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 Christianity Etc › Re: In The Waiting - While I'm Waiting by bennyann(op): 2:27pm On Mar 14, 2017*. Modified: 12:29pm On Aug 31, 2017 |
MZLady39:I'm glad you love it. There's this song by vashawn titled chasing after you. I don't know if you've heard it. William Murphy also sang the song but I prefer vashawn's. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: In The Waiting - While I'm Waiting by bennyann(op): 2:00pm On Mar 14, 2017*. Modified: 7:31pm On Mar 14, 2017 |
There is this Christian movie titled 'facing the giant'. It's about facing your giant and not backing out till you've won. If you haven't watched it, please do. For those who would like mobile download, you can try doing that here http://wapspot.mobi/video/download/facing-the-giants-full-movie-free-/7wNyKEOzhNU.html. I hope you get motivated to wage war against your giant by holding firm on God and having your eyes fixed on Jesus, by not giving up till God says yes, it's time to move to the next stage of promotion. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGfBKiWTvcY Wage war by doing all you can to stand firm in Christ and don't let the enemy get one more thing from you. His grace is sufficient to see us through it all. https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/92/22/95/922295f16733af12d94e6de91fd8a392.jpg |
| Christianity Etc › Re: In The Waiting - While I'm Waiting by bennyann(op): 1:53pm On Mar 14, 2017*. Modified: 7:45am On Mar 17, 2017 |
I just want to bless God for those that came out through their waiting period victoriously. I also want to encourage those who are in their waiting moment to please fight the good fight of faith. Don't give up on God, don't give in, don't lose faith, don't lose hope. https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/f6/0a/c3/f60ac3dfb82bcc2bee446ece285616d9.jpg Trust God through it all for you won't be there for long. Then you can join the others singing how God favored you. Even now, through the storm, the favour of God is at work. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeZvzX218qk |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Things You Wouldn't Need In Heaven by bennyann: 1:37pm On Mar 14, 2017 |
akintom:You can continue bragging of how intelligent you are and how ignorant I am but if I had seen it as a humor, I don't know if I would have let it pass. Continue with your humor ooo, |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Things You Wouldn't Need In Heaven by bennyann: 1:32pm On Mar 14, 2017 |
destinysaid:To the bolded, I'm amused myself. I never knew for once I would see an iota of unintelligence in akintom |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Things You Wouldn't Need In Heaven by bennyann: 1:23pm On Mar 14, 2017 |
 Akintom, this is your worse thread so far ( to me of course). I never thought of seeing you as a kid until now. Let me list your problems 1. You want to use logic in heaven - everything will make sense to you because you will be your real self and not your carnal self where you would have to make research before. You would understand things better then. The real you will not be limited in mind. If God created us with a freewill why should He take it away after we've won the race?  2. You don't want to miss out on sex even in your next life, well there's a religion that offers that. I'm tired of listing because the desires of your flesh is what has blinded you, as a result you believe the lies you just listed there. Talking about the use of legs as if you've never dreamt of flying .... You can decide to fly or walk or float, just take any form of movement you wish. Talking about barber? My God! This is serious. You always claim you are intelligent but in this area, please leave it to the expert... Those who've been there already and you wouldn't even accept their descriptions. So you who haven't been there should just stop the lies. It's a pity you know nothing about the beauty of heaven. Who has sold you such a lie? Do you know after enjoying heaven for a while, you'll continue the enjoyment elsewhere  You will be so disappointed to find out there's food and even a place for leisure... What's the mansion for? Stick to what you know akintom. This area isn't for you at all. Skeendyke you need to see this. And as usual, since we know the whole lot of you in criticism, make sure you give proofs for all you put there before you take the next leap. You focused on your flesh and forgot there's a real you you have to cater for and the real you is more enlightened. I mean the real you won't crave for what your flesh craves for. So stop paying attention to your flesh, stop feeding your flesh, stop bowing to your carnal mind 4 Likes |
| Christianity Etc › Re: In The Waiting - While I'm Waiting by bennyann(op): 6:57am On Mar 12, 2017*. Modified: 8:06am On Mar 17, 2017 |
