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Istill_waters. He is a great guy, and understands alot of my views. I can easily go to him if I ever had a problem.
Oncefallen. He is so fun to pick on. I love to make him laugh..... or bow his head in shame
Nautilus. Despite what people think he is not a bad guy. I dont normally agree with him, but he is a good one. He is also one of the first people i befriended on CC, and if it wasnt for him and a few others I never would have come back.
DesertJoe. He is like a CC father to me
oldhermit. He is a precious gift, and I consider it a blessing to be able to find someone like him on CC.
Bridgette_Left_China. She moved quite close to me, and one day I will get around to meeting her.
Angela. She is very loving, and kind.
More to come..
Oncefallen. He is so fun to pick on. I love to make him laugh..... or bow his head in shame
Nautilus. Despite what people think he is not a bad guy. I dont normally agree with him, but he is a good one. He is also one of the first people i befriended on CC, and if it wasnt for him and a few others I never would have come back.
DesertJoe. He is like a CC father to me
oldhermit. He is a precious gift, and I consider it a blessing to be able to find someone like him on CC.
Bridgette_Left_China. She moved quite close to me, and one day I will get around to meeting her.
Angela. She is very loving, and kind.
More to come..
Among countless others, Pas and TruebelieverPK are wonderful strangers, who love God and people and exhibit that on CC and in life. Butterflame always has a song that she has written and breathes worship of God. Again, so many great people. But who am I to say? In the end, God is the one who judges the heart.
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I'm Gonna talk about two very passionate guys and lift them Up for being Passionate for Christ and far from lukewarm believers.
TJ - while I do not always agree with him... he is following God as he understands God. I also appreciate that he steps up and says HEY ... this isn't what the Bible says ... while again, sometimes I disagree with him, he at least references the Bible and challenges others to do the same.
Jesusismywheelchair - Brett is young, but this guy can be quite inspiring in many ways. He also dives into the word DAILY and it is apparent and evident ... while I'm never happy when he's off listening to someone's opinion about other religions and he gets highly passionate about his views.... I Still admire him specifically for his passionate views and his continual desire to walk with Christ and recognizing when he falls and reaching out when he has stumbled, this shows humility and that is a fruit of the Spirit. He's also kindhearted.
Two other men that are very Godly in my opinion are:
NoRmaL_MiKe - Mike is another that not only reads the Bible, but digs deeper into context. I always enjoy deep discussions with Mike when I'm looking for Biblical meat. He studies the bible in it's original text... Interlinear translation... understanding Greek, Hebrew, and the Aramaic words through translations... if you are curious about the word love vs. lust. Talk to Mike, this is a topic he can explain in a very Godly way. Next time you have trouble understanding something or it just seems off, run it by Mike. He loves to help others.
Iain_Westy - I love Iain. He is my brother in Christ and I am very fond of him, So much so that when/if I ever marry again, I'm going to have HIM walk me down the isle. He looks out for my best interest when I do not. Iain exemplifies the fruits of the spirit in his daily walk. Many times he has counselled me and helped me in my walk with Christ. thanks Iain.
TJ - while I do not always agree with him... he is following God as he understands God. I also appreciate that he steps up and says HEY ... this isn't what the Bible says ... while again, sometimes I disagree with him, he at least references the Bible and challenges others to do the same.
Jesusismywheelchair - Brett is young, but this guy can be quite inspiring in many ways. He also dives into the word DAILY and it is apparent and evident ... while I'm never happy when he's off listening to someone's opinion about other religions and he gets highly passionate about his views.... I Still admire him specifically for his passionate views and his continual desire to walk with Christ and recognizing when he falls and reaching out when he has stumbled, this shows humility and that is a fruit of the Spirit. He's also kindhearted.
Two other men that are very Godly in my opinion are:
NoRmaL_MiKe - Mike is another that not only reads the Bible, but digs deeper into context. I always enjoy deep discussions with Mike when I'm looking for Biblical meat. He studies the bible in it's original text... Interlinear translation... understanding Greek, Hebrew, and the Aramaic words through translations... if you are curious about the word love vs. lust. Talk to Mike, this is a topic he can explain in a very Godly way. Next time you have trouble understanding something or it just seems off, run it by Mike. He loves to help others.
