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AngelaNPraise
Hello there, everyone. I just joined today and this is my first experience with being in any kind of forum. I don't even know how to navigate a chat-room! My name is Angela, I live in a beautiful part of Arkansas, I'm 37 years into this earthly life, and my desire to be close to my Savior is growing daily.

I have a question. ( Like I said, I've never posted before, I'm ignorant of some things.) Why do some leave the 'o' out of God or Lord? I've seen it typed g-d and l-rd and this confuses me as to it's purpose. Please enlighten me.

It's nice to "meet" all of you, as well. Your sister in Christ, Angela
chrio39
Hello T and Angela,

We're glad to have you here. You'll find good fellowship and interesting posts here. Dive in with both feet.

Angela, you'll find that it is easy to navigate here, and just ask if you need help w/ something. Arkansas is so pretty, especially the Ozarks. May God grant you your desire.

T, you remind me of myself. I was saved myself in '72 at a David Wilkerson crusade. I was 12 and raised in church. Backslid by the age of 18, rededicated at age 25 in '85. I've never looked back and serve him as I can, including here. See you all on the trail.
kim48
Welcome to both of you. Glad you found your way here.
I also live in Arkansas, or maybe I should say the Ozarks and love it here also.
Kim
offgrid
QUOTE(broknvessel @ Aug 25 2006, 03:36 PM) [snapback]81138[/snapback]

Shalom~

My name is Sandra. I am 29 yrs. old and married to a wonderful man for a little over 7 yrs. We live in Indianapolis, but hope one day to move to the country (yeah, those city folks with big dreams of "living off the land" and making goat cheese or something). I grew up attending mostly Spirit-filled churches, and recently the L-RD has led me to discover the Hebraic roots of my faith. I am finally fulfilling a dream to learn Hebrew and to celebrate the Biblical feasts of the L-RD, and currently looking to join a Messianic congregation. I have a deep burden for Israel and G-d's chosen people.

I was deeply inspired by Shekel's Bible Code site. I have always been skeptical of attempts at finding codes in the Bible. I didn't deny the idea that YHWH could embed secret "riddles" in the Word, but my faith would not be shaken regardless of whether they are legit or not. (The same with the Shroud of Turin and other mysteries). I felt a witness in my spirit when reading Shekel's sites, and admired his humility and admission that some of these things could be fallible. This is a rare find. What is more is that Shekel seems very sound and level-headed in his theology and use of Scripture.

What I did read and received encouraged my faith. I am a visual person, and have also done some prophetic art. The L-RD often speaks to me visually through His symbols layered throughout the Bible. The symbols of the potter and the clay, trees, water, wine, bread....the deep truths contained in these simple, ordinary things are incredibly rich. My User ID, Broknvessel, comes from the first prophetic art that G-d inspired me to create back in 1998. The main image is that of a broken, cracked clay vessel, cleansed and made whole by the Living Water, the River of G-d flowing through it, and through these healing streams, is able to flow and touch others as well. (It is multilayered, but that is the gist of it.)

Sorry for the somewhat lengthy intro. I look forward to learning and sharing with the creative minds here on this board.

Blessings & Shalom,
BroknVessel, a.k.a. Sandra <><

Welcome to the family Broknvessel, You will be a blessing to us and I pray a blessing for you. offgrid.

QUOTE(grace54 @ Sep 1 2006, 09:41 PM) [snapback]82317[/snapback]

Hello,
My name is San. I am newly retired from teaching first grade. I am married and have one college aged daughter. She is graduating this year(by faith). I am a new scrapbook fanatic and was just hired to play the piano for a newly formed Praise Team ministry at my husband's church.God has been leading me to study on the subject of spiritual warfare. I have learned a lot and would like to learn more from others.
I am spirit filled and hava been saved for more than 20 years. Posting,chatting and sharing on the internet are all new experiences for me, so everyone please pray and be patient with me.
San

Welcome Grace54, you will be blest here and I am sure we will. offgrid.
AngelaNPraise
QUOTE(kim48 @ Oct 3 2006, 10:48 PM) [snapback]86418[/snapback]

Welcome to both of you. Glad you found your way here.
I also live in Arkansas, or maybe I should say the Ozarks and love it here also.
Kim


Kim, I also live in the "hilly part"! I've kayaked most of the rivers on the north part of the state. I always feel so very blessed when I can be out on the river and enjoying God's wonders. Somehow, I feel closer to Him when I slow down and appreciate His blessings and His magnificent creations. Your sister in Christ, Angela
Songbird1979
Hey all,

Finally, I found somewhere I could 'fomally' introduce myself! I'm an Aussie, been a Christian since 1993 but I curently live in China teaching English, it's an awesome place! If there's ever a place you want to be close to God, this is the place to be, alongside the persecution! I'm not married, never have been, and to be honest, I don't think it's God's will for me. A little disappointed, but what can you do to argue with the Man upstairs tongue.gif ?!

