I AM HERE AT CC BECAUSE
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What I REALLY like about CC is not only do we get to fellowship with other Christians - which isn't easy in today's secular Britain but we get to mix with people we would not otherwise choose as friends...by that I mean completely different age groups, nationalities and those who have led completely different lives than us. Ultimately none of this matters because one day we will all share the same kingdom and we will all be as one with Christ.
All this just goes to prove that we can get on with anyone if we choose to see things from differing points of view. God made us all unique, we are all good at different things, we all have strengths and weaknesses but together we can be mighty for God. There really is strength in numbers. There is a reason God made each of us unique.
All this just goes to prove that we can get on with anyone if we choose to see things from differing points of view. God made us all unique, we are all good at different things, we all have strengths and weaknesses but together we can be mighty for God. There really is strength in numbers. There is a reason God made each of us unique.
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[h=2]I AM HERE AT CC BECAUSE[/h] I don't have a clue, I ask similar questions to myself every day, 'Why am I here'? I know it has something to do with being led. I think if you know why you are here then you are one of the lucky ones and can nail it down. I have been away for a week and still nothing changes, on the face of it that is.
Things always change though, and being a week closer to Jesus return is one pressure I personally find most intoxicating. Take that how you want. I do feel this is a divisive thread, Jesus never once asked His disciples why they were there or why they came when He called them, so why should we?
Things always change though, and being a week closer to Jesus return is one pressure I personally find most intoxicating. Take that how you want. I do feel this is a divisive thread, Jesus never once asked His disciples why they were there or why they came when He called them, so why should we?
For me I like to see what others think about things .
The Bible , news ,and life in general.
Its cool to get the other persons prospective.
I may not agree still it's getting to know what's on
other folks mind . I have found that beneficial in my
life as a Christian.
Besides that I might learn something or help a fellow
brother or sister in Christ . Also I might be able to assist
a nonbeliever in understanding who Jesus is .
Blessings
Bill
The Bible , news ,and life in general.
Its cool to get the other persons prospective.
I may not agree still it's getting to know what's on
other folks mind . I have found that beneficial in my
life as a Christian.
Besides that I might learn something or help a fellow
brother or sister in Christ . Also I might be able to assist
a nonbeliever in understanding who Jesus is .
Blessings
Bill
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Well not to long ago I found myself alone, life caught up with me, and the separations my faith has made in my life with family and friends made me question my beliefs. Then I came to the conclusion I have no place to go. I cannot deny all in my mind life and heart for simple fellowship with those who do not except me in Christ.
The Lord asked job "would you deny me to make your own self righteousness? How can I , how could I. So long story short here I am. I thank god for you all weather we agree or not on matters. Even deciplemike and Lauren tm...lol.
I love fellowship with the saints, yet makes me so frustrated I could wring his neck but I hope you all know I love you all in Christ. I can be pottersclay here...I'm so happy..no ...joyful ...for that. I watched some young saints as temporary circumstances grow in the word. Becoming established in her convictions.
Mailmandan, depleted, Popeye, Grace777x70, Utah, bikerchaz, megenta, miri, Ahwatukee, crossnote, p-Ruben, blueladybug, kalagurl, all of you, posthumam, tintin, the list goes on, you are all a blessing to me. Thank you all and if your name isn't found here it's only because I'm showing my age. Auntiant, rozz, etc. Etc. I feel bad not remembering home to spell the nicknames. Grace and peace to you all, sincerely...pottersclay.
The Lord asked job "would you deny me to make your own self righteousness? How can I , how could I. So long story short here I am. I thank god for you all weather we agree or not on matters. Even deciplemike and Lauren tm...lol.
I love fellowship with the saints, yet makes me so frustrated I could wring his neck but I hope you all know I love you all in Christ. I can be pottersclay here...I'm so happy..no ...joyful ...for that. I watched some young saints as temporary circumstances grow in the word. Becoming established in her convictions.
