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  1. Greenie, I just want to encourage you in your continued walk with the Lord. Read His Word, pray and "listen" to hear his voice, attend church or be with other Christians to support you. You can finish the race you have started. Your wife may complain when your focus is not on her but she is "watching" you and how you live it. It really is true, I unconsciously watch other Christians in what they say, what they do and their decisions. It helps me as well, because I know the reversal is same about myself and helps me to try and reflect God's light even when I'm not feeling my best. You would probably be the best example of to bring her back into fellowship with the Lord.
  2. Hi Melinda I started attending over a month ago, when our church re-opened their doors which is now outdoor service. I was watching online previously but like you noted above my heart and soul needed to be with other Christians which is what drew me out.
  3. Hi Mike With so much negative and alarming news around us escalating in the past months I too asked myself if the end was approaching. I believe this is an important time for all Christians to display the light within us and be ready ourselves. God tells us simply below: Mathew 24:36, "However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or the Son himself. Only the Father knows. “When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it was in Noah’s day."
  4. Azgal15, Thank you for sharing your story, I know God doesn't want you to live in fear and doubt regarding your salvation. We know our minds are not perfect and our emotions can change day-to-day depending on our circumstances and thoughts. You can change the dialogue in your mind by just trusting what God says and believing it. God does not lie and if he says he can forgive our sins over and over again believe it. We should also allow His Spirit to work within us to help guide us in our choices and to prick our minds when we are doing something wrong so we can correct it before we do something we know is is not right. I think most people have a particular sin or another that they battle with, but with God living within us we have the power to overcome no matter how difficult. John 10:27-30, "My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me, for my Father has given them to me, and he is more powerful than anyone else. No one can snatch them from the Father’s hand."
  5. notsolostsoul, We need more people like you to step up and report wrongdoing. It is very hard to do because no one wants to be retaliated against or fear they may lose their job (even though company policies and laws state otherwise). I just finished completing our company's compliance course and I also work in the healthcare industry and there are many health and safety laws for protecting patients and personal medical info. I know you stated that the Compliance department has stopped accepting any more information from you but have they given you a status on what is happening. I know it takes some time to investigate reported issues, to review documentation, audits or interview people. If federal laws are being broken it is a crime. If patient quality of care is being effective it is a crime. Would any of your former colleagues be willing to step up, report or confirm some of your claims? I believe you feel the way you do because you feel the need for further action and it could be the prompting of the Spirit. Not many people like to make waves especially in the work place but if no one says anything then nothing changes. The fact that you left your job because you saw laws being broken can even be grounds for a lawsuit if you wanted to pursue this. I understand your dilemma it is not easy deciding what to do.
  6. Great replies. I'd also like to add it keeps us humble and not to think too highly of ourselves and to recognize that we sin many times in the day in thought and deed. It helps us to depend on Jesus for everything.
  7. They said maintenance wouldn't be done except for emergency things like leaks, floods, electric or stove repairs. Hi Debp, I would refuse to let the plasterer come into your house since you are correct he is in contact with many people and we want you and your mother to be completely protected from unnecessary contact. I recommend taking a picture of your bathroom walls so you have proof that the repairs are not urgent. Also, keep the notice they sent you and if they try to pressure you to let the plasterer inside. See the link for City resource that can probably assist you in Los Angeles: https://hcidla.lacity.org/renters
  8. LadyKay, You felt awkward over this situation because of the rude behavior of this woman. We could say that she should have excused herself to speak to this acquaintance and/or brought you into the conversation and introduced you, but there are people like this everywhere and not just at church. What makes this notable is the fact that it happens at church when everyone should be sensitive, caring, loving to each other's needs. Please know that in all these situations Jesus sees everything. Be yourself, do your best in all situations and we can all learn from the things we ourselves experience and or observe. Also know, that I've also experienced such a behavior from others several times in my life as well.
  9. Hi Thewhitedove I recently heard this very thing from my husband who is also a non believer (in that he doesn't believe Jesus is God). His statement was his response to a question he asked me on why I believe Jesus is God. In any case, all we can do is follow the Spirit's prompting and preach the gospel when we find an interest or opening given to us by others. As the Bible tells us we can only speak the message and God through others may further grow the seed that we planted in other ways. As the bible verse notes below, we are told why nonbelievers respond the way they do. 1 Corinthians 1:18, "The message of the cross is foolish to those who are headed for destruction! But we who are being saved know it is the very power of God."
  10. Hi @Neighbor Because of your post, and @Alive instructions I was able to add a signature to my name too! Thanks
  11. Hi ahmedcrow, When God has given visions to people in the Bible it was for a purpose. I'm glad you are looking for the truth through his word and see if it aligns with what He tells us. If God granted you a vision, I feel that he would give you the means to understand the meaning of it as well.
  12. Hi Ahmedcrow, The reason why the devil and none of his demons would ever repent or be open to the gospel message is that the Bible already tells us that they freely separated themselves from and against God. We can't rewrite the Bible. There is no second chance for the Satan and his demons. Revelation 20:10, "and the devil who had deceived them was thrown into the lake of fire and sulfur where the beast and the false prophet were, and they will be tormented day and night forever and ever."
  13. Hi CaptWalker, I don't believe the Lord would want us incurring debt to get his will done. Sometimes, it's hard to decide if it's God's will or our will that is doing the leading. Secondly, you could only miss a couple of payments before the credit card company sends it to collections, so you need to get a job to make money to continue on your trip. This is a big decision requiring trust, faith and a plan as well. If you feel strongly that this is the Lord's leading, why not work your way across the country. It may take a long while to get to your destination but if it's the Lord guiding you, He will present opportunities your way to help you.
  14. Blue Lulu, My reply would be to continue pursuing the Lord in prayer and in reading his Word. We will never be able to fully understand why people, friends, family hurt or disappoint us but as long as there is sin in the world it will happen. That is why I only count on the Lord and trust him fully since I realize I don't have control over the people around me but the Lord can do anything in his power and will.
  15. Hi Lee_ When I ask forgiveness I pray directly to God and thank him in Jesus name for hearing me. Sometimes, I even ask the Spirit to speak to me and show me where I've sinned so I can repent, but again I ask God to forgive me.
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