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CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate. That is the nature of its ministry. In view of recent events emotions are running very high. We need to remind people of some basic principles in debating on this site. We need to be civil when we express differences in opinion. No personal attacks. Avoid you, your statements. Don't characterize an entire political party with comparisons to Fascism or Communism or other extreme movements that committed atrocities. CF is not the place for broad brush or blanket statements about groups and political parties. Put the broad brushes and blankets away when you come to CF, better yet, put them in the incinerator. Debate had no place for them. We need to remember that people that commit acts of violence represent themselves or a small extreme faction.
Blessed and highly favored.
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One other thing, though he has fellowshiped with other Pentecostals in the past, to my knowledge, Mr Ankerberg won’t be seen throwing into the deep on Baptism with the Spirit. My only purpose in using his research is because his is the best I know of for correcting the many nuances plaguing the current flow of information in layman’s language.
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On a personal level, I'm very careful, and not as quick to enter into an "us" versus "them" stance. (as I used to be) There are a lot of gray areas that I overlook in the interest of not being the CAUSE of division. Granted, if something is a black and white issue, that's another thing. But even there, I find no consensus across the board.
My best advice.
Learn to let the Spirit guide you. Eat the meat and spit out the bones.
No one gets it all correct. No one.
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Okay, testimony time; everyone step up.
My current company is officially closed due to the quarantine.
However, I am able to pick up work from two of my previous employers who have "essential services" status. Plus my current employer is still giving me some work. However, even combined, this is for less than half the hours that I was doing previously.
Let's pray for an increase there. Thanks.
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'Life is wonderful! Yes,it's wonderful! Life is wonderful now to me! I let Jesus in! He changed everything,life is wonderful now. Since His blessings came into my heart,joy unspeakable fills every part! Now,I want to live for my Lord,life is wonderful now!'
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He surrounds us with favor as a shield! Ps. 5:12
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The current situation is a real test of our mettle.
This crucible of testing brings the dross to the surface. I have noticed the coldness and distance that we expect to see in the end times from many who are taking the social distancing too far.
You can see when it becomes spiritual distancing. Some will meet your eyes with as much warmth as they can deliver to a stranger that is in this together with them. And others will divert their eyes not allowing even an acknowledgment of common empathy. Displaying their cold-hearted indifference.
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