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  1. EarnestQ

    A conversation about nothing in particular

    . Do you think God would lead me to be rich so I can reach the rich? Lol [Honestly, I am not confident that I could spiritually manage all the responsibilities that come with being rich, so I am content to be as I am.] .
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    . Hi BLB. I am not saying you are wrong but I find the term "sucks" to be offensive. When I was a kid the term was only half of an expression that I hope I never see or hear again. Thank you for your understanding. .
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    . That is too cute. I think I am getting an insulin rush.
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    Treating others with respect

    . I think you are right. .
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    Treating others with respect

    . I believe that as long as one is conscientiously trying to improve in an area of their (spiritual) life and as long as they are quick to admit failure when they fail to live up to Jesus' example then they are worthy of respect for where they are. Therefore I respect your position and encourage...
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    Speak Your Mind, Ladybug Style

    . I think that people who can't laugh at babies laughing are emotionally disturbed or at least depressed. .
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    If you were to name your pet after the last thing you ate, what would its name be?

    . I can't help but wondering what this little dog is thinking. Perhaps, "Really? You think this is cute?"
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    Is the Attraction Wrong or What we do with it?

    It seems to me that Adam was attracted to Eve when the first thing he said after seeing her was "WOW MAN." It has since been shortened to "woman".
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    Is the Attraction Wrong or What we do with it?

    . It seems to me that you are confusing temptation with sin. As best as I can understand it, temptation is not a sin because Jesus was tempted to sin. If we want to be like Jesus we need to resist temptation and not sin. I heard it said that we can't stop birds from flying over our head but we...
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    Is the Attraction Wrong or What we do with it?

    There are some women I am attracted to at church. They are married and so am I. Feeling the unconscious attraction is not a sin. Dwelling on it and indulging in it and fantasizing about it is. Instead, every time I feel attraction for them I pray for them and their husbands and family. How you...
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    The Gun Thread

    If you have one, or can rent one, let him try a 38 revolver, or a 32, or a 380 auto.
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    Streams of Consciousness & Thoughts~~~

    Did I write that?
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    Streams of Consciousness & Thoughts~~~

    Neither do I.
  14. EarnestQ

    Treating others with respect

    In many other threads on CC, the BDF is known as a battle zone where people are constant attacking one another. I think they observe that among many posters in the BDF there is a clear lack of respect for others. Respect is treating others at least as well as you treat yourself. Honor them no...
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    . Respect is treating others at least as well as you treat yourself. Honor them no matter where they are in life. Find things to appreciate about them and let them know that you value them for that. Perhaps another word for respect is "value". Value others greater than you value yourself. This...
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    . I think laughing is generally good. My mother in law laughs at lots of silly things and I love being around her. However, sometimes people laugh because they are nervous or don't know how else to respond. If you are laughing at the joy of the moment then enjoy it and let other people react...
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    . Whether grieving the loss of a friend who has moved, or the loss of a loved one to death, or even a pet to death, I have learned that it is good to cry. And as you cry you can thank God for all the moments you have to cry about. Remember each of those moments and thank God that you have them...
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    . I kind of enjoy visiting new churches that are worth visiting. But I have run into a few that I didn't even stay until the service was over because I didn't want to waste any more of my time there. If you live in the Chicago area, I invite you to check out Willow Creek Community Church. I...
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    . Happy Sunday from Iowa. I plan on going to a great church in Muscatine Iowa today. You can join us online at 9 am CDT at http://live.calvaryonline.org/. .
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    Stagnation, delay, limitations..

    I am convinced that the most important thing anyone can do for Christ is to lead others closer to Him. This applies to pastors, missionaries, and every other true Christian. The only way to do this is to draw closer to Him oneself. One cannot lead others to a closer relationship with God if He...