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| Topic: COFFEEHOUSE CHAT FOR CHRISTIANS - part 3 | |
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Mt. 11, 25-26
At that time Jesus answered and said: I confess to thee, O Father, Lord of Heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them to little ones. Yea, Father: for so hath it seemed good in thy sight. How many times do we praise ourselves that we know a lot of things, yet we don't know what really matters? how many times do we think of our brothers and sisters as less because we know more? Thomas Kempis in his book "The Imitation of Christ" says: " If you think you know many things and understand them well enough, realize at the same time that there is much you do not know. Hence, do not affect wisdom, but admit your ignorance." ========================================================================================= Therefore, I pray: Dear Daddy from Heaven, grant me the blessing to look for Your knowledge which is the only one that last for eternity. Please give me the strenght to fight against my own pride. Amen |
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Edited by
wouldee
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Isaiah 57:15.
For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabits eternity, whose name is Holy ; I dwell in the high and lofty place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones. John 8:29.(Jesus' words) And he that sent me is with me : the Father has not left me alone ; for I do always the things that please him. Hebrews 13:16. But to do good and to communicate, forget not : for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.(1 John 3:22.)    |
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((((Miguel)))) ((((  )))) Thank you guys for sharing.
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For where two or three are gathered in my name, there I am in the midst of them. Matthew 18 vs 20
One of my favorite prayers! We pray and He's with us ! |
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Miguel, after working at the nursing home for a while I marvelled at how much ignorance the human mind could actually hold.
 The nursing home is still working its magic. Then was rewarded with this scripture. 1 Corintians 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither, have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. I keep walking on by faith and still I am rewarded by this scripture. Psalm 119:105 Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. It really helps me when I get confused.
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In praise of God, 'Great is Thy Faithfulness,' a hymn written by Thomas O. Chisholm (1866-1960), is a worship song that uplifts through trials and tough times. It was a result of a writer's daily experiences and realization of God's faithfulness. The tune is composed by William M. Runyan (1870-1957), with scripture reference from the Bible's Lamentations 3:22-23 - "Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail." Thomas Obadiah Chisholm was born in a log cabin on July 29, 1866, in Franklin, Simpson County, Kentucky. In a heart-uplifting letter dated 1941, Thomas O. Chisholm wrote that although his income has not been enough due to his impaired health, he must record the unfailing faithfulness of God for the "wonderful displays of His providing care" and for which he is "filled with astonishing gratefulness." In 1923 Thomas Chisholm sent several of his poems to the Rev. W. M. Runyan, a musician associated with the Moody Bible Institute and an editor with the Hope Publishing Company Great is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father; There is no shadow of turning with Thee; Thou changest not, Thy compassions, they fail not; As Thou hast been, Thou forever will be. Refrain Great is Thy faithfulness! Great is Thy faithfulness! Morning by morning new mercies I see. All I have needed Thy hand hath provided; Great is Thy faithfulness, Lord, unto me! Summer and winter and springtime and harvest, Sun, moon and stars in their courses above Join with all nature in manifold witness To Thy great faithfulness, mercy and love. Refrain Pardon for sin and a peace that endureth Thine own dear presence to cheer and to guide; Strength for today and bright hope for tomorrow, Blessings all mine, with ten thousand beside! Refrain
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Mt. 6, 5-7.
And when ye pray, you shall not be as the hypocrites, that love to stand and pray in the synagogues and corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men: Amen I say to you, they have received their reward. But thou when thou shalt pray, enter into thy chamber, and having shut the door, pray to thy Father in secret, and thy father who seeth in secret will repay thee. And when you are praying, speak not much, as the heathens. For they think that in their much speaking they may be heard. How many times we are in such a noise while praying, so we can't hear our Father? How many times we are not in a contemplative attitude while praying? I believe the Chamber that the Lord is saying means our heart. While praying we need to go inside our heart, and there have one in one conversation with God. Therefore, I pray: Dear Daddy from Heaven, grant me the blessing of being silent, so I can hear you clearly. Dad let me see your will, so I can become what you want me to be. I ask this in the name of my Lord Jesus Christ who is God, and who lives and reigns in the unity of the Holy Spirit forever and ever. Amen |
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The Imitation of Christ. Book 1, Chapter 20. (Thomas Kempis):
In silence and quiet the devout soul advances in virtue and learns the hidden truths of Scripture. There she finds a flood of tears with which to bathe and cleanse herself nightly, that she may become the more intimate with her Creator the farther she withdraws from all the tumult of the world. For God and His holy angels will draw near to him who withdraws from friends and acquaintances. ========================================================================================= How much do you guys appreciate the value of silence? |
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jeez. Mathew is being very fruitful this days for me.
