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  1. Jackie, I understand exactly what you are going through. I wanted to leave my church family a while back. I was feeling discouraged and so alone. Over time some of the ladies that had ministered to me saw that there was something going on and were curious about what was up. I told them how I was feeling and what was going on and they were so shocked. They were shocked that I felt like I had no friends there because they had become so fond of me and my family, to the point of sacrificing time and energy to minister to us and with us. After a brief period of time there was a huge upheaval in the church. The head pastor got into a wreck due to a DUI, the youth pastor left due to a huge argument with others, and we were undergoing various other severe battles in the spiritual realm. Not more than 3 weeks later, I began to notice something. Our new youth pastor had more fire and boldness about the Word of God. One of the other pastors that stepped up for Sunday services began to boldly declare the Word as it was intended to be declared. In one night there were almost a dozen youth who received Jesus as their Messiah. We had our first baptism in the youth service. We are in a hot topic series in youth that has the kids really seeking to know the truth of God and what His Word has to say about life. I went from feeling like I had no friends to being bombarded with calls and messages about people needing a ride or what is going on in youth. (Becoming head snack lady may have something to do with that lol) But the point is, had I left I would have missed the blessing that God was going to pour out onto this church and through this church. There is a new battle raging in the church because the pastor that took over the Sunday services is being a vessel for the Holy Spirit and the congregation is not happy about it. I honestly believe that the enemy was trying to get me to leave because he knew something big was going to happen and that I had a heart that wanted to serve God in truth. http://goo.gl/doodle/Im7L7 This is a link to a video I just watched like 10 minutes ago about dreams. If this dream is from God, then there will be a peace about what it means. If it is from the enemy then maybe he is trying to scatter the saints before a huge battle comes his way. Dont lose heart for God is always there.
  2. Thanks guys for the encouragement! I apologize for not updating, things have been so busy around here lately. When I started this topic, I was really depressed, but as we all know, misery loves company. I was not in the word like I should have been and I was having pity parties with my mom. Its definitely been a challenge still being at home. I think for the first time in my life I've realized that I have to stand up and do what is right even if my mom doesnt. I think that has been the huge issues. My mom was the one who always took charge and pushed us to go to church on sunday, but since she has stopped going, I've had to push myself. I know now that there are those at church who care deeply for me and my family but who also have challenges of their own. One thing that was said to me that really shocked me back into line was said by a dear friend. She said that she has realized that she cant be a spiritual cheerleader to everyone. I know now that I have to push myself if I want the rewards of a deeper relationship with the Lord. Basically what I'm trying to say is I'm back on track and in a much better place than when I posted this the first time..
  3. Thanks for the heads up. I'm so on the verge of closing my facebook account down, but then what would I do without knowing what everyone is doing or what they look like now? lol . I guess that this is something I'm going to have to fast and take to the Lord.
  4. Okay, I have a question that goes hand in hand with this topic. Do you go into businesses that have a shrine to their god in their business? I know that a lot of the nail salons and chinese food places have buddas with food offerings and incense offerings on a continuous basis. Do you avoid these places for the sake of a fellow believer?
  5. :emot-fail:I've been living in the same area for my entire life. I've never really been popular, but I've usually had at least one or two true friends growing up. Well now that I'm 19 and out in the "real world," I'm beginning to slip back into a depression. I've been attending a church for four years now, but I still dont have any friends there. I know a lot of the people, but we arent close. I've gone to the social events and tried to make friends, but it seems like they all fade back into the same whir of the hive. Recently there was a church split and quite a few of the leaders left. We got a new youth pastor and I thought that would help the situation. My little sister was really good friends with not only him, but his entire family. It seems like the new youth pastor has been a disaster, at least to my family. When we try to strike up a conversations, we are repeatedly ignored. People are gossiping about us leaving the church because we haven't been attending regularly because my grandmother has been having severe health issues. I lead 3 and 4 year old Sunday School for the second service, so I have to attend on a regular basis. When I go, very few people ask how my family has been and tell me to let my mom know that they miss her. No one has called or emailed yet many have this contact info. Is it just me, or is this abnormal? I feel like no one there cares. I went this morning and it was like I was invisible to the people there. Since it seems like this has been going on all my life, I'm starting to wonder what's wrong with me? My family and I have no close friends. We could disappear and no one would really notice. Is this normal? I'm just bummed I guess...
