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I am saved because I believe. I am saved... Jesus lives inside me. I am saved 'cuz I do my "humanly" best. I am saved because I have .... His word on it. Lot's folks preach and do other things in his name,

Pray for those who choose to forgive, only when it suits them...

Amen...

"Pastor John" We pray your time spent with us here will be a blessed experience! ..... Amen, Pastor J., This is so true!

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The following is a reply from the Seattle Mariner's Baseball team's Co-chaplain, in response to question concerning Ouija Boards.... What About Ouija Boards by Chuck Snyder Co-chaplain for the Seattle Mariners Archived Q & A Reader Response Dear Chuck My sister is going to a Christian seminar and will be a house mother to about eight girls. Some of them believe in fortune-telling and Ouija boards. Do you have any information that I could give her when these high school girls challenge her on this issue? They don't think it's harmful. She is praying that God will give her the right words without sounding bossy, and that these girls will be able to hear my sister's message. Chuck's Response Thanks for the note about your sister's opportunity to minister at a seminar. Fortune telling and Ouija boards both have the purpose of foretelling the future, but the Bible is very clear about this. God has not promised to tell us the future, and I don't even think it would be helpful for Him to do that. I think the principle is set nicely for us in James 4:13-16: "Look here, you people who say, 'Today or tomorrow we are going to such and such a town, stay there a year, and open up a profitable business.' How do you know what is going to happen tomorrow? For the length of your lives is as uncertain as the morning fog -- now you see it; soon it is gone. What you ought to say is, 'If the Lord wants us to, we shall live and do this or that.' Otherwise you will be bragging about your own plans, and such self-confidence never pleases God." (Living) Also, the Bible talks about being like the birds who don't worry too much about tomorrow. Their focus is on today, and God takes care of their needs. On the other hand, I firmly and passionately believe that God speaks to our spirit loud and clear. He gives us definite directions about some of the things He wants us to do, but I don't believe God always gives us the final destination. I guess I go back to Proverbs where it says that "men and women make their plans but God directs the path." This implies to me, at least, that decision-making is a process. We make our plans even believe we know whom we are going to marry, or where we are going to move, but GOD decides the final outcome. He speaks to our heart and gives us light for the next step. I am told that archeologists have found candleholders that were clipped on the ankle when the Israelites spent 40 years in the dessert. When someone wanted to go out at night, they would light the candles, clip one on each ankle, and then they had light for their next step. This helped them avoid scorpions, rocks and holes in the ground. They had perfect direction for their next step, but when they looked ahead, it was dark and they had no idea where they were going. I can't think of one reason why God would want us to know the final destination in advance. First of all, that would cancel out the need for faith. We wouldn't need faith in God if we knew the final result. The problem for your sister is that the girls she will be talking with may not be Christians, and therefore may not respect biblical principles as much as she might like them to. But this is God's problem, of course. At the very least, she will plant some wonderful seeds for the Lord. Chuck Snyder PO Box 819 Edmonds, WA 98020-0819 chuck@chucksnyder.org Maybe this will help on the Biblical prespective....

The regular King James Version is my favorite. It's the one I grew up with... the one I learn my scriptures from. Hehe, when I am in other translations, sometimes it's hard for me to find a scripture. I have to get out the old faithful KJV, look it up in there, then go to the translation I am in and locate the verse.

Haven't seen ya around for a few days...where've been keeping yourself, Cats?

Hi Lana, I am glad you survived the hurricane. I thought about you a lot, realizing you were in the it's path. Praise God, your damages were minimal!

"Cutting" .... Self- mutilation. It's a cry for help, and like nebula stated it is an outward sign of some deep inner problems! She needs help... I believe Christian Counseling is the best! In the meantime, you can be of a help by listening to her and extending your willingness to be available to her. It is important that she knows their is someone she can talk to who cares...

"That is So-o-o Stupied!" Is God also going to be renamed: God-dess?

I've been in similar situations. The good news is when we can't forgive someone on our own.... we've got help! We don't have to "ok" or excuse the "bad situation." We forgive the person...not the deed. We do that by letting the Lord help us to forgive. We forgive and love our offenders by looking at them through the eyes of Jesus. We may not feel the forgiveness as "genuine" in our hearts...but if we keep praying for the Lord's help...we can forgive them--through Him!

Oh wow... so much to say on all of this! (Some of you folks almost write books -- by the time I've finish reading all of it, I've forgotten what the point was!) Personally, I go back to what hazel said ...!

You've done the right thing! Some day they will realize their mistakes/unkindness to you. Forgive them in your heart, keep them in your prayers. The Lord will bless you! Remember,... Jesus Loves you!

Bye George. I pray for yours and Rivka's safety! Happy Birthday... again. (Sept. 21) Blessings to you~

another Carman novelty song??? "You haven't heard my husband's singing in the shower yet...

Gulp, ... fer sure!

Amen! (Pray for these friends with forgiveness in your heart.)

Boy, that is pretty raw! Morals in this country, (pardon my language) are goin' to hell in a hand basket! We've become so liberal in our family values; we go along with garbage like this because it's unpopular to disagree!

You're off to a great start! Maybe you could do some Bible studies and put them on your site. You might consider putting some testimonies from your Christian friends on too. Include some other Christian links that would be helpful to your readers. I am always looking for some ideas for my web too! Another suggestion: Pray and ask God what he wants you to have on your site!

Amen Lana!

This is an old post, but I have just noticed it... BQ, I am so sorry about the heartbreak you and your children are going through. You are doing the right thing so stand firm! The experts say that child-molesters are repeat offenders. Hopefully your actions will put a stop to this person's crimes. And if not, eventually he will be seen for what he is, and your sister will learn the truth the heart breaking way. As for the rest of your family, you are on the right track. Keep following Christ and be an example of him! Pray for your family members--Pray without ceasing! You will be in my prayers. Blessings~