My fave music is Hillsong and Planetshakers so feel free to talk about them if you want!

Anyway, good to be here....not sure if anyone will see this message tucked all the way up here!
chrio39
Hello Songbird, Good to know you. Are you a teacher by trade? And how did you get the job? Have you experienced any persecution? You'll bring a little more flavor here. Blessings!
Gypsylass
IPB Image Songbird...I'm looking forward to hearing your stories of China and God's work there!

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kim48
I would love to read some stories. Please tell us how you are doing it.
May God truly bless you.
Kim
Songbird1979
Hey Chrio, thanks for the welcome! No, I'm not a teacher by trade, just have a BA, but hopefully one day when I head back home I'd like to officially get into the teaching profession! How did I get the job....whoa, long story, I was doing Childcare back home but only getting casual work....I felt a calling to do this, but, like Jonah, bolted the other way til God finally pinned me down a year later laugh.gif . I had my heart set on Sth Korea (the money!) but ended up being easier to come here. I didn't want to be here because of the persecution, but God has so protected me the whole time. Personally I myself haven't experienced any, but I do push the boundaries a little, especially at Christmas and Easter and feared the 'knock at the door' several times.

I've literally just walked in the door from classes and met up with a woman who wants some English lessons on the way out- turns out she believes in God, loves talking about him, even wears a cross etc.....but then as we said goodbye she suddenly mentioned Buddah.....pray I can be some kind of witness for the REAL God to her!


QUOTE(chrio39 @ Oct 20 2006, 10:59 AM) [snapback]88619[/snapback]

Hello Songbird, Good to know you. Are you a teacher by trade? And how did you get the job? Have you experienced any persecution? You'll bring a little more flavor here. Blessings!

Miki
Yes..welcome everybody. Sounds cool to canoe...on the river in hill country. blush.gif

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And China!

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Messiahiscoming
We are glad you are here! I pray that you will jump in and feel right at home!
I am excited to hear all of you insight and stories of your walk with the Lord!

Your Friend in Christ,
Val

Messiahiscoming
AngelaNPraise
Songbird, it's great to 'meet' you. China must be a fascinating place to be in these times! Glad that you made it here. May the Lord bless you and keep you safe as you carry Jesus' name to all you encounter. 1dsz5h3.gif

Your sister in Christ, Angela

Miki, it's great to be on the river!
chrio39
That is really interesting. Now probably isn't a good time to be in Korea. Do you speak Chinese?
Songbird1979
Chrio, so funny you should say that, in the upcoming Chinese New Year holiday I really wanted to travel north to a place called Dandong- it's smack bang on the BORDER of North Korea....just wanted to see what it's REALLY like up there....hey, I like living dangerously laugh.gif laugh.gif laugh.gif , in fact, my dream one day is to teach in Afghanistan or Iraq, I am NOT kidding!

My Chinese? Hopeless, I have my other bible, ie. Lonely Planet phrasebook, a few words I know in my head and a lotta charades to get by. Just now I've got back from grocery shopping (yes they do have supermarkets AND LOTS OF THEM), they don't understand the concept of 'weekly shopping', they buy fresh everyday (most don't have any refridgeration or freezing facilities at home) and think it's very funny seeing a 'lawai' (foreigner) walking around loaded up!!!
chrio39
Well songbird, you'll find fellowship here. We won't arrest you. Count yourself blessed to be in a place without the trappings of modern day christianity. I guess that when you find people to fellowship with it will be very real. I could use some of that, no frills real christianity as opposed to the American traditions. Don't get me wrong, there's plenty of real saints here. But there is a lack of the new testament church pattern to be found.
Woman at the Well
Hi friends, my name is Angie.

I've been lurking here for a couple of months, just getting a feel for the community, and getting to know you all a little bit before deciding to join. I really like the wonderful feeling of family and true Christian non-judgementalism (is that a word?).

My user name comes from the fact that the woman at the well is me Not literally, of course, (in case the Twilight Zone music just popped into your head!). I''ll give you a little bit of background and try to keep it short so I don't put you to sleep.

My so-called dad left Mom for another woman when my sister and I were in diapers. Mom met my stepdad and married him before actually getting to know him first. He was willing to marry a divorced woman with two babies and that's all it took (this was the very early '60's when divorce and being a single mother was a shame). He became a heavy drinker and was a very nasty person. He was a horrible bigot who hated everyone who was not a white Anglo-Saxon male. Our home was filled with pornography, alcohol, loaded guns, and the vulgar multi-syllable cuss words used 24/7. I was molested by a family member, and also by a neighbor of my aunt.

Needless to say, I was affected in a very negative way by all that. I do thank our Heavenly Father for protecting my young mind from the bigotry, though. All it did was confuse me because it didn't make a lick of sense! wacko.gif I did however get into the alcohol, drugs, pornography, the bar scene, the occult (satanism/witchcraft), foul language, etc. I was raped when I was 18 by a man from a bar.

