swordbearing1

Aha!!! I found a way to vote! I just log out and come back as my alter ego! So, John is my choice, and I do have a thought as to why... When Jesus announced a betrayer in the midst at the supper, it is described how Peter signalled to John for Him to find out why. John, who was at Jesus' bosom, leaned back upon Him and privately whispered, "Who is it, Lord?" To which Jesus indicated. Now that shows me such intimacy. John is leaning against Him, and speaking to Him so closely and so intimately that no one could hear. I wish for such intimacy with Jesus! In this passage, it leaped off the page at me to teach me that we do have that very same relationship with Him--if we so desire it, and seek Him above all else. As John is known as the disciple whom Jesus loved ( I know He loved them all), I am keenly aware that we need to cultivate an intimacy with Jesus through His Holy Spirit... Have a Blessed Easter, all! (Also known as Floatingaxe)

That is good advice, jackie d!

Oh, Holy Night...I forgot about that! But... Snoopy's Christmas...and What are we gonna get 'er indoors.... What's all that about, then? Never heard of that one! Not sure I want a link for that one!

The music does come! Try this: http://www.kodachrome.org/marydid/

http://www.gospel-disco-network.co.uk/mary...0you%20know.htm Enjoy!

You are right, but think about the fact that the musicians are also worshiping with their instruments! What a joy to be able to do that!

Ohhhh! "Mary did you Know" is my favourite! I tear up everytime I hear it! This Christmas Eve service at church it is being performed as a ballet number before the Lord! I can hardly wait!

Aren't crutches for leaning? Lean on Jesus!

My response is that saying that something is being taken out of "context" is a frequent rationalization that I hear when a passage is presented that is not so flattering to the God being presented in the Bible. The information that is in the passage is that people hear the "voice" of God telling them to kill without mercy. This killing without mercy includes, but is not limited to, children. It is a relevant quote when one considers the stark contrast to the "merciful" God that many would like to believe about the God of the Bible. I don't see where anything either prior to or after that quote mitigates what has been said. It is not just killing (bad enough) but the killing without mercy that is remarkable. God doesn't worry about being presented with flattery! He is a wrathful, vengeful God and does not render mercy when he punishes sin. Especially in OT times, but now in this "dispensation" of Grace, God restrains His anger and wrath because of the work of the Cross that Jesus has done! He is pretty much delaying His wrath until that day coming.

Wow! I see after reading the link, that the interpretation is that Falwell is joining in with that heretical view...but I see there is a fine line here, and that it may be that he is simply joining his voice with those who want to simply support Israel. Is that not possible here? I do believe we need to be clear in our alliances, however, and being yoked in this sense with people who believe in a "dual covenant" is something that I find to be very unwise. This is a scary time we live in! I do also believe that we are seeing the fear of man here, also. I am reminded of the scripture: "Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and be not entangled again with a yoke of bondage." Galatians 5:1 Paul warns the Jewish Christians about their falling back into their former practices of Judaism! He calls them out of that to follow Jesus Christ wholly! Jesus is their Messiah as well as mine!

I believe that if you are asking this question 5 months before the nuptials, then you are having a true doubt as to your own readiness for this big step. In my experience, having been engaged at 18 to a fellow that I thought I loved..I realize that I was just in love with the idea of love. I actually did marry a man that God provided for me later on at age 23 and I have been so blessed after 30 years of marriage to him! Please, take a step back and think and pray about this! Are you marrying in order to avoid the pressure of sensual desire? God can help with that without you having to marry! I would suggest a period of fasting and prayer for the both of you, where you would ask God to speak to you about this decision. If you both discover that you KNOW God's will is for you both to be married, then just know that hardships will come your way, and together you will weather them with His help! Also know that a postponement is not a terrible thing as well! You may need some more time to discover that this is truly God's will and plan for the both of you. It seems youa re not truly clear of His will just yet! God bless you as you seek Him!