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Lighthearted

Lighthearted

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I'm posting this in the Christian Family Forum because that's what we're supposed to be!
A loving Christ-like family!

God is calling us to show love and compassion to one another as brothers and sisters and to let His light shine so that non- believers may see.

Judgement is the Lord's.

It breaks my heart every time I see the way we treat one another...and I ask myself, how does it make Jesus feel...if it makes me sad?

The Lord wants to use this site, He wants to use each and everyone of us here to sew seeds... as He prepares to harvest globally like never seen before. The time grows nearer.

He wants us all to remember that.
 
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Blain

Blain

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Yes sadly this is true but I figure that only makes his love that much more profound in a place where it is lacking. like how in the pitch black darkness a single candle stands out in the darkness. We all are lacking sometimes but my friend if you show his love and heart then you will shine his light in the midst of the darkness and even with just a small glow the darkness has no choice but to flee:)
 
tourist

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Hopefully, we are doing the best that we can here in our fellowship. Sadly, this is not often the case.
 
Dan58

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Just gibber gabber, saying what we think, giving free advise, debating the bible, and our opinion of what means what.. While its not always presented in a loving fashion, if I read enough post, I inevitably learn something or see something in a different light. I think Christians flock here because they often learn more in a forum like this than they do at church. And with a wide range of topics, you can inquire about a variety of subjects, and its often easier for people to spill their hearts when they can do so anonymously. Plus, its a good place to kill some time when your bored :)..

I'm sure that a lot of folks sign up for some inspiration and fellowship too. In a world filled with trash, lies, and smut, its nice to have a place that focuses on whats really important. Problems in this sin sick world can get anyone down and challenge our faith, so its preferable to spend some time with other like-minded Christians who are looking forward to something better in the next life. That's what I'm doing here.
 
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Dan58 said:
Just gibber gabber, saying what we think, giving free advise, debating the bible, and our opinion of what means what.. While its not always presented in a loving fashion, if I read enough post, I inevitably learn something or see something in a different light. I think Christians flock here because they often learn more in a forum like this than they do at church. And with a wide range of topics, you can inquire about a variety of subjects, and its often easier for people to spill their hearts when they can do so anonymously. Plus, its a good place to kill some time when your bored :)..

I'm sure that a lot of folks sign up for some inspiration and fellowship too. In a world filled with trash, lies, and smut, its nice to have a place that focuses on whats really important. Problems in this sin sick world can get anyone down and challenge our faith, so its preferable to spend some time with other like-minded Christians who are looking forward to something better in the next life. That's what I'm doing here.
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If this is a place of learning better than your church, that's a sign to find a new church.

If the purpose in life is to seek what we can get out of something, I think that's a sign we need a new god, because our current one is named "I."
 
Dino246

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Lighthearted said:
I'm posting this in the Christian Family Forum because that's what we're supposed to be!
A loving Christ-like family!

God is calling us to show love and compassion to one another as brothers and sisters and to let His light shine so that non- believers may see.

Judgement is the Lord's.

It breaks my heart every time I see the way we treat one another...and I ask myself, how does it make Jesus feel...if it makes me sad?

The Lord wants to use this site, He wants to use each and everyone of us here to sew seeds... as He prepares to harvest globally like never seen before. The time grows nearer.

He wants us all to remember that.
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Good reminder, L! Thanks. :)
 
Lighthearted

Lighthearted

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Dan58 said:
Just gibber gabber, saying what we think, giving free advise, debating the bible, and our opinion of what means what.. While its not always presented in a loving fashion, if I read enough post, I inevitably learn something or see something in a different light. I think Christians flock here because they often learn more in a forum like this than they do at church. And with a wide range of topics, you can inquire about a variety of subjects, and its often easier for people to spill their hearts when they can do so anonymously. Plus, its a good place to kill some time when your bored :)..

I'm sure that a lot of folks sign up for some inspiration and fellowship too. In a world filled with trash, lies, and smut, its nice to have a place that focuses on whats really important. Problems in this sin sick world can get anyone down and challenge our faith, so its preferable to spend some time with other like-minded Christians who are looking forward to something better in the next life. That's what I'm doing here.
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It is fine to do those things here of course...but the arguing, name calling, condemning one another...telling another Believer they aren't really saved...(and over slight differences in doctrine)

The gospel and salvation are centered on three things. The birth of Christ, the cross and His death, and the resurrection of the ALMIGHTY KING, JESUS CHRIST as written according to the scriptures! He knows who has been washed in His blood. It is not for us to say.

