FaithfulFollower

There has been a specail friend of which has been made within my life. A man not much older than myself of which is still but a stranger to me that has been exchanging letters back and forth with myself. This young man has made many a mistake in his life which has put him in a place not many of us would desire to be. However, within him has come to be seen a tremendous amount of love for Christ. One could say that we are very firm supporters of one another in our own personal walks of faith in Christ. This holiday season, especailly within moments/times of doubt God has proven himself not only extremely compassionate but also shown just how much of a loving Father He truly is. With the family being so tight for money during Thanksgiving, He blessed us with not one, but TWO turkeys. That truly was oa blessing! Also in times of need as well as those of which anxiety has overwhelmed He has been there to offer gentle reminders so as to remind me not only that He is there, but that He is ever faithful and watching. In the past mistakes have been made upon my account and friends have been lost because of this. However even with the sincerest appologies, hearts are not always readily softened. Unfortunately this was the case with myself and this friend. Since then attempts have been made to mend such a friendship even though hatred, sadly has been the only reply. As of now all that is given is silent prayer in hopes that one day the hardened heart of a beautiful person will one day come to be softened. Your mind is not something of which is being lost, more or less the desire to know of others experiences or how God works with others is truly a fascinating thing. Awesome post! My appologies for not sharing more. With Love In Christ, Danielle

Power2u (Doug), That is truly not only a frightening post, but also an awesome one. Indeed many a church let alone believer has lost sight if not, never had sight of such current day issues going on within the church as well as outside it. My eyes have been opened. There was a good deal of information within this post that was rather new upon reading. Once again awesome post! Now the only need is to put some things into action so as to lower such sad statistics. With Love In Christ, Danielle

Super Jew, Interesting post, and a great reminder to all that all are able to recieve God's forgiveness. The only question that would be asked upon my account is what inspired this? Truly an awesome message Super Jew! With Love In Christ, Danielle

I second that motion! Amen indeed! Now that is what we call holiday spirit! With Love In Christ, Danielle

Frisbinator, This is a complicated situation one of which is discouraged within the scriptures a great deal. Yet at the same time, there is hope for such a young woman and there is nothing wrong with holding on to that hope. Though the hearts of all involved is not a matter to be taken lightly. As a Christian we are expected to walk a certain path, as well as to avoid those of sin. At the same time, Jesus did not sit with those who were called righteous or those of which who knew Him or His father, but instead was sitting with those such as this young woman of which you desire to reach. Though it is true that the best thing to do within this situation would to be leaving well enough alone, this does not necessarily mean that you would have to avoid her should she contact you. Until that time, it may be best you keep her in your prayers. Do hope that whatever way you choose to go in this situation that it is ver ymuch thought out as well as prayed about. With Love In Christ, Danielle

Is that not the truth?! Amen

Dorijr, As has been said before the best thing to be done would be to sit your significant other down and have a serious one on one discussion with him. The direction of this relationship is not at all healthy if both children cannot be treated as members of the same family especailly seeing as this man wishes for your hand. Even seek the aid of a pastor if not a counselor so as to help work things out between the two of you, but first as has been advised before, discuss this with your soon to be husband. Also pray for the relationship not only between yourself and this man, but also that of the one between him and your daughter as well as the family as a unit. Hope that things turn out alright one way or another. God Bless With Love In Christ, Danielle

Love "I'm Dreaming Of A White Christmas" sung by Bing Crosby as well as "Silver Bells" though truly both songs are great no matter whose voice may be lingering within the air. With Love In Christ, Danielle

KevinD, There is no wrong in praying for a marriage that seems to have fallen through. For the promises of which were made by the both of you were not only unto one another but unto the Lord as well. God does want to bless you as well as aid you within your times of need. So please do not feel discouraged nor guilty for turning to Him in this difficult time. Just try to remember to thank Him daily for the good He has done in your life as well. For without Him, or the love of which He has given unto us, we all would be victims of our sin and possibly have to worry about spending eternity in damnation. As said before, the Lord wishes to bless us. So do not feel bad about asking things of the Lord, just remember he works in mysterious ways and that sometimes what we may feel is best for ourselves may not be so in his eyes. With Love In Christ, Danielle

