Fez

Contemplative prayer sounds so innocuous as a phrase does it not? If I had not been told what it means I would have said I contemplate when I pray at times. i contemplate my motives, if I am praying in the Spirit or by rote, etc. Not the same thing...

Someone landed a drone on the roof of the Prime Minister of Japan yesterday. It had a radioactive sticker on the side of it, and a small container containing cesium (the same stuff that laid waste to the Fukushima reactor) and two flares. It was probably a protest, but it is a frightening look into the possible future of terror attacks.

Ditto

Hi ariyana, Please don't post outside links unless they are ratified and are part of an original post that you write and have double checked. One of the reasons is that I followed this link, and the internet being what it is, arrived at this comment "uy iam so scared of a (bad expletive removed by me) 10 years kids threat" , from a completely different link on the same site you linked to. Many rabbit holes in the internet ariyana! God Bless, Fez

I am a great believer in church being a family. I am blessed to attend such a church where I can surf and fish with the men of my church in our spare time (or build a dormitory for an orphanage), as well as being blessed with a really wonderful leadership team (who all preach at one time or another with varying impact, but staying true to the Word). My wife preached a few weeks back as well. My advice would be to first ask is your pastor staying true to the word in his preaching? If he is 99% of your problem is solved. And if you feel at home in the church with it's fellowship, etc, my only advice would be to never follow the man, listen to the Word.

Yep I don't frequent the ladies lounge.. I'm to scared to do that

How strong are you in the Lord ? I mean do you seek after Him alot or once in awhile ? Just asking to learn how you stand. I do know where you are coming from and will say more later. Blessings jim To be honest, I've reccently suffered a crisis of faith, wondering if God even cares about me at all. My mother's the more religious one. Well take a look at this answer that you have given me. You also said you tried praying but it did not work. When you say that your mother is the more religious one seems to say that you perhaps have not built a "close" relationship with Jesus or the Father. I am not judging you but trying to pinpoint what is going on. For if it is a spiritual thing or battle then the doctors will not help. Blessings Jim Yes I think Jim is on the right track. Just how close are you to Jesus? It's not accusatory, but it is an important question with regard to what you are experiencing.

Start by seeing an ophthalmologist. Are you a believer? (Sorry, I have not seen any of your other posts, so I don't know)

Amen! I will not be so glib as to state yes so casually as I sit in my air conditioned comfort, with a full stomach. As for jail, also I wonder. A Mozambique jail is a true hell hole. I have seen them. Just looking in on one is enough for me to question myself.

It does seem a bit ecsessive if you are practicing. My wife is on worship and I do some sound and the AV stuff. They will practice for two hours, set levels, etc. finish and then pray for the Spirit to inhabit our praises. Prayer last about 15 min or so I guess.

I think this has gone as far as it can go. Closed.

Tell the Mods that. Why should we become more acquainted with violence? I am very interested in the answer.

Yep, any excuse will do.

This is an important discussion, please try not to make it too personal. It would be a pity to close it right now.

For a five-year old it is "No pretend". I wish I has said that......