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  1. We need to remember the spiritual battle.  

     2Co 4:4

    In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

     1Jo 4:3

    And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.

     1Jo 4:3

    And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.

    The truth is that evil spirits control our world and its governments. 

     Rev 12:10

    Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down.

    Rev 12:11

    “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death.

     Rev 12:12

    “Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them! Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea! For the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time.”

  2. Gal 5:16  I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh.

    Gal 5:17  For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish.

    Gal 5:18  But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

    Gal 5:19  Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness,  Gal 5:20  idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies,  Gal 5:21  envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

    Gal 5:22  But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

    Gal 5:23  gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

    Gal 5:24  And those who are Christ's have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires.

    Gal 5:25  If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

     

    There is a difference between those who practice evil and those who fall and sin occasionally.  It seems also that many are born again and live in the Spirit but haven't learned yet to hear God's voice and recognize His leading so as to walk in the Spirit.  We all are growing and being transformed by His Spirit.  It is a process.  

    2Co 3:18  But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.

  3. God once spoke to my heart: "Willa, oh you of little faith!"  That is when I realized that all I need is a tiny bit of faith, that as of a mustard seed. What we do need is to realize how big our God is. It is like what Vine Abider said, the God Who created the universe can accomplish anything that is according to His will.  We discover His will in Scriptures.  

    Sometimes we must pray "Lord I believe, help my unbelief".   Occasionally God gives us a gift of faith that is so solid--we know but we know that God will fulfill His promise.   I believe this kind of faith springs from HIS faith.  

    Before Hubby was saved he started telling me all the reasons he couldn't become a Christian, listing all his sins (and I could think of many more).  But as I listened to some really bad things he was doing, God suddenly reminded me that it is because he is a sinner that he CAN be saved.   I could't help the smile that started growing--inside I was rejoicing!  Of course, hubby didn't appreciate my smile and got angry.  He was baring his soul and I was smiling!  Never will I forget that at a time that I could have been reeling with grief God again gave me faith for hubby's salvation and turned my mourning into dancing.

    Psa 30:11  You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness,  Psa 30:12  To the end that my glory may sing praise to You and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks to You forever.

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  4. The problem is that as soon as I see a sin defeated in my life, God reveals other to me!  We don't even see all our areas of imperfection--there are so many; some are uncharitable attitudes, occasionally it is a habit such as an ungodly thing that we say, often it is our thoughts that stray.  Lastly, as soon as we think we have achieved perfection we tend to become self righteous!  

    Php 3:12  Not that I have already obtained this or am already perfect, but I press on to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made me his own.

    Php 3:13  Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead,

    Php 3:14  I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

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  5. 1 hour ago, JimmyB said:

    Read my previous post.  Jesus' words should not have priority over His Father's words.  

    Romans 3:2b, "First of all, the Jews have been entrusted with the very words of God."

    JESUS said and did only what the Father gave Him to say and do, so by that fact the words os Jesus ARE the words os the Father.  Jesus claimed to be the great I AM in John 8:58  Joh 8:58    ESV Jesus said to them, "Truly, truly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM." and Exodus Exo 3:14  God said to Moses, "I AM WHO I AM." And he said, "Say this to the people of Israel, 'I AM has sent me to you.'"  JESUS is the Word made flesh who dwelt among us.  He is the Word who was with God and who is God.

    Joh 8:24  LITV.  Therefore, I said to you that you will die in your sins. For if you do not believe that I AM, you will die in your sins.

    Joh 1:1  In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  Joh 1:2  He was in the beginning with God.  Joh 1:3  All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made.  Joh 1:14  And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

     

    Luk 1:1  Since [as is well known] many have undertaken to compile an orderly account of the things which have been fulfilled among us [by God],  Luk 1:2  exactly as they were handed down to us by those [with personal experience] who from the beginning [of Christ's ministry] were eyewitnesses and ministers of the word [that is, of the teaching concerning salvation through faith in Christ],  Luk 1:3  it seemed fitting for me as well, [and so I have decided] after having carefully searched out and investigated all the events accurately, from the very beginning, to write an orderly account for you, most excellent Theophilus; [Act 1:1]  Luk 1:4  so that you may know the exact truth about the things you have been taught [that is, the history and doctrine of the faith].