SamuelJones, Intriguing question that is asked here. Surely with a large variety of answers. Though the answer may already be known deep down within my heart. There is but one question of which would be put above the others when speaking with Jesus. How was He withable to withstand all the brutal as well as cruel treatment that was received without returning such evil upon them? How was he able to pay such a great price all for love, as well as salvation? Why did he not summon the angels to save Him? With Love In Christ, Danielle

Anne Marie, My heart goes out to you in this situation. This is not an easy burden to bear. Seeing as how many times this young man has not only offended you but disrespected you, perhaps it is time you left him in the Lord's hands. Sometimes it is best to love from a distance, and this appears to be one of them. There is a time and season for everything under Heaven, and all things are possible with God. You have tried to remain faithful to this young man and give him the love of which was felt to be needed in order to not only support but aid him in his attempt to change. Not that this is a way of saying that he is without hope and that there is no possible way of which God can reach him. For he can! The Lord does not leave a child alone ever. Especailly when one of his other children prays continiously for him. Keep this young man of your past within your prayers, and love him but until there are evident signs of change perhaps it were best you left him to the Lord. Place him at Jesus' feet and perhaps with patience, time, as well a little bit of love, God might begin to work out a miracle within his life. With Love In Christ, Danielle

Carly49, Interesting post with good questions. It is my firm belief that though Jesus came to die for our sins that He is not to be used as an excuse not to follow the commandments given unto us within the Old Testament. For did not Jesus tell us that the two most important commandments were to love the Lord, our God with our whole heart as well as mind, body and soul along with loving our neighbors/brothers and sisters (enemies or no)? In His declaring this, it was as if he were subtly reminding us of the importance of all the commandments of which were given within the Old Testament. For if one were to love one's neighbor, one would not covet what he has nor bring any harm to him, correct? In regards to serving our country. There is nothing wrong with it, so long as we do so based upon the belief that Christ as well as the Heavenly Father are to be the true rulers here, and not those of which speak to us of what is right and wrong. As believers much in the manner of Shadrack, Meshack, and Abendigo we must follow such an example and stand up for our faith upon its being tested. Once again, this is an awesome post. With Love In Christ, Danielle

Slip, As long as you are getting some answers as well as taking the oppertunity to not only learn but express yourself freely at these boards of which is their purpose other than to bring people closer if not to God. Then there truly is nothing to appologize for. Yes, there will be times in which something of which is said will ruffle someone's feathers. Still, faith that is tested is often that of which can be found to become stronger upon getting through each test. Nice to have you here. Once again, there is truly nothing to appologize for. With Love In Christ, Danielle

Awesome post! Indeed it is the season to remember the blessings of which have been bestowed upon us. For God is good and does give us a number of blessings great and small. This Thanksgiving family, as well as friends are very much something of which to be grateful for. Along with new additions to the family such as that of my husband and his side of the family for he has a wonderful mother, as well as father, and step parents. Each along with many other new additions are very much a blessing within my life. Food as well as shelter for this past year are yet another. However the most important would have to be God's love, for He has never ceased to watch over me this past year. Whenever hard times came, He made his presence known and has been with me...through it all. Do sincerely hope that all have something to be grateful for, no matter how big or small the blessings come. Again, this is a amazing post. Thanks for putting it up. With Love In Christ, Danielle

You are welcome. With Love In Christ, Danielle

Amen!!!! Truly gives much for the young Christian mind to consider. Thank you for the words of wisdom. With Love In Christ, Danielle

I begin to hate what i do, I'm not one to blame God for what i do, or the situation i'm in, because I know what i should do to over come them, but i push that still small voice out the window, and i know God could had helped me and i did't want to listen. I'm not were i should be on my walk with God, but i am catching up. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> We all fall short, and it is true that there is many a time in which I, myself lose patience or do things of which are not pleasing unto God. Often times making myself ponder if I am truly ready if not capable for the fight of which is being fought day by day. However, as brothers and sisters in Christ we cannot lose faith. We must support and love one another, even in our short comings for the Lord, our God will never leave us nor forsake us. There may come days in which the battle will seem almost unbearable. Know that should you ever come to this point and need a prayer...feel free to pm me, for it is something of which my heart would desire to do is to help others in their time of need. Never feel discouraged though, for even should we fall we can always get up should we draw breath and know that the next time such a trial comes before us that we are soldiers of God. For it is my firm belief that God will continue to let that trial be faced until conquered. With God all things are possible, so there is no limit to his power, nor is there an end to the trials. Yet with Him can we alone find victory. God Bless. With Love In Christ, Danielle