Mailmandan, depleted, Popeye, Grace777x70, Utah, bikerchaz, megenta, miri, Ahwatukee, crossnote, p-Ruben, blueladybug, kalagurl, all of you, posthumam, tintin, the list goes on, you are all a blessing to me. Thank you all and if your name isn't found here it's only because I'm showing my age. Auntiant, rozz, etc. Etc. I feel bad not remembering home to spell the nicknames. Grace and peace to you all, sincerely...pottersclay.
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I am the very same situation, none of my family are believers. Of course I cannot blot my family from my life - I love them but there is a need to have other believers in my life - it's so hard for those raised in a Christian family to understand but there is a huge hole in my life. I can't enthuse about something I've found - I've read, I can't pray with family members or even in their presence, I can't study with anyone or discuss church with my husband.
I really get what you are missing pottersclay.
I really get what you are missing pottersclay.
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It's sad to hear and see but it's one of the cost we have excepted. My wife does believe but she is not half as vocal or persuading as I am. So your case is even more stressful. But hey sis we got each other and plenty of brothers and sisters here to encourage us to run that good race of faith.
. Right guys?.......
. Right guys?.......
Originally, I came to escape a health forum, where a university professor had come in, with the consent of the managment, and about 40 profiles, to manipulate the group and publish papers about her "successes". When neither the management nor the university would even respond to my complaints (complete with links and documentation) I left with many other people. I found CC, and thought it looked good, and started to post.
Then this troll started hitting on me. He was a Muslim, so all dewy eyed I thought I could share the gospel with him. I didn't know I could report him and he would have been gone. So I left physically for a while, but being disabled, I came back and hoped that troll wouldn't chase me. I think he was gone, and I learned something right then, about the internet!
Back then, this forum was well moderated, and the discussions were very fruitful. There was no name calling, or people saying others were not saved. It was a safe place for me!
So my initial reason was a "safe" place.
Then I became friends with many people, and discovered a place to use my teaching abilities. I also was able to comfort and be conforted, encourage and be encouraged, esp. In the Family and other forums. That was important to me.
I have also learned so many practical theological things! It has whetted my appetite to know more theology and to continue my theological education.
And of course, the fellowship is important. I have had to move churches, and that cut me off from some of my old real life friends, being so far from them. I always find it strange that I have friends all over the world that I have met on-line, but the real life friends fade away when you are 500 miles away. (Not all, of course!)
So, all of the above? That was not an option!
Then this troll started hitting on me. He was a Muslim, so all dewy eyed I thought I could share the gospel with him. I didn't know I could report him and he would have been gone. So I left physically for a while, but being disabled, I came back and hoped that troll wouldn't chase me. I think he was gone, and I learned something right then, about the internet!
Back then, this forum was well moderated, and the discussions were very fruitful. There was no name calling, or people saying others were not saved. It was a safe place for me!
So my initial reason was a "safe" place.
Then I became friends with many people, and discovered a place to use my teaching abilities. I also was able to comfort and be conforted, encourage and be encouraged, esp. In the Family and other forums. That was important to me.
I have also learned so many practical theological things! It has whetted my appetite to know more theology and to continue my theological education.
And of course, the fellowship is important. I have had to move churches, and that cut me off from some of my old real life friends, being so far from them. I always find it strange that I have friends all over the world that I have met on-line, but the real life friends fade away when you are 500 miles away. (Not all, of course!)
So, all of the above? That was not an option!
B
No there isn't a bit of humour there dry or wet. That was straight from the heart. I suppose originally it was a need for some kind of fellowship. I could not listen to the one (pastor) controlling everything. The worship team never changing, or the ministry team always the same. I gave or tithed to my own hurt, and that of my family and children.
Jesus never asked this of us. The word says if we do not look after our families we are worse than 'infidels'. I was duped into doing just that and taking from my children what they needed from their father and providing for a pastor that gave to another to put stuff on TV in Nigeria, had three guard dogs, trained to attack, and a life style fit for a king.
