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I learned of it through my therapist and put it off for nearly two years. Honestly, I was just afraid of the immense responsibility. Then one day, 2 or 3 years back, in his office I asked him if the offer was still on the table. He just smiled and reminded me not to think about it and just...

I am humbled and awed and thankful that all of you have taken the time to respond to my initial inquiry.:blush: Bless all your beautiful hearts. Unfortunately for me, I seem to need a great deal of work in clearly positing my ideas and questions. Case in point, my question was not as simply...

Welcome to the forums, Jiahui. May the Lord see to it that you enjoy your time here with us.:blush:

Thank you, Sunniesnl. Personally, mine was a bit long winded, but I do appreciate the welcome from you and the nice comment.:blush:

The main thread question I revised: If the determination of the Gifts is up to the individual (according to the KJ and my NAB bible) and NOT up to the Spirit-Ghost/God (according to the NIV and my Ryrie study bible--from which I posted the initial 1 Cor passage), then which one is the true...

Welcome to the forums, Crusader.:) Hope you find what you're looking for.:blush:

Thank you, Paul:) Old 'Scratch' seems to like trying to convince me that I'm already patient enough, yet clearly, I have miles to go in that regard. Btw, any thoughts on the preternatural question I revised in my 3rd post in this thread?:blush:

Welcome to the forums, Sunniesnl:) Just joined myself and am still finding places to post and/or read. I hope you find all that you're looking for:)

I would suggest looking through the yellow pages to find either a marriage or a family counselor/therapist. While most may or may not tell you of their religious affiliation or denomination, you can certainly ask if the therapist is a Christian. Of course, it could be free if you or one of...

PTSD is typically called Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. It's usually classified as an Anxiety disorder and can be acute (where duration of symptoms is less than 3 months), or chronic (if duration of symptoms is 3 months or more). There can also be delayed onset (if onset of symptoms is at...

I'll do my best, Noelle, and thank you for for the greeting to CF as well :blush:

Thank you, jesusiscominghome:) You sure it wasn't too verbose?:blush:

Sadly, having a potty mouth comes from me being a human being that only God could love. Though a few people still love me outside of God. And being a potty mouth doesn't negate being Spirit and Spirit Gift filled. And the *bot* bleep wasn't a four letter invective or a derivation of one...

I guess the oft bracketed [bless and do not curse] portions must be telling me that I must censor my personal feelings about myself. And no, it wasn't profanity (which I'm pretty good at).:o Still, I think you sage wordsmiths can read between the *bleeps* and hopefully pardon my language so...

1 Cor 12:11 tells us: But one and the same Spirit works all these things, distributing to each one individually just as He wills. 12:4 tells us: Now there are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit. 12:5 tells us: And there are varieties of ministries, and the same Lord. Now of the 9 gifts...

You welcome Blessings are indeed just that :) Thank you:)

Many thanks, saved24:) In time, I may just do that:blush:

Or one could just talk a stroll and visit the online edition of In the Beginning: Compelling Evidence for Creation and the Flood, by Dr. Walt Brown. If you're interested, its the Center for Scientific Creation link via most search engines I'm still reading it and am astounded at how many of...

Thank you all for your warm and sincere greetings. They're much appreciated :hug:

Emma, Forgiveness can be hard or it can be very simple and easy. I struggled with this for years until a man I trust gave me some very simple advice. He suggested I start by forgiving myself. It may be so obvious to many Christians, but the concept astounded me. I mean, if one like me who...