Iain_Westy - I love Iain. He is my brother in Christ and I am very fond of him, So much so that when/if I ever marry again, I'm going to have HIM walk me down the isle. He looks out for my best interest when I do not. Iain exemplifies the fruits of the spirit in his daily walk. Many times he has counselled me and helped me in my walk with Christ. thanks Iain.
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[h=3]James 2:9 ESV / 155 helpful votes[/h]But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.
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[h=3]Acts 10:34 ESV / 98 helpful votes[/h]So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality,
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[h=3]Romans 2:11 ESV / 92 helpful votes[/h]For God shows no partiality.
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[h=3]James 2:1 ESV / 76 helpful votes[/h]My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory.
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[h=3]Genesis 37:4 ESV / 64 helpful votes[/h]But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him and could not speak peacefully to him.
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[h=3]James 2:1-26 ESV / 61 helpful votes[/h]My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, “You sit here in a good place,” while you say to the poor man, “You stand over there,” or, “Sit down at my feet,” have you not then made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him?
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[h=3]Galatians 3:28 ESV / 56 helpful votes[/h]There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
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[h=3]Deuteronomy 10:17 ESV / 50 helpful votes[/h]For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who is not partial and takes no bribe.
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[h=3]James 2:5 ESV / 25 helpful votes[/h]Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him?
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[h=3]Ephesians 6:9 ESV / 23 helpful votes[/h]Masters, do the same to them, and stop your threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him.
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[h=3]2 Chronicles 19:4-7 ESV / 13 helpful votes[/h]Jehoshaphat lived at Jerusalem. And he went out again among the people, from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim, and brought them back to the Lord, the God of their fathers. He appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city, and said to the judges, “Consider what you do, for you judge not for man but for the Lord. He is with you in giving judgment. Now then, let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Be careful what you do, for there is no injustice with the Lord our God, or partiality or taking bribes.”
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[h=3]Genesis 43:34 ESV / 11 helpful votes[/h]Portions were taken to them from Joseph's table, but Benjamin's portion was five times as much as any of theirs. And they drank and were merry with him.
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[h=3]Genesis 29:31 ESV / 10 helpful votes[/h]When the Lord saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb, but Rachel was barren.
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[h=3]Genesis 37:3 ESV / 9 helpful votes[/h]Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his sons, because he was the son of his old age. And he made him a robe of many colors.
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[h=3]Genesis 27:6-17 ESV / 9 helpful votes[/h]Rebekah said to her son Jacob, “I heard your father speak to your brother Esau, ‘Bring me game and prepare for me delicious food, that I may eat it and bless you before the Lord before I die.’ Now therefore, my son, obey my voice as I command you. Go to the flock and bring me two good young goats, so that I may prepare from them delicious food for your father, such as he loves. And you shall bring it to your father to eat, so that he may bless you before he dies.”
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[h=3]James 1:1-27 ESV / 6 helpful votes[/h]James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings. Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
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[h=3]James 2:23 ESV / 4 helpful votes[/h]And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”—and he was called a friend of God.
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[h=3]James 2:9 ESV / 155 helpful votes[/h]But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors.
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[h=3]Acts 10:34 ESV / 98 helpful votes[/h]So Peter opened his mouth and said: “Truly I understand that God shows no partiality,
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[h=3]Romans 2:11 ESV / 92 helpful votes[/h]For God shows no partiality.
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[h=3]James 2:1 ESV / 76 helpful votes[/h]My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory.
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[h=3]Genesis 37:4 ESV / 64 helpful votes[/h]But when his brothers saw that their father loved him more than all his brothers, they hated him and could not speak peacefully to him.
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[h=3]James 2:1-26 ESV / 61 helpful votes[/h]My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, “You sit here in a good place,” while you say to the poor man, “You stand over there,” or, “Sit down at my feet,” have you not then made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him?
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[h=3]Galatians 3:28 ESV / 56 helpful votes[/h]There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
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[h=3]Deuteronomy 10:17 ESV / 50 helpful votes[/h]For the Lord your God is God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who is not partial and takes no bribe.
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[h=3]James 2:5 ESV / 25 helpful votes[/h]Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him?
