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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
Blessed day, any and all born-again Christians!

"For we being many are one bread, and one body; for we are all partakers of that one bread."

1Cor. 10: 17.
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
Testing 1....2....3....

ALOHA!

No I'm not Hawaiian. Just sayin' hello and goodbye, covering all the bases with one word! LOL

Well...

"In dreams", may He "seal our instruction."
(Chapter and verse reference later).

Nite.
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
"Though I seemeth to be talkin' only to meself,
Yet will I speak
Judgement to thou who chooseth Wicked
and Power to the weak."

Nah, that's not from the Bible. I just love the olden way of language and mixed it with slang....

The book/chapter/verse of the previous post-----

Job 33: 12-30: (God calls men to repent)---

12 Behold, in this thou art not just:
I will answer thee, that God is greater than man.

13 Why dost thou strive against him?
for he giveth not account of any of his matters.

14 For God speaketh once,
yea twice, yet man perceiveth it not.

15 In a dream, in a vision of the night,
when deep sleep falleth upon men,
in slumberings upon the bed;

16 then he openeth the ears of men,
and sealeth their instruction,

17 that he may withdraw man from his purpose,
and hide pride from man.

18 He keepeth back his soul from the pit,
and his life from perishing by the sword.

19 He is chastened also with pain upon his bed,
and the multitude of his bones with strong pain:

20 so that his life abhorreth bread,
and his soul dainty meat.

21 His flesh is consumed away, that it cannot be seen;
and his bones that were not seen stick out.

22 Yea, his soul draweth near unto the grave,
and his life to the destroyers.

23 If there be a messenger with him,
an interpreter, one among a thousand,
to show unto man his uprightness;

24 then he is gracious unto him, and saith,
Deliver him from going down to the pit:
I have found a ransom.

25 His flesh shall be fresher than a child's:
he shall return to the days of his youth:

26 he shall pray unto God, and he will be favorable unto him:
and he shall see his face with joy:
for he will render unto man his righteousness.

27 He looketh upon men, and if any say,
I have sinned, and perverted that which was right,
and it profited me not;

28 he will deliver his soul from going into the pit,
and his life shall see the light.

29 Lo, all these things worketh God oftentimes with man,

30 to bring back his soul from the pit,
to be enlightened with the light of the living.
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
Thought this might be a good time to try to revive this thread from the dead.
hmmm....
Anyone know how to do artificial respiration? lol
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
"I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not.

And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day.

Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire."

Jude 5-7.
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dutchman1951posted 14 years ago
one of my many favorites: from Luke

"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ[a] the Lord"
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Amen!
  That should be enjoyed all the time!
  It especially wells up my heart with joy as we near Christmastime.
  Thanks dutchman!
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  dutchman1951posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  everytime I read it I think Isaiah and all of Gods promise.
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Thank goodness for His promises!
  We are blessed to have the opportunity to understand both His power and His Love.
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  dutchman1951posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  it is my favorite because it makes me feel ok, like he really came and even I will make it...if that even makes sense.
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Do you doubt?
  And why?
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  dutchman1951posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  I worry about declaring Witch some years back, that Wicca garbage, I walked off from it, it was ridiculous, and since have never returned at all. Never looked back actually
  
  I did find a Pastor that accepted my background, and made the move to accept Jesus as my Lord and savior, my doorway, I baptized as a symbol of obedience, Pastor Craig worked with me a lot we went through several sessions of prayer and asking, talking to god. He acted to baptise me "In the Blood", because that is how God sees us. I feel right about all of that
  
  but I do wonder at times. Its in my mind sometimes. Did it matter, did I kill my whiteness. Am I in vein.
  
  He is just, but not necessarily with us in all of our decisions, and thus I wonder.
  
  it comes from that background.
  not doubt of God, but myself- what I did.
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  I don't understand what you mean by did it kill your "whiteness"...
  Are you talking about the aspect of good within you?
  
  If you've truly given your heart to Christ, you will know or come to know that it isn't in vain at all!
  
  I also know someone who has a background in witchcraft and who leans sometimes toward other pagan beliefs.....but the man has said that he's since become born-again, so I will not deny his statement; however, sometimes I do question it, because he's not very fervent about his Faith.....and his temptations do seem to be in those areas of witchcraft and other manipulations.
  