I got married when I was 19 years old (after living together out of wedlock) and even though it lasted 13 years, it was a love-less marriage with adultery involved on both our parts. I tried to turn to the Lord during that time, but I went about it all wrong and continued to live for the world. My husband divorced me, then about a year later we tried to reconcile and re-married, but it only lasted about six months.

I ended up back into the bar scene and basically just running wild and becoming more and more out of control. I met Tim and, of course, we started shacking up also. I had a couple of breakdowns that resulted in being admitted to the mental hospital (they were getting to know me quite well).

Tim and I had been living together for about 6 years when we both got fed up with the nonsense and started going to church. The pastor kept pushing us to get married, but said he could not bless our marriage or perform the ceremony because of my divorce. He basically was telling us that it was an unforgivable sin and that Tim would be an adulterer for marrying me (also unforgivable). We struggled and cried and prayed over what to do. We were finally at the point where we knew we just had to split up and go our seperate ways, that was our only choice.

I was sitting quietly one day (while Tim was at work), sadly thinking about the situation, when a voice that was so loud it was almost audible in the room said, "the woman at the well". I jumped and just kind of blinked thinking, "the woman at the well?". I heard it again, more insistantly, and without hesitation said, "OK, OK, Lord, the woman at the well!" I reached over and grabbed my Bible and turned to her story. I read it and could not believe my eyes! My Father in Heaven was talking directly to me through her. I just broke down and cried like a baby when I read (and re-read, and re-read, and re-read) the part where Y'shua tells her, "I who speak to you am HE".

I knew he was telling me, loud and clear, through that woman (who also had messed up many times with divorces and shacking up while waiting on Messiah, yet living for the world), "I AM HERE, stop just believing in Me and start LIVING for Me". I also knew that the pastor was wrong...My Lord would, and praise His Holy Name, DID forgive me and forgive us, and allowed us to turn our life 100% over to Him with a clean slate.

We were married within the week. The horrible mess that Y'shua (praise Him) delivered us from is long gone. We stood up out of that river water cleansed, and we claim the Blood that washed us clean! That was over 2 years ago, and even though we are still growing and learning, we know we're going to be ok now. We know that because He told us we are, He has showed us in several ways that we are, and we believe Him!

It's really nice to be here and I look forward to getting to know you all better and having fellowship with you. Have a wonderful day! tongue.gif

Your friend and sister in Y'shua,
Angie

chrio39
Wow Angie, what a wonderful story of redemption. Jesus spoke to you same as he did in the scriptures. He saw your and Tim's hearts, and brought healing. He who was rejected above all men accepted you! What a loving God we serve. I hope that your former pastor has changed his theology just a little.

I'm glad that you're here, and tell Tim I said hello! David
AngelaNPraise
Angie, you've brought tears to my eyes, what a beautiful story of salvation and redemption. I'm soooo glad that you came to this forum and I'm so happy to call you my sister in Christ. May the Lord bless you and Tim and sanctify your marriage. Praise the Lord forever. In Jesus name, amen. 1dsz5e4.gif

I hope you grow to love the people in this forum like I have, and I haven't been here all that long, myself! I do feel that there is real love for the Lord here, and I need that with my mom calling me a 'fanatic' because I love Jesus happy.gif ! (She's not exactly saved, you see unsure.gif )

Your sister in Christ, Angela
offgrid
QUOTE(AngelaNPraise @ Oct 24 2006, 12:36 PM) [snapback]89185[/snapback]

Angie, you've brought tears to my eyes, what a beautiful story of salvation and redemption. I'm soooo glad that you came to this forum and I'm so happy to call you my sister in Christ. May the Lord bless you and Tim and sanctify your marriage. Praise the Lord forever. In Jesus name, amen. 1dsz5e4.gif

I hope you grow to love the people in this forum like I have, and I haven't been here all that long, myself! I do feel that there is real love for the Lord here, and I need that with my mom calling me a 'fanatic' because I love Jesus happy.gif ! (She's not exactly saved, you see unsure.gif )

Your sister in Christ, Angela

I second that Angela, Angie welcome to forum and thank you for that wonderful testimonial for the grace of Christ. offgrid.
jhamner
QUOTE(Woman at the Well @ Oct 23 2006, 08:51 AM) [snapback]89035[/snapback]

Hi friends, my name is Angie.

I've been lurking here for a couple of months, just getting a feel for the community, and getting to know you all a little bit before deciding to join. I really like the wonderful feeling of family and true Christian non-judgementalism (is that a word?).

My user name comes from the fact that the woman at the well is me Not literally, of course, (in case the Twilight Zone music just popped into your head!). I''ll give you a little bit of background and try to keep it short so I don't put you to sleep.

