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Recent content by machazure

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    Now where do I go?

    Not wanting to be divisive or cause an argument...but I saw some things I would like to point out. First of all, what do you mean you found Jesus hiding behind the couch? Is not that statement a little irreverent? We are talking about the Lord of glory, the King of kings, the Alpha and the...
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    Sick of looking

    Well, I had a reply message all typed up and then it deleted it...so here we go again... I think the problem lies with how we define the 'church'. Most people functionally define the 'church' as the building they go to every Sunday. That's not how 'church' is defined in the New Testament. The...
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    Advice please...

    No, the old testament is for us new covenant believers... Jesus said concerning the Scripture of the Old Testament: Joh 5:39 Search the Scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. and... Joh 5:46 "For if you believed Moses, you would...
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    Looking for a WOF church in Charlotte NC

    I would just like to say as a discerning member of the body of Christ to sincerely check out some of the beliefs of the word of faith crowd. I used to attend a word-faith church who also taught legalistic tithing. God opened my eyes to truly search the scriptures and I have since left thier...
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    Advice please...

    Yes, please, because what you just said goes against 2000 years of church history. According to Luke 22:20, the word 'new', in the greek not hebrew... means: kainos kahee-nos' Of uncertain affinity; new ,especially in freshness; Says nothing about 'renewing' the old... And in Hebrews 8:13...
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    Advice please...

    So, I've decided I'm going to have to leave my current fellowship. I started attending a little over a year ago with my girlfriend (who has been there 13 years with her mother). I have been called into the ministry and am currently going to bible college and so I need to be deeply involved in...
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    Love and lust

    Oh, I know our desire for each other is not from Satan. Sexual desire is a God given thing that is wonderful when carried out in the right situation. Our situation is not the right situation to express our desire for each other. I was just saying our sin opened a door for satan to attack our...
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    Love and lust

    First of all: .me and my girlfriend have been dating for over 11 months. We love each other very much and have always prayed for God's will in our relationship with each other. We both feel as though we are destined for marriage and that is what God wants for us. At times, we have been tempted...
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    screwed up...... again... girlfriend advice??

    Well, without knowing you or too much about your situation just let her know that God made her the way she is, she is beautiful the way she is, and you love her for who she is and the way she is. Secular media today defines to a lot of girls what beautiful is. God says each and everyone of us is...
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    Caught kissing....embarassed

    Me and my gf have been together for almost 10 months now...she is amazing and we are in this relationship for the long haul, pursuing marriage. Anyway, she was over at my house tonight and we were in the recliner together watching tv. We started kissing and what happens? Mom walks in and sees...
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    screwed up...... again... girlfriend advice??

    Well, how long have you guys been together? I would try and let her know that you love her for who she is and not what she has. Just tell her what is on your heart, because if you truly care for the gal and she for you, you can work it out with love and God on your side. Make sure you don't...
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    Me and my friends dream

    I had a dream the other night ago where my friend asked me to get $20 out of the ATM for him. I put in his card, got the money and began to walk away. As I looked back the machine began to spit out money. I called to my friend to go inside and get someone from the bank to help. He did and they...
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    Baptism

    I'm 19 years old and grew up in a Methodist church. I recieved baptism by sprinkling as a child and went through a confirmation class to confirm my beliefs around 13. I am now at a non-denominational church (baptist influence) and visit at my girlfriends non-denominational church (pentecostal...
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    Fighting Sexual Temptation...

    Me and my girlfriend (both 19 and sophmores in college) have been dating for approximately 6 months. We are both strong in our faith and walk with Jesus Christ. I love her soo sooo much and believe that God has placed her in my life to be my future wife. Anyway, as 19 year olds, we struggle to...
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    Girlfriend ring

    I'm looking to get a ring for my girlfriend for Christmas gift and to symbolize our 7 months together. (I was going to get it at 6 months, but Christmas is only a month away so I decided to wait) I like the claddagh rings that come from Ireland and the Celts. They have hands symbolizing...