RonD1120

If that were true, why doesn't it work? Why did psychiatrist M. Scott Peck refer to the belief as the "Road Less Traveled?" A rule of thumb states that about 2% of any subgroup will be followers of Jesus Christ of Nazareth. It would seem that we are several standard deviations from the mean. Where are you in the measurement of central tendency? I am not trying to be accusatory but to encourage you to do the math. Examine who is marching with the masses. As for me and my house, we follow the Lord. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

See my post #28. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

True. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Let me refer you to the "Question for Fundamentalists" thread, Rstanley0312 posts #11, 21, 27 and 33. Is it possible to understand God's will and plan? Yes, frequently in retrospect. Is the Bible a collection of stories? Yes and much more. Is it to illustrate man's view of the world? No, to reveal God's view. In the Old Testament Jesus Christ is concealed. In the New Testament Jesus Christ is revealed. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

A present day illustration of martyrdom for Christ. Once a person experiences a relationship with Jesus he understands that death is not an important enough reason to renounce that relationship. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

I have been studying the Word of God for 28 years and I certainly don't understand everything, not by a long shot. However, I know how to search the Scriptures with the guidance of the Holy Spirit, pray and meditate on the Word, and to wait upon the Lord. Fellowship with brothers and sisters in the Holy Spirit is very important to help clarify understanding. Fellowship is the primary purpose of the CHRISTIAN SKYDIVERS ASSOCIATION. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

It was a 9 month study. It was understandable because of the brotherhood and fellowship from a group of men being guided by the Holy Spirit. See post #54. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

How on earth can you study something that is be default incomprehensible to all mankind? Or is it that all men are created equeal, but those that study Genesis are more equal than others and can actually understand gods will and plan? As I have stated before, I am a Christian counselor and focus on NT application to life's problems. To understand the Bible, it really is comprehensible, requires the proper exegesis of Scripture. Rstanley0312 is our resident OT scholar. I suggest you refer your question to him. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

to have the indwelling of the Holy Spirit which occurs when you accept Jesus Christ as deity, propitiation for sin, and resurrected. That is a decision from the heart not the mind. When you truly and passionately surrender to God's plan a magnificent transformation occurs. I am not saying this to anger you but to explain the process. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

I first viewed this video from a link on the Vietnam Veterans of America talk list. I wouldn't consider political concern nonsense. What does "neo-con" mean to you? I like the message and have been conservative since I first voted for Barry Goldwater in 1964. I was even a conservative member of the counter culture, 1972-1981. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

One or more of the following may apply: Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

I worked with this population as a counselor in various capacities, off and on, from 1973 - 2009. For sixteen months I was a member of the Hillsborough County Homeless Coalition, across the bay from St. Pete. During the period from 1975 - 1983 I experienced periods of homelessness myself. The needs and issues of the homeless are extremely varied, far reaching and complicated. It always appears that more funding is the answer and yet these folks are reluctant clients and do not take full advantage of the services that are available. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Well crap! I recorded it and nothing about BO and his old cronies. I enjoyed the interview with Don and Diedre Imus from NM. I was hoping to see Fred Imus but he was not present. Is he still alive? Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

On the contrary, I usually refer to the Strong's Concordance. Do you have a copy? Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Didn't you support McCain? Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

What good would that do? You advocate making up your own definitions of words so no one would be able to agree on what the rules are. Much like the different sects of any religion can't agree either. You only have to go to Northern Ireland to see one bunch of God fearing Christians knocking seven shades of shit out of another bunch of God fearing Christians simply because they aren't the same brand of God fearing Christian. That is the sin nature of man and will not end until Christ's millennial reign. It is said that a battle plan in any war provides a common base of change for the participants on one side and the first casualty of any battle is the plan. I was thinking something like, a Basic Instruction Before Leaving Earth. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

How to think? How would you manifest the Gifts of the Spirit, found in 1 Corinthians, to apply the Gifts of Faith, found in Romans, to manifest the Fruit of the Spirit, found in Galatians? How do you determine which of the ministry offices, found in Ephesians, Jesus is placing you at the time? Not to mention, the Scriptures have guidelines for the major institutional areas of church, family, vocation, education and government. How do you accurately apply those guidelines? How do you know when to change your tactics? Jesus proclaimed his ministry to heal the sick, give sight to the blind, set the captives free and to proclaim the day of the Lord. Then He became the propitiation of sin for all mankind through His atoning death. That was a surprise for his followers and they did not accept the meaning of God's purpose until He was resurrected and lived among them once again. How do you share that with folks? How to think? I think being a Christian servant requires a lot of thinking that is not previously defined in any church. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Like I said, query Rstanley0312. He is the OT scholar. I am a Christian counselor and focus primarily on NT application. In my Bibles the OT pages are the clean ones. About 9 years ago I completed the Bible Study Fellowship course on Genesis. It was a 9 month college level class. No where in the course did we discuss inaccuracy. We studied God's will and plan. If you accurately understand Genesis, you understand the entire Bible. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

I certainly did not see the OP in that light. To me it is just another sophomoric quizzing from the macrocosm of collective adolescence. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Isn't that what is occurring in SC on a consistent basis? In the rest of the country the Crips, Bloods, MS13 maintain different definitions of social conduct then Wall Street, BHO's administration or the Neo Bohemia of the skydiving world. Wouldn't it be great if we adhered to the same basic rule book? Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Wikipedia provided a definition and examples, Chambers provided another example. Exercise your due diligence and find your personal definition. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Same as above, see Rstanley0312, proper exegesis of Scripture. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Just shot yourself in the foot with that one! Negative. See Rstanley0312, proper exegesis of Scripture. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

That wikipedia article highlights exactly what I'm talking about. The term spiritual has as many definitions as there are people claiming to be spiritual. I was hoping you could explain your statement "we are condemned to spiritual death for not choosing to follow God's plan for spiritual life" by giving me your definition of the term spiritual but it seems you can't. From Oswald Chambers, My Utmost for His Highest; August 9th. Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.

Gee! It seems as though I am giving more info than you can decipher as it is. Maybe this will help. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spirituality Look for the shiny things of God revealed by the Holy Spirit. They only last for an instant but it is a Holy Instant. Let your soul absorb them.