  I will say that sometimes the road to salvation is a progressive one. I just wish people wouldn't take the chances they do sometimes, because one never knows when our time is up on this earth, and it's best to use that time to grow closer to the Lord and show others the way....
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  dutchman1951posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  I chose to be Baptised in the Blood, and seek, and I do not go back and or waver. I have never looked back actualy.
  
  I walked off a mid-night field and away from an altar in mid celibration on a High Sabat, and left for good. I was scared, but I did it. I refused to go any further in it. The good is still there, I refuse to loose that, give that up...no way.
  
  I sometimes worry about my past actions though, you cannot help it once you really take up the Study of the History and follow God. You start to realise how real and correct he really is, and how powerfull he truly is. you Start to really see Him as he is.
  
  its just un-surity about my past actions, seperating from him..
  
  For what I know now as truth, nothing at all changed what so ever, and thats is so calming to know, I just wish I had been smarter, earlier in life.
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  exorterposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  where you have walked helped make you what you are today, God called you for who you are, we all have different experiences, which help us to testify to different people, with your experiences you can testify to people that I can not reach.
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  exorter, that's an awesome....well....exhortation! You've named yourself right!
  I bet that's just the words that dutchman needed to hear. His testimony for Christ will have the power to pull people out of the fire.
  Praise God!
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  hanging outposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  not at all. you did not kill anything. This is the love of God to be on standby until you returned and now all is as before, your sins are gone and you run the race to obtain the crown.
  Glorious!
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alternate poetposted 14 years ago
What a heap of sanctimonious hogwash. So many people drivelling on about love and compassion with hate and bigotry in their mouths and hearts.
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  You used my favorite term "hogwash"! ha
  Don't presume to know what's in my heart, alternate poet, because my words do not show hatred, no matter how much you'd like to think so. Yours, however, are....pretty much crossing over the line, they're so obvious.
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  hanging outposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  he sucks
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
Romans 8: 35-39:

"Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

As it is written, 'For Thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter,'

Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerers through him that loved us.

For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
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  dutchman1951posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  I see it Brenda, thank you
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  You're welcome.
  Thank you for conversing with me today/tonight! My position on Faith isn't the most popular one around here, as you surely know already. Good to see someone who isn't shunning me! haha
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  dutchman1951posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  you are fine, keep doing what you do, standing in your beliefe. It is true that way, I am also trying and I think people like us will prevail.
  
  in truth I see your strength, and it is nice to see. Makes me stronger, and some others I think from the posts I have seen.
  
  not a crasy as you may think. attacks are going to happen, so what- I got faith and big shoulders....lol
  
  I had a friend tell me you will find Jesus Christ scares folks. Talk about God all day long no prob, but Say his name out loud in a mall crowd and see how many folks leave the area!....he did that to show me, and he was right.....lol
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Wow and hmmm...well, the name of Jesus IS very powerful! I see what you mean. People can talk about God or their non-specific version of "god/God" all day long, but to talk about Jesus means they have to pinpoint the subject, and they either can't or won't ....
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Dave Mathewsposted 14 years ago
My favorite verse is GENESIS:1:1 "IN THE BEGINNING GOD CREATED" not the earth evolved from but "GOD CREATED" God already was, and Jesus already was and "GOD CREATED" DURING CREATION IT IS ALWAYS "US" GOD DOING THE CREATING, US OUR FATHER, US CHRIST JESUS, US HOLY SPIRIT TOO FOR WE ARE TOLD THAT THE SPIRIT OF GOD MOVED UPON THE FACE OF THE EARTH.
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  That's my favorite verse too Dave!
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Hi Brenda, Wow! This a wonderful, interesting thread.
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Hello Woman Of Courage, I'm glad you came by here.
  You are a brave soul to do so! haha I'm half-joking!
  Activity in this thread is usually kinda sporadic, but yes it's usually interesting, and usually peaceful, which are both good things. It's even interesting when it's not peaceful.
  Blessings!
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  dutchman1951posted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Arrre! Lass there be discourse in these waters...
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Ha ha ha, ( SMILE) Blessings to you also Brenda.
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  hanging outposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  ya know what i like about that genesis opening. God is continually dividing, separating one thing from another.
  And there's a separation process still going on today!
  God knows what to do, when to do it and how to go about it.
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Beautiful! God has a set time for everything and his process is done in his order.
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Indeed. No matter how impatient I get! lol
  
  God, You reign!
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  libby101aposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  I like that Brenda!!! Very nice!!!
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
Hi libby101a!
He is awesome indeed!
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  He is the wonderful counselor!
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Diane Insideposted 14 years ago
Hello everyone, God bless you all.
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Thanks diane. I needed that Blessing. I have a headache, and I'm on my son's computer because mine got a bunch of malware from God-knows-where that hubby will have to delete, and it's raining here, and I'm late starting supper, and......
  