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/29/7a/54/297a54d7bf81081ec8906ba7afcc1406.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzbKwcC-Xmo Turning Around for Me VaShawn Mitchell Lyrics Sometimes discouraged, but not defeated Cast down, but not destroyed There are times I don't understand, But I believe it's turning around for me I've had struggles and disappointments, There are times I felt so alone Some of my friends, they let me down But I still believe it's turning around for me Around for me around for me Around for me it's turning around for me Around for me around for me Around for me it's turning around for me I can see the breaking of day, God is making a way A change is coming for me If I stand strong and believe There's no reason to doubt, I know He's working it out It's turning around for me And it won't always be like this, He will perfect that concerning me And sooner or later, it'll turn in my favor (Sooner or later, turn in my favor) It's turning around for me It won't always be like this, The Lord will perfect that concern in me Sooner or later, turn in my favor, Sooner or later, turn in my favor It's turning around for me It's turning around for me [img]https://babylukeblog.files./2015/03/may-not-understand-today-or-tomorrow.jpg?w=240[/img] |
| Christianity Etc › Re: In The Waiting - While I'm Waiting by bennyann(op): 6:36am On Mar 12, 2017 |
MZLady39:Well, I'm sure you will love this one : I love you by Fred Hammond. And it's an honour having you on this thread MZlady39. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fES0IbGmzQA |
| Christianity Etc › Re: The Shameful Display Of Hypocrisy By NL Theists by bennyann: 9:21pm On Mar 11, 2017 |
Blogthug:It's my pleasure  |
| Christianity Etc › Re: In The Waiting - While I'm Waiting by bennyann(op): 8:14pm On Mar 11, 2017*. Modified: 9:17pm On Mar 11, 2017 |
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/4c/f3/2d/4cf32d0c5682fe5eaf27c347775dfd4f.jpg In God We Trust A few months ago, my husband and I were invited to spend the weekend at his employer's home. I was nervous about the weekend. The boss was very wealthy, with a fine home on the waterway, and cars costing more than our house. The first day and evening went well, and I was delighted to have this rare glimpse into how the very wealthy live. My husband's employer was quite generous as a host and took us to the finest restaurants. I knew I would never have the opportunity to indulge in this kind of extravagance again, so I was enjoying myself. As the three of us were about to enter an exclusive restaurant one evening, the boss was walking slightly ahead of us. He stopped suddenly, looking down on the pavement for a long, silent moment. I wondered if I was supposed to pass him. There was nothing on the ground except a single darkened penny that someone had dropped and a few cigarette butts. Still silent, the man reached down and picked up the penny. He held it up and smiled, then put it in his pocket as if he had found a great treasure. How absurd! What need did this man have for a single penny? Why would he even take the time to stop and pick it up? Throughout dinner, the entire scene nagged at me. Finally, I could stand it no longer. I causally mentioned that my daughter once had a coin collection and asked if the penny he had found had been of some value. A smile crept across the man's face as he reached into his pocket for the penny and held it out for us to see. I had seen many pennies before! What was the point of this? "Look at it." he said. "Read what it says." I read the words, "United States of America." "No, not that; read further." "One cent?" "No, keep reading." "In God we Trust?" "Yes!" "And?" "And if I trust in God, the name of God is holy, even on a coin. Whenever I find a coin, I see that inscription. It is written on every single United States coin, but we never seem to notice it! God drops a message right in front of me telling me to trust Him? Who am I to pass it by? When I see a coin, I pray. I stop to see if my trust is in God at that moment. I pick the coin up as a response to God, that I do trust in Him. For a short time, at least, I cherish it as if it were gold. I think it is God's way of starting a conversation with me. Lucky for me, God is patient and pennies are plentiful! When I was out shopping today, I found a penny on the sidewalk. I stopped and picked it up and realized that I had been worrying and fretting in my mind about things I can not change. I read the words, "In God We Trust," and had to laugh. Yes, God, I get the message. It seems that I have been finding an inordinate number of pennies in the last few months, but then, pennies are plentiful! And God is patient. http://varietyreading.carlsguides.com/christian-stories/pennies.php https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/da/ca/89/daca89a354c3953a2fb96765a3385124.jpg Who God Used The next time you feel like God can't use you, just remember... Noah was a drunk. Abraham was too old. Isaac was a daydreamer. Jacob was a liar. Leah was ugly. Joseph was abused. Moses had a stuttering problem. Gideon was afraid. Samson had long hair and was a womanizer. Rahab was a prostitute. Jeremiah and Timothy were too young. David had an affair and was a murderer. Elijah was suicidal. Isaiah preached naked. Jonah ran from God. Naomi was a widow. Job went bankrupt. John the Baptist ate bugs. Peter denied Christ. The Disciples fell asleep while praying. Martha worried about everything. The Samaritan woman was divorced, more than once. Zaccheus was too small. Paul was too religious. Timothy had an ulcer. AND... Lazarus was dead! No more excuses now. God can use you to your full potential. Besides, you aren't the message; you are just the messenger. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: The Shameful Display Of Hypocrisy By NL Theists by bennyann: 7:33pm On Mar 11, 2017 |
