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  1. Christsfreeservant

    Loving Unselfishly

    When we study the Old Testament of the Bible, we must always read it in light of the New Covenant Relationship God now has with his people who believe in Jesus Christ to be Lord and Savior of their lives. And, this particularly applies to when we read Old Testament and Old Covenant law, such as...
  2. DeeDee79

    Turning the other cheek vs actively doing something

    I know scripture says we are to turn the other cheek when wronged but how many times are we to turn it when being abused/wrong by the same person over and over taking pleasure in it making your life difficult? Will God actually do anything about it? Or am I just to accept this abuse for as long...
  3. HenSoma-OneBody

    Let The Light Of The Lord Shine Through You

    “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden” (Matthew 5:14). Each day we who are true Christians make a choice between surrendering our own will to serve the kingdom of heaven or obliviously fulfill the desires of our flesh and those of spirit of this world. However...
  4. Heartofsilver

    "Why do I want to be around people who scare me?"

    Hello everyone, This is what my therapist asked me at my last session. I told her that the reason why I still try to see my abusive family is because they are my family and I love them, so I still try to see them from time to time. Though, I usually try to bring someone with me when I actually...
  5. Heartofsilver

    "Why do I want to be around people who scare me?"

    Hello everyone, This is what my therapist asked me at my last session. I told her that the reason why I still try to see my abusive family is because they are my family and I love them, so I still try to see them from time to time. Though, I usually try to bring someone with me when I actually...
  6. Lords Man

    God Is....

    The King James Bible never uses the term 'exists' when speaking of God. Rather, it speaks of God in this manner; "But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him." (Hebrews 11:6) It...
  7. Christsfreeservant

    Love and Kindness

    Colossians 3:1-4 ESV If then you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ...
  8. Heartofsilver

    Forgiveness of loved ones and letting go

    Hello everyone, I remembered that after a crisis with my abusive family that occurred months ago while I was having severe psychiatric issue that almost everyone apologized for what they did to me. Which included my parent's being abusive and my boyfriend for acting harshly though they also...
  9. HenSoma-OneBody

    Surrender The Need To Be In Control And Place Others Above Oneself!

    How easy is it for us to fall into the trap of behaving in a way that drives us to feel the need to be in control? Yet, it is our human nature to live this way. This nature causes us to want to make everything fit within the framework of our own understanding, and when it does not it can effect...
  10. HenSoma-OneBody

    Love Your Enemies

    Anyone who keeps up with the news today can easily see how the world has ramped up their hatred toward both Christians and Jews. From religious extremists to liberal atheists the attacks on those with Judeo-Christian values have grown in number and in intensity. Death threats have become actual...
  11. Lords Man

    Seven Standards Of Christian Life. Part 1

    The book of Revelation, chapters 2-3, provide us with seven standards for our life of faith. 1) Adherence to the first love of redemption. We love God because He first loved us and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins (1 John 10, 19). In continually observing the first love we...
  12. HenSoma-OneBody

    Love Others, Fear God, And Honor The King!

    I share this with you in love hoping we can love one another, fear God, and honor our King Jesus as fellow citizens of heaven. The scriptures clearly tell us that it is God’s place to judge, and yet it is our responsibility to seek to correct a brother or sister where needed. The scriptures tell...
  13. G

    Is it possible to love according the new commandment, but without the Law?

    Hi there, So by the Law we have a shadow of the Grace to come (letters, paraphrase) but by the Grace that supercedes the Law, we are commanded to love one another - as Jesus does, in principle without destroying the Law (as He said "Do not think I cam to destroy the Law"). The problem is that...
  14. JEBofChristTheLord

    Quasichristian Inversion, And Oneness In Christ

    Jesus, Christ, the Lord, asked His Father for a major oneness. He asked that His Father take the eleven faithful disciples, and all others who come to believe in Him through their message, into oneness with Them. We have this in the Gospel of John, chapter 17, verses 20 through 23. And we have...
  15. G

    Evolution is preferred, even if God is right? Where to go, from here...?

    Hi there, So you will know that I have butted my head against Evolution for a long time, not always getting the theory right, making speculative remarks that come a degree closer to distancing Evolution from the unsuspecting - but now I have hit upon what my real priority should be: God. For...
  16. Heartofsilver

    Thoughts of suicide

    Hello everyone, I have been having thoughts of suicide which with my OCD/rumination thoughts can make this very confusing. Lately, I have examining these thoughts and distressing emotions more closely. Also, I have been unable to discuss this with family, my boyfriend, or his family. If my...
  17. Heartofsilver

    My boyfriend won't discuss the breakup

    Hello everyone, Months ago I had a psychiatric episode which soon resulted a domino effect of my family being very misunderstanding and abusive towards me which I have already discussed in a previous post. I broke up with my boyfriend due to mental issues at the time and soon got back with him...
  18. T

    Poetry and Speaking with God

    My favorite thing to do in the morning is look to God and say, "Thank you for today. Hopefully it's an amazing day." Many believers do this as well, but one thing that strikes me as being unique from most is I can hear Him when He responds. God and I have developed a strong relationship. I...
  19. HenSoma-OneBody

    Do Not Be Selfish, But Instead, Love Others In Spite Of What They Say And Do

    "This is the message you have heard from the beginning: We should love one another. Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did he slay him? Because his own deeds were evil, while those of his brother were righteous. So do not be surprised, brothers...
  20. Zeena813

    Seeking some sisters and brothers in Christ for guidance

    Hey everyone! I’m new here so I don’t be know how this goes. I’m Zeena I’m 21 I’m currently trying to start over and do things the right way in my life. I could use some advice and guidance from others. I realize now that the only love I need is Jesus and that’s everything to me now.