  I complain and complain don't I?! haha
  It could be sooo much worse.
  
  I do have some unspoken prayer requests, and I hope you and everyone will pray for lost souls, ones we often ignore as daily life consumes our time.
  
  God Bless you too!
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  I pray God touch you and allow his healing virtue to go throughout your body. I pray the headache will go away. The devil is a lie. I will make sure I am praying for lost souls.
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Awesome! Thank you Woman of Courage.
  My headache went away but so did my computer access, for a few days anyway! haha
  But nothing stops us from asking God to intervene in our lives and to persuade lost souls, Amen!
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  You are are more than welcome. Computers can be a pain and a blessing also. I am happy your headache is gone. You are absolutely correct. Nothing stops us from allowing God to intervene. Glad to have you back. Smile
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
Jesus said

"...Whosoever shall confess me before men, him shall the Son of man also confess before the angels of God.
But he that denieth me before men shall be denied before the angels of God."

(Luke 12: 8, 9.)
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  Druid Dudeposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Planting seed where a flourishing garden already blooms is not for me guys, love ya all, but I live to battle the dragon of ignorance which even now threatens. Onward, into the darkness!
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J.R. Smithposted 14 years ago
Acts 17:11
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
Good verse.
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
1Kings 8: 22, 23:

"And Solomon stood before the altar of the Lord in the presence of all the congregation of Israel, and spread forth his hands toward heaven;

And he said, 'Lord God of Israel, there is no God like thee, in heaven above, or on earth beneath, who keepest covenant and mercy with thy servants that walk before thee with all their heart';"
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
Matthew 1: 18-20:

"Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a public example, was minded to put her away privily.

But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, "Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.'"
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Amen! I miss you sister
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  I've missed you too.
  
  Let's stay in contact more if we can.
  
  Christmas is coming, yay! The story of Jesus's birth never gets old to me. The greatest story ever told! The salvation of mankind given human existence so long ago; why do people want to dismiss it?
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Yes we can try to stay in contact. Yay! I love Christmas. Jesus is the reason for the season, and yes the birth of Jesus is the greatest story ever told. Some dismiss it simply because they don't believe Jesus were ever born.
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Yup. But WE know different!
  
  How are you lady?
  I'm soooo looking forward to Christmas, even more this year I think, because at my age life starts lookin' shorter and shorter. ha
  
  Hey, I just found out I'm gonna be Grandma again to another baby GIRL! WOOHOO! I told my son that's wonderful, but they'll just have to keep tryin' for a boy next time too! ha. He wasn't too keen on lookin' ahead at tryin' again just YET! hahaha
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Brenda, I am doing well. How are you? I am looking forward to Christmas also. Wow, congratulations! Hopefully, your son will try again. I am sure you are looking forward for the birth of your next precious grandaughter.
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Yes I am looking forward to it! Hope you had an awesomely beautiful Christmas!
  
  I thank God for the little baby in the manger who became our Savior! Lord You are an ever-lastingly awesome God. Thank You for showing Love and mercy to us all, though we don't deserve one bit of it.
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Thanks! I had a wonderful and blessed Christmas. I thank God for the little boy in the manger also. My husband sung "Away In The Manger" at church. I am greatly touched by God's grace and mercy on our lives. There is no greater love than a man who would lay down his life for our sins so that we can have an opportunity to eternal life.
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Amen!
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  Beelzedadposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Yay Jesus! Way to go!
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
"And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins."

(Matthew 1: 21).
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  nanababyloveposted 14 years agoin reply to this
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  Daniel Carterposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Spammer/scammer.
  Reported.
  This kind of crap is all over the internet. Has no business being here.
  All lies.
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Brenda, Amen!
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
Oh bother!

LOL

Anna, I hope you get a clue and find Jesus, then maybe that "nice caring man" you're looking for.
You're barking up the wrong tree here, unless you're lookin' for Jesus.
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  Flightkeeperposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  OK, I think that's the first time I've seen that happen here.
  
