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    Church policy about rides with the opposite sex

    Broaching safety concerns and the appropriate response to the congregation is possible without administrative policies. Age appropriate discussions may continue as required. But instituting a policy to discourage impropriety by forbidding travel with the opposite sex or maligning it without...
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    The Desires of the Flesh

    Excellent post! I think "struggling with sin" is a modern way of expressing our disagreement with God in respect to the sin and desire for continuance although we're aware it's wrong. They differ from the second camp who neglects "to struggle" and considers the prohibition non applicable...
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    What's on your mind?

    They sound gnostic and may be referencing sophia. All goddess worship has its roots in the queen of heaven and she's the strongman. The same holds true for occult and secret societies. All sacrifices (blood) and vows are made to her. You'll find several references in Revelation. She is the great...
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    DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY?

    I'm glad the F-trend in book titles has waned. It was disconcerting to see a plethora or f-bombs on the shelves. We can do better than that. The Stanley Cup debacle is equally strange. There's a video where a man jumped the Starbucks counter at Target and stole a box of them. He was tackled at...
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    Prepping 101

    A Note About Sharing... Since I mentioned YouTube I must interject the necessity for discrimination in the things you share. Images are searchable and your location may be discovered. Security professionals discourage certain angles for photos. You may be showing vulnerabilities unintentionally...
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    Incompatible Personalities

    You don't have to agree with someone or support their behavior to be polite and courteous. Forgiveness notwithstanding, previous encounters should be weighed appropriately. The lone formula in these scenarios is prayer and right judgment. If someone delights in strife don't entertain their...
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    Prepping 101

    Thank you for chiming in. While the topic is sensationalized in other places we approach it through faith and action. We don't subscribe to wishful thinking or theatrics. We're practical and levelheaded. We hope for the best and prepare for the worst in light of the word and societal...
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    What movie dramatized you as a kid?

    The Omen. They showed it on television. The child was eerie, the music was creepy and I looked up the bible verses. I wasn't afraid in the sense of needing comfort. It was memorable and had a deep resounding sense of truth. Not truth because of the depictions but the certainty of the antichrist...
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    10 Things Men Need in a Woman

    @timewerx If memory serves you had reservations about Paul in the past. I'm uncertain if that still holds true. But if it does you may wish to include your concerns for context on your position. While that isn't the premise of the OP it isn't off-topic to the degree where it's unrelated. ~bella
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    What's on your mind?

    @GodBeMercifulToMeASinner It would be better to address the queen of heaven separately for edification. You're less likely to run afoul of site rules and could enlighten the reader. The majority don't know who she is nor her role in satan's kingdom and the latter is important. She's number...
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    10 Things Men Need in a Woman

    I quoted this yesterday and expounded on the idea elsewhere. The additional input may prove useful for this discussion. Your grandness in me, making me clean --Wholly Yours, David Crowder Band Although the line is referencing God as is the song. I saw within the snippet a parallel between...
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    10 Things Men Need in a Woman

    The word of God is discerned through the spirit not human intellect. Reading the Greek provides additional insight and is fitting in some instances and unnecessary for most. The some in that statement references an important distinction. We walk in the measure of light we possess. The desire to...
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    Prepping 101

    Our preparation begins beforehand. We fortify ourselves holistically with that in mind. We'll need spiritual grit, mental acuity, physical strength, emotional stability, discernment and levelheadedness. We develop those qualities en route to hardships. This is why the references to adulting...
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    What's on your mind?

    We stopped recognizing holidays some time ago. Once my grandparents passed away I reinforced our position and dove deeper into the biblical calendar which differs from the rabbinic one. The movement you referenced is not a factor. There's a natural flow to the year that's evident when you follow...
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    10 Things Men Need in a Woman

    The passage you're referencing is 2 Peter 3:16. I will quote the proceeding verse for context. And consider the patience of our Lord [His delay in judging and avenging wrongs] as salvation [that is, allowing time for more to be saved]; just as our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you...
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    10 Things Men Need in a Woman

    I do not find Paul's teachings confusing nor do I believe the Lord would ignore someone who desired to understand who possessed His Spirit. The bible tells us He isn't the author of confusion. We were given the Holy Spirit's purpose and role in our instruction. And we're reminded that He will...
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    Prepping 101

    Disasters don't turn us into benevolent citizens. They reveal who we are underneath. Most assume they're going to be this way or that. But they're wrong. They'll respond the way they do when they're uncertain. They'll defer to their usual reaction when they're afraid, stressed, or their back is...
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    2024 Prepping Goals

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    Girls at Sleepover Were Allegedly Drugged by 12-Year-Old's Dad: 'I Don't Feel Safe'

    We weren't permitted to attend sleepovers growing up. It was my father's consensus that our knowledge of most was limited and what occurred behind closed doors was rarely known. The lone exceptions he permitted were our grandparents, sporadic instances with two aunts and a couple they befriended...
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    What's on your mind?

    You're welcome. I'm happy to help. :-)