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[h=3]Ephesians 6:9 ESV / 23 helpful votes[/h]Masters, do the same to them, and stop your threatening, knowing that he who is both their Master and yours is in heaven, and that there is no partiality with him.
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[h=3]2 Chronicles 19:4-7 ESV / 13 helpful votes[/h]Jehoshaphat lived at Jerusalem. And he went out again among the people, from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim, and brought them back to the Lord, the God of their fathers. He appointed judges in the land in all the fortified cities of Judah, city by city, and said to the judges, “Consider what you do, for you judge not for man but for the Lord. He is with you in giving judgment. Now then, let the fear of the Lord be upon you. Be careful what you do, for there is no injustice with the Lord our God, or partiality or taking bribes.”
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[h=3]Genesis 43:34 ESV / 11 helpful votes[/h]Portions were taken to them from Joseph's table, but Benjamin's portion was five times as much as any of theirs. And they drank and were merry with him.
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[h=3]Genesis 29:31 ESV / 10 helpful votes[/h]When the Lord saw that Leah was hated, he opened her womb, but Rachel was barren.
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[h=3]Genesis 37:3 ESV / 9 helpful votes[/h]Now Israel loved Joseph more than any other of his sons, because he was the son of his old age. And he made him a robe of many colors.
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[h=3]Genesis 27:6-17 ESV / 9 helpful votes[/h]Rebekah said to her son Jacob, “I heard your father speak to your brother Esau, ‘Bring me game and prepare for me delicious food, that I may eat it and bless you before the Lord before I die.’ Now therefore, my son, obey my voice as I command you. Go to the flock and bring me two good young goats, so that I may prepare from them delicious food for your father, such as he loves. And you shall bring it to your father to eat, so that he may bless you before he dies.”
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[h=3]James 1:1-27 ESV / 6 helpful votes[/h]James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, To the twelve tribes in the Dispersion: Greetings. Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.
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[h=3]James 2:23 ESV / 4 helpful votes[/h]And the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”—and he was called a friend of God.
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[h=1]What does the Bible say about favoritism?[/h]
Question: "What does the Bible say about favoritism?"
Answer: Favoritism is partiality or bias. To show favoritism is to give preference to one person over others with equal claims. It is similar to discrimination and may be based on conditions such as social class, wealth, clothing, actions, etc.
The Bible is clear that favoritism is not God’s will for our lives. First, favoritism is incongruent with God’s character: “God does not show favoritism” (Romans 2:11). All are equal before Him. Ephesians 6:9 says, “There is no favoritism with him.” Colossians 3:25 teaches God’s fairness in judgment: “Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.”
Second, the Bible teaches Christians are not to show favoritism: “My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism” (James 2:1). The context concerns the treatment of rich and poor in the church. James points out that treating someone differently based on his financial status or how he is dressed is wrong.
The Old Testament provides similar instruction regarding favoritism. Leviticus 19:15 teaches, “Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.” Exodus 23:3 likewise commands, “Do not show favoritism to a poor man in his lawsuit.” Justice should be blind, and both rich and poor should be treated equally before the law.
Third, the Bible calls favoritism sin: “If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself,’ you are doing right. But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers” (James 2:8-9). Favoritism is a serious offense against God’s call to love one’s neighbor as oneself.
Fourth, church leaders are especially charged not to show favoritism. Paul commanded Timothy, a young church leader, “I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism” (1 Timothy 5:21).
Fifth, it is difficult to avoid showing favoritism. Even Christ’s closest followers struggled with bias against people different from them. When the apostle Peter was first called to minister to non-Jewish people, he was reluctant. He later admitted, “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right” (Acts 11:34). The fact that James specifically addresses the sin of favoritism implies that this was a common problem within the early church.
Favoritism is a problem we still deal with. Favoritism and partiality are not from God, and Christians are called to love. As humans, we tend to form judgments based on selfish, personal criteria rather than seeing others as God sees them. May we grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and follow His example of treating every person with God’s love (John 3:16).
Recommended Resources: Lord, Change My Attitude Before It's Too Late, Revised by James MacDonald and Logos Bible Software.
Answer: Favoritism is partiality or bias. To show favoritism is to give preference to one person over others with equal claims. It is similar to discrimination and may be based on conditions such as social class, wealth, clothing, actions, etc.