  Merry Christmas Brenda! On one of the holiest months, I am reminded that a child had come forth to bring the light of peace, humanity, and joy, and love to everyone. Each child is a gift and full of possibility and bringing up children a great responsibility so I am grateful for parents who do a great job and wish struggling parents have more support.
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Amen!
  Merry Christmas to you too!
  HE IS the reason for this season!
  
  You're so right, each child is a gift. I am forever grateful for my children. You're so sweet to be concerned about struggling parents. I hope they get more help too.
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  flightkeeper, I love your sweet message concerning the precious children. Merry Christmas to you and Brenda.
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
P.S.
Flightkeeper, I'm enjoying all your Obama jokes.
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
For "Anna", whoever she/he is. Nice prank.
I'm writing a poem just for you my dear.

Who Are You Looking For?

Did you come here to look for Jesus?
The little baby in the manger's shield
Did you follow the bright Star here
to see what it would yield?

Do you want to meet the Savior?
The one so powerful from birth
Or would you steal Him from his cradle
and sell Him for Herod's worth?

He's no longer small and helpless
needing protection from evil's face
He became mankind's Salvation
Yes the whole of the human race.

Did you come here to find the baby?
Or the child grown into a man?
He's not here except in Spirit
He's at the Father's right hand.

Crucified but RISEN,
and He sees where you are now.
I hope you come to find the Savior?
And at His feet to bow.
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
Thanks Daniel; I appreciate it.

I've gotten a couple of similar ones in my e-mails before; one of them supposedly originated from HubPages. It was also somebody claiming to be a woman looking for "companionship" or some such nonsense.
Could be a Hubber around here who doesn't like me, or Christian stuff, or just a random trick. Whatever. I thought I'd give 'em a reply to chew on since they were bold enough to spam.
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
Merry CHRISTmas to you as well, Woman of Courage!

Matthew 1: 22, 23:

"Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

'Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call His name Immanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.'"
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
"Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife;
And knew her not till she had brought forth her first-born son: and he called His name JESUS."

(Matthew 1: 24, 25.)
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Flightkeeperposted 14 years ago
Amen, amen, amen, amen, amen

See the little baby
Wrapped in a manger on Christmas morning
singing in the temple
Talking with the elders
Tomorrow there's wisdom

Amen, amen, amen, amen, amen
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SirDentposted 14 years ago
The Son of God is God the Son.
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
I'll second and triple and quadruple both your posts from my AMEN corner here!

What a mighty God He IS!
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
I'm just bubbling for joy! I got a small miracle after praying a while ago. Can't elaborate 'cause it's about a personal family situation, but God is faithful to answer the prayers of His children when we're desperate! Though we be unworthy of His Love, He actually takes notice of us! How awesome is that! Thank YOU JESUS!
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Wow, I can imagine how you feel, and I am praising God with you Very awesome! I thank God for answering your desperate prayer with a miracle.
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Thank you, sister!
  You are wonderful!
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  You are welcome sister, and thanks!
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  Ron Montgomeryposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Can't elaborate because it's personal? C'mon Brenda, is this guy the all-powerful master of the universe or a back-alley urologist?
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Ah, you would have me divulge something I wish to remain personal just so's it might prove to you that it's really a miracle? Is that correct?
  
  Sorry, Ron, but it's still a miracle and I have nothing to prove to you, and God has nothing to prove to you. I'm not worthy anyway, and He already proved Himself long ago by dying on the Cross for you.
  
  But hey, I'm glad you came by. I was beginning to think you had forgotten about me, and I like you; you are often on my mind. I hope you've had a great Christmas and will have a good New Year!?
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  Ron Montgomeryposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Thank you Brenda. I hope your holidays were as festive as mine.
  
  But I really can't stand a miracle tease.
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Would you believe if one rose from the dead?
  
  Wait. That already happened too! And yet you do not believe.
  But you're in good company. It took some convincing for Thomas to believe too.....he actually had to touch the risen Savior before he believed. Jesus was gracious to Thomas, but He said those who have not seen and yet believe are blessed!
  
  I want you to be blessed, Ron. I pray for that.
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SirDentposted 14 years ago
Many know the Church of God, but how many know the God of the Chrurch?
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Indeed.
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
To Him who sits on the Throne, and unto the Lamb
Be blessing and honor and power and glory for ever!
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago

Thanks for the post, Cedar Cove Farm!
Great verses there.
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Amen!
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  Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Obviously you're bored.
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  No, I am not bored at all. Actually, I was praising God for the Great verses in the bible. It seems to me you are the one bored and miserable. You have been following me around the forums leaving belitting comments after my posts.That's ok, I don't recieve garbage-filled words anyway. Love and Blessings to you!
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  Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Praising something that doesn't exist. How nice of you?
  