    Some people think that the words of Paul are tainted by his personality, forgetting that the words of Jesus are recorded by John, Matthew, Mark, and by Luke as told him by others.  The truth is that the Bible is God breathed or inspired by the Holy Spirit and revealed to each of us that we may understand it by the Holy Spirit.  It doesn't matter whether Moses penned them. Paul penned them, Luke did or John penned them. the Bible is the work of the Holy Spirit.

    I agree that the New Testament is superior to the Old, i.e. that the New Covenant is superior to the Old, so perhaps everything concerning Christ and the New Covenant should be another color.  Since so many people are color blind to red perhaps deep purple or another color should be used.  I find red harder to read and am not color blind to red so I avoid red letter editions.  (I  do have difficulty discerning some shades of blue/green).

     

     

  6. On 7/8/2023 at 2:06 PM, NConly said:

    just thought I would put this out there

    Cols 1:23

    If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;

    Many literal translations , including Young's, translate this differently.  

    LIT:  proclaimed in all the creation under Heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister,

    However, Romans 1 does indicate that God is clearly seen in His creation.  Perhaps He reveals the Gospel to those who acknowledge Him in His creation.  I suspect that those who deny Him as Creator will harden their hearts further upon hearing the Gospel.  

    Whether viewing the solar system or the complexities of the living cell, all who are in awe will bow their knees to our Intelligent Creator Who is far beyond our comprehension yet is revealed in the Word made flesh, Jesus Christ.

  7. 5 hours ago, JimmyB said:

    So, according to you, women should keep silent in church.  Of course, that applies only to Corinthian society of the first century, when women were apparently making too much noise in church.

    Do you really think that a woman who has earned a PhD in theology and is called to be a minister should be prohibited from fulfilling her calling because of a local 1st Century rule?

    And then you contradict your argument by posting this truth...

    "For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is NEITHER MALE NOR FEMALE: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus."

    How are our men to understand that God's calling is pure, true, and not subject to ancient society customs?

     

    1Co 11:3  But I want you to understand that the head of every man is Christ, the head of a wife is her husband, and the head of Christ is God.

    1Co 11:4  Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head,

    1Co 11:5  but every wife who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head, since it is the same as if her head were shaven.

    1 Co 11:10  That is why a wife ought to have a symbol of authority on her head, because of the angels.

    1Co 11:11  Nevertheless, in the Lord woman is not independent of man nor man of woman; 1Co 11:12  for as woman was made from man, so man is now born of woman. And all things are from God.

    It is clear that women did take part in the services to pray or prophesy.  We need not always be silent in Church.  However, we are to always be under the authority of our husbands.  We choose to adapt ourselves to him and come under his authority, guidance, protection and leadership.

     Our husband doesn't own us but we are united as a team with him being the leader.  We are equal in worth and come under his leadership when we choose to marry him.   

    Some churches still operate under 1 Cor 11-14 guidelines.  Some still honor the Scriptures authority and don't discard them as being irrelevant.  That means the head pastor teaches and has authority over the congregation.  Women may serve as deaconesses or teach women and children.  Head covering is about humility and our willingness to not usurp authority.  We are hiding that which might cause us pride, hence rebellion.

  8. 20 hours ago, farouk said:

    @Willa Perhaps even how far you understand your Christian daughter's and granddaughter's having gotten tattooed with faith based content relates to the extent to which they explained to you why they found it so highly desirable to become tattooed? (or maybe they did thoroughly explain it...)

     

    No one explained anything so I just try to ignore them.  I don't think anything helps.  They are still like an ugly scar.

