Another JOTD
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...and is worried with things much more serious: Where is God?[^] Jane Clayson: I've heard people say, those who are religious, those who are not, if God is good, how could God less this happen? To that, you say? Anne Graham Lotz: I say God is also angry when he sees something like this. I would say also for several years now Americans in a sense have shaken their fist at God and said, God, we want you out of our schools, our government, our business, we want you out of our marketplace. And God, who is a gentleman, has just quietly backed out of our national and political life, our public life. Removing his hand of blessing and protection. We need to turn to God first of all and say, God, we're sorry we have treated you this way and we invite you now to come into our national life. We put our trust in you. We have our trust in God on our coins, we need to practice it.
Jesus is Love! Tell to someone! :-)
Following God does NOT guarantee a blissful life. God may bless you in your life for following Him but it does not necessarily mean you will lead a healthy and wealthy life in a harmonious family and all that. Didn't Jesus say we have to bear our own cross if we want to follow Him? We may have the joy in our lives for following Him, but translating the joy and blessing from God directly into money in our pockets, health, harmony and security is a fault mostly introduced by American Televangelists. The true blessing of a Christian is to be joyful inspite of hardship in your life. And of course, translating every single disaster that happens on Earth to be punishment for the sins we make is also the result of idiots like Jerry Falwell. And does God back out when people don't want Him? I don't think so, He'd chase them even more. Remember the parables of the lost coin and the lost sheep and how happy the person who found them back? God is here for the beggars, murderers, rapists, homos, cheaters, and all sorts of people you don't want to be in most churches, even atheists. He'd be much more ecstatic seeing one of them get saved than you and me who are Christians already. It's ironic that people are attracted to Christian teachings but mostly repelled by the Christians.
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
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Following God does NOT guarantee a blissful life. God may bless you in your life for following Him but it does not necessarily mean you will lead a healthy and wealthy life in a harmonious family and all that. Didn't Jesus say we have to bear our own cross if we want to follow Him? We may have the joy in our lives for following Him, but translating the joy and blessing from God directly into money in our pockets, health, harmony and security is a fault mostly introduced by American Televangelists. The true blessing of a Christian is to be joyful inspite of hardship in your life. And of course, translating every single disaster that happens on Earth to be punishment for the sins we make is also the result of idiots like Jerry Falwell. And does God back out when people don't want Him? I don't think so, He'd chase them even more. Remember the parables of the lost coin and the lost sheep and how happy the person who found them back? God is here for the beggars, murderers, rapists, homos, cheaters, and all sorts of people you don't want to be in most churches, even atheists. He'd be much more ecstatic seeing one of them get saved than you and me who are Christians already. It's ironic that people are attracted to Christian teachings but mostly repelled by the Christians.
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
Edbert P wrote:
It's ironic that people are attracted to Christian teachings but mostly repelled by the Christians.
Which is why American Buddhism is on the rise.
_________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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:rolleyes: Aren't there some message boards with heathens you can go and convert or something and spare us this?
No offense, but I find your name ironic. :)
Cheers, Vikram.
"whoever I am, I'm not other people" - Corinna John.
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Following God does NOT guarantee a blissful life. God may bless you in your life for following Him but it does not necessarily mean you will lead a healthy and wealthy life in a harmonious family and all that. Didn't Jesus say we have to bear our own cross if we want to follow Him? We may have the joy in our lives for following Him, but translating the joy and blessing from God directly into money in our pockets, health, harmony and security is a fault mostly introduced by American Televangelists. The true blessing of a Christian is to be joyful inspite of hardship in your life. And of course, translating every single disaster that happens on Earth to be punishment for the sins we make is also the result of idiots like Jerry Falwell. And does God back out when people don't want Him? I don't think so, He'd chase them even more. Remember the parables of the lost coin and the lost sheep and how happy the person who found them back? God is here for the beggars, murderers, rapists, homos, cheaters, and all sorts of people you don't want to be in most churches, even atheists. He'd be much more ecstatic seeing one of them get saved than you and me who are Christians already. It's ironic that people are attracted to Christian teachings but mostly repelled by the Christians.
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
Edbert P wrote:
It's ironic that people are attracted to Christian teachings but mostly repelled by the Christians.
Ironic insofar as it's sad. It's also completely natural given how most Christians act towards most non-Christians. For people whose religion is based on forgiveness and love, the majority of us can be the most judgemental, hateful, biggotted people I've ever seen.
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Now you're the institution
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And people ask me why I don't send my kids to a Christian school.....
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Bassam Abdul-Baki wrote:
Christian school implies Christian Graus implies home schooling.
or the Pun was just that bad.... ;P
_________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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Bassam Abdul-Baki wrote:
Christian school implies Christian Graus implies home schooling.
or the Pun was just that bad.... ;P
_________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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watch that spelling... shouldn't it be devolved? ;P;P;)
_________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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watch that spelling... shouldn't it be devolved? ;P;P;)
_________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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Bassam Abdul-Baki wrote:
Then it would be a typo.
Arrrr... ye be right! darn yer hide... ;P
_________________________ Asu no koto o ieba, tenjo de nezumi ga warau. Talk about things of tomorrow and the mice in the ceiling laugh. (Japanese Proverb)
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A fifth grade teacher in a Christian school asked her class to look at TV commercials and see if they could use them in some way to communicate ideas about God. Here are some of the results: GOD is like BAYER ASPIRIN ... He works miracles. GOD is like a FORD ... He's got a better idea. GOD is like COKE ... He's the real thing. GOD is like HALLMARK CARDS ... He cares enough to send His very best. GOD is like TIDE ... He gets the stains out that others leave behind. GOD is like GENERAL ELECTRIC ... He brings good things to life. GOD is like SEARS ... He has everything. GOD is like ALKA-SELTZER ... Try Him, you'll like him. GOD is like SCOTCH TAPE ... You can't see him, but you know He's there. GOD is like DELTA ... He's ready when you are. GOD is like ALLSTATE ... You're in good hands with Him. GOD is like VO-5 HAIR SPRAY ... He holds through all kinds of weather. GOD is like DIAL SOAP ... Aren't you glad you have Him. Don't you wish everybody did? Any more ideas * yes you right ...
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If [God] knows what we are going to do then we have no free will and are just characters in a play written by him. Without free will, morality for humans makes no sense. Without free will and morality, any sort of punishment or reward system loses any justification. Heaven and hell would be places where [God] could watch the souls he created, predestined just for eternal happiness or agony. - Mark Thomas
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That explanation just confused me further.
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:rolleyes: Aren't there some message boards with heathens you can go and convert or something and spare us this?
John Cardinal wrote:
Aren't there some message boards with heathens you can go and convert
Hey, we heathens are having wild parties with volcanoe virgins and wine. Don't spoil it by sending us missionaries!
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Following God does NOT guarantee a blissful life. God may bless you in your life for following Him but it does not necessarily mean you will lead a healthy and wealthy life in a harmonious family and all that. Didn't Jesus say we have to bear our own cross if we want to follow Him? We may have the joy in our lives for following Him, but translating the joy and blessing from God directly into money in our pockets, health, harmony and security is a fault mostly introduced by American Televangelists. The true blessing of a Christian is to be joyful inspite of hardship in your life. And of course, translating every single disaster that happens on Earth to be punishment for the sins we make is also the result of idiots like Jerry Falwell. And does God back out when people don't want Him? I don't think so, He'd chase them even more. Remember the parables of the lost coin and the lost sheep and how happy the person who found them back? God is here for the beggars, murderers, rapists, homos, cheaters, and all sorts of people you don't want to be in most churches, even atheists. He'd be much more ecstatic seeing one of them get saved than you and me who are Christians already. It's ironic that people are attracted to Christian teachings but mostly repelled by the Christians.
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
Edbert P wrote:
It's ironic that people are attracted to Christian teachings but mostly repelled by the Christians.
That's probably because Christian teachings often have more value to non-Christians than the very often hypocritical so-called Christians that choose to ignore them.
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That explanation just confused me further.
Upcoming Scottish Developers events: * UK Security Evangelists On Tour (2nd November, Edinburgh) * Developer Day Scotland: are you interested in speaking or attending? My: Website | Blog
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Following God does NOT guarantee a blissful life. God may bless you in your life for following Him but it does not necessarily mean you will lead a healthy and wealthy life in a harmonious family and all that. Didn't Jesus say we have to bear our own cross if we want to follow Him? We may have the joy in our lives for following Him, but translating the joy and blessing from God directly into money in our pockets, health, harmony and security is a fault mostly introduced by American Televangelists. The true blessing of a Christian is to be joyful inspite of hardship in your life. And of course, translating every single disaster that happens on Earth to be punishment for the sins we make is also the result of idiots like Jerry Falwell. And does God back out when people don't want Him? I don't think so, He'd chase them even more. Remember the parables of the lost coin and the lost sheep and how happy the person who found them back? God is here for the beggars, murderers, rapists, homos, cheaters, and all sorts of people you don't want to be in most churches, even atheists. He'd be much more ecstatic seeing one of them get saved than you and me who are Christians already. It's ironic that people are attracted to Christian teachings but mostly repelled by the Christians.
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
Edbert P wrote:
Following God does NOT guarantee a blissful life.
Another way of saying that is, God promised us a safe landing, not a smooth ride.
"Talent without discipline is like an octopus on roller skates. There's plenty of movement, but you never know if it's going to be forward, backwards, or sideways." - H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
"Judge not by the eye but by the heart." - Native American Proverb
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Following God does NOT guarantee a blissful life. God may bless you in your life for following Him but it does not necessarily mean you will lead a healthy and wealthy life in a harmonious family and all that. Didn't Jesus say we have to bear our own cross if we want to follow Him? We may have the joy in our lives for following Him, but translating the joy and blessing from God directly into money in our pockets, health, harmony and security is a fault mostly introduced by American Televangelists. The true blessing of a Christian is to be joyful inspite of hardship in your life. And of course, translating every single disaster that happens on Earth to be punishment for the sins we make is also the result of idiots like Jerry Falwell. And does God back out when people don't want Him? I don't think so, He'd chase them even more. Remember the parables of the lost coin and the lost sheep and how happy the person who found them back? God is here for the beggars, murderers, rapists, homos, cheaters, and all sorts of people you don't want to be in most churches, even atheists. He'd be much more ecstatic seeing one of them get saved than you and me who are Christians already. It's ironic that people are attracted to Christian teachings but mostly repelled by the Christians.
"A democracy is nothing more than mob rule, where fifty-one percent of the people may take away the rights of the other forty-nine." - Thomas Jefferson "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin Edbert Sydney, Australia
Edbert P wrote:
And does God back out when people don't want Him? I don't think so, He'd chase them even more
(2 Chronicles 7:14) If my people, which are called, by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways;, then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.
Edbert P wrote:
Remember the parables of the lost coin and the lost sheep and how happy the person who found them back?
Yes, and remember too of all the book of Jonah? In the end the Nineveh was not destroyed...
Edbert P wrote:
God is here for the beggars, murderers, rapists, homos, cheaters, and all sorts of people you don't want to be in most churches, even atheists. He'd be much more ecstatic seeing one of them get saved than you and me who are Christians already.
Hey, do you readed all Luke 15 cap? The younger boy is one son, like me and you :)
Jesus is Love! Tell to someone! :-)
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No offense, but I find your name ironic. :)
Cheers, Vikram.
"whoever I am, I'm not other people" - Corinna John.
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A fifth grade teacher in a Christian school asked her class to look at TV commercials and see if they could use them in some way to communicate ideas about God. Here are some of the results: GOD is like BAYER ASPIRIN ... He works miracles. GOD is like a FORD ... He's got a better idea. GOD is like COKE ... He's the real thing. GOD is like HALLMARK CARDS ... He cares enough to send His very best. GOD is like TIDE ... He gets the stains out that others leave behind. GOD is like GENERAL ELECTRIC ... He brings good things to life. GOD is like SEARS ... He has everything. GOD is like ALKA-SELTZER ... Try Him, you'll like him. GOD is like SCOTCH TAPE ... You can't see him, but you know He's there. GOD is like DELTA ... He's ready when you are. GOD is like ALLSTATE ... You're in good hands with Him. GOD is like VO-5 HAIR SPRAY ... He holds through all kinds of weather. GOD is like DIAL SOAP ... Aren't you glad you have Him. Don't you wish everybody did? Any more ideas * yes you right ...
Omit Needless Words - Strunk, William, Jr.
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