The Bible is clear that favoritism is not God’s will for our lives. First, favoritism is incongruent with God’s character: “God does not show favoritism” (Romans 2:11). All are equal before Him. Ephesians 6:9 says, “There is no favoritism with him.” Colossians 3:25 teaches God’s fairness in judgment: “Anyone who does wrong will be repaid for his wrong, and there is no favoritism.”
Second, the Bible teaches Christians are not to show favoritism: “My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism” (James 2:1). The context concerns the treatment of rich and poor in the church. James points out that treating someone differently based on his financial status or how he is dressed is wrong.
The Old Testament provides similar instruction regarding favoritism. Leviticus 19:15 teaches, “Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge your neighbor fairly.” Exodus 23:3 likewise commands, “Do not show favoritism to a poor man in his lawsuit.” Justice should be blind, and both rich and poor should be treated equally before the law.
Third, the Bible calls favoritism sin: “If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself,’ you are doing right. But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers” (James 2:8-9). Favoritism is a serious offense against God’s call to love one’s neighbor as oneself.
Fourth, church leaders are especially charged not to show favoritism. Paul commanded Timothy, a young church leader, “I charge you, in the sight of God and Christ Jesus and the elect angels, to keep these instructions without partiality, and to do nothing out of favoritism” (1 Timothy 5:21).
Fifth, it is difficult to avoid showing favoritism. Even Christ’s closest followers struggled with bias against people different from them. When the apostle Peter was first called to minister to non-Jewish people, he was reluctant. He later admitted, “I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right” (Acts 11:34). The fact that James specifically addresses the sin of favoritism implies that this was a common problem within the early church.
Favoritism is a problem we still deal with. Favoritism and partiality are not from God, and Christians are called to love. As humans, we tend to form judgments based on selfish, personal criteria rather than seeing others as God sees them. May we grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and follow His example of treating every person with God’s love (John 3:16).
Recommended Resources: Lord, Change My Attitude Before It's Too Late, Revised by James MacDonald and Logos Bible Software.
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Hypocrite! First get rid of the log in your own eye; then you will see well enough to deal with the speck in your friend's eye. Matthew 7:5 NLT
Lighten up!
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. John 15:12
Okay I'm done.
I'd vouch for AlaynaJ
Lighten up!
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. John 15:12
Okay I'm done.
I'd vouch for AlaynaJ
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Hypocrite! First get rid of the log in your own eye; then you will see well enough to deal with the speck in your friend's eye. Matthew 7:5 NLT
Lighten up!
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. John 15:12
Okay I'm done.
I'd vouch for AlaynaJ
Lighten up!
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity! Psalm 133:1
My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. John 15:12
Okay I'm done.
I'd vouch for AlaynaJ
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There is a far cry from showing favoritism and edifying a brother or sister in Christ by recognizing the GLORY they give to GOD by displaying fruits of the spirit
Lord, I want to lift Biscuit and myself up to you. Lord you know my heart, you know my intentions are to only Glorify you and the Good works you have shown to me through my brothers and sister in Christ that walk closely with you. Lord if I've done wrong, please make it obvious to me and to Biscuit so I may receive reproof graciously and can look to a brother in Christ that is in line with your word. I pray this in Jesus Blessed Name, Amen
I love James MacDonald. I loved his Change me Series as well as his Forgiveness (have the funeral - which is linked on my profile)
I'm not taking back my edification of those listed here, because my heart is in a good place. Satan prowls around like a lion looking to devour - if In doing that I was wrong, let God send me reproof - and I KNOW he will if it's needed. I praise God because he doesn't care if I like it or not, he Makes ME tow the line... every single day - I'm so thankful he thinks i'm worth enough to take the time with me and not just slap me around brutally and cast me aside as if I'm garbage.
Lord, I want to lift Biscuit and myself up to you. Lord you know my heart, you know my intentions are to only Glorify you and the Good works you have shown to me through my brothers and sister in Christ that walk closely with you. Lord if I've done wrong, please make it obvious to me and to Biscuit so I may receive reproof graciously and can look to a brother in Christ that is in line with your word. I pray this in Jesus Blessed Name, Amen
I love James MacDonald. I loved his Change me Series as well as his Forgiveness (have the funeral - which is linked on my profile)
I'm not taking back my edification of those listed here, because my heart is in a good place. Satan prowls around like a lion looking to devour - if In doing that I was wrong, let God send me reproof - and I KNOW he will if it's needed. I praise God because he doesn't care if I like it or not, he Makes ME tow the line... every single day - I'm so thankful he thinks i'm worth enough to take the time with me and not just slap me around brutally and cast me aside as if I'm garbage.
