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Prayer / General Discussion / Re:on-line Hypocrisy
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on: April 28, 2004, 11:23:31 PM
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Hi all, Question: Do you believe that it is easier to be hypocritical on line than it would be in person where people know you and where others see what you are truly like day by day? I ask this for a reason as lately I have see first hand how some Christians act on line toward other believers and think that it is OK because they can hide their identity and some how not take responsibility for their actions. I have known one person who has made false allegations and innuendos about others, knowing full well that it was done to hurt the reputation of the person and to cause others to view them in a bad light. When confronted with this sin, this same person played innocent victim and gave no excuse for the action other than the fact that she felt "vulnerable" and wanted to play head games with her friends and to make them feel that she was being attacked unfairly even though she knew she really wasn't. It made me want to leave the internet completely after I had seen what was going on and how this person got support from her good friends all the while knowing she was casting undo remarks toward another. I just would like to know what others would do in this situation and if any one else has had a bad experience with someone on line. Thanks. I don't think that being online makes people more hypocritical; I think it's that there are all kinds of people out there and some of them are malicious. There are false professors-I run into them frequently, because they know you don't know who they are. Or, they hope you don't. (I've run into my share.) They don't know what to make of the truth, so they go to Christian forums to "entertain" themselves. Typically this "entertainment" will invlove some kind of deceit. But once you learn how they operate, you can avoid getting burned by them. The hard part is seeing others fall for it, and you know they're in for a heartbreak. It's just a matter of what to look for in a friend. Don't worry-the good people are out there, same as the bad. It's through these indicators, like private messages that are designed to do injustice to someone, that you find out what they are like. If it's a just point being made in the pm, and there's a valid reason for your receiving it, then okay. If not, you know what the person is about. I'm sorry for your disappointment.
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Prayer / Prayer Requests / Re:I really need your prayers, please help. No where else to turn to
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on: April 28, 2004, 11:14:41 PM
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Dear friend, I know this can be a very painful circumstance. I'm wondering if God wants you to sacrifice everything to Him. Ask Him to guide you, and seek the service of His kingdom. If it is His will, He will guide you to the right person. If it isn't, trust me, you're better off. God will give you a good life. But maybe this is something He wants you to put onthe shelf right now.
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Prayer / Prayer Requests / Re:I have no where else to turn...
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on: April 28, 2004, 11:09:42 PM
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Dear Courtney, I'm sorry for your pain. It really can be a very difficult situation.
If your husband truly is a Christian, he has no option: he must return home and submit to Christ. The Christian life isn't about what makes us happy. In fact, if we are truly Christians, we will suffer for what we believe. (Not nearly as bad as those who cause the suffering, but we do suffer.)
But the fact is, if he doesn't come home, he will have to rearrange his theology to accomodate what he did.
How long do you have to wait? Well, I'd look at what the Lord has in store for you, because He will be faithful to send you on a new adventure with new goals and plans, for you and your little one. There is a very real possibility that your husband will never return home. This being the case, marriage is no longer an option, but a life filled with God's glory is an option-it will be better than what you had with your husband. Pain is never pleasant, but it can open the doors to the most fruitful and blessed chapter of your life.
Blessings, Whitehorse
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Fellowship / You name it!! / Re:Do you know?
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on: April 28, 2004, 10:59:48 PM
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Voice of the Martyrs offers books with the names and addresses of Christians in prison, so you can write to the persecuted saints around the world. While the often do not receive the letters, it often wins them better treatment and early relsease, because it makes it known to the guards and the government, both, that the international community has a name and address-they know the personal, private business of those who persecute Christians.
Thanks for pointing this out, nX.
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Fellowship / You name it!! / Re:The Unfriendliest Club in Town?
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on: April 28, 2004, 10:50:04 PM
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Once persecution starts in full swing, though, I don't think we'll be having any problem with that one...
I don`t follow Is there a Hypocratic Oath for CU that says "vow to make statements Shylynne won`t understand" lol If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning. I think he meant it exactly as it sounded.
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Theology / Debate / Re:Rick Warren and his 40 days of Perpose
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on: April 25, 2004, 02:12:53 PM
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What do you not like about it?
I do agree that he should have used at least a dynamic equivalent translation for scripture instead of a free translation, better a literal but i don't know any literals that used the septuagint.
But that aside, the chapters I've read so far are good. It starts with the basic fact that we are here for God's purposes, not the other way around. A good starting place. I'm on the fourth chapter so far.
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Fellowship / You name it!! / Re:How To Get Along With Difficult People
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on: April 17, 2004, 04:17:33 PM
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Shylynne, this was a fantastic article. Thanks for posting it. I do have one question, though. What does one do in the circumstance of endless provocation for the purpose of self-entertainment, and when you respond in love, the other person feels the liberty to do even worse.
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Fellowship / You name it!! / Re:For those who haven't seen it yet...Oh your gosh!
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on: April 17, 2004, 04:07:57 PM
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Another question about security. How well are they doing the background checks on these people? Will there be racial profiling for arabs? Before we had no guns, and now we certainly have guns. Whether this is good or bad depends entirely on the person carrying it.
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Fellowship / You name it!! / A Blessed Easter
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on: April 11, 2004, 12:22:52 AM
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May the love and true grace of Christ shine through you May the Lord bless the labor of your hands May your house be filled with the laughter of love and fellowship May your family be blessed with health and comfort May the Lord draw you ever nearer to His heart May the godliest of saints feel welcome in your home May the Lord's power and comfort follow you everywhere you go
In His Service Whitehorse
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Prayer / Prayer Requests / Re:Prayer Request
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on: April 11, 2004, 12:18:46 AM
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I'm sorry to hear you're having a bad time right now. If it's any consolation to you, every saint has gone through it and can sympathize with how you feel. The Lord's peace and grace rest upon you tonight and always. Praying.
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Welcome / About You! / Re:I sure am glad to be here!
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on: April 01, 2004, 11:42:05 PM
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Atheist, that's a very gracious introduction. I'd love to coverse with you as well. Start a thread, tell us where it's at, and let's have at it.
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