My so-called dad left Mom for another woman when my sister and I were in diapers. Mom met my stepdad and married him before actually getting to know him first. He was willing to marry a divorced woman with two babies and that's all it took (this was the very early '60's when divorce and being a single mother was a shame). He became a heavy drinker and was a very nasty person. He was a horrible bigot who hated everyone who was not a white Anglo-Saxon male. Our home was filled with pornography, alcohol, loaded guns, and the vulgar multi-syllable cuss words used 24/7. I was molested by a family member, and also by a neighbor of my aunt.

Needless to say, I was affected in a very negative way by all that. I do thank our Heavenly Father for protecting my young mind from the bigotry, though. All it did was confuse me because it didn't make a lick of sense! wacko.gif I did however get into the alcohol, drugs, pornography, the bar scene, the occult (satanism/witchcraft), foul language, etc. I was raped when I was 18 by a man from a bar.

I got married when I was 19 years old (after living together out of wedlock) and even though it lasted 13 years, it was a love-less marriage with adultery involved on both our parts. I tried to turn to the Lord during that time, but I went about it all wrong and continued to live for the world. My husband divorced me, then about a year later we tried to reconcile and re-married, but it only lasted about six months.

I ended up back into the bar scene and basically just running wild and becoming more and more out of control. I met Tim and, of course, we started shacking up also. I had a couple of breakdowns that resulted in being admitted to the mental hospital (they were getting to know me quite well).

Tim and I had been living together for about 6 years when we both got fed up with the nonsense and started going to church. The pastor kept pushing us to get married, but said he could not bless our marriage or perform the ceremony because of my divorce. He basically was telling us that it was an unforgivable sin and that Tim would be an adulterer for marrying me (also unforgivable). We struggled and cried and prayed over what to do. We were finally at the point where we knew we just had to split up and go our seperate ways, that was our only choice.

I was sitting quietly one day (while Tim was at work), sadly thinking about the situation, when a voice that was so loud it was almost audible in the room said, "the woman at the well". I jumped and just kind of blinked thinking, "the woman at the well?". I heard it again, more insistantly, and without hesitation said, "OK, OK, Lord, the woman at the well!" I reached over and grabbed my Bible and turned to her story. I read it and could not believe my eyes! My Father in Heaven was talking directly to me through her. I just broke down and cried like a baby when I read (and re-read, and re-read, and re-read) the part where Y'shua tells her, "I who speak to you am HE".

I knew he was telling me, loud and clear, through that woman (who also had messed up many times with divorces and shacking up while waiting on Messiah, yet living for the world), "I AM HERE, stop just believing in Me and start LIVING for Me". I also knew that the pastor was wrong...My Lord would, and praise His Holy Name, DID forgive me and forgive us, and allowed us to turn our life 100% over to Him with a clean slate.

We were married within the week. The horrible mess that Y'shua (praise Him) delivered us from is long gone. We stood up out of that river water cleansed, and we claim the Blood that washed us clean! That was over 2 years ago, and even though we are still growing and learning, we know we're going to be ok now. We know that because He told us we are, He has showed us in several ways that we are, and we believe Him!

It's really nice to be here and I look forward to getting to know you all better and having fellowship with you. Have a wonderful day! tongue.gif

Your friend and sister in Y'shua,
Angie



THAT IS GOD!!!!! PRAISE THE NAME OF JESUS! Friend to the sinner. Father to the fatherless. Friend to the friendless. Hope for the HOPELESS... HE KNOWS MY NAME!!!

GLORY GLORY GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST.

Woman at the well, YOU HAVE MADE MY DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jesus... thank YOU. Thank YOU! THANK YOU! wub.gif
kim48
QUOTE(Woman at the Well @ Oct 23 2006, 07:51 AM) [snapback]89035[/snapback]

Hi friends, my name is Angie.

I've been lurking here for a couple of months, just getting a feel for the community, and getting to know you all a little bit before deciding to join. I really like the wonderful feeling of family and true Christian non-judgementalism (is that a word?).

My user name comes from the fact that the woman at the well is me Not literally, of course, (in case the Twilight Zone music just popped into your head!). I''ll give you a little bit of background and try to keep it short so I don't put you to sleep.

My so-called dad left Mom for another woman when my sister and I were in diapers. Mom met my stepdad and married him before actually getting to know him first. He was willing to marry a divorced woman with two babies and that's all it took (this was the very early '60's when divorce and being a single mother was a shame). He became a heavy drinker and was a very nasty person. He was a horrible bigot who hated everyone who was not a white Anglo-Saxon male. Our home was filled with pornography, alcohol, loaded guns, and the vulgar multi-syllable cuss words used 24/7. I was molested by a family member, and also by a neighbor of my aunt.