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  9. On 6/6/2023 at 4:38 AM, Ghostdog said:

    i was bored so i decided to try these questions on chat gpt which is an ai language based website and here are the results from the first questions i posted:

    if you drove your car at the speed of light and turned your headlights on what would happen?

    According to the theory of relativity, it is impossible for an object with mass, such as a car, to travel at the speed of light. The theory of relativity states that as an object with mass approaches the speed of light, its mass would increase infinitely, requiring an infinite amount of energy to accelerate further.

    However, let's assume hypothetically that the car could travel at the speed of light. In that case, several interesting things would occur:

        Time dilation: According to Einstein's theory of relativity, time would slow down for the car relative to an observer at rest. From the perspective of someone outside the car, time would appear to pass more slowly inside the car.

        Length contraction: Objects in the direction of motion would appear to contract in length as the car approaches the speed of light. So, the car would appear compressed in the direction of motion.

        Massive energy requirements: As mentioned earlier, the energy required for an object with mass to reach the speed of light would be infinite. This is not attainable with current scientific understanding.

    As for the headlights, if the car could somehow achieve the speed of light, the light emitted from the headlights would not behave in the same way as it does at lower speeds. The light would not "turn on" in the traditional sense because time for the car itself would have stopped. However, from an external observer's perspective, they would see the headlights emitting light normally, but the light would not be able to exceed the speed of light relative to the observer.

    Please note that this scenario is purely hypothetical as it contradicts our current understanding of physics.


     ive seen more of the moons surface than i have the earths

    That statement seems highly unlikely unless you are an astronaut who has traveled to the Moon. The Moon is a celestial body located outside of Earth, while Earth is the planet we inhabit.

    Given that the majority of humans reside on Earth, it is generally more accessible and familiar to us than the Moon. People can observe and experience Earth on a daily basis, whereas direct experiences of the Moon's surface are limited to a small number of individuals who have been on lunar missions.

    If you meant that you have seen more images or videos of the Moon's surface compared to Earth's surface, it could be due to the abundance of photographs and footage available from lunar missions, telescopes, and space exploration missions. However, in terms of personal experience and direct observation, most individuals would have seen more of Earth's surface.


     if butterflies could fall in love would they feel humans in their stomach?

    The phrase "feeling butterflies in the stomach" is an idiom used to describe the sensation of nervousness or excitement that some people experience in certain situations. It is not a literal description of butterflies or their behavior.

    Butterflies, as insects, do not experience emotions or feelings in the same way humans do. They do not have the biological or neurological structures necessary for emotions like love. The idiom "feeling butterflies in the stomach" is unique to human experiences and emotions.

    Therefore, if butterflies were capable of falling in love (which is not something observed in their natural behavior), it is unlikely that they would feel humans or any other creatures in their stomach.


     why do we search for missing people with dogs but we use people to search for dogs?

    The use of dogs in search and rescue operations, such as finding missing persons, is primarily due to their exceptional sense of smell and tracking abilities. Dogs have a significantly more powerful sense of smell compared to humans, making them highly effective at detecting and following scents.

    When searching for missing people, specially trained search and rescue dogs can pick up on human scent trails and track them through various terrains. They can cover large areas more quickly and efficiently than humans alone, increasing the chances of locating the missing individuals.

    On the other hand, when searching for lost dogs, humans are often relied upon because dogs have a strong bond with humans and are more likely to respond to familiar voices and calls. Additionally, humans can use their cognitive and problem-solving abilities to strategize and coordinate search efforts, utilizing various resources and technologies.

    It's important to note that both humans and dogs can be involved in searching for both missing people and lost dogs, depending on the specific circumstances and available resources. The choice of using dogs or humans (or a combination of both) in search operations depends on factors such as the terrain, the nature of the search, and the expertise available.


     what really is a "pair" of pants?

    A "pair" of pants refers to a single garment consisting of two separate leg coverings that are joined together at the waist. The term "pair" is used because pants traditionally have two distinct leg sections.

