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Lol, yeah I guess the pentecostals (which I have had very limited exposure to) makes it into the "and all the others" category. Doesn't make it any less special!
It's kind of hard to let my husband be the head of the house seeing as he's gone most of the time (military). I'm definately going to have to agree to disagree with you on the role of husbands and wives. I think setting the husband up as the head of the family like Christ is to the church means husbands are meant to teach, and lead, and guide, and be head of the spiritual development of his family. My husband hadn't set foot in a church since he was a kid until I came around, and I'm definately the more deeply religious of us. I was lucky in that my husband and I talk through everything, he never makes me "submit" to him like some tyrant, and we agree to comprimise. I depend on him for certain things and he depends on me for certain things. I don't think he and I being equal in the relationship goes against scripture. But thank you very much for your advice. I'll definately do some more reasearch on marriage related scripture.
It's kind of hard to let my husband be the head of the house seeing as he's gone most of the time (military). I'm definately going to have to agree to disagree with you on the role of husbands and wives. I think setting the husband up as the head of the family like Christ is to the church means husbands are meant to teach, and lead, and guide, and be head of the spiritual development of his family. My husband hadn't set foot in a church since he was a kid until I came around, and I'm definately the more deeply religious of us. I was lucky in that my husband and I talk through everything, he never makes me "submit" to him like some tyrant, and we agree to comprimise. I depend on him for certain things and he depends on me for certain things. I don't think he and I being equal in the relationship goes against scripture. But thank you very much for your advice. I'll definately do some more reasearch on marriage related scripture.
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There seems to be an assumption that since I'm new I don't understand how things work here. I've been communicating with people for 30+ years, it doesn't matter where those communications take place.
There is nothing wrong with a healthy discussion, defending what you believe in and trying to share what you know. I can handle that just fine. If someone has to use rude behaviors such as insults to get their point across then they don't really know how to communicate and it shouldn't be encouraged here.
That's all I'm saying.
If people want a forum where they can rip each other apart and if you don't like it leave.. then so be it.
There is nothing wrong with a healthy discussion, defending what you believe in and trying to share what you know. I can handle that just fine. If someone has to use rude behaviors such as insults to get their point across then they don't really know how to communicate and it shouldn't be encouraged here.
That's all I'm saying.
If people want a forum where they can rip each other apart and if you don't like it leave.. then so be it.
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AHA!! glad im not the only one!! thanks broken 
EXACTLY what I did on a different thread......and now I see my nick mentioned in THIS thread......when I haven't even POSTED on this thread......amazing. (The only reason(s) I LOOKED at this thread was because 1. It was started by Musicalme and 2. I saw Carpetmanswife had posted on it.)
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Everyone is at a different point in their walk with Jesus, and I think that we should be sensitive to that. Yes, it's going to get a lot harder in the world for us because of persecution, and that's all the more reason we need to be civilized to each other here.
When I first came to this forum several weeks ago, I had been away from my walk with Jesus for quite a while. While people's words would never deter me from believing in Jesus, they certainly could have discouraged me from fellowship with other believers (which I need at this point).
Discussion and debate can get quite heated without them getting too personal. When I see people questioning another's salvation or being prideful and sarcastic, it makes me sick to my stomach for the body of Christ. And I am way less likely to receive some teaching from someone who is being a smart alec -- I mean, if a person can't reign in their tongue on a written forum where one can sit and pray before they write, why would I think they have something to teach me?
A one-time angry slip is one thing, but with some people, it seems to be a pattern.....and it's just not necessary.
When I first came to this forum several weeks ago, I had been away from my walk with Jesus for quite a while. While people's words would never deter me from believing in Jesus, they certainly could have discouraged me from fellowship with other believers (which I need at this point).
Discussion and debate can get quite heated without them getting too personal. When I see people questioning another's salvation or being prideful and sarcastic, it makes me sick to my stomach for the body of Christ. And I am way less likely to receive some teaching from someone who is being a smart alec -- I mean, if a person can't reign in their tongue on a written forum where one can sit and pray before they write, why would I think they have something to teach me?
A one-time angry slip is one thing, but with some people, it seems to be a pattern.....and it's just not necessary.
Is this what you are referring to?
'Carpetmanswife, aren't you one of those who said sarcastically that you like to come to BDF to be entertained by all this? I think that you don't like to come to BDF because you may post something that someone may oppose or disagree with and you, just like nanabean, don't know how to handle it in grace. You get upset, accuse people of attacking you or misunderstanding you and you storm off. Then you come back later and start a thread just like MusicMe has'.
Isn't it amazing that people even think of you and post your 'nick' when you haven't even posted. Maybe they pray for you behind the scene in their prayer closet. Maybe they hope they you won't be so touchy and sensative when people don't agree with you and don't like it when you become critical of how others post. Cheer up nanabean, Christ is coming back for His own and He has His reward with Him. So rejoice and keep looking for the mercy of the Lord.
'Carpetmanswife, aren't you one of those who said sarcastically that you like to come to BDF to be entertained by all this? I think that you don't like to come to BDF because you may post something that someone may oppose or disagree with and you, just like nanabean, don't know how to handle it in grace. You get upset, accuse people of attacking you or misunderstanding you and you storm off. Then you come back later and start a thread just like MusicMe has'.
Isn't it amazing that people even think of you and post your 'nick' when you haven't even posted. Maybe they pray for you behind the scene in their prayer closet. Maybe they hope they you won't be so touchy and sensative when people don't agree with you and don't like it when you become critical of how others post. Cheer up nanabean, Christ is coming back for His own and He has His reward with Him. So rejoice and keep looking for the mercy of the Lord.
I really enjoy some of the threads in the Bible discussion forum but rarely post here because I have to admit fearing some of the biting criticism I've read in so many threads.