  So much for true understanding.
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china manposted 14 years ago
Wow - I am so glad I found this completely pointless buttlicking thread - my life is changed forever - alleluah !
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
A person who actually teaches English in China at a University (or so your profile says, china man) should surely have had some teaching about a thing called manners, not to mention how to relate to people from a public relations standpoint. But hmmm maybe not. I guess China's students aren't above us Americans in learning after all. Hmm.
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  Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  And maybe you should remember your own manners, which you seem to forget every time you log in to Hubpages. Go figure.
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  It would be nice if you'd take your false accusations elsewhere, Cagsil. But I know that's asking a lot from a person who's usually not nice at all. Well, I can live with that; no skin off my back. So, what brings you to this thread, besides the desire to verbally assault me, Cagsil?
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  Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  See what I mean. There was nothing false in my statement, yet you failed to see it. How nice of you?
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Oh yeah there was.
  On the flip side, there's nothing unmannerly in my posts "every time I log in" as you accused me of.
  If you want to chat with someone who concedes to your false accusations and doesn't defend themselves, go find that drone. 'Cause that's not my way.
  
  However, if you'd like to actually apologize, (either you or china man) and have a civil discussion of some sort, then I'm open to that. As usual. Well, make that I MIGHT be open to it. Not sure if I should. Why would anyone want to talk to people who attack them PERSONALLY (not just an impersonal debate about issues)?? Hmmm.....
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  Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Up to your twisting ways. I guess I should have seen that coming. Nothing new.
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Hi Brenda, how have you been? It's so sad and uncivilized when they barge into these forums to insult christians. This is how they try to fill the empty void inside of them. You and I both know that Jesus is the ony one who can fill that void.
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Indeed they do.
  And indeed He is the only One who can fill that void!
  I rotate between casting pearls and expounding Truth. They don't like the latter approach and I'm tired of the former. ha
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Brenda, Exactly. When the truth is told, some of the unbelievers respond back with silly remarks and false accusations.
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  And a huge amount of unwarranted audacity.
  No one can honestly really believe they're right when they post such nasty stuff. Yet they seem to think they're above the normal rules of civility. Whatever! I blame it on the current fad of liberalism that's been let loose upon this Nation by Obama and the likes of him. Devilish stuff that comes from that agenda he perpetuates.
  But anyway, what he and many don't realize is that JESUS REIGNS even now, and all mankind will be called into account for their words and deeds one day UNLESS they repent. He is such a merciful God! I don't see how anyone can be so stubborn as to refuse the hand He offers.....
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Brenda, Very well stated! Jesus Reigns forever and ever.
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  china manposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Manners are not the issue - I am entitled to express an opinion - and my opinion relates to the posts in this thread - which I expressed in the humourous way it deserves. It is your choice to respond, it wasn't necessary as no question was asked.
  
  And yes I teach at University where the students are bright intelligent and studious, quite unlike most standard US University where the focus is on drinking and sex.
  
  And yes I include discussion about christianity in my lessons where appropriate, along with Buddhism etc - and yes the students are bright enough to recognise that the local bible pushers are less than average intelligence - so all is right with the world.
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  You could use a refresher course in common civility. If you ever had one. Your initial post wasn't "humorous" at all, though you made a shaky attempt to retract.
  So....from your last comment about "Bible pushers", I suppose one can deduce that you're teaching Chinese students that Christians aren't as intelligent as they and you are.
  What a crock!
  You apparently need a refresher course in....MOST studies! ha
  And an original course in manners, as I said before.
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Brenda, Agreed!
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  china manposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  No you can't deduce that christians are not intelligent - I directly told you that the bible pushers here are pretty dim.
  
