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Hope y'all had an awesome day! I went to church this morning, and went out to lunch with a friend. I came home and had a nap, and now I sit here pigging out on my fave food in the world, pizza! 
I have a friend named Becca who is my age and has a 25 yr old daughter. Both Becca and her daughter were into heavy drugs like shooting up whatever it is they shoot up, etc. Her 25 yr old daughter had 2 little girls, one is 5 and the baby was taken away by children's aid because of the unfit mother thing. Now Becca tells me that she is scared and worried everyday that her daughter is gonna OD and die. Becca told me that she no longer 'shoots up', but I still think she does, and know that she drinks booze pretty much daily, even while watching the little 5 year old who just started school this year. Anyhow, I got this message on facebook from her yesterday which was very strange. I know that I am a new Christian, but I do know the REAL WAY to Heaven. Here is the convo ... I don't really get it?
Her:my friend gave me a childs from elim penticostle. and jesus is very angry thru the whole thing...this bible is scary. all about the frickin appocolipse. give me one good reason to surrender to this church? i am not being cocky just inquiring...remember we are friends always....
a child bible
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ME: did u read about Heaven and hell?
It's so scary man
I don't want to go to hell ... I watched so many video's from ppl who don't know each other from all over the world .. who died and then came back to life. They ALL describe Heaven and Hell basically the same ... not kidding. They say that hell there are people who know each other tormenting each other seriously. Hell is a bottomless pit of continuous flames ... all they could hear are people screaming and begging to get outta the fire but it's too late ... thats the life that they chose. The ppl in the video's describe the rotten smell of burning flesh all the time ... it's crazy
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Her:
god is kind and forgiving not vengeful ..
i would never let emma see that
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ME: they say that Jesus tells them that it's too late ... you guys shunned me when I was on earth ... and now that you are here, it's too late. You did not follow me or accept me and lived for me, so buh bye
yes God is forgiving and kind and caring ... but one cannot get to Heaven just by thinking that ... you have to repent of your sins and follow Him, and then only will your name be written in the book of life ... I don't wanna go to hell, therefore I am straightening up ... it's ones own choice whether or not they want to believe ... but my brother in laws dad was a minister since I was really young, and my brother in law still does some ministering at the church today ... and stories don't change ... it's the truth in my own eyes, and I have been told about all of this stuff from a very young age.
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Her:
i always felt close to a good god. not the devil in these pics
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Me: I never really learned about the apocalypse, they call it doomsday?
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Her: I love the jesus i was raised to know and he is a happy one....i love you heather
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Me:
I love u back xo come to church sunday!
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her: your church is too violent....hahaha (She said this cuz she supposed read something from the Library from the church I attend which is Elim Pentecostal)
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Me:
noooooo its not
honestly
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Her: look at this bible then
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me: i don't get what u saw
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Her: it freaked me out
i saw a very angry jesus
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Me: go talk to pastor Benny, he's AWESOME
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Her: never
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Me: Becca you're freaking out
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Her: I love you heather but i love my jesus more he calms me
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me: ummmmm .. not sure what u read?
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Her: its aweful, jesus is really mad in the illustrations
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Me:
what is it called?
what is the book called
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Her: " THE ACTION BIBLE" all capped
you gotta see this
we will always be friends but i keep my relationship with god due to different opinions
i meant private
my relationship with god private, i meant to say
i hope we r ok.
So there is basically our convo. I wonder why she is so spooked? Maybe she was reading about the end times?? Hmmmmmmm ..... maybe she was drunk when she wrote this? I dunno.
I have a friend named Becca who is my age and has a 25 yr old daughter. Both Becca and her daughter were into heavy drugs like shooting up whatever it is they shoot up, etc.
Her 25 yr old daughter had 2 little girls, one is 5 and the baby was taken away by children's aid because of the unfit mother thing. Now Becca tells me that she is scared and worried everyday that her daughter is gonna OD and die. Becca told me that she no longer 'shoots up', but I still think she does, and know that she drinks booze pretty much daily, even while watching the little 5 year old who just started school this year. Anyhow, I got this message on facebook from her yesterday which was very strange. I know that I am a new Christian, but I do know the REAL WAY to Heaven. Here is the convo ... I don't really get it?Her:my friend gave me a childs from elim penticostle. and jesus is very angry thru the whole thing...this bible is scary. all about the frickin appocolipse. give me one good reason to surrender to this church? i am not being cocky just inquiring...remember we are friends always....
a child bible
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ME: did u read about Heaven and hell?
It's so scary man
I don't want to go to hell ... I watched so many video's from ppl who don't know each other from all over the world .. who died and then came back to life. They ALL describe Heaven and Hell basically the same ... not kidding. They say that hell there are people who know each other tormenting each other seriously. Hell is a bottomless pit of continuous flames ... all they could hear are people screaming and begging to get outta the fire but it's too late ... thats the life that they chose. The ppl in the video's describe the rotten smell of burning flesh all the time ... it's crazy
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Her:
god is kind and forgiving not vengeful ..
i would never let emma see that
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ME: they say that Jesus tells them that it's too late ... you guys shunned me when I was on earth ... and now that you are here, it's too late. You did not follow me or accept me and lived for me, so buh bye
yes God is forgiving and kind and caring ... but one cannot get to Heaven just by thinking that ... you have to repent of your sins and follow Him, and then only will your name be written in the book of life ... I don't wanna go to hell, therefore I am straightening up ... it's ones own choice whether or not they want to believe ... but my brother in laws dad was a minister since I was really young, and my brother in law still does some ministering at the church today ... and stories don't change ... it's the truth in my own eyes, and I have been told about all of this stuff from a very young age.