Blogthug When you click on the quotation icon you will get two boxes- [quote][/quote]The difference between those two boxes is that one has the slash (/) symbol. The one without the slash symbol should come first before anything you want to quote, then you end it with the one with the slash symbol. Whatever you want to quote should be between or in the middle of those two boxes So you can do that between anyone's post you wish to quote. I hope you get it now? |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Atheists Are Hypocrites by bennyann: 1:17pm On Mar 11, 2017 |
SirWere:I just wanted you to know how funny everything was. I understand you though. You have the right to reply or not, OK.. Please make yourself happy. SirWere, I just like the moniker  1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Atheists Are Hypocrites by bennyann: 12:42pm On Mar 11, 2017 |
felixomor: SirWere: felixomor: SirWere: felixomor: SirWere: felixomor: 4everGod: felixomor: 4everGod: SirWere: 4everGod: SirWere: 4everGod: I Can't remember the last time SirWere ran out of a thread. And he ran over chicken and egg?  SirWere All these episodes were just a comic relief to me... 2 Likes |
| Christianity Etc › Re: In The Waiting - While I'm Waiting by bennyann(op): 6:37am On Mar 11, 2017 |
MZLady39:Believe me I'm familiar with your moniker and I'm encouraged as well. You just reminded me of 'no weapon' I struggle falling in love with Fred Hammond's songs because of how slow they can be,, but when I patiently listen to the lyrics and listen to the songs over and over again, I begin to wonder how come I never liked his songs from the beginning.  silly me. And about Donnie mclurkin, do you mean 'great is your mercy'? And thank you MZlady39, for you just encouraged me also. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: In The Waiting - While I'm Waiting by bennyann(op): 6:24am On Mar 11, 2017*. Modified: 6:43am On Mar 11, 2017 |
https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/52/0d/17/520d1713785efada1ff17b625e88fa73.jpg A Poem of Hope Poet: Catherine Pulsifer, ©2012 When life is getting you down, and you need a little hope. Look deep down inside yourself, and you'll find the way to cope. When life is getting you down, and you need a little love. Go to the person whom you are the closest, as the rest they are above. When life is getting you down, and all you need is a laugh. Find the friend that makes you smile, they may even be your staff. When life is getting you down, Don't allow it so. Change the way you think of life, and life will be better, you know. When life is getting you down, take time to pray Don't allow yourself to frown God will help you see the blessings of the day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=do8-DZik_7c |
| Christianity Etc › Re: Freethinkers In Nigeria And The Fear Of Nigerians by bennyann: 4:29pm On Mar 10, 2017 |
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| Christianity Etc › Re: 2017 Prophecy Reminder: Buhari Will Be Humbled And Then.... by bennyann: 4:12pm On Mar 10, 2017 |
GoodMuyis:I also believe the bolded. But the man has been sick for a very long time, it only escalated due to stress I believe. He is the only one that can tell of his spiritual journey on the sick bed. It will be better I wait for a while to see how he continues his presidency before concluding on his humility. We just have to hope and pray for the cabals not to be successful except it's for the betterment of Nigeria as a whole. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: 2017 Prophecy Reminder: Buhari Will Be Humbled And Then.... by bennyann: 3:47pm On Mar 10, 2017 |
| GoodMuyis what are you trying to say? He is really humbled. But 2017 never end now, e never even reach first quarter.. Personally, I will accept it as humility when he does same as a healthy man. I wish my President the best but I wish Nigeria more of the best. Felixomor you are needed o |
| Christianity Etc › Re: In The Waiting - While I'm Waiting by bennyann(op): 3:38pm On Mar 10, 2017 |
God's Song Wishing to encourage her young son's progress on the piano, a mother took her boy to a Paderewski concert. After they were seated, the mother spotted a friend in the audience and walked down the aisle to greet her. Seizing the opportunity to explore the wonders of the concert hall, the little boy rose and eventually explored his way through a door marked "NO ADMITTANCE." When the house lights dimmed and the concert was about to begin, the mother returned to her seat and discovered that the child was missing. Suddenly, the curtains parted and spotlights focused on the impressive Steinway on stage. In horror, the mother saw her little boy was sitting at the keyboard, innocently picking out "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." At that moment, the great piano master made his entrance, quickly moved to the piano, and whispered in the boy's ear, "Don't quit. Keep playing." Then, leaning over, Paderewski reached down with his left hand and began filling in a bass part. Soon, his right arm reached around to the other side of the child and he added a running obligato. Together, the old master and the