  In another thread I also told how there are christian churches in pretty much every substantial city with fairly normal christians in them who are every bit as intelligent as I am. Not saying I am intelligent, it just means that they are as intelligent or more intelligent. Just the bible pushers that are dim.
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  There's nothing in your comments that even resembles an apology.
  And I'm busy.
  Perhaps another time when you've decided to actually choose to be nice and spout only common sense instead of graduated insults toward Bible believers.
  Later, here or there, I'm sure.
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  china manposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  There is no apology because there is nothing to apologise for. Injecting some substance into this vacuous thread is doing it a favour.
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  china man, No matter how you try to sugar-coat your previous comment. It was a nasty, rude remark. You state that you are entitled to express an opinion, but you expressed it in a very unintelligent manner. It doesn't make sense for you and Cagsil to try so hard to anger us. It's not going to work. We are filled with the Joy of the Lord. Have a nice day.
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  Cagsilposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Anger you? Is that what you think we are trying to do? Such a limited mind. Go back to your god. Stick with fantasy, because reality doesn't suit you.
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
Woman Of Courage, nice to see ya today.
Blessings!
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Brenda, Thank you. Nice to see ya today my sister. Let us rejoice together for God is Great!!
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
Woman Of Courage, I guess you and I are just irresistible today! LOL
Funny, but I didn't feel that way when I first came in here.
Praise God, who draws all mankind toward Him, in strange ways sometimes of course.
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Brenda, I was thinking the same thing. LOL
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
YES HE IS!! All the time He is GOOD!
Hallelujah!
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Halleluyah!!
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
I must go.
Great to have fellowship with you today, Woman Of Courage.

I hope you will agree with me in prayer for God to continue to draw all those who are lost toward Him. I know the Word says His mercy endures forever, but the Word also says His Spirit will not always strive with mankind. It is His will (and my prayer) that NO ONE personally gets caught in between those two Truths. Not a good place to be. Yet the Bible speaks of that happening. Some will not listen nor look at what He's done for them....
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Brenda, Take care, It was great to fellowship with you also. I am agreeing with you in prayer. Amen.
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
Another powerful verse:

John 12: 35:

"Then Jesus said unto them, 'Yet a little while is the light with you. Walk while ye have the light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth'".
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SirDentposted 14 years ago
1Pe 3:4 But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
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SirDentposted 14 years ago
1Pe 3:8 Finally, be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another, love as brethren, be pitiful, be courteous:

1Pe 3:9 Not rendering evil for evil, or railing for railing: but contrariwise blessing; knowing that ye are thereunto called, that ye should inherit a blessing.
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How many of us are guilty of rendering evil for evil? I know I am guilty.
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Hi SirDent, Thank you for sharing wonderful scriptures. God bless you!
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
I've just about given up watching tv preachin', seems like they all end up veering off into some other tangent. But I happened to be flipping channels the other day and Dwight Thompson was on. He preached (God forbid! ) on hellfire! And stuck to Scripture quite well. It was an awesome (and rather rare from what I've seen these days) message that illustrated the seriousness of what Christians are called to do, and ended of course with telling the ONE WAY to avoid hell, that it's Jesus who paid the price for us.
Thank God. In this day of political correctness when the Word of God is under fire from all corners, the man had the guts to preach from the core of Scripture. Amen to it.
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Hi Brenda, Very interesting, Thank you for sharing this. The true preaching of the Gospel of Christ is not complete without speaking on hellfire. Your message is right on time. I have recently stated in the forum on what the bible says about avoiding hell. I have been accused of being judgemental and threathening unbelievers simply for stating the truth. I have to be obedient to the holy spirit. I will not hold back on what God has for me to say at the given time. It's like saying: "Don't speak the word of God, it may insult someone." Jesus is compassionate, and I am demonstating his love by sharing what the word of God speak of. God bless you Sister.
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Thanks Woman.
  If we didn't care, then we could leave out the basic message, couldn't we?
  But we do care.
  I remember what it was like before I got saved, even though that was when I was a child. And I remember what it was like when I backslid years ago. I dunno how Jesus could love me enough to die for me, but He did, and I'm ever so grateful! I don't wanna go to hell. I want to go where He is! Being lost is the most horrid feeling, the loneliest thing.....I'm so glad that I was warned about hell. Because, stubborn as I am, I'd probably have never gotten saved if I hadn't been warned.
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Brenda, Wow, Very touching message. I was glad also when someone shared with me about the goodness of the Lord, and about the true reality of hell. I didn't get insulted. Praise God!
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  It's so good to be able to praise the Lord together! You're a blessing; and SirDent as well, as several others here have been off and on. Us Christians may not be very plentiful here, but we are tenacious and ever-holding to the Truth! ha
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Same to you sister. Amen! Have a good night sister. Look forward to speaking with you again. Be encouraged.
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  china manposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  You are mistaken yet again - nobody accused you of threatening anybody - the argument is that the concept of hell is a threat. If you don't understand stuff don't respond to it or you just make yourself look foolish mostly. To explain this to you - the idea of hell in theological (religious) terms is the same as prison for political terms, you do somethign bad so you get locked up, over in the religious world you think that you do something bad you go to hell. It is the SAME idea. And heaven is the same, if you do something good your Mama gave you candy, if you did bad - your Mama with-held it.
  
