also find ourselves in...
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    Help understanding UCC position on abortion

    My first intent is not to condemn women. Only God has the authority to judge what is in a person's heart and to whom He extends His grace. I think there has to be a way to say that the act of abortion is in-congruent with the God's word without condemning women who have or are considering...
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    Help understanding UCC position on abortion

    I am a UCC member and am struggling to understand the church's position on abortion. Here is a link to the article I read from the UCC website: http://www.ucc.org/justice/advocacy_resources/pdfs/reproductive-health-and-justice/reproductive-health-and-justice.pdf I just really don't get it how...
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    What is Truth: Easter and Controversy

    Following the Passover meal, Jesus was arrested. He was sent to Pontius Pilot for judgement as he had the authority under Roman law to order Jesus to be crucified. Jesus was charged with sedition against Rome, opposing the payment of taxes to Cesar, and calling himself a king. (Pontius...
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    4-year-old nightmare of talking snakes

    Thanks again to everyone for being so kind in your responses.
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    Vivid visions while awake

    Hi ChristineM130, This is some really heavy stuff for you and with the stress of wedding planning too! It sounds like you've been through a lot lately with your injury and resulting post-traumatic stress. I will hold you in prayer. Gary's response reminds me that it is always prudent to "test...
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    Thoughts & Insight on Dreams & Visions

    I'm not going to answer in full because there is a lot of great info here already. I believe that sometimes dreams and visions whether they appear to be obviously from the dark side or not serve more to distract us than to reveal the truth of God's Word. I also believe true visions from God are...
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    4-year-old nightmare of talking snakes

    Yes, ins't that strange since he still thinks the Easter bunny is real...sigh. I assumed the idea that angels aren't real was somehow absorbed from the culture around us. Kimmiemae you raise a good point. I do think he has an angel watching over him, but he doesn't identify it as such. He said...
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    I can see what Kimmiemae is saying about the symbology of a piece (wedge) being transformed by the Holy Spirit into the whole (circle). I am grateful to Ryxennesu for sharing such a powerful image.
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    4-year-old nightmare of talking snakes

    Thank you for your supportive responses. He did say before that he has an angel that comes and gives him good dreams, but he seems to struggle with the idea that he can call on his angel. Unfortuneately, he already has the idea that angels aren't real even though I tell him they are. I will try...
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    First thing that came to my mind was Holy Communion.
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    Vivid visions while awake

    Hi ChristineM130, I think the most important thing is that you have strength in and through the Lord. I would hold onto that knowledge more than anything else your visions may reveal. Just as you prayed for God to take care of your ex-boyfriend's child, pray for Him to take care of you and...
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