    The reason for this terminology can be traced back to the historical development of pants. Pants, as we know them today, evolved from bifurcated garments that were essentially two separate leg coverings worn by each leg. Over time, these separate leg coverings were joined together at the waist, creating a unified garment. However, the term "pair" remained in use, even though the legs were no longer truly separate.

    This usage of "pair" extends to other similar garments, such as shorts or underwear, where the garment consists of two leg openings joined together at the waist. It has become a convention in English to refer to these types of garments as "pairs."

    So, when you refer to a "pair" of pants, you are essentially referring to a single item that includes both the left and right leg coverings, even though they are connected.


     when i clean something i can never get everything clean cause i make something else dirty

    It's common to feel that way when cleaning, especially if you're trying to achieve a perfectly clean result. Cleaning often involves moving dirt, dust, or stains from one place to another, which can give the impression of constantly creating new messes.

    There are a few reasons why this may occur:

        Spread of dirt: When you clean one surface, dirt particles or cleaning agents can transfer to adjacent areas or objects, making them appear dirty. For example, when wiping a dusty shelf, some dust particles might settle on the nearby table or floor.

        Cross-contamination: If you use the same cleaning tools or cloths without rinsing or changing them, you can inadvertently spread dirt or cleaning residue from one area to another. This can make it challenging to achieve a completely clean result.

        Hidden dirt: Some areas or objects may be difficult to reach or see, allowing dirt or grime to remain even after cleaning. It's important to pay attention to details and use appropriate tools to access hard-to-reach spots.

    While it may be challenging to achieve absolute cleanliness without creating new messes, there are steps you can take to minimize the spread of dirt:

        Use separate cleaning tools or cloths for different areas or surfaces to avoid cross-contamination.
        Start cleaning from the top and work your way down to prevent debris from falling onto previously cleaned areas.
        Regularly rinse or change cleaning tools to prevent buildup or transfer of dirt.
        Pay attention to details and focus on thorough cleaning rather than striving for perfection.

    Remember, cleaning is an ongoing process, and maintaining a reasonably clean and tidy environment is more important than achieving absolute cleanliness.


     making toast is just cooking bread twice

    That's a simple and amusing way to think about making toast! In essence, making toast does involve cooking bread twice, but with a specific purpose and result.

    When you make toast, the first stage involves heating the bread slices in a toaster or toaster oven. This process quickly applies heat to the bread, causing the moisture inside to evaporate and the sugars present to caramelize. The heat also causes the Maillard reaction, a chemical reaction that results in the browning of the bread's surface.

    After the initial heating, you end up with warm, partially cooked bread. However, it is still soft and not as desirable as crisp and golden toast. This leads to the second stage of cooking, where the partially cooked bread is exposed to additional heat for a short duration. This final heating process further dries out the bread, crisping its surface, and deepening the flavor through continued caramelization and Maillard reaction.

    So, while it may be a lighthearted perspective, you can think of making toast as a two-step cooking process that transforms plain bread into a delicious, warm, and crispy treat.

    I can't eve think coherently at 2 AM let alone answer stupid unanswerable questions or anything technical.  Go to sleep before I hit you with my pillow!

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  10. MY grandson in law genetically engineers medical cannabis.  He is a paraplegic with spastic paralysis who uses it to enable him to get in and out of bed.  He has a college degree in his field and distributes it to those who are legally licensed to sell it.  The chemicals of the plant that are used for recreational purposes have been eliminated. 

    I support this sort of use for specific medical purposes.  It has also has been shown to be effective in helping with the affects of chemotherapy.   

    On the other hand it is not appropriate for a Christian to use or smoke anything to get high or intoxicated.

  11. YOU DO have a lot of questions!  I doubt that radiation has much influence on health.  My sons both work in radioactive areas.  One works with radiation and the other with chemicals in a nuclear reservation.  The chemicals have far worse impact on our health and genetics than the radiation.   I doubt that it affects brain activity at all except maybe that of hypochondriacs.  lol

    Thyroid cancer is one of the slowest growing.  I hope your mom's thyroid is being monitored closely.  