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Her:
i always felt close to a good god. not the devil in these pics
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Me: I never really learned about the apocalypse, they call it doomsday?
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Her: I love the jesus i was raised to know and he is a happy one....i love you heather
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Me:
I love u back xo come to church sunday!
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her: your church is too violent....hahaha (She said this cuz she supposed read something from the Library from the church I attend which is Elim Pentecostal)
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Me:
noooooo its not
honestly
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Her: look at this bible then
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me: i don't get what u saw
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Her: it freaked me out
i saw a very angry jesus
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Me: go talk to pastor Benny, he's AWESOME
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Her: never
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Me: Becca you're freaking out
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Her: I love you heather but i love my jesus more he calms me
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me: ummmmm .. not sure what u read?
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Her: its aweful, jesus is really mad in the illustrations
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Me:
what is it called?
what is the book called
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Her: " THE ACTION BIBLE" all capped
you gotta see this
we will always be friends but i keep my relationship with god due to different opinions
i meant private
my relationship with god private, i meant to say
i hope we r ok.
So there is basically our convo. I wonder why she is so spooked? Maybe she was reading about the end times?? Hmmmmmmm ..... maybe she was drunk when she wrote this? I dunno.
P
hi, Heather.
a good children's Bible is hard to find, because it's always someone else's ideas about what should be included and how to tell the stories, and not God's.
i don't think i would allow a small child to see that particular book, either, as it has more of a comic book (graphic novel) look to it...it's pretty dark, imo, for a very little one.
the thing is...God is kind and forgiving and He is vengeful.
every human has an inbuilt sense of justice, though imperfect. when we hear of an atrocious crime, we want the perpetrator to be punished. but we get all crazy about our Creator being perfectly just. (humans)
i'll be glad to pray for Becca.
and as always, just really happy to see you.
a good children's Bible is hard to find, because it's always someone else's ideas about what should be included and how to tell the stories, and not God's.
i don't think i would allow a small child to see that particular book, either, as it has more of a comic book (graphic novel) look to it...it's pretty dark, imo, for a very little one.
the thing is...God is kind and forgiving and He is vengeful.
every human has an inbuilt sense of justice, though imperfect. when we hear of an atrocious crime, we want the perpetrator to be punished. but we get all crazy about our Creator being perfectly just. (humans
)i'll be glad to pray for Becca.
and as always, just really happy to see you.
S
Hi Heather! Noooo...sweetie your post didn't scare anyone. Speak is quieter on Sundays. Our friends have plans or are involved in other threads. My honest take on your concern, is I really don't want to say anything because I don't want to give the wrong advice. Your friend sounds troubled, perhaps she needs help in ways I can't give. I will pray for her. I know the other members who feel more comfy giving you advice can help. I only know how to love very strongly. That's all I know how to do,...and pray for your friend. I'm sorry! Welcome back!
No I have not seen it. I did however look at the book itself on the internet. I try to distance myself from 'partiers' now like Becca. She will always be my friend, however my party days are behind me now and I live in an exciting world since I have starting walking with Jesus. I want no part of alcohol or anything of that nature. I will just pray for her and her daughter.
I keep thinking of a song they sing often in Church "What a day, Glorious Day it will Be" Like that tune.
I keep thinking of a song they sing often in Church "What a day, Glorious Day it will Be"
Like that tune. 
P
A farmer was helping one of his cows give birth when he noticed his four-year-old son standing at the fence with wide eyes, taking in the whole event.
The man thought to himself, "Great, he's four years old and I'm gonna have to start explaining the birds and bees now. No need to jump the gun though. I guess I'll let him ask and then I'll answer."
After everything was over, the man walked over to his son and said, "Well son, do you have any questions?"
"Just one," gasped the wide-eyed lad. "How fast was that calf going when he hit that cow?"
T
"The Action Bible" is great, but it's aimed at teenage boys, not little girls. Hence the emphasis on the dramatic conflict between the Lion of Judah and the Father of Lies (and really, the book doesn't include anything that's not in the Bible. Even then the most graphic stories are toned down from the originals).
I suggest "The Jesus Storybook Bible". There are lots of rubbish children's Bibles out there (most are so watered down they don't seem to communicate the gospel). What I've seen of this one though is great and I've had friends recommend it (not that I have children). So check it out. Please.
I suggest "The Jesus Storybook Bible". There are lots of rubbish children's Bibles out there (most are so watered down they don't seem to communicate the gospel). What I've seen of this one though is great and I've had friends recommend it (not that I have children). So check it out. Please.
P
"The Action Bible" is great, but it's aimed at teenage boys, not little girls. Hence the emphasis on the dramatic conflict between the Lion of Judah and the Father of Lies (and really, the book doesn't include anything that's not in the Bible. Even then the most graphic stories are toned down from the originals).
I suggest "The Jesus Storybook Bible". There are lots of rubbish children's Bibles out there (most are so watered down they don't seem to communicate the gospel). What I've seen of this one though is great and I've had friends recommend it (not that I have children). So check it out. Please.
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I suggest "The Jesus Storybook Bible". There are lots of rubbish children's Bibles out there (most are so watered down they don't seem to communicate the gospel). What I've seen of this one though is great and I've had friends recommend it (not that I have children). So check it out. Please.
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it's my favorite! we gave one to our grandson, and to each of our grandnieces and nephews.