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It is not as confusing as it sounds. It simply means that we need to reach out to the lost where they are. Every sinner is in a differen't place, and it will require differen't methods to reach them. Some people can be reached by love. Just showing we care by meeting their carnal needs may lead them to Christ. In other cases, it will require harsh warnings about the coming judgements, and the eternal consequences of rejecting Jesus. We need discernment from the Holy Spirit as to how to approach differen't individuals. Butero...Thanks and I totally agree with you. I do try to live my life with Jesus as my example and that may bring some people to salvation, but for some of my family especially, I would like to scare them with the reality of hell...I just don't want anyone to go there. I read 23 Minutes in Hell, not too long ago and I admit I get very concerned when I think of people going there. They are eternally separated from Jesus and there is no going back...I pray for all those who are lost and that they receive salvation.

AMEN

Jude 22-23 22. And of some have compassion, making a difference: 23. And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating the garment spotted by the flesh. Am I understanding this scripture right? Does it mean we should have compassion for some unbelievers...praying for their salvation? While for other unbelievers we should hope they can be saved with fear of hell...thus "pulling them out of the fire"? Or am I just altogether confused and this scripture doesn't mean either one.

I use to drink and I have also been drunk. I realized I was opening a door for attack from the enemy when I drank...then one day I thought...oh goodness what if I'm taking a swig of this beer and the rapture happens. Now I choose to be sober and I don't even drink occasionally.

I'm giving up coffee...I am 2 days late also and this is my first time observing Lent. I had the most awful headache today...I didn't realize how addicted I was to coffee.

WOW...awesome. I never thought about that before...when you put on the full armour of God...it is like you have on the actual armour that God has on. Does that make since What a revelation...thanks Floatingaxe.

InternalFlame, why does it matter to you what an Atheist says about you? Just apologize for not posting the link to where you got the information and then just accept the fact that no matter what you said or did he would find fault with it. We can not please everyone all of the time. The need of the atheist author of that post is not learn that he wronged you but rather to learn of Jesus Christ himself. How can you show Jesus Christ to him through this? A kind word turns away wrath. This is an important time of conversation between you, the Believer, and him, the Un-Believer. Humbly seek the guidance of God before moving forward with it. Blessings, Bib good advice

That was really nice.

Thank you all for your advice. I will continue to take my grandkids to church...I feel this is what the Holy Spirit is leading me to do and I know those kids are going influence their mom and dad and eventually they will all go to church as a family. I spent most of yesterday in prayer and then spoke with my husband...he agreed with me after our talk. I must put God first in everything and I must be obedient to God even if my husband feels I am being disobedient to him...everything seems OK now. Thank you all so very much...God bless each and everyone of you.

Can anybody help me...I am so confused...I hope this doesn't get too long and confusing. OK...I am not sure if it is me or my husband who is confused. I have been taking my grandkids with me to church...I work in childrens church. They have lived 300 miles from me for the past 3 years and I have been praying for a long time they would all move back this way...God is faithful...they moved back up here about a month ago. Since then my grandkids have been going to church with me. I have also been praying for my daughter and son-in-law to start going to church...I know they will...in time. OK...here is the problem or situation...my husband says I am interfering and I should let my son-in-law be the spiritual leader of his house and take his own kids to church...not me. I have been praying that the kids will be a witness to their mom and dad...God works through kids all the time. My husband says I should not go and get the kids anymore...let their parents take them...when I get the kids, I am acting in unbelief. But if I don't take the kids, how are they going to be a witness? I would love nothing more than for my daughter and son-in-law to take those kids to church but am I suppose to stop taking them and wait for their parents to take them? I really don't think I am wrong here...am I? Even when I was having this very heated discussion with my husband, he yelled at me..."I am the spiritual leader of this house and you will submit to me." I told him he was very confused and then he said "Get thee behind me Satan." I just don't know what to do. I didn't even go to church today and I lied to my grandkids and told them I had a bad headache and I wasn't going today. I am so confused. I love Jesus and I want to do what is right...I love my husband and my grandkids. I want them to keep on going with me to church so they can learn more and more about Jesus. Am I wrong for taking them...is it a form of unbelief for me to take them until their parents start taking them? Do you think my husband is right saying that to me? I don't feel like I am listening to Satan. Can someone out there give me some advice?

Hope you have a wonderful time....be safe and enjoy!

an incredible story.

AMEN!

Very nice pictures. I think you have an awesome view from your back yard. The picture of your dads scooter with Mt. Rushmore in the back.....just curious how far is that from your town? Me and my husband went to Sturgis, South Dakota a couple years ago to the big biker rally and we went riding up there. Absolutely beautiful up there...it was an awesome trip. I see what you mean about all the beauty God has created, you do a really good job taking pictures. Maybe I'll see some of your nature shots on a calendar one day.

Perhaps the thing you should do is reject the friends words to you... not the friend..just her comment... You said it got you to thinking... You were satisfied before you started thinking about it right? Sometimes we have to filter out things that would cause divisions... It is amazing what a word can do to a relationship... If you want to continue to love without recompense then I would suggest you forget the comment and just get back to loving your friends.. Keep praying ...The Lord will speak to your heart... very good advice