Jefinner

I will openly admit that I don't know why I sometimes have low points and doubts. I don't know if it's my sinful nature, Satan attacking, or both. It's just something I do eventually hope to overcome.

(Please move this if it isn't in the right forum... I'm still a newbie, so be patient! )

My husband claims that the devil attacks those closest to God, or those working on getting closer to God. What are your thoughts?

I especially ask, because in the past year, I have really felt closer to the Lord than I ever had before. I found a great church home where I, literally, felt the spirit within me. I've been doing more Bible study, and I've never done that. I've just been working on my faith more and more.

YET... I have had more emotional and spiritual trials this year than any other time in my life. I go through periods of major depression. I go through periods of having thoughts that maybe God doesn't love me, or that He's abandoned me. And when I fight it, and do my Bible Study anyway, those thoughts tend to disappear, at least temporarily. But I have these more frequently now than I ever did before.

Anyway, again... What are your thoughts on this???

Oh, I love Huckabee and Brownback. I wish Brownback had more of a shot, but I don't think he does.

But I think Huckabee does have a shot. He's been in the top teir of the candidates for a little while now.

As far as Thompson, I haven't researched him enough yet, but my big thing is that I'm pro-life. Very pro-life. I WILL NOT vote for a candidate who isn't. And if Giuliani is nominated, I will not vote, or I will vote third party, if there is one that is suitable. But I will not vote for a republican candidate who is pro-choice. And I know there are other social conservatives with this same view. I do think Thompson is our best bet.

I think that some Christians (like myself) can be sensitive to that statement, and most of the time it's used in an offensive way. I'm even surprised to hear someone carelessly say "Oh my God" in church. Same thing when someone says "Jesus Christ"... It's offensive to me... Moreso than someone dropping an F bomb.

Now, if you are speaking to the Lord by saying "Oh my God...", then that's a different story.

All of you have taken the words right out of my mouth. Little does he know these "multiple gods" are Satan in a great disguise.

My husband has said many times that he believes mental illness is from Satan. And I wonder. I have actually wondered if Satan can find a weakness in a family (or group of people) and put his stronghold on them. We've had lots of suicide in my family. My aunt, my mom, and my closest cousin. And I suffer from severe mood swings and depression. I debate the use of meds all the time. Before becoming a true believer, I was on Adderall and Prozac and LOVED it. Now I wonder if taking them means I'm not depending solely on God, or if God put meds out there to help us. I hope God will reveal the answer to me.

In my case, my depression will lead to anger issues too. There have been times when I have spewed filth from my mouth, and seconds later, *I* can't believe I did that. I don't know if I know what being possessed feels like, but that feels like a momentary possession to me.

It's on the newest release (Diamond Edition) of "Business in the Front, Party in the Back"... IMHO, the best songs are the bonus tracks. You should just be able to listen to it on their MySpace page though.

LOL! Yeah, I heard "I Love You To Death" on the radio here, and fell in love. That's also my ringtone when my husband calls... It was "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green, but he complained that I never answered my phone...

I'm definitely a fan of 90's rock (and some of the newer underground stuff too... Not too terribly into the Nu-Metal thing)... STP is probably one of my favorite secular bands, and Scott Weiland is a genius of a lyricist... Let's not forget the DeLeo brothers and their music either. Oh my goodness.

I've started listening mainly to Christian Rock these days, as we have a great local listener supported Christian Rock station. Even if I weren't a believer, it totally appeals to my independent streak. I'm really digging Family Force 5, As I Lay Dying, Thousand Foot Krutch, Project 86, Flyleaf and Plumb. I can rock out an not have to worry about the lyrics.