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  1. BrightRiver

    Fantasy and Reality

    I vaguely remember watching that film. didn't think much of it to be honest. I always thought that they were making fun of conspiracy theorists. ..... are you suggesting that this is more than a joke?
  2. BrightRiver

    Fantasy and Reality

    if this clip is subtle then I dont know what you would consider to be more open
  3. BrightRiver

    Fantasy and Reality

    I find it very interesting how those with direct experience of these things see the world in a much different light. and I can understand that people who have a more intimate experience would have much stronger views against these things in the same way that someone who was once an alcoholic...
  4. BrightRiver

    Hello : how do you Spar?

    I see what you are saying and agree entirely. however I was not meaning other belivers being the enemy, or even non believers. it was more so using the Roman army as the example, the enemy being the forces binding the unsaved and those we spar with are brother in christ. after all “As iron...
  5. BrightRiver

    Hello : how do you Spar?

    I joined this group to search for biblical truth in what I was feeling in my spirit. however I have noticed a culture which is not necessarily all that healthy. people who are trying to respond being attacked for their views and opinions, and their interpretation of the scriptures. I hope...
  6. BrightRiver

    Fantasy and Reality

    I am very curious about how people deal with fantasy vs reality in churches For example I know many Christians who will refuse to watch anything with magic or supernatural themes while others are completely fine with it My personal view is that if you are able to separate fantasy from reality...
  7. BrightRiver

    Following the Pastor

    Just for the record I am not suggesting that a deacon would be doing the same as an elder when visiting, but they can fellowship, share a meal, help with things around the house if a person is not able to. These are also things that any member of the congregation can do and really should do as...
  8. BrightRiver

    Following the Pastor

    Those to me are the people who should be visited regularly by the elders, deacons and pastors, so that they too can spend time in fellowship and prayer and study the bible with others, Do not forsake the meeting together of the saints where two or three are gathered in my name to me it is a...
  9. BrightRiver

    Following the Pastor

    Thank you for a simple to the point answer.
  10. BrightRiver

    Following the Pastor

    I am actually looking at starting my own "ministry" of sorts. producing resources for children's and youth workers in churches, they will be accessible online for free with physical copies for sale (to cover costs) but in terms of starting children's and youth ministry in person outside of the...
  11. BrightRiver

    Following the Pastor

    This is the way we have been going so far. we love the work we do, seeing the ministry we are involved with grow and flourish. we started running extra events for the children's and youth work which have been successful, it's the only thing really keeping us there. but there is a limit to how...
  12. BrightRiver

    Following the Pastor

    People treat the pastor as if his word is law, I dont think the pastor is the one who has evan instagated this they act as though he is untouchable and that he is the ultimate authority in the church. we dont have a strong eldership team and many in the church dont think we need one. there...
  13. BrightRiver

    Following the Pastor

    I would never expect perfection. but there comes a point where it is just too much
  14. BrightRiver

    Following the Pastor

    honestly myself and my wife have talked about walking out so many times. but we are so involved in ministry that we dont feel we can just leave. and there are so few people to take up those ministrys. even with how much we contribute we are dismissed and disrespected. it is not about...
  15. BrightRiver

    Following the Pastor

    Thank you all for your replies. I can understand that respecting his spiritual authority is one thing. but this is less about his teaching and more about other things which go on without saying anything too specific. absolutely anything currently going on in the church people see the pastors...
  16. BrightRiver

    Following the Pastor

    In the church I attend people seem to follow the pastor as if his word is law. I seem to be the odd one out to think of him as another person who can be wrong and make mistakes. I just want to ask. am I wrong for not putting him on a pedestal, what level of respect should we have for the...