  6. I personally dont believe in the rapture since it cannot be found in the Bible. I do believe, however that the "rapture" theory will be used by the government to explain the mass abduction of those who oppose the one world government. An excellent resource s "God's Wrath on Left Behind" by Lisa Ruby. A wonderful book! I also recommend Matt 24. This passage of Nehemiah is very beautiful though! Especially with the Feast of Tabernacles coming up! Thanks for sharing!
  7. Shallhevet, dont feel condemnation about taking medicine for this. I've been taking medicine for this for about 5 years. I can not get off of my medicine. The panic attacks I have when I dont take my meds come when there is no trigger and they are irreversable. I can not control them even with scripture quoting or praying. I believe that God will meet you where you are at, even if it is on medicine. I think he gives medicine to us so that we can work on the things that we need to work on with a clear point of view. As for destroying your testimony, just remember that anything we overcome adds to our testimony, so maybe God isnt done with your testimony building yet. Just think of the praise and glory He will receive once you overcome this, be it with medicine or not.
  8. Hey Tabby! I was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder at the age of 11. Ever since then I've been on and off of medicines. The first medicines didnt work so I quit taking them. Then in 9th grade I began having panic attacks to where I could not go to public school. It got so bad that I could not leave the house. Finding the right medicines have seemed to help so far. It hasnt been easy since I was contemplating suicide at 11, but God has brought me through it. I think that you are taking steps in the right direction. I can understand what you are saying about the christian sources being more hurtful than helpful. I've been to conferences that have said that anxiety is a sin issue and must be dealt with from a spiritual point of view. My problem is, I was born with a tendency to be nervous or worrying about everything. Sometimes I can pray and cast out demons, but nothing works. I still have a long way to go, but I have found that some of the things that help actually force me to get my mind off the anxiety. I have found that when I relax and try to find something to do, like gardening, reading a book, volunteering at church or a local shelter, I tend to focus on others instead of myself. I hope that you hold fast to your belief in God and know that there are those who are praying for you. I pray that if you ever find yourself tempted you will stand strong in the Lord! Ashley
  9. @ South & D-9 I honestly have no idea why the priests were told to remain celibate other than what it says in the Bible in 1 Timothy. 1Ti 4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 1Ti 4:2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; 1Ti 4:3 Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. I do remember reading somewhere that the nunneries were actually a continuation of an ancient Babylonian practice of keeping a harem of women devoted to the gods to be used exclusively for the pleasure of the priests. I'm not sure where I read that, so I'm trying to research that topic. *basically, dont quote me on that part.* Thre has been evidence of where there are underground tunnels leading from the convents to the monasteries where the relationships blossomed and the product thereof were terminated *abortions*. http://www.biblebelievers.org.au/nun.htm As to the ones who have been name calling and all that jazz.... 1Jn 4:19 We love him, because he first loved us. 1Jn 4:20 If a man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar: for he that loveth not his brother whom he hath seen, how can he love God whom he hath not seen? 1Jn 4:21 And this commandment have we from him, That he who loveth God love his brother also. While I disagree with the practices of catholicism, we are called to be a light of love. Yet love does not mean being passive when it comes to something that could harm a loved one. If a stove was hot, you wouldnt ignore the danger by cooing words of love. You would speak words of warning. "That's hot! Dont touch that! Get away from there!" Speaking out about matters such as these is along the same lines.
  10. I understand that this isnt your question, but it is a good point. In the years of research I have conducted on the Catholic Church I have found many heretical teachings as well as documented and eyewitness testimonies that prove to be gruesome and disturbing. Speaking in love, I believe that this institution is the "whore" of Revelation. I dont think ill of the people involved in the catholic church, but I do frown upon the leaders who are preaching false doctrines in the name of Messiah. Chick publications has many good resources about the catholic church. "Fifty years in the church of Rome" by Charles Chiniquy is a book that I have been dying to read. I havent read it yet so dont bash me over it. Lol. www.remnantofgod.org is a good website to read over. I dont agree with all of his theology, but it is a good resource nonetheless. There are several others but I cant thing of them right now... I do pray that the Lord will open the eyes of those who are trapped in the institution of Rome. My love goes out to them as well as my prayers...
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