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Recent content by Zenmaker

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    Winter Jam

    I hope to go myself. The closest venue to me is in Saginaw Michigan, which is about a 2 to 3 hour drive. I really want to go, and 10 bucks is an amazing price for such a lineup. I have been working on getting a few people together so maybe we can carpool. I wonder if they will post more...
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    Winter Jam

    I just wanted to let you all know about this year's Winterjam concert. It is coming to an area near you soon, and it is going to feature some pretty sweet bands this year... including: Newsboys TobyMac NewSong ZoeGirl Hawk Nelson Krystal Meyers David Nasser They are also featuring the sphere...
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    is metal music a sin? cuz if it is i'm screwed.

    Just to interject my own personal testimony on this, I used to be very into metal music. I went to 2-3 concerts a week when I could, I promoted like a bandit, and I had about 40,000 mp3 files on my system. I was into bands like Slipknot, Mushroomhead, Hatebreed, Metallica, etc. The list goes...
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    A question about prayer

    The reason you must pray each day is to thank the Lord for everything he has done for you. Give thanks for the many blessings, teachings, and mercy he has shown you that day. You must also ask for forgiveness, because we each sin every day... some of us every moment in one way or another...
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    Celebrate Recovery Program

    Yes, the Celebrate Recovery program is very easy to start. They have a kit that will get you started, with all the information and support you might need. Anyone can start a group without any experience. Everything you need to say is right in the kit. If you have experience, that's even better...
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    How do I know if I should leave my church?

    Thank you again for all your suggestions and stories. Thank you for sharing... I have felt the same things you describe. What I have decided to do... I have withdrawn from the ministries that I was working with through the church. Nothing productive was happening... nor had happened for many...
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    is jesus the only way to heaven?

    Well, every human being, no matter what race, creed, or location, is given free will. Each of us must choose what we believe individually. You must too. Continue to search your heart, and if you need to, I would even suggest you study other religions a little closer. I am sure you will find...
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    is jesus the only way to heaven?

    Romans 1:18-20 From what I understand, knowledge of God (and Jesus) is born in us when we were created. Every created thing must have knowledge of it's creator. The articles I have read on the subject say that the problem is in the person and their rejection of what they see and feel...
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    What must you do to inherit eternal life?

    Romans 3:21-31 21 But now God has shown us a different way of being right in his sight-not by obeying the law but by the way promised in the Scriptures long ago. 22 We are made right in God's sight when we trust in Jesus Christ to take away our sins. And we all can be saved in this same way...
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    How do I know if I should leave my church?

    I believe I do. I have faith in God to guide me. Thank you for all your input everyone. This has most definitely helped in my understanding.
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    The Bible clearly states YOU HAVE TO HAVE WORKS

    :amen: :preach: :amen:
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    What is your FAITH? Belief-O-Matic KNOWS!

    Yes, I thought this might be better posted in the "open to all" forums, but I am not sure where it is appropriately placed. Maybe if any of you have any suggestions. For those of us sure in our faith, it is just a fun gadget. But for someone searching, it could give some answers? Maybe not...
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    What must you do to inherit eternal life?

    The way to inherit eternal life is to repent, put your trust in Jesus, and believe He will save you by the gift of His sacrafice. Works are the fruits of a changed heart. If your heart is not truly changed, God knows. Lack of Works will show your lack of change. But consider this... totally...
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    What is your FAITH? Belief-O-Matic KNOWS!

    Even if YOU don't know what faith you are, Belief-O-Matic™ knows. Answer 20 questions about your concept of God, the afterlife, human nature, and more, and Belief-O-Matic™ will tell you what religion (if any) you practice...or ought to consider practicing. Warning: Belief-O-Matic™ assumes no...
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    harry Potter poll

    1 John 2:15-17 If it is not of God, then there is only one other thing it can be. Try not to be fooled by the sneaky tricks of Satan, and also remember this: Romans 8:7 Speaking of a 20 year old Atheist. We all know right from wrong, regardless of if we choose to accept God or not...