Thanks, you three. I'm officially embarrassed, but that meant a lot.
I love everyone on here! I really like seeing love and encouragement, no matter who gives it to whom. I think this is a really cool place to hang out, to grow, and learn. The members make cc awesome, and Jesus makes the cc members awesome! Woot woot! <3 Everyone!
I'm officially embarrassed, but that meant a lot.I love everyone on here! I really like seeing love and encouragement, no matter who gives it to whom. I think this is a really cool place to hang out, to grow, and learn. The members make cc awesome, and Jesus makes the cc members awesome! Woot woot! <3 Everyone!
I'm Gonna talk about two very passionate guys and lift them Up for being Passionate for Christ and far from lukewarm believers.
TJ - while I do not always agree with him... he is following God as he understands God. I also appreciate that he steps up and says HEY ... this isn't what the Bible says ... while again, sometimes I disagree with him, he at least references the Bible and challenges others to do the same.
Jesusismywheelchair - Brett is young, but this guy can be quite inspiring in many ways. He also dives into the word DAILY and it is apparent and evident ... while I'm never happy when he's off listening to someone's opinion about other religions and he gets highly passionate about his views.... I Still admire him specifically for his passionate views and his continual desire to walk with Christ and recognizing when he falls and reaching out when he has stumbled, this shows humility and that is a fruit of the Spirit. He's also kindhearted.
Two other men that are very Godly in my opinion are:
NoRmaL_MiKe - Mike is another that not only reads the Bible, but digs deeper into context. I always enjoy deep discussions with Mike when I'm looking for Biblical meat. He studies the bible in it's original text... Interlinear translation... understanding Greek, Hebrew, and the Aramaic words through translations... if you are curious about the word love vs. lust. Talk to Mike, this is a topic he can explain in a very Godly way. Next time you have trouble understanding something or it just seems off, run it by Mike. He loves to help others.
Iain_Westy - I love Iain. He is my brother in Christ and I am very fond of him, So much so that when/if I ever marry again, I'm going to have HIM walk me down the isle. He looks out for my best interest when I do not. Iain exemplifies the fruits of the spirit in his daily walk. Many times he has counselled me and helped me in my walk with Christ. thanks Iain.
TJ - while I do not always agree with him... he is following God as he understands God. I also appreciate that he steps up and says HEY ... this isn't what the Bible says ... while again, sometimes I disagree with him, he at least references the Bible and challenges others to do the same.
Jesusismywheelchair - Brett is young, but this guy can be quite inspiring in many ways. He also dives into the word DAILY and it is apparent and evident ... while I'm never happy when he's off listening to someone's opinion about other religions and he gets highly passionate about his views.... I Still admire him specifically for his passionate views and his continual desire to walk with Christ and recognizing when he falls and reaching out when he has stumbled, this shows humility and that is a fruit of the Spirit. He's also kindhearted.
Two other men that are very Godly in my opinion are:
NoRmaL_MiKe - Mike is another that not only reads the Bible, but digs deeper into context. I always enjoy deep discussions with Mike when I'm looking for Biblical meat. He studies the bible in it's original text... Interlinear translation... understanding Greek, Hebrew, and the Aramaic words through translations... if you are curious about the word love vs. lust. Talk to Mike, this is a topic he can explain in a very Godly way. Next time you have trouble understanding something or it just seems off, run it by Mike. He loves to help others.
Iain_Westy - I love Iain. He is my brother in Christ and I am very fond of him, So much so that when/if I ever marry again, I'm going to have HIM walk me down the isle. He looks out for my best interest when I do not. Iain exemplifies the fruits of the spirit in his daily walk. Many times he has counselled me and helped me in my walk with Christ. thanks Iain.
I haven't talked to Mike a whole lot...the times I have talked to him he's been fun to talk to. I love his private chat notice, too. XD