Needless to say, I was affected in a very negative way by all that. I do thank our Heavenly Father for protecting my young mind from the bigotry, though. All it did was confuse me because it didn't make a lick of sense! wacko.gif I did however get into the alcohol, drugs, pornography, the bar scene, the occult (satanism/witchcraft), foul language, etc. I was raped when I was 18 by a man from a bar.

I got married when I was 19 years old (after living together out of wedlock) and even though it lasted 13 years, it was a love-less marriage with adultery involved on both our parts. I tried to turn to the Lord during that time, but I went about it all wrong and continued to live for the world. My husband divorced me, then about a year later we tried to reconcile and re-married, but it only lasted about six months.

I ended up back into the bar scene and basically just running wild and becoming more and more out of control. I met Tim and, of course, we started shacking up also. I had a couple of breakdowns that resulted in being admitted to the mental hospital (they were getting to know me quite well).

Tim and I had been living together for about 6 years when we both got fed up with the nonsense and started going to church. The pastor kept pushing us to get married, but said he could not bless our marriage or perform the ceremony because of my divorce. He basically was telling us that it was an unforgivable sin and that Tim would be an adulterer for marrying me (also unforgivable). We struggled and cried and prayed over what to do. We were finally at the point where we knew we just had to split up and go our seperate ways, that was our only choice.

I was sitting quietly one day (while Tim was at work), sadly thinking about the situation, when a voice that was so loud it was almost audible in the room said, "the woman at the well". I jumped and just kind of blinked thinking, "the woman at the well?". I heard it again, more insistantly, and without hesitation said, "OK, OK, Lord, the woman at the well!" I reached over and grabbed my Bible and turned to her story. I read it and could not believe my eyes! My Father in Heaven was talking directly to me through her. I just broke down and cried like a baby when I read (and re-read, and re-read, and re-read) the part where Y'shua tells her, "I who speak to you am HE".

I knew he was telling me, loud and clear, through that woman (who also had messed up many times with divorces and shacking up while waiting on Messiah, yet living for the world), "I AM HERE, stop just believing in Me and start LIVING for Me". I also knew that the pastor was wrong...My Lord would, and praise His Holy Name, DID forgive me and forgive us, and allowed us to turn our life 100% over to Him with a clean slate.

We were married within the week. The horrible mess that Y'shua (praise Him) delivered us from is long gone. We stood up out of that river water cleansed, and we claim the Blood that washed us clean! That was over 2 years ago, and even though we are still growing and learning, we know we're going to be ok now. We know that because He told us we are, He has showed us in several ways that we are, and we believe Him!

It's really nice to be here and I look forward to getting to know you all better and having fellowship with you. Have a wonderful day! tongue.gif

Your friend and sister in Y'shua,
Angie


Welcome to the forum. I love your name. I hope you enjoy being on the forum and I know we will all enjoy having you.
Kim
Woman at the Well
Thank you Angela, offgrid, Julie, and kim!

Your posts made me break down in tears praising His Holy Name!

It took me back to that day when He told me loud and clear that He knew what I did and that He WOULD forgive me.

There is even more to the story, believe it or not. Tim had been horribly abused as a child, he also had an out-of-wedlock relationship that resulted in a child, and we had had some terrible fights before we got married.

When we look back now (which we don't do very often, because we're looking forward instead), we agree that it all seems so unreal, like it happened to someone else. Our Lord has taken it all away! PRAISE HIS NAME!!

It feels so good to be set free. I just can't thank Him and praise Him enough for His forgiving grace.

I think I'm going to like it here a lot. I already feel like I'm among family and friends, and I'm looking forward to talking with you even more (and getting your help, suggestions, and opinions on things).

Love in Y'shua,
Angie

jhamner
OH I just LOVE the GRACE AND MERCY of Jesus!!!

Weclome Angie. You are loved by the King of Kings. May your cup run over. I pray blessings on your husband, Tim.
Messiahiscoming
Hey Angie! Just wanted to welcome you to the forum! Thank you for sharing your
testimony it really spoke to me. I so look forward to many discussions with you.
Please jump in and feel at home. It is great place here I think you will like it. smile.gif


You Friend in Christ,
Val
Messiahiscoming
Gypsylass
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your testimony was wonderful to hear!
kim48
I think your testimony makes us all refelect back and how we are all change. I know I can think back and and know how much I have change and only though Christ.
Thank you for the lesson.
Kim
Woman at the Well
Thank you all, again, for welcoming me (us) into your family!

Actually kim, it is me that learned the lesson. I was telling Tim last night that I didn't realize just how much I had been forgiven until I was writing it to tell you all.

The power of His forgiveness hit me like a ton of bricks. I prayed this morning that He will show me what He wants me to do. I told Him that I know now just how much I have been forgiven, so much is expected from me.

Whatever You want me to do, Lord, I'm Yours. I could never, ever do enough compared to what You have done for me. All I can do is throw myself at Your feet and ask You to control every fiber of my life, my soul, and my being. I pray that You would use me to bring Glory to Your Name. In the Holy Name of Your Son, Y'shua Messiah. Amen.