    As for insects, all light seems to attract them, but they are not being irradiated.  Much stronger doses are needed to do that.  

    I am speaking to you as a nurse. who has been very concerned for her sons' heath and safety, so I keep well informed as to the hazards they face and the impact it may have on their health.  After 30 years in the industry they suffer from back injuries from riding dirt bikes when they were in their 20s rather than from cancer and they and their kids don't have genetic damage or strange heath issues.  

     

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  12. 3 minutes ago, farouk said:

    The fact that many marriages survive is often no small tribute to the patient and sometimes Godly efforts of wives, indeed.

    My husband told my daughter in law that I was the glue that held our marriage together for over 50 years.  He was wrong.  It was purely god's grace.

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  13. 15 hours ago, AdHoc said:

    Even if you are the most accommodating person you're going to only have 80% satisfaction in your marriage. With 20% effort you will achieve 80% satisfaction. If you want 100% satisfaction you will be dissatisfied for 80% 0f the time. If you accept 20% failure you'll be 80% satisfied.

    1Pe 3:5 AMP For in this way in former times the holy women, who hoped in God, used to adorn themselves, being submissive to their own husbands and adapting themselves to them;

    We women are called to adapt ourselves to our husbands.  That is part of the definition of submit in the Greek.  It means that we are called to 90% effort to change ourselves, come under, adapt to, admire and cherish our husbands.  This also takes a great deal of determination to make our marriages work.  

     

  14. On 5/6/2023 at 4:36 AM, SACREDWARRIOR said:

    Hello,

     As in all scripture, CONTEXT is important...I Became a Christian after I got married.....wife did not follow me in that journey for 11 years....we now have a beautiful Christ centered relationship...

     The Unequally yoked passage..Is talking about a business arrangement, but does also apply to a marriage union...still we have to becareful not to Judge how God may be working in the circumstance.

     THE BATTLE RAGES TIL THE LION ROARS,

     Clarence

    I also married an unbeliever and often asked God how long I would have to suffer for my disobedience.  The context of the passage is definitely speaking of marriage.

    2Co 6:14  Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness?

    2Co 6:15  What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever?

    It was 11 years before he was saved as well.  God spent 5 years of that time changing me into Christ's likeness while I, weeping, travailed in prayer night and day for his salvation.   

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  15. On 12/19/2022 at 12:46 PM, farouk said:

    @Willa FYI., this thread.......

    Did you ever have this challenge, to quit?

    While I was pregnant with our first child 3 doctors advised me to quit.  I had developed severe asthma and it was endangering the baby.  We quit together in July.  He was born in November, 3 weeks premature and came home when 4 lb. 13 oz.  His ability to suck was not fully developed and he was not able to tolerate formula but would vomit them forcefully.  It was a struggle to keep him alive and to feed him.  This all was largely due to smoking.

    Quitting was very difficult but we did it together and cold turkey.  We vacationed in Canada that year.  Hubby decided to try to smoke a pipe while traveling.  He figured that since he could never keep one going it might help him get over the habit of smoking while driving,  so he stuffed all his pipe paraphernalia into my purse!!! Tobacco, filters, cleaners etc were all crammed in, making it impossible for me to find money without emptying it all out onto the counter.  Very embarrassing.  In addition we were extremely irritable  with nicotine fits.  It was a most memorable trip.  We camped in a tent which was not the easiest  since I was over 5 months along and beginning to feel awkward and uncomfortable as well as irritable.  Somehow we were able to quite without killing each other but it was about 4 weeks of hell.  Hubby had been a 3 pack a day man for 15 years and I had smoke 1 1/2 packs for 4 years.

  16. Got over the guy's studs & rings making me uncomfortable 10 years ago.  I did tell my son that he needed to attach a leash to his daughter's nose ring lol.  I do admit that the larger holes in the lobes give me a compulsion to peak through them. 

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