  So on any level heaven and hell is a 'reward and threat' concept.
  
  If you still don't get it I can try to explain another way for you.
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  china man, This is where you mistaken. The concept of hell is not a threat. The concept of hell is a warning. I understood you called me a donkey on the sly, and cleverly tried to cover it up by using it as a metaphor No, I don't get ridiculous nonsense. I will leave you to argue with yourself. Love and Blessings to you.
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  Beelzedadposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  True, it only becomes a threat when Christians tell you to join Jesus or you will go to hell. That is the threat.
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  SirDentposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Mat 25:41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:
  
  Act 4:10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
  
  Act 4:11 This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner.
  
  Act 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
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SirDentposted 14 years ago
1Pe 3:12 For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil.
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
Amen.

Hope you're well and Blessed, SirDent.
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
Awesome Scripture you posted, SirDent.
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SirDentposted 14 years ago
Broken

My heart is broken. . . I don't know why
Tears keep falling. . . from my eyes
Too much hurt and too much pain
Too much conviction, guilt and shame

I see a man . . . arms stretched wide
He gives up the ghost. . . does he have to die?
To pay for my sins. . . redeem me from hell
Is it all worth it. . . only time will tell

As I walk I fall. . . I get up to walk again
The Lord is with me. . . He is my helmsman
To guide and direct me to where I need to go
To keep from harm from my enemy and my foe

True life begins. . . when repentance comes
Now I am alive. . . singing the Lord's anthems
I run with patience the course set before me
To help those in need. . . I can't just let them be.

Eze 3:17 Son of man, I have made thee a watchman unto the house of Israel: therefore hear the word at my mouth, and give them warning from me.
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
Love it! Amen SirDent.
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago
1Timothy 1: 15-17:

"This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.

Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.

Now unto the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only wise God, be honour and glory for ever and ever. Amen."
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SirDentposted 14 years ago
Act 4:10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole.
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Woman Of Courageposted 14 years ago
Brenda, SirDent, I love the encouraging scriptures.
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Brenda Durhamposted 14 years ago

For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten son, that whosever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Very refreshing, Give God the glory and honor! How was your day Brenda?
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  Brenda Durhamposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  My day was blessed, thank you for asking.
  And by that I mean that I'm alive and kickin' and God's in His Heaven, though not all is well with the world!
  Life isn't fun sometimes, and sometimes it seems hellish. Yet it isn't hell, though I've heard some people say they believe hell is in this life. The Truth is that the Spirit is right here with us, in the hearts of those who believe in Christ; so we have a little "slice of Heaven" so-to-speak already, so we must be grateful. But it's nothing compared to what awaits us in the real Heaven! Praise God! And any of my complaints or problems can be dealt with with the help of God. Look what Jesus went through!====He lived a short life on earth and was killed after suffering horribly. Yet He knew His mission and didn't veer from it. He came to offer Salvation to anyone who wants it. Difficulties in this life are nothing compared to actual hell that awaits us if we deny Christ. And that's the Christian's goal and responsibility---to point people to the Way to Life, eternal life. This life is not eternal. So, I guess, when I'm having a bad day, I just remember that.
  
  Well, that was a long answer, but it seems so trivial sometimes to answer people with just "I'm okay".......
  While we have the ability to think, we think on Him, right? While we have breath and life in us, we preach and teach about Him, right?
  I'm confident you're having a Blessed day as well, Woman of Courage!
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  Woman Of Courageposted 14 years agoin reply to this
  Hi Brenda, I understand where you coming from Sometimes we may not be happy with things that are going on in our lives, but the Joy of the Lord is our strength. I can't help but think about what Jesus went through. His suffering was far more greater than ours. I thank God for the holy spirit which dwells inside of me. I agree with you about the Christian responsibility. Sharing the gospel is not complete if we don't point people to the way of eternal life. I love your long answer. Yes, we think on him, and I agree that we teach and preach on him also. Good your day was blessed. I am having a blessed day. There are so many things to be grateful for. God bless you my Sister!
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