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Recent content by SilverWings

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    I hate myself.

    It sounds like you're feeling angry and frustrated by maybe your situation and surroundings right now. It sounds like you are also ashamed of the things you have said. Even the things you might think but don't say. I have had this verse in my mind for about an hour now. Maybe it's meant for...
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    Battlefield of the mind

    The first thing to do is slow down. Stop. Be calm, and know that this will work out. You know what the issue is. You'rejust about beating yourself up over what you think is being mentally weak. I don't think you are, somehow! What you need is probably less ritual activity like reading and...
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    My Tongue

    One of the best ways to stop the tongue from saying things (even if you're not sure when it's likely to happen), is to simply want less and more. Want less to be right. Want less to have the last word. Want less to exert control. Want less to make an impact. Want more to encourage others...
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    Question about my family

    I would say that you're doing a very respectful thing to have the family meeting before getting some distance. Of course you already know what you will be told; and how everyone will react. so no surprises there. But yes, the meeting sounds like a good idea. It communicates much more respect...
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    I need to resolve something

    Just a side note... Shredhead, it's okay to ask questions. You're not condemning the scriptures. But like any human, you are trying hard to understand them. In the Bible, people like Nicodemus asked questions, and it was only then they received answers from Jesus. Never be afraid to ask...
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    Meaning of Bible Verses

    Proverbs 19:19 was perfectly interpreted by silentpoet in my opinion. Prov 19:16 can also be taken "reflexively." That is, in the line "but he who is contemptuous of his ways" the "he" and "his" don't refer to God but to any person in general. To live poorly (without any proper moral and...
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    A little confused on this...

    Wait... If you simply collect buddha statues, and don't go in for buddha worship, and don't follow or practise buddhism, then you know that these statues mean nothing. That is, they are just statues, and not your God. This is like the issue Paul and Corinthians faced about eating meat that was...
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    I have about 272 blessings to give away

    Thank you to everyone for your replies. I was upset. I had just come from leaving another forum for some very good reasons. I was upset... It is such a long long story, I don't know even where to start. But I am okay now... PureGrace, thank you for your good thoughts. You are right...
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    Merry Christmas To One And All

    Amen, Merry Christmas to everyone. Awesome poem, too, Amisk.
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    I have about 272 blessings to give away

    Thank you Allieisme. Yeah... you're right, Dasdream. Thanks. I've got to ask what Jesus wants... I guess I'll need to hang onto those blessings now, so I can bless others. Sorry for the false alarm. Maybe a mod can just delete my sily post....
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    I have about 272 blessings to give away

    i'm not staying at this forum. I'm not staying part of any forum. I'm tired of being ignored at forums. I'm tired of the debating in threads. I'm tired of trying my very very best to give out the best advice, and lots of times it just goes by unnoticed.... I'm so close to crying in...
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    Need Advice PLEASE!

    Yes. It happens to me, too. I know exactly what you must be going through. When I first read a certain passage, terrible words came to my mind. I freaked out. Every time I thought about the passage - the words would pop into my head from out of no place. The more I tried to shake them off, the...
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    How to Answer When a Child Asks an Awkward Question

    wow, that's a tough one. I think children that age are often interested in things, without knowing exactly what they are interested in. :-\ So, depending on the personality of the child, I would aim to answer honestly. Or, being that the question is of a sensitive nature, I might actually...
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    [OPEN] The Validity of the Bible

    The Bible is the inspired word of God. Do you have any idea what that means? The significance of this? This means the Bible is the very breath of God, who is invisible to His enemies, and real to those who love Him. How does God announce His reality to those who love Him? Through His Spirit...
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    Scripture question regarding the Restoration Movement

    Jesus never said it was okay to kill. In fact, he corrected the false understanding of the Jews of His Day. They thought "an eye for an eye" legitimised revenge. Jesus says, "turn the other cheek." Going on from that, Paul said that our truest fight was not against flesh and blood. Such is...