young novice transformed a frightening situation into a wonderfully creative experience. The audience was so mesmerized that they couldn't recall what else the great master played - only the classic "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." That's the way it is with God. What we can accomplish on our own is hardly noteworthy. We try our best, but the results aren't exactly graceful flowing music. However, with the hand of the Master, our life's work truly can be beautiful. Next time you set out to accomplish great feats, listen carefully. You can hear the voice of the Master, whispering in your ear, "Don't quit. Keep playing." Feel His loving arms around you. Know that His strong hands are there helping you turn your feeble attempts into true masterpieces. God doesn't call the equipped; He equips the called, and He'll always be there to love and guide you on to great things. http://varietyreading.carlsguides.com/christian-stories/song.php 1 Like |
| Christianity Etc › Re: In The Waiting - While I'm Waiting by bennyann(op): 8:17am On Mar 10, 2017*. Modified: 8:32am On Mar 10, 2017 |
There's nothing wrong when it's the love for Jesus that motivates you not to hurt others. When you fall down, don't stay down. Get back up again for a sinner is just a Saint who fell down but got up. This is to those who take it as if once you've sinned, then that's the end of the Christian journey - that's the lie from the devil to keep you down. You're victorious each time you get up again. Do not lurk like a thief near the house of the righteous, do not plunder their dwelling place; for though the righteous fall seven times, they rise again, but the wicked stumble when calamity strikes. Eccles. 24:15-16 NIV http://bible.com/111/pro.24.15-16.NIV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVImp8zB4x0 But as for us by the special grace of God, we will strive towards attaining that goal - we will not go back to the way it used to be before we met Jesus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ULY0uL0LWo https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/04/2d/52/042d5206c8ee6939d65bb66de0a706ae.jpg |
| Christianity Etc › Re: In The Waiting - While I'm Waiting by bennyann(op): 6:38am On Mar 10, 2017*. Modified: 7:46am On Mar 10, 2017 |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiMvq4NvK00 See me through Lord Jesus see me through There is a race that I must run There are victories to be won Give me power every hour to be through https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/8c/68/cc/8c68cc01fc44d88709a22b676dc075eb.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KhxT6d5UYcU It's natural for many of us to lose patience at times, but we must remain faithful that all things will turn out as planned. https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CyZKGklVEAAQhi5.jpg |
| Christianity Etc › Re: In The Waiting - While I'm Waiting by bennyann(op): 6:25am On Mar 10, 2017 |
4everGod:Thank you big brother. Whenever I see your moniker, I'm so happy |
| Christianity Etc › Re: In The Waiting - While I'm Waiting by bennyann(op): 9:51pm On Mar 09, 2017 |
https://cdn.quotesgram.com/small/79/7/1636413670-252139-Christian_inspirational_quotes.jpg God's Letter To You My child, You may not know me, but I know everything about you (Psalm 139:1). I know when you sit down and when you rise up (Psalm 139:2). I am familiar with your ways (Psalm 139:3). Even the very hairs on your head are numbered (Matt 10:29-31) for you were made in my image (Genesis 1:27). In me, you live and move and have your being (Acts 17:28) for you are my offspring (Acts 17:28). I knew you even before you were conceived (Jeremiah 1:4-5). I chose you even before I planned creation (Ephesians 1:11-12). You were not a mistake; all your days are written in my book (Psalm 139:15-16). I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live (Acts 17:26). You were fearfully and wonderfully made (Psalm 139:14). I knit you together in you mother's womb (Psalm 139:13) and brought you forth on the day you were born (Psalm 71:6). I have been misrepresented by those who don't know me (John 8:41-44). I am not distant and angry, but I am the complete expression of love (1 John 4:16), and it is my desire to lavish my love on you (1 John 3:1). I offer you more than your earthly father ever could (Matthew 7:11) for I am the perfect father (Matthew 5:48). Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand (James 1:17) for I am your provider, and I meet all your needs (Matthew 6:31-33) My plan for your future has always been filled with hope. (Jeremiah 29:11) Because I love you with an everlasting love (Jeremiah 31:3), my thoughts toward you are as countless as the sand on the seashore (Psalm 139:17-18) and I rejoice over you with singing (Zephaniah 3:17). I will never stop doing good to you (Jeremiah 32:40) for you are my treasured possession (Exodus 19:5). I desire to establish you with all my heart and all my soul (Jeremiah 32:41). I want to show you great and marvelous things (Jeremiah 33:3). If you seek me with all your heart, you will find me (Deuteronomy 4:29). Delight in me, and I will give you the desires of your heart (Psalm 37:4) for it is I who gave you those desires (Philippians 2:13). I am able to do more for you than you could possibly imagine (Ephesians 3:20) for I am your greatest encourager (2 Thessalonians 2:16-17). I am also the father who comforts you in all your troubles (2 Corinthians 1:3-4). When you are brokenhearted, I am close to you (Psalm 34:18). As a Shepard carries a lamb, I have carried you close to my heart (Isaiah 40:11). One day, I will wipe away every tear from your eyes (Revelation 21:3-4) and I'll take away all the pain you have suffered on this earth (Revelation 21:3-4). I am your father, and I love you even as I love my son, Jesus (John 17:26). He is the exact representation of my being (Hebrews 1:3). He came to demonstrate that I am for you, not against you (Romans 8:31) and to tell you that I am not counting your sins (2 Corinthians 5:18-19). Jesus died so that you could be reconciled (2 Corinthians 5:18-19). His death was the ultimate expression of my love for you (1 John 4:10). I gave up everything I loved so that I might gain your love (Romans 8:31-32). If you receive the gift of my son, Jesus, you receive me (1 John 2:23), and nothing will ever separate you from my love again (Romans 8:38-39). Come home, and I'll throw the biggest party heaven has ever seen (Luke 15:7). I have always been your father and will always be your father (Ephesians 3:14-15). My question is, will you be my child (John 1:1-13)? I am waiting for you (Luke 15:11-32). Love, Your Dad, Almighty God http://varietyreading.carlsguides.com/christian-stories/letter.php https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/db/eb/82/dbeb821cd082e6ecae00142698c06cd6.jpg |
| Christianity Etc › Re: In The Waiting - While I'm Waiting by bennyann(op): 9:13pm On Mar 09, 2017*. Modified: 9:40pm On Mar 09, 2017 |
Life's Tug Of War by Author Unknown (thanks to Neill for sending this to us) Life can seem ungrateful and not always kind. Life can pull at your heartstrings and play with your mind. Life can be blissful and happy and free. Life can put beauty in the things that you see. Life can place challenges right at your feet. Life can make good of the hardships we meet. Life can overwhelm you and make your head spin. Life can reward those determined to win. Life can be hurtful and not always fair. Life can surround you with people who care. Life clearly does offer its ups and its downs. Life's days can bring you both smiles and frowns. Life teaches us to take the good with the bad. Life is a mixture of happy and sad. SO... Take the life that you have and give it your best. Think positive be happy let God do the rest. Take the challenges that life has laid at your feet. Take pride and be thankful for each one you meet. To yourself give forgiveness if you stumble and fall. Take each day that is dealt you and give it your all.. Take the love that you're given and return it with care. Have faith that when needed it will always be there. Take time to find the beauty in the things that you see. Take life's simple pleasures let them set your heart free. The idea here is simply to even the score. As you are met and faced with Life's Tug of War. "Nothing tends more to cement the hearts of Christians than praying together. Never do they love one another so well as when they witness the outpouring of each other's hearts in prayer." Charles Finney http://www.wow4u.com/ishallbeglad/ https://www.iliketoquote.com/img/747.jpg Life Is No Bed of Roses Poet: John McLeod, © 2003 Life is no bed of roses For roses have thorns, you see, But handling with care and balance Will protect from injury. All gardens have seasons of beauty Where the flowers of our living grow With colours and shapes aplenty Sweet fragrance to bestow. Life's flowers need careful tending For all life needs sun and rain, And Love and Faith unending For Hope to flower again! "Hope is to believe." Catherine Pulsifer |
| Christianity Etc › Re: In The Waiting - While I'm Waiting by bennyann(op): 9:02pm On Mar 09, 2017*. Modified: 9:38pm On Mar 09, 2017 |
More Than A Dead Letter By Phillips Brooks The Bible is like a telescope. If a man looks through his telescope, Then he sees the worlds beyond; But if he looks at his telescope, Then he does not see anything but that. The Bible is a thing to be looked through, To see that which is beyond; But most people only look at it; And so they see only the dead letter. "The Bible is worth all other books which have ever been printed." Patrick Henry https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/d5/8f/4c/d58f4ce1f2fbd3254bfa958ec9e2bb42.jpg I Am by John Wesley I am a creature of a day. I am a spirit come from God, and returning to God. I want to know one thing: the way to heaven. God himself has condescended to teach me the way. He has written it down in a book. Oh, give me that book! At any price give me the book of God. Let me be a man of one book. "It is not at all incredible, that a book which has been so long in the possession of mankind should contain many truths as yet undiscovered." Bishop Butler |
| Christianity Etc › Re: In The Waiting - While I'm Waiting by bennyann(op): 8:56pm On Mar 09, 2017 |
Ranchhoddas:“Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ “Then he will say to those on his left, ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’ “They also will answer, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry or thirsty or a stranger or needing clothes or sick or in prison