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silence is golden, Miguel
 The quiet peace coming from God's love is amazing. Most times while driving, I just prefer the silence and the rest in Him. we hear this a lot, sometimes jokingly, but it's so true.... ..."peace, be still, and know that I am God."
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Hi everyone, I havn't been here is such a long time. How goes it. ARe you all learning a little more about the Bible?
Have you all come to some agreements about homosexuality yet or about divorce or premarital sex or heck sex without the notion of creating life, for that matter? I'd really like to hear what you've learned. Here let me state the question more clearly. What is the group conclusion about homosexuality? What do you beleive should be done about people who want a divorce? How should people be treated who are discovered to have had pre-marital sex? Should couples have sex if the intention is NOT to make babies? So let me know what ya all think.. |
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Edited by
scttrbrain
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Tue 05/20/08 11:17 PM
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Hi everyone, I havn't been here is such a long time. How goes it. ARe you all learning a little more about the Bible? Have you all come to some agreements about homosexuality yet or about divorce or premarital sex or heck sex without the notion of creating life, for that matter? I'd really like to hear what you've learned. Here let me state the question more clearly. What is the group conclusion about homosexuality? What do you beleive should be done about people who want a divorce? How should people be treated who are discovered to have had pre-marital sex? Should couples have sex if the intention is NOT to make babies? So let me know what ya all think.. Uh oh: Of course I cannot make a group analogy of any of the above questions. I can only state mine. As someone who believes in God being a saviour and righteous. I believe He tells us what we as a Nation conclude, will indeed be law. And is to be followed as such. It is my opinion and faith in mankind that we are as He made us. It is not up to us to judge. The judging is to be done by Him and only Him. When; yes I said "when", this issue is no longer an issue, we will grow as a nation of more tolerant people. With one more thing out of the way of growth. One less hate; is one step to more love. Divorce: I believe marriage should be taken more serious first. It should be schooled. Taught and learned for the truth that it is. It isn't a quick fix for a temporary heat flash. It is something that was time honored. That now is a throw away joke. Married for a minute then poof, divorced. What is with that? People need to be more serious, and quit being selfish. If it isn't about what you can do for that other person and how to keep them healthy and happy, then it's not gonna work. It is a mutual learning and wanting, together agenda, with same goals in mind. If after all that, a divorce is still on the table; it should be also schooled and learned. To which they are taught the whys and what fors of failures past and future. To hopefully learn from it and make better choices next time. Marriage and divorce should not be so quick to get and do. We have become a throw away world. Where nothing is really worked for. Premarital sex: Hmmmm...Well, I for one think that it is something that most do. I feel like it is something I would want to try on first. I mean who wants to be stuck with a lousy love life? But, then; how many have been tried it on first liked it,just to marry it and have it be turn out to be a big mistake. I mean the sex just isn't what you thought it was? So, yeah, I think we, some of us, want to have an idea of what we are in for. Sex not for making babies; Well, if I believe in the bible. I then must say that we should not take birth control. It is intended for procreation. (between a man and a woman. Wait...maybe I am wrong. (The bible does tell a wondefully loving sexual love story.) But, we do have options to keep from it naturally(getting pregnant). I do not think the bible says we cannot make love to our mates without making babies. Personally...I have sooooooo sinned. I am not a mommy of hundreds. Kat |
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Hi everyone, I havn't been here is such a long time. How goes it. ARe you all learning a little more about the Bible? Have you all come to some agreements about homosexuality yet or about divorce or premarital sex or heck sex without the notion of creating life, for that matter? I'd really like to hear what you've learned. Here let me state the question more clearly. What is the group conclusion about homosexuality? What do you beleive should be done about people who want a divorce? How should people be treated who are discovered to have had pre-marital sex? Should couples have sex if the intention is NOT to make babies? So let me know what ya all think.. Uh oh: Of course I cannot make a group analogy of any of the above questions. I can only state mine. As someone who believes in God being a saviour and righteous. I believe He tells us what we as a Nation conclude, will indeed be law. And is to be followed as such. It is my opinion and faith in mankind that we are as He made us. It is not up to us to judge. The judging is to be done by Him and only Him. When; yes I said "when", this issue is no longer an issue, we will grow as a nation of more tolerant people. With one more thing out of the way of growth. One less hate; is one step to more love. Divorce: I believe marriage should be taken more serious first. It should be schooled. Taught and learned for the truth that it is. It isn't a quick fix for a temporary heat flash. It is something that was time honored. That now is a throw away joke. Married for a minute then poof, divorced. What is with that? People need to be more serious, and quit being selfish. If it isn't about what you can do for that other person and how to keep them healthy and happy, then it's not gonna work. It is a mutual learning and wanting, together agenda, with same goals in mind. If after all that, a divorce is still on the table; it