Thank you, Julie. We already feel so abundantly blessed just by the peace and light that He has brought into our life and hearts.

Love in Y'shua,
Angie


Sarah
Hi, My name is Sarah. I'm here because I need to have a question answered. I'm not born again Christian but I am involved with a man who is. To be honest I am from a different faith. This faith is very concervative and educational with very little emotional spirituality. Emotional spirituality scares me and I'm not sure if I can change ..If I change it would be for this wonderful man. I need to know how it would be for him if I can't get to the point of being "born again". I don't want to hurt his spirituality. He means the world to me so I need to know what to do before I take this relationship to the next level..I really don't know who to ask because he won't tell me unless we do go to the next level of our relationship.
any help would be appreciated.. smile.gif
~Sarah
fervent
QUOTE(Sarah @ Nov 15 2006, 03:24 PM) [snapback]91930[/snapback]

Hi, My name is Sarah. I'm here because I need to have a question answered. I'm not born again Christian but I am involved with a man who is. To be honest I am from a different faith. This faith is very concervative and educational with very little emotional spirituality. Emotional spirituality scares me and I'm not sure if I can change ..If I change it would be for this wonderful man. I need to know how it would be for him if I can't get to the point of being "born again". I don't want to hurt his spirituality. He means the world to me so I need to know what to do before I take this relationship to the next level..I really don't know who to ask because he won't tell me unless we do go to the next level of our relationship.
any help would be appreciated.. smile.gif
~Sarah

Joh 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Joh 3:8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

Joh 3:12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you [of] heavenly things?

Sarah just ask God to prove Himself to you and stand back and watch what comes to you. I sense you are in for the ride of your life and will one day ask what you feared except fear itself, and why you had to miss out on so much love, joy and peace. Christ is the only answer to all your needs and desires. It is no accident you met this man, for God is calling you to Himself.
Sarah
Thank you.. I really care for this guy. He's only been in this faith for 3 years. he tells me God has a plan for me. I pray and pray and don't have the answer yet. I want what's best for him mostly. I'll keep praying..thank you, fervent. smile.gif




QUOTE(fervent @ Nov 15 2006, 08:28 PM) [snapback]91956[/snapback]

QUOTE(Sarah @ Nov 15 2006, 03:24 PM) [snapback]91930[/snapback]

Hi, My name is Sarah. I'm here because I need to have a question answered. I'm not born again Christian but I am involved with a man who is. To be honest I am from a different faith. This faith is very concervative and educational with very little emotional spirituality. Emotional spirituality scares me and I'm not sure if I can change ..If I change it would be for this wonderful man. I need to know how it would be for him if I can't get to the point of being "born again". I don't want to hurt his spirituality. He means the world to me so I need to know what to do before I take this relationship to the next level..I really don't know who to ask because he won't tell me unless we do go to the next level of our relationship.
any help would be appreciated.. smile.gif
~Sarah

Joh 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.

Joh 3:8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.

Joh 3:12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you [of] heavenly things?

Sarah just ask God to prove Himself to you and stand back and watch what comes to you. I sense you are in for the ride of your life and will one day ask what you feared except fear itself, and why you had to miss out on so much love, joy and peace. Christ is the only answer to all your needs and desires. It is no accident you met this man, for God is calling you to Himself.

fervent
QUOTE(Sarah @ Nov 15 2006, 06:40 PM) [snapback]91959[/snapback]

Thank you.. I really care for this guy. He's only been in this faith for 3 years. he tells me God has a plan for me. I pray and pray and don't have the answer yet. I want what's best for him mostly. I'll keep praying..thank you, fervent. smile.gif


This faith is very concervative and educational with very little emotional spirituality. Emotional spirituality scares me and I'm not sure if I can change ..If I change it would be for this wonderful man.

You do not have to dive into a great emotional roller coaster either. Not that you can't, but the Lord meets everyone where they are. So leave off that worry. One day perhaps you will be able to seek that abandonment. But step one is to simply step out. The water gets deep as you wade out but the pace is set by your readiness and the hand of God. I am reminded of a thing I read somewhere...a quote from King George VI of England...He said something like, "Go out into the deep and place your hand into the hand of God. This shall be unto you brighter than a light and safer than a known way."

Prayer is funny that way. One thing to remember is God honours faith. That goes for someone very new as well. Don't get a "knot in your face" if nothing seems to "make sense" for a while. Just abide and be at peace. Expect something, but do not make foregone conclusions. That conclusion may not be correct and therefore can be couched in some kind of dissappointment.

