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The thing about praying the Scriptures that stands out to me is that the Scriptures reveals God's will to us, and by praying according to His Word then we are in essence praying according to His will, which he promises to answer, as stated in 1 John 5: 14, 15: Father, I thank you for the...

Jesus was talking to His disciples, in John 16, about what was to come in His last hours with them: Isn't it good to know that even when we fail--and He knows we will from time to time --that He's got it handled? How much more motivation to serve Him because of His grace and His love!

Get more connected with my church and to increase my fellowship with other Christians. And to be more committed to the reading of the Bible on a regular basis.

While we are instructed to "be wise as serpents ", we still must be "harmless as doves". That is a delicate line to walk. We can be too careful or "wise" and distrust everyone and be harmful in that manner or we can be too "harmless" and believe everyone but in fact end up causing more harm in...

Although, Christmas is about Christ, it is difficult to keep that focus when you are dealing with people's expectations of you during the season and trying to fit into other's plans. Although, it is about God's Gift to us, I am challenged by the season with how to maintain proper relationship...

Actually, it does make sense to me, because as as much as it is encouraged ans a good discipline to read "from cover to cover" or a regular reading plan, it is more likely that our immediate needs are going to be addressed by a topical study in the Word of issues we are facing at the time. I...

Even though you can't talk about it to others, I would guess that you still would feel safer around other people than by yourself. I can't speak for you, but I know that in my case my attacks fed on my worst fears. If I was afraid of it coming on in a crowd, and I didn't want to be vulnerable...

I have read all the other posts and I agree with some of them more than others. But this is a situation that should be addressed by trained counselors. This is an unreasonble request for the more seasoned adults, let alone a young person. This is unhealthy to be taken advantage like this, but...

It looks like you've come to the right place here, Drexler. I couln't say it any better than anyone here, but I can attest to the fact that seeking God in His will will definately pay off as opposed to the consequences of giving into our own desires over His which for me have had devastating...

I do not disagree with the statement that we have to forgive. I believe that when we forgive we give that person over to God. We do not have to be best friends and set oyrselves up for further hurts if there is a pattern of this offence or it is just evident that this is behavior is a picture of...

I've given this a great deal of thought. I was ready to email Target and let them know what I thought about their decision. But rather than rush into this, I decided to read a little more about it. While, I do think it is refreshing to see this at the stores, I feel that the management of the...

God bless you for being faithful to your calling in this season and with the current issue at hand. I pray you can be a shining light in the midst of confusion.

Thank you for sharing your friend's website. He is a remarkable artist.

Good thread and a great challenge! I also agree that we have to enjoy our time with Him or it becomes a mechanical act, born out of legalism. If we pray for that passion we should be aware of what we are asking for. The way I become hungry for Him is by running out my own resources and having to...

Good message for us, One Who Remains. This is something I always have to keep in check, and to be honest, with me at least, it's not always that easy to keep the perspective with all the pressures of life. WesleyJohn, Both this Scripture and that song have been coming to mind on a regular...

Hi shannon, First of all I I have to say that I'm skeptical of this as well. However what some television eveangelist or radio preacher says does not have anything to do with how he works in my life. If I am not convinced, I will not respond. If I'm concerned about his effect on others and...

this is really a good subject. We really need to be grounded in our faith, but beyond that, we need to be seen as real people out in the world who have struggles likes the next guy does, because we all go through hard times and good, and the world needs to see that we can identify and understand...

I have dealt with this in my Christian life aslong as I have been back in the faith and church. There are going to be those that judge us for the how we look and the things they do and in talking with these people, agree or disagree, they have reasons for believing the way they do. Just as I...

"He must increase; I must decrease". This is my solution to "having a small God". When I take myself out of the way, that is when He is able to "do more than I can ask or think". Alot of times my problems seem too big, is because I'm taking the place of a big God. Thanks for the thread, Veritas.

I also have been there. I believe that it is because they do not relate to it, because they may have not reached that point. I also believe there are so many creative ways to reach others, even our brothers and sistes in the faith.I also believe that God deals with us individually according to...