I am not, by any means, a stranger to the Bible--I was raised in church, grew up in Lutheran schools K-12th grades... then attended a Pentecostal church for about 11 years, taking every class they had to offer, and serving on several prayer teams, etc. I am currently in the process of finding my place of service and function within another Pentecostal church (I left my old church on good terms with my pastors--the reason I came to a new church is because it has more people within my age range and my pastors were supportive of my decision--I left with their blessing and encouragement.)
I have read the Bible six times during my own time (in addition to the classes and groups I was involved in) and choose to read a different translation (The Message, The Amplified Bible, etc.) each time in order to gain understanding of possible differences in the way things are worded, etc. And I am NOT in any way stating this to somehow make myself look good--I only state it to give you an idea of my Biblical background because, I must confess, that even though I try my best to faithfully study God's Word, I do not think I have a gift for Biblical debate. And I feel like I would need to be a die-hard Biblical scholar in training to be able to post here and sound at least somewhat intelligent...
There are many questions I want to ask here at times, but never do because I'm very afraid they will be seen as frivolous or not "true Bible study." So for now, I try to sit back and just read and absorb others' thoughts and experiences concerning certain threads...
As for subjects like Harry Potter--I personally find questions like this interesting because, for example, although I do not have children, if I do someday (or am around children more often than I am right now), I would like to be able to speak to them about things they find relevant in their own surroundings (because even if they aren't watching Harry Potter, their friends probably are and maybe they want to talk about it) from a Christian perspective. I talk to God about absolutely everything (pop culture, music, hairstyles, fashion, everyday living...) and hope He doesn't find my conversation frivolous... or perhaps boring. (If so, I hope He lets me know very soon so that I can change the topic! )
I hope I haven't offended anyone but these are just my own thoughts. God bless.
I am not, by any means, a stranger to the Bible--I was raised in church, grew up in Lutheran schools K-12th grades... then attended a Pentecostal church for about 11 years, taking every class they had to offer, and serving on several prayer teams, etc. I am currently in the process of finding my place of service and function within another Pentecostal church (I left my old church on good terms with my pastors--the reason I came to a new church is because it has more people within my age range and my pastors were supportive of my decision--I left with their blessing and encouragement.)
I have read the Bible six times during my own time (in addition to the classes and groups I was involved in) and choose to read a different translation (The Message, The Amplified Bible, etc.) each time in order to gain understanding of possible differences in the way things are worded, etc. And I am NOT in any way stating this to somehow make myself look good--I only state it to give you an idea of my Biblical background because, I must confess, that even though I try my best to faithfully study God's Word, I do not think I have a gift for Biblical debate. And I feel like I would need to be a die-hard Biblical scholar in training to be able to post here and sound at least somewhat intelligent...
There are many questions I want to ask here at times, but never do because I'm very afraid they will be seen as frivolous or not "true Bible study." So for now, I try to sit back and just read and absorb others' thoughts and experiences concerning certain threads...
As for subjects like Harry Potter--I personally find questions like this interesting because, for example, although I do not have children, if I do someday (or am around children more often than I am right now), I would like to be able to speak to them about things they find relevant in their own surroundings (because even if they aren't watching Harry Potter, their friends probably are and maybe they want to talk about it) from a Christian perspective. I talk to God about absolutely everything (pop culture, music, hairstyles, fashion, everyday living...) and hope He doesn't find my conversation frivolous... or perhaps boring
. (If so, I hope He lets me know very soon so that I can change the topic! ) I hope I haven't offended anyone but these are just my own thoughts. God bless.
There are many questions I want to ask here at times, but never do because I'm very afraid they will be seen as frivolous or not "true Bible study." So for now, I try to sit back and just read and absorb others' thoughts and experiences concerning certain threads...
I talk to God about absolutely everything (pop culture, music, hairstyles, fashion, everyday living...) and hope He doesn't find my conversation frivolous... or perhaps boring. (If so, I hope He lets me know very soon so that I can change the topic! )
I talk to God about absolutely everything (pop culture, music, hairstyles, fashion, everyday living...) and hope He doesn't find my conversation frivolous... or perhaps boring
. (If so, I hope He lets me know very soon so that I can change the topic! )
WOOT! I'm a senior member! Yay me!
Now... that was just plain frivolous
Now... that was just plain frivolous
*laughs* Thanks for breaking up the ice a bit, Daddycat. And thanks for the offer to talk to some of us who may be afraid to ask questions otherwise.
I'm not sure how everyone else feels about this, but I do believe everyone is gifted in their own way... all for the glory of God. I may not be very good at Biblical debate, but I do believe God uses humor as a doorway into people's hearts. I have had many times where I will talk to a co-worker and notice they're really feeling down... then something happens at work and I try to put a humorous spin on the situation... and after they've known me a while, they're very open to the idea when I ask them about coming to church with me.
So, even though I can't debate as well as some here, or may not be as educated on church history, etc.--I know I can draw on others' knowledge and experiences that I read about here when talking to people and inviting them to get to know God... and that's why I hope our Biblical discussion forum will only continue to get better and better!!
You never know what your post, even the smallest or most frivolous, might do for someone--it may totally edify their faith or outlook or at the very least, make them smile (and God, too.)
Thanks, Daddycat!
Keep looking up, that is our exit, because your redemption draweth nigh (Lk 21:28). You, me, nanabean and every believer should be looking up for the mercy of God and the return of Christ. We will be going up when Christ comes back for His church and His reward is with Him. We don't have time to be occupied with personality clashes, we are to redeem the time for the days are evil. We know these truths and we need to practice these truths by faith in our walk with God.
1Pt 5:8-11 'Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever'. Amen.
1Pt 5:8-11 'Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever'. Amen.
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