God will honour your seeking Him out, and it will be in a way that you will KNOW He has responded. It will "altar" who you are and where you are going into the future. I too believe your time has come. For in every life there is a defining moment. If you turn aside to the burning bush He will call your name and speak to you even in the night seasons and you will look around from a desert place and behold a newness even in that dry place. The waters of the pools of Bethesda will be troubled for you to enter in and receive the healing you need to grow into the future. Bethesda is a house of mercy and it is near the place where the sheep market is. So it does not matter "how long" you have not been whole. Yes, for all of these years of contemplation are about to arouse new understanding and seemingly unmerited favour will be yours. I see a blessed life ahead of you.

Jer 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Jer 29:12 Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. Jer 29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find [me], when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

Jer 31:18 I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself [thus]; Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed [to the yoke]: turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou [art] the LORD my God. Jer 31:19 Surely after that I was turned, I repented; and after that I was instructed, I smote upon [my] thigh: I was ashamed, yea, even confounded, because I did bear the reproach of my youth. Jer 31:20 [Is] Ephraim my dear son? [is he] a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my bowels are troubled for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the LORD.

I feel you can personalize these words so as to call them your own.
Spootbug
Hi I'm Rachel, I'm new here.

I'm not good at introductions, just thought i'd announce myself.
Don't know what else to say really. unsure.gif



chrio39
Welcome Rachel, Glad to have you here. What is a spootbug?
Sarah








QUOTE(fervent @ Nov 16 2006, 12:03 AM) [snapback]91972[/snapback]

QUOTE(Sarah @ Nov 15 2006, 06:40 PM) [snapback]91959[/snapback]

Thank you.. I really care for this guy. He's only been in this faith for 3 years. he tells me God has a plan for me. I pray and pray and don't have the answer yet. I want what's best for him mostly. I'll keep praying..thank you, fervent. smile.gif


This faith is very concervative and educational with very little emotional spirituality. Emotional spirituality scares me and I'm not sure if I can change ..If I change it would be for this wonderful man.

You do not have to dive into a great emotional roller coaster either. Not that you can't, but the Lord meets everyone where they are. So leave off that worry. One day perhaps you will be able to seek that abandonment. But step one is to simply step out. The water gets deep as you wade out but the pace is set by your readiness and the hand of God. I am reminded of a thing I read somewhere...a quote from King George VI of England...He said something like, "Go out into the deep and place your hand into the hand of God. This shall be unto you brighter than a light and safer than a known way."

Prayer is funny that way. One thing to remember is God honours faith. That goes for someone very new as well. Don't get a "knot in your face" if nothing seems to "make sense" for a while. Just abide and be at peace. Expect something, but do not make foregone conclusions. That conclusion may not be correct and therefore can be couched in some kind of dissappointment.

God will honour your seeking Him out, and it will be in a way that you will KNOW He has responded. It will "altar" who you are and where you are going into the future. I too believe your time has come. For in every life there is a defining moment. If you turn aside to the burning bush He will call your name and speak to you even in the night seasons and you will look around from a desert place and behold a newness even in that dry place. The waters of the pools of Bethesda will be troubled for you to enter in and receive the healing you need to grow into the future. Bethesda is a house of mercy and it is near the place where the sheep market is. So it does not matter "how long" you have not been whole. Yes, for all of these years of contemplation are about to arouse new understanding and seemingly unmerited favour will be yours. I see a blessed life ahead of you.

Jer 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end. Jer 29:12 Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. Jer 29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find [me], when ye shall search for me with all your heart.

Jer 31:18 I have surely heard Ephraim bemoaning himself [thus]; Thou hast chastised me, and I was chastised, as a bullock unaccustomed [to the yoke]: turn thou me, and I shall be turned; for thou [art] the LORD my God. Jer 31:19 Surely after that I was turned, I repented; and after that I was instructed, I smote upon [my] thigh: I was ashamed, yea, even confounded, because I did bear the reproach of my youth. Jer 31:20 [Is] Ephraim my dear son? [is he] a pleasant child? for since I spake against him, I do earnestly remember him still: therefore my bowels are troubled for him; I will surely have mercy upon him, saith the LORD.

I feel you can personalize these words so as to call them your own.





Thank you...You gave me a lot to think about. I printed what you said and put the paper in my jeans pocket while I went for a walk and then read them again by the river. I have many questions.
AngelaNPraise
Hello Sarah and Rachel, glad you made it here. Rachel, I ditto the question, what is a spootbug? huh.gif

Your sister in Christ, Angela
Bananna
Anna
Just found this
wife 24 years to Kevin
mom of 13
Messianic Torah observant
homeschooling
natural health.
crafty artistic

May Abba bless you and keep you.
bananna
maranatha
Hello Youze!!

My name is John, I'm 36 years old, and Live in Philadelphia Pa (hence the "Youze"). I Love Jesus, and His Word, and the experiences He uses to draw me closer to Him.

My 2nd Love is Science, which is so twisted today. So much has been hidden from us, and this hurts me, as Science, by default should Glorify God and His creation, and in fact it does. People just arent taught that.