The thought He places in my mind are those coming here that don't know Him. Those that are hurting and looking for answers. How many do we confuse and chase away because they see nasty things being said or they are spoken to with venom themselves? Or we flat out confuse them squabbling over doctrine when they need to hear the law and how the gospel fulfilled the law????? How different is a troll coming in and spouting hate for our Lord any different than us when we show the same attitude for our fellow man when Christ tells us to love others the way we love Him?

I have been negative towards a few people myself...so I'm not judging anyone. Each and every time the Holy Spirit has made me look at my words. As some of you know, I have even PMed you to apologize or ask if you thought I was to harsh, because you were posting on the same thread.

I just started this thread because I felt led to. Don't kill the messenger.

I do love y'all.
 
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Lighthearted

Lighthearted

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jovanovic said:
indeed you have. you where very rude towards me in pm.
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If thats how you took what I said, I sincerely apologize to you and hope that you can forgive my inability to express myself. What I was trying to tell you is that outward appearances can be doctored but attitude is everything...and I really wish you wouldn't be so hard on yourself. I would like to get to know you for who you are...not what you see on the outside. Does that make sense?
I will go back to read my PM again.
 
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Lighthearted said:
If thats how you took what I said, I sincerely apologize to you and hope that you can forgive my inability to express myself. What I was trying to tell you is that outward appearances can be doctored but attitude is everything...and I really wish you wouldn't be so hard on yourself. I would like to get to know you for who you are...not what you see on the outside. Does that make sense?
I will go back to read my PM again.
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i will not forgive you.
 
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Lighthearted said:
It is fine to do those things here of course...but the arguing, name calling, condemning one another...telling another Believer they aren't really saved...(and over slight differences in doctrine)

The gospel and salvation are centered on three things. The birth of Christ, the cross and His death, and the resurrection of the ALMIGHTY KING, JESUS CHRIST as written according to the scriptures! He knows who has been washed in His blood. It is not for us to say.

The thought He places in my mind are those coming here that don't know Him. Those that are hurting and looking for answers. How many do we confuse and chase away because they see nasty things being said or they are spoken to with venom themselves? Or we flat out confuse them squabbling over doctrine when they need to hear the law and how the gospel fulfilled the law????? How different is a troll coming in and spouting hate for our Lord any different than us when we show the same attitude for our fellow man when Christ tells us to love others the way we love Him?

I have been negative towards a few people myself...so I'm not judging anyone. Each and every time the Holy Spirit has made me look at my words. As some of you know, I have even PMed you to apologize or ask if you thought I was to harsh, because you were posting on the same thread.

I just started this thread because I felt led to. Don't kill the messenger.

I do love y'all.
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Ahhh, geesh!

I got this out to kill the messenger.



Now what do I do with it if I can't kill the messenger?

 
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The new definition of "rude." "Anything that I can possibly conceive that isn't exactly what I wanted."

The real definition of rude.
jovanovic said:
indeed you have. you where very rude towards me in pm.
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This!
 
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jovanovic said:
i will not forgive you.
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And this!

Also, the moment in time I call it like I see it.

You aren't a Christian (yet.) Your center is you, not God.
 
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jesus is nr 1 for me
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Not enough to listen to him.

What did he tell us to do if we have a problem with a bro. Go to the bro in secret. You did it out in the open and in a haunty way.

Jesus said to forgive 7 X 70 in one day.

You refused.

Actions speak louder than words.
 
Lighthearted

Lighthearted

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jovanovic said:
i will not forgive you.
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It's ok. I forgive you for completely misunderstanding my PM in the first place. God knows my heart and knows that I was not trying to offend you but encourage you to be less critical of yourself. I pray that God will help you understand what I said.
 
WineRose

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I'm just chilling out in the Singles and Miscellaneous forums, mindin' my own business and dumping meme trash on threads. And you?
 
zeroturbulence

zeroturbulence

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WineRose said:
I'm just chilling out in the Singles and Miscellaneous forums, mindin' my own business and dumping meme trash on threads. And you?
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Memes are not trash! :rolleyes: :p


LH - Sorry for whatever's going on there... I'm always here if u want to talk in PM (but I'm going to bed right now..)
 
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