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That is a great point... Also the comment about "wanting to be deceived". I definitely agree, but look at it more of as a tide or current. Whichever one we are caught in is the one we will be drawn along by. The tide has already risen for the world to be washed away to judgment. (Having small...

Any insights I could share with you would not be my own. God has been faithful to send several people in my path to help me along. However, if I can make one suggestion... A book that has helped me out with this, so much I have read it a few times, "In The Grip of Grace" by Max Lucado. His...

Romans 8:1 was a great step for me in overcoming the anxiety that came with the struggle of Romans 7. No matter how far my thinking or actions get from Jesus, when I return my focus to Him I find He is there, patiently waiting to lead me on.

The idea is very well put together and your scripture reference were sound and good. I do agree with the fact that the Father is invisible because He is not present on earth. My struggle comes with reconciling my actions with my belief. Will I continue to exhibit God's attributes through my...

The church I attend is warm, inviting, and caring, but I also have difficulty fitting in. I sit with people, but don't always connect. They talk with me, but it's a big church. I feel like I meet a person several times before I realize that I have been introduced to the same person five times...

Silence in most situations in my world today has proven my best ally.* When everyone around me has something to say, I keep silent. When so many people are quick to judge a person or situation at first glance, I have learned not to. Years ago I began to suspend judgment within my mind and that...

Discernment... When our lives line up with the Word we will walk in the Spirit.* We can cooperate with God by applying His Word to our lives. It need not be mystical, but practical. When you walk in the Spirit, it will become obvious (over time and a great number of experiences) what spirits are...

There have been times in my life I have had experiences like the ones you are referring to. Visions, dreams, visitations... It is usually when I have set myself apart for the purpose of seeking Him. When life gets busy these occurrences fade. He seems to respond to hungry hearts.

Part of any relationship is getting to know one another. As you get to know Jesus (by His Spirit and in His Word) there will be ups and downs, agreements and disagreements; though it all He is with us through faith. Like any relationship there will be communication on many levels: emotional...

Thanks for the reminder. Getting caught up in daily life and the busy-ness of many things, I forget how humility will bring about simplicity. There's something in me that fights everyday to be busy and distracted, caught up with causes and ideas that have nothing to do with what I have been...

My sister has a severe disability. She knows enough about what is going on to understand salvation in the most basic sense. All she does is show up to church and give people hugs and smiles as she sees them. Over the years I have heard how her presence and compassion has blessed so many. I...

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This reply maybe late but, you are doing a great job to check in here. I am new to the forums. However, I have been a Christian for a few decades. Most of the time I struggle with where to fit in my church. There has been so much support here at the forums. You can find a lot of good advice...

I think it was C.S. Lewis who said that it's grace that separates Christianity from all other religions. Christianity is about what God did for us. Yes, there are great debates about works and apologetic dissertations on the origins and defense of our faith. (The thief was received into glory...

I believe that the church, like any properly functioning organism, will grow as a it serves. When we lift Him up, He will draw all people. As the churches grows, it can then equip to send people out. The large a body gets, the more it can influence all areas of society. Many churches, many...

There are several types and length of times I've heard about. An old friend of mine once told me it was about developing a deeper relationship with the Lord. He told me about the sacrifice involved and putting Him first. I have tried many different types and times and not always been...

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Thank you! His joy lives in me and I forget so many times. I have to constantly remind myself about the simplicity of faithfulness we're called to. When I get stuck in my head the joy evaporates. But when I reflect on the truth of His Word and His Promises, the joy always returns. Again, thank...

MAGA as an ideology is not offensive. However, MAGA as a logo has become offensive because of the visual "light" the media has given it. Please bring back to mind most of the news clips you have seen the "MAGA" logo in. These clips are normally emotionally charge and have been typified over the...