I was led to be away from that fellowship and the Lord has done wonders in my life. The damage that was done has had long lasting effects for both my wife and children. I solder on because I must, I can not deny Jesus or what He has done or how he has led me.
I know we have crossed swords because of this grace stuff, and I know and understand I am saved. When I fail I bring all back to Jesus and in doing so I understand, within my heart, that in my failing/weakness is Jesus strength. I see it and the Spirit confirms this within me, that I am loved no matter what, and keeping Jesus in my line of sight will keep me from being swallowed up by "by the pit".
The enemy has a good go at me most of the time. I slip because i am human. I say sorry/repent and then say "Thank you Jesus for your sacrifice", I as a human do not understand how this works, I just know it does and I feel the Love jesus brings to my heart and the peace it brings to my being.
I want everyone to feel this peace, because it really does pass all understanding, even in the face of conflict and all life throws at me.
I love you sister, I truly do. I see stuff on here at CC that does not love and tries to undermine those who can not stand for themselves, and that makes me sad, not so much for those who are on the receiving end but for those who give out the "You do not make sense" or who say "You talk rubbish" or who say "you words are wishy washy" but mean there is no directness about them. Jesus suffered the same, everyone wanted something concrete so they could be unequivocal about stuff. Love is not 'unequivocal' love is love, it forgives, it pleads a cause it loves to its own demise because that is what love is, that is who Jesus is.
Jesus never asked this of us. The word says if we do not look after our families we are worse than 'infidels'. I was duped into doing just that and taking from my children what they needed from their father and providing for a pastor that gave to another to put stuff on TV in Nigeria, had three guard dogs, trained to attack, and a life style fit for a king.
I was led to be away from that fellowship and the Lord has done wonders in my life. The damage that was done has had long lasting effects for both my wife and children. I solder on because I must, I can not deny Jesus or what He has done or how he has led me.
I know we have crossed swords because of this grace stuff, and I know and understand I am saved. When I fail I bring all back to Jesus and in doing so I understand, within my heart, that in my failing/weakness is Jesus strength. I see it and the Spirit confirms this within me, that I am loved no matter what, and keeping Jesus in my line of sight will keep me from being swallowed up by "by the pit".
The enemy has a good go at me most of the time. I slip because i am human. I say sorry/repent and then say "Thank you Jesus for your sacrifice", I as a human do not understand how this works, I just know it does and I feel the Love jesus brings to my heart and the peace it brings to my being.
I want everyone to feel this peace, because it really does pass all understanding, even in the face of conflict and all life throws at me.
I love you sister, I truly do. I see stuff on here at CC that does not love and tries to undermine those who can not stand for themselves, and that makes me sad, not so much for those who are on the receiving end but for those who give out the "You do not make sense" or who say "You talk rubbish" or who say "you words are wishy washy" but mean there is no directness about them. Jesus suffered the same, everyone wanted something concrete so they could be unequivocal about stuff. Love is not 'unequivocal' love is love, it forgives, it pleads a cause it loves to its own demise because that is what love is, that is who Jesus is.
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So much can get lost in these posts on CC biker., The reason I asked if you were intending dry humor is because you said you thought this thread was divisive. I'll re post below..
I AM HERE AT CC BECAUSE
I don't have a clue, I ask similar questions to myself every day, 'Why am I here'? I know it has something to do with being led. I think if you know why you are here then you are one of the lucky ones and can nail it down. I have been away for a week and still nothing changes, on the face of it that is.
Things always change though, and being a week closer to Jesus return is one pressure I personally find most intoxicating. Take that how you want. I do feel this is a divisive thread, Jesus never once asked His disciples why they were there or why they came when He called them, so why should we?
The part you said about feeling this was a divisive thread and that Jesus never asked His disciples why they were there or why they came or why they came when He called them. I was trying to figure out how asking the question of why people came to CC was a wrong one and decided I must be missing something because I can't see anything wrong with the question.
Maybe I just need another cup of coffee??? I don't understand your answer to my post either. LOL. It must be an off night for me. Love you too brother. Am glad you are here on CC.
