Life is all about love. God wants us to love everyone, but He is particularly concerned that we learn to love others in His family. God wants His family to be known for its love more than anything else.Love cannot be learned in isolation. You have to be around people--irrating, imperfect, frustrating people. Love should be your top priority, primary objective and grea
"Was this article completely for moot, though? I don't think so..." No, not at all....but perhaps you should have said "some" Christians on this site, since it's not all of us. :)
"I usually park my car in the driveway, but tonight , after dark and when I'm sure no-one's around, I'm going to pull it into the garage and close the door. I want that stupid bee-atch to assume I'm not home because she can't see the car and call the cops to tell them that my kids are home alone...and when they arrive, I'll be here and she'll look like a complete fool. Ha!! I hope my plan works....." Sounds pretty passive-aggressive to me.....
"Did anyone else out there suffer from systemic smugness when they were married? I know I did..." I did the first time, at the ripe old age of 24....but after that one didn't work out, the whole smugness deal went RIGHT out the window....:)
"The rest of you guys: is it just me, or do Christians come accross on this site as no fun whatsoever? As unapproachable? As frightening even?" Wow...I certainly HOPE I don't come across that way....I don't mean to, that's for sure. I think I'm a very fun, very approachable, not at all frightening person--except maybe to my kids, when they are in trouble.....LOL.
"I believe that is what a lot of people have trouble with. If you choose to take one law from Lev. you would have to take all the laws." Exactly where I have a problem....if you go back to Leviticus and choose one rule there, or a few that sound good to you, then how can you justify not living by ALL of them? I have never understood that viewpoint at all....it seems like what I call 'cafeteria Christianity'--picking and choosing what you like
"American Idol is over for this week. The results' show was awfully surprising. LaToya, Jennifer, and Fantasia were in the bottom three. I would have to say that the three contestants have suffered as a result of being coined "The Three Divas." " Actually, I think those three suffered from a large number of Manilow fans, who hadn't seen any other episodes, watching this week, seeing these three butcher some of our favorite songs, and then voti
"I'd call Jasmine tonight's best performer, and John the worst." Well, I am STUNNED that John and George are still in this thing!! I didn't like Jennifer's rendition of Weekend in New England, but it was obvious she has a talent....
"I never slammed on Christianity. What is you are not Christian? What if your religion does not believe in Jesus? What if the Christian interpretation is wrong? (*gasp*...but, that can't be, could it?) What if the humans that are interpreting the bible for you are wrong in what it means? Will that "I now believe in Jesus" save you then Ok, sure you didn't. " I don't see anything that qualifies as a slam there....I see someone asking q
Like mushrooms growing in a dark and damp forest, anger sprouts into full-blown contempt during the night. Something about those long, dark hours seems to breed malice. Each tick of the clock intensifies a nighttime rage. Anger is a natural human emotion, but left to fester, it can do real damage to a relationship. Don't take your anger to bed with you. Don't
This chapter begins the section on Purpose Number Two: You Were Formed For God's Family Because God is love, He treasures relationships. His very nature is relational, and He identifies Himself in family terms. The family of God includes all believers in the past, the present and the future. Your spiritual family is even more important than your physical fami
Very nice article, Marvin....I think it's the first thing you've written that I can agree with unconditionally.
LOL What a typical male fantasy-type tip!! LOL
"I still say that all good, never anything bad sounds like eternal boredom. I guess it must involve new levels of enlightenment that we can't currently grasp." It's my opinion that it could never get boring...there would always be people to meet and talk with, things to do, etc.---whatever, to you, equals the perfect life, you could do and have....with no illness, no death, no heartache, no failures.....truly paradise. :)
"Just to clarify...Orthodox Judaism does not recognize a specific entity known as Satan or the Devil, but they do recognize the forces of evil. Yes, a adversary, a enemy. Whether Satan is a name or a title is up for debate. Evil is evil and it is a force in our world." I'm not going to get into a debate over semantics...I have been told that they do not believe in Satan/the devil, and I will stand by that....end of discussion.
"I'm beginning to feel the first stirings of anger now. I had, for a fleeting moment, a great desire to go smack the shit out of the accuser last night. I didn't, and I won't; doing so will only create more problems for me." Hang in there, girl. You've got the truth on your side, and hopefully you will talk to someone today with enough sense to realize that. Don't let this accuser's immaturity steal your joy or prevent you from being the bigge
"No, Of course not. Maybe your Jewish friend needs to read his book a little more. Ask him about Job, the serpent in genesis, stories in ezekiel, etc." Just to clarify...Orthodox Judaism does not recognize a specific entity known as Satan or the Devil, but they do recognize the forces of evil.
The deepest level of worship is praising God in spite of pain, thanking God during a trial, trusting Him when tempted, surrendering while suffering, and loving Him when He seems distant. To mature your friendship, God will test it with periods of seeming separation--times when it feels as if he has abandoned or forgotten you. God has promised repeatedly He wi
A word rashly spoken cannot be brought back by a chariot and four horses. A public forum is not the appropriate place to nurse a grudge. Even if you feel your spouse deserves your criticism, never air your anger and resentment in the company of others. Such an action often backfires. As the afternoon TV talk shows have proven, an audience is more lik
"Since I consider myself a Barry Manilow fan, I didn't feel that any of tonight's songs were any better than the originals. They were all "good enough" however (besides the afforementioned two.) Our Picks: Tonight's best performer: Jamie and Kazuko say LaToya London Tonight's worst: Jamie- John Stevens. Kazuko- George Huff" I also consider myself a Barry Manilow fan, and have been one since 1974..yes, since the beginning-
"Each time someone close to me dies, it reminds me to appreciate the life of those around me. I’ve told my wife at least 3 times today that I’m glad she’s alive. I’ll probably say it a few more times before I go to sleep tonight. I will probably tell her I love her a few times also. And the kids. I tell them everyday, but it seems more meaningful today." SO very true....it's why I never let any of my kids, or my husband, leave the house or han
"Yes, Jill, I DO consider you to be a bodhisattva..along with Brad, NickyG, Mack, MadPoet, PoetMom, Janders...and quite a few others." Thank you for including me in that group...that is basically what I strive for....I have my beliefs, but I'm willing to listen to others, to explore other paths, to leave myself open to change....
"If you're the Poetmom, then where's all the poems?" That's a legitimate question....I suppose I should start posting one now and then....:)
Here are the Scripture references from this chapter...maybe I should start posting these with every chapter? Hebrews 12:28 John 4:23 1 Samuel 16:7b Psalm 7:17 Ezra 3:11 Psalm 149:3 Psalm 150:3 Nehemiah 8:6 John 4:23 Matthew 6:7 1 Corinthians 14:40 1 Corinthians 14: 16-17 Romans 12:1 Psalm 50:14 Hebrews 13:15-16 Psalm 51:17 Psalm 54:6 Philippians 4:18 Psalm 141:2 Mark 1
"I don't know how much time you have to read JillUser, but my suggestion would be to read the "Left Behind" series. Even for people who don't believe in God, it's still an interesting story. If you can, read that series and get back to us... i'd be curious to hear what you think of the story when you're done..." I just finished "The Glorious Appearing"....and all I can say is WOW....I can't wait!! :) My daughters (14 and 11) are also readin
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