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jochanaan

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Hello, gsmith. As you see, I am new here myself; but I can sympathize with you. I myself have gone through times when I questioned God's existence and His love for us; but He has reassured me of His existence and goodness.

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... I do not understand why God would create in us a mind capable of thinking things through and rationalizing, but then give us a book of rules to govern every aspect of our lives.

Perhaps that is merely the way you were taught to look at it. I do not see the Bible as a book of rules, though; there are some rules, but we are also encouraged to "...work out your own salvation..." (Philippians 2:12) The Bible is history, poetry, prophecy (and some of that prophecy reads like science fiction!:) ), and simple good advice. Some of the Psalms are so honest they're painful: "Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul. I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me." (Psalm 69:1-2) I read the Bible again and again because it tells the greatest, most dramatic, most uplifting story anyone has ever told: the Gospel of Jesus of Nazareth, our Savior and King. That's more important to me than any book of rules could ever be.

Again, welcome.
 
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Well, it appears there is much to explore before I can even begin to participate, but I thought I'd step in here and make myself a nametag! Once I get my feet, I look forward to getting to know a few folks...

"Hello, My name is Jay." :cool:
 
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I am so happy to join a group of like minded people that all are one in faith in our wonderful God. I hope to find harmony and grace among a strong community of friends that know what trust and love for God can do to change the world. Praise Jesus for places like this. May you all be blessed and I thank you for letting me into your community. My name is Debra, I look forward to our time together in worship of the Lord.
 
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LilAngel588 said:
I am so happy to join a group of like minded people that all are one in faith in our wonderful God. I hope to find harmony and grace among a strong community of friends that know what trust and love for God can do to change the world. Praise Jesus for places like this. May you all be blessed and I thank you for letting me into your community. My name is Debra, I look forward to our time together in worship of the Lord.

Hi Debra :wave:

Make your way over to the Baptist/ Anabaptist forum and introduce yourself!

BTW, check your guestbook!

diane
 
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