[The trials & tribulations Christians go through now-a-days are different from those of the early Church, but they may not be much if any less severe.]

The trials & tribulations Christians go through now-a-days are different from those of the early Church, but they may not be much if any less severe.

A Christian band named A.D. called it "Backward Progress".

One of the saddest things is it's happening with some Christians too.

Used to, if I or someone else was not at church like we normally were, a person would take it upon themself to call & make sure the absent person did not need anything & say they were missed & would be prayed for.

This hasn't happened to me nor in my sight or to my knowledge IN YEARS.

Hey Tom: can't you read "Just for WOMEN"  



Anyway, I am fairly new to this site, just wanted to say hi.

RLOWE


PS: I have written some Christian poetry & weight loss ideas on other sites before joining. If you are interested in reading any of this, PM me for web addresses.

  THANKS for the big welcome.


  How, if can, do you insert images into your own post?

[Also one idea to keep reading but not the bad words:]

Some of Heinlein's EARLY books if findable, are good AND fairly clean.

I like "Door Into Summer".


Also one idea to keep reading but not the bad words:

If it is YOUR book, consider marking through bad words with a black colored pencil.
Then when you see the marked through read it as a bleep if at all.

I also like Francine Rivers' "Mark of the Lion" series.

The first 2 even have some Biblical/factual basis.

These can even be read while riding in a vehicle without get car-sick.

These have enough detail that I can reread them fairly frequently without remembering everything.


ALSO: if you like drama, murder, mystery books -- try Terri Blackstocks "NewPointe911"
Christian 5 book series (some even have romance mixed into the picture).
These I can also read while riding in a car without getting car-sick.

[PLEASE, anybody able & willing to join me;]

  PLEASE, anybody able & willing to join me; my Bible partner hasn't been joining me at time they designated.   

You could pick a time {any except 9:30-9:50am & after 10pm (EST)}.
I have been following a topic for 1 week then changing topics unless asked to do otherwise.  You'd also have freedom of choosing some topics.

If interested: post here (including time to meet) &/or meet @ www.christianforums.com/index.php under "Christians Only" section, under "Theology", in "Expostion and Bible Study", in "Bible Delving & Dwelling".

I am & will be praying. (looking to our Protector)

  If you live in a low-lying or heavily-treed area, you may want to stay at a friends or in a hotel or something though.

Following are definitions of "willingly" for this verse

voluntarily, willingly, of one's own accord
to sin wilfully as opposed to sins committed inconsiderately, and from ignorance or from weakness

( from The NAS Strong's Version Strong's Number: 1596, Original Word = ekousioß  @ http://bible.crosswalk.com/Lexicons/Greek/grk.cgi?number=1596&version=nas )

[WELCOME!!(To God's family & to this site)]

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(To God's family & to this site)

Thanks for the welcome.  Just now responding because I got here & joined just yesterday. 

I hope to get to know & fellowship & Bible delve with each of you.

[Hi, Chaplain Bob. I am new too.]

Hi, Chaplain Bob.  I am new too.