should be also schooled and learned. To which they are taught the whys and what fors of failures past and future. To hopefully learn from it and make better choices next time. Marriage and divorce should not be so quick to get and do. We have become a throw away world. Where nothing is really worked for. Premarital sex: Hmmmm...Well, I for one think that it is something that most do. I feel like it is something I would want to try on first. I mean who wants to be stuck with a lousy love life? But, then; how many have been tried it on first liked it,just to marry it and have it be turn out to be a big mistake. I mean the sex just isn't what you thought it was? So, yeah, I think we, some of us, want to have an idea of what we are in for. Sex not for making babies; Well, if I believe in the bible. I then must say that we should not take birth control. It is intended for procreation. (between a man and a woman. Wait...maybe I am wrong. (The bible does tell a wondefully loving sexual love story.) But, we do have options to keep from it naturally(getting pregnant). I do not think the bible says we cannot make love to our mates without making babies. Personally...I have sooooooo sinned. I am not a mommy of hundreds. Kat |
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Hi everyone, I havn't been here is such a long time. How goes it. ARe you all learning a little more about the Bible? Have you all come to some agreements about homosexuality yet or about divorce or premarital sex or heck sex without the notion of creating life, for that matter? I'd really like to hear what you've learned. Here let me state the question more clearly. What is the group conclusion about homosexuality? What do you beleive should be done about people who want a divorce? How should people be treated who are discovered to have had pre-marital sex? Should couples have sex if the intention is NOT to make babies? So let me know what ya all think.. Those are some mighty big questions Red. I'll check back tomorrow to read the responses... |
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Scuse me. I must have burped. I have no clue where that brown post came from? The second one up there. I didn't do it.
 Kat |
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What is the group conclusion about homosexuality? Love should be unconditional. Period What do you beleive should be done about people who want a divorce? Counsel them against getting married in the first place then there would be no divorce How should people be treated who are discovered to have had pre-marital sex? With a large does of penicillin to prevent infection and then given condoms to safeguard transmission of sexual disease in the future Should couples have sex if the intention is NOT to make babies? Hell yeah. too may people on the planet starving now, why add to them |
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Wow, well there are some interesting responces already. Kat, wow, who wouldn't want to marry you. I think you're right, that's what marriage should be.
But I guess I'm confused by several things. In the Bible doesn't it say that a man and woman can't be divorced. I mean, doesn't the man have to ALWAYS take care of his wife and children? So I don't understand how churches accept divorced people so easily into their congregations when they certainly don't accept homosexuals. Even the ones with children. And the whole thing about sex. Well in another thread Repunzel suggested that sex is ONLY for procreation. I know the Catholics often said that and they don't agree with birth control, but what about non- catholics? Does anyone else think sex is only between married couples and for the sole purpose of making babies? Belushi - I see the truth in your responces, I might be prone to give them a good deal of creedance. |
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People think and believe as they are taught and/or grow to believe. It all is based upon a personal sense of ought. Society has always determined, by concensus usually, the difference between right and wrong. It is all a learned perspective.
Fear of that which is unknown, unrecognized, or unfamiliar is always based upon ego's comfort, in my opinion. The grounds which produce, substantiate, and perpetuate racism, homophobia, and prejudice of all types begins with ignorance and grows with self-substantiation based upon unknowing. Those grounds are slowly but surely becoming bare of the grass which grows upon fertile soils...
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silence is golden, Miguel The quiet peace coming from God's love is amazing. ..."peace, be still, and know that I am God." One of my favorite verses. |
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Edited by
wouldee
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Wed 05/21/08 05:25 AM
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Hi everyone, I havn't been here is such a long time. How goes it. ARe you all learning a little more about the Bible? Have you all come to some agreements about homosexuality yet or about divorce or premarital sex or heck sex without the notion of creating life, for that matter? I'd really like to hear what you've learned. Here let me state the question more clearly. What is the group conclusion about homosexuality? What do you beleive should be done about people who want a divorce? How should people be treated who are discovered to have had pre-marital sex? Should couples have sex if the intention is NOT to make babies? So let me know what ya all think.. Hi Redy. we have been enjoying rather just sharing our faith and edifying and exhorting one another in the joy of our hearts, here,  More importantly, we are finding this coffeeshop as a gathering place for fellowship and some love. Welcome to our little rest stop on the internet highway. As for me, Redy, nothing has changed.  feel free to spread some love. You are welcome here. You will find that it is not a push/pull spirit in here. Strife and contentious tensions are absent , too. Affirmation and praise and gentleness and simple pleasures have room to be shared here. It's nice to be able to chat with friends peace, love and grace.
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