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I consider the Bible to be the 'Workshop Manual for Christians'. Man has taken God's word and turned it around to suit the 'ear-tickling' exercise it is today. That is not me, so I am saying sorry in advance if I tread on anyone's toes.
 
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Well, if you make a mess, you'll have to clean it up.

Welcome to CC!
 
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I consider the Bible to be the 'Workshop Manual for Christians'. Man has taken God's word and turned it around to suit the 'ear-tickling' exercise it is today. That is not me, so I am saying sorry in advance if I tread on anyone's toes.
Hello Marakorpa, welcome to CChat! :) Strong entrance, but it is good to have you here! Nothing wrong with speaking, and wanting to honestly represent the Truth of God's word. I think that is very much where the idea of iron sharpening iron comes from-- we challenge and speak Truth to each other and in turn we both grow stronger. (will make it a point to wear steel-toed boots though, just in case I ran afoul of you! ;) ) Again, welcome! :D
 
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I have run out of mess insurance....I think,

Thanks for the Welcome
Well, if you make a mess, you'll have to clean it up.

Welcome to CC!
Hello Marakorpa, welcome to CChat! :) Strong entrance, but it is good to have you here! Nothing wrong with speaking, and wanting to honestly represent the Truth of God's word. I think that is very much where the idea of iron sharpening iron comes from-- we challenge and speak Truth to each other and in turn we both grow stronger. (will make it a point to wear steel-toed boots though, just in case I ran afoul of you! ;) ) Again, welcome! :D
 
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I have run out of mess insurance....I think,

Thanks for the Welcome

Hard Times​


Hard times last longer so it seems​

When the miseries of life torment the soul​

There appears no hope in your despair​

No happiness that will console​


And yet, even life's misery has its place​

It enhances the simple joy of life​

Things we once took for granted​

Are manifest when rising from the strife​


How much more we appreciate the love​

When we have been forsaken​

Health after illness, strength when it returns​

All the good things there to be taken​


Misery and woe are easy to attain​

But happiness needs some work​

No bird sings if we turn a deaf ear​

No light shines if in darkness we lurk​


Seek love and you will prosper​

Have the strength to survive​

Care about yourself, and be cared for​

Be thankful that you are at least, alive.

By Me!​
 

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I consider the Bible to be the 'Workshop Manual for Christians'. Man has taken God's word and turned it around to suit the 'ear-tickling' exercise it is today. That is not me, so I am saying sorry in advance if I tread on anyone's toes.
Hi marakorpa:

Interesting remark. How do you go about finding God's truth in the Bible? what are your assumptions, previous understandings, preconceptions, enculturation bias, and how do you keep them in check when studying the Bible?

Just curious.
 
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Hi marakorpa:

Interesting remark. How do you go about finding God's truth in the Bible? what are your assumptions, previous understandings, preconceptions, enculturation bias, and how do you keep them in check when studying the Bible?

Just curious.
Probably the most workable way is through sincere prayer, don't you?