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Recent content by ShineForever

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    Female Pastors?

    Well, I personally see a difference between the office of elder and the gift of pastor/teacher. The office holds authority, and that is why it is restricted to men. Women aren't to hold authority over men in the local church. But they can teach other women and youth. The office of elder...
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    Three Words in a Sentence

    The llama posse was breaking all the restrictions when they took the tractor for a joy ride. Chair/Ocean/Weasel
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    relationships aside, what do you consider to be your greatest accomplishment thus far

    Becoming a new person through the grace of God. I really have changed a lot over the passed couple of years. Thank you Jesus!
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    Today is a gift!

    This actually made me think of the Doctrine III class I'm taking. We are currently going over Eschatology and such things as the rapture being imminent and all. So my teacher has been reminding us also about the fact that we only have today to serve Christ. We aren't promised tomorrow, only...
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    Did you choose a Christian college for a non-Christian major?

    I go to a Christian University majoring in Biblical Studies, but even if I wasn't taking a Bible related major I think I would definitely prefer a Christian university. I did go to a state school for one year before I changed my major. I think there are benefits to going to either a secular or...
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    College Students: How do you feel today?

    I was so tired today because of staying up late/early the last two nights. Taking a two week course is challenging sometimes, especially when big projects are coming due. I'm done Friday, though!
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    Things you've been bitten by...

    I was bit by a black widow once when I was really young. I had to go to the hospital for treatment. Also: Cat Dog (almost) spiders mosquitoes ...I don't know probably other things. Note: It seems odd to me that so many people have been bitten by women...I certainly don't go around biting...
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    Because we should have a group too :)

    Hey so I made us a "social group" if anyone is interested: Victorious Vegetarians http://christianforums.com/group.php?groupid=123 :clap: God Bless
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    Finish the sentence! "Dining Hall Food..."

    I second this!
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    What are you doing with your summer?

    I'm currently taking summer classes (one week left!), then I will be going to the beach for a week with most of my family :clap:. Then....must find a job, and study my Hebrew (I've been sorely lacking in this for a little while).
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    Describe your mood in one word

    awake (though I really should be asleep now)
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    Becoming a Vegan

    For B-12 I take this Sublingual B Complex liquid because I hate taking pills. Also one can find B-12 in such things as Soy Milk (Silk is good), Toasted Oats cereal (and probably regular Cheerios, I'm just cheap), veggie burgers, etc. Actually, I just bought this juice called Cranergy (by Ocean...
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    Full-time Women's Ministry

    Hello, I want to pursue a career in Women's Ministry and was wondering if anyone here has had experience in this area. I have a few years before I will actually be getting into this ministry (one more year for my B.S. in Bible, and then three years for Th.M. with a concentration in Women's...
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    "Women will be saved through childbearing"?!

    That is true that women back then probably did not have careers. But this passage is talking solely about the local church. Woman can hold authority over men in business areas and the secular world in general. What Paul seems to be saying is that women cannot hold authoritative teaching role...
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    "Women will be saved through childbearing"?!

    Hello, Here is me recent understanding. I have been reading "The Believer's Payday" by Dr. Paul N. Benware (a book I would recommend to anyone), and in his appendix on eternal security he addresses this passage. Here is what he writes: "In 1 Timothy 2:15, a woman is said to be "saved"...