Thomas, Amazing post, there are many a trial within a believer's life of which faith must be proven upon being tested. Indeed this is not always easily done, but just the same many of us were taught within scriptures that we are to pick up the cross and follow Jesus, and try to live according to His example. Here are a few bible verses of which I would like to share in regards of this topic that even I, myself should try to look to in such times. (Though some of the actions are not always taken upon our parts in our suffering, these are surely some things of which we should do in times as these.) 1 Peter 1:13-14 But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the spirit of glory and of God rests on you. 1 Corinthians 4:10-16 We are fools for Christ, but you are wise in Christ! We are weak, but you are strong! You are honored, we are dishonored! To this very hour we go hungry and thirsty, we are in rags, we are brutally treated, we are homeless. We work hard with our own hands. When we are cursed, we bless; when we are persecuted, we endure it; when we are slandered, we answer kindly. Up to this moment we have become the scum of the earth, the refuse of the world. I am not writting this to shame you, but to warn you, as my dear children. Even though you have ten thousand gaurdians in Christ, you do not have many fathers, for in Christ Jesus I became your father through glory of the gospel. Therefor I urge you to imitate me. James 1:3-4 For when your faith is tested, your endurance has a chance to grow. So let it grow, for when your endurance is fully developed, you will be strong in character and ready for anything. Hebrews 12:3 Think about all he endured when sinful people did such terrible things to him, so that you do not become weary and give up. Once again awesome post! With Love In Christ, Danielle

Dime Ministries, Great post Here are some of my favorites: (All are KJV) Proverbs 8:17 I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up; A time to weep, and a time to laugh; A time to mourn, and a time to dance; A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing; A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep silence, and time to speak; A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war and a time of peace. Psalms 23:4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Matthew 24:13 But he who stands firm to the end will be saved. There are many more of which could be listed. Still these are a few. With Love In Christ, Danielle

Keslc, It is amazing the power of God and how His love sometimes tends to be seen through the actions of others. His love was shinning through in this situation. Keep encouraging her in her walk with Christ, and remind her of her specailness, as well as the gift of which she has besides the reward of Heaven...God's love. For that is something of which will never die. Pray God continues to shower his blessings down upon you all. With Love In Christ, Danielle

Wix, This is a complicated situation for both of you as well as the young ones. As a Christian, member of no church. (Though I do attend regularly.) There is truly nothing wrong with small children being sent off to church for until of an older age in which they are truly old enough to make their own decisions and begin to act upon their own judgement it is good that they go to church. Though as you being an aethist it is not difficult to understand your position. In truth, I am not yet a mother but know that my children will be attending church with me until the age of thirteen which from then on they can make their own decision, though I would pray they would make the right one. Perhaps such a method could be enforced within your home? If not perhaps the two of you need to continue to discuss this matter before a decision is made. To be honest though....a woman of faith is not likely to submit when it comes to keeping her children from the Lord. With Love In Christ, Danielle

Be Real, In regards to the Big Bang the following are my firm beliefs on that supposed event of which has been said to have taken place. "God said it, and bang it happened!" God works in mysterious ways, often times there are things about Him if not his word that cannot truly be comprehended seeing as how hardened our hearts have become over time. It is written within scripture that there is a time as well as a season to everything under heaven. Do you think that perhaps God could have been at work in regards of creation? Did God create light in transit? Such questions are not ones of which can neccesarily be answered by man, yet if God is to be accepted into your life, if He has not been already. He can give you such answers at the pearly gates. Sorry for my lack of answers...science is truly not a subject for me. Hope you find the answers of which are being sought. With Love In Christ, Danielle

Awesome post, yet a bittersweet thought comes to mind about how many of us have done this, if not with a close family member...then a close friend. Once again, amazing. Thank you for sharing. With Love In Christ, Danielle

Dime Ministries & Another Traveller, Thank you both for your input. The color was something that has been in question, in regards to making a change. Will do that immediately. Once again, thank you both. With Love IN Christ, Danielle

Jesus...what was there not to be intrigued by let alone drawn into by? Though upon my account it was his example of unconditional love, as well as how time and time again He would tell those who questioned Him, that He came for the lost, not the found. It was the example that He set as He hung on the cross as His own people of which He loved and came to save mocked Him for in this day and age there is not a person in which could be met that would do the same thing. With Love In Christ, Danielle