I hope as We get to know each other, you'll allow me to share with you the tings I have learned, and Lift each other up in what I believe to be Real Science. Not the blasphemy that is taught in our schools today.
Kahuna
I am a new member and I just wish to say "HI" to everyone.
room4all
Hi all ...newbie here.
chrio39
Hey r4a,

Welcome to the forum! Dive in with both feet. smile.gif
Messiahiscoming
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Hi all ...newbie here.






Yes we are glad you have joined us! Please make yourself right at home.

Pull up a seat and kick up your feet and stay awhile! smile.gif



Your Friend in Christ,

Val

Messiahiscoming

kim48
Hi and welcome! I love it when some one finds their way to the forum.
Kim
senteami3
Hi Kahuna and room4all.

Woman at the Well, hope you left that church! wacko.gif


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Tim and I had been living together for about 6 years when we both got fed up with the nonsense and started going to church. The pastor kept pushing us to get married, but said he could not bless our marriage or perform the ceremony because of my divorce. He basically was telling us that it was an unforgivable sin and that Tim would be an adulterer for marrying me (also unforgivable). We struggled and cried and prayed over what to do. We were finally at the point where we knew we just had to split up and go our seperate ways, that was our only choice.


I used to believe Jesus was the son of God but was not born again.
This is my testimony:

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Hi

I was raised a Catholic and always believed Jesus was the son of God. One day, I asked out loud that I was ready to believe in him (Jesus) but if I just could see him I would really believe. As I was a scaredy cat, I asked to have a dream of him, not a vision smile.gif Soon after I dreamt I was going down some steps and on the landing stood Jesus, in the middle of a small group of people with raised hands. He pushed them gently aside and walked towards me, and said (he was very close!): "For your problem, it is not because I did not want, but I had no time; but now I am going to take care of you".

Jesus is tall, taller than all the hands raised around him. He is well built, slender, with a light skin and reddish blond hair, tucked in a pony tail. He has blue eyes and a face as in the Shroud of Turin. He was wearing a white robe with a rope around his waist and was barefoot. His beard is short.

For 3 days and 3 nights thereafter, I felt his loving, overwhelming presence. I was grieved when it departed from me. Now I have asked Jesus in my heart and I always feel his presence with me. I now know that the loving presence I felt then was the Holy Spirit. Since that time, I am no longer afraid, I have the peace that surpasses all understanding and the blessed assurance I will go to Heaven when I die.

One day, a year before I god born again, I saw an angel in the sky, holding a black sword, point up. I believe it was Michael (= "equal to God"); The end times are coming and Michael is getting ready to cast down Satan from Heaven (this will happen at mid-Tribulation according to the Book of Revelation.)
God gave me a book to write about the Bible and I can't tell you about all the signs he gave me, confirming to me that we are in the end times.Sometimes, God just blows my mind!

I used to believe that all gods were the same, but God showed me that these are false gods, because I asked him to give me the truth for my book. I now know that all other gods are lying demons; God is God; god is not divided because if he was, I would never trust him. The Bible says "I am your God; I change not. It also says : I am the same yesterday, today and tommorrow, and also "God is not a man that he should lie". God says to Moses: "I am that I am"!

I am glad to know my saviour Jesus Christ; only him has the authority to deliver man from demonic possession. The Bible shows that the demon possessed man in Gadarenes recognized Jesus as "the son of God", even though Jesus never told them who he was.
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cowboy
Howdy. My name is Shawn im 23 years old from Wisconsin. This is my first day on this site and i have learn so much by just reading. i love spreading the word of god to chose in m yfamily who are non believers and ask me about it and i also enjoy conversations with my brothers and sisters in christ.
HumbleDon
Hey Cowboy
I'm a cheesehead too and I've learned much from coming here to read
but I never say much............... I guess ........thats me..............................but there is one thing i am sure of and that is the Lord loves you and that is why you are here. WELCOME.


Don
cowboy
Thank you for the welcome and good to know i have another fellow cheesehead here and i completely agree with you. God is wonderful
Dio
lol should have come by here first. Don't know if any of you remember me by the way I talk ~ I used to be here on a different name, but I'm glad to come back now this way - Love this place, you people are excellent!
Earth
wub.gif hello everyone! i am very happy to be joining other christians in conversation, here on the prophecised form of world wide communication...

hehe

Its very nice to be here, i look forward to communicating with all of you, and pray that each and all of our conversations will be uplifting, truthful, and full of love!

truth, love and peace you guys!! 1dsz5h3.gif

-Earth-
C
Welcome smile.gif I hope this forum will be a blessing to you all. You will soon see that people agree, disagree, sometimes there is a HEAVY disagreement biggrin.gif but we pray that all will be well, if we walk in love.
Some are more mature brothers and sisters, some are very young in the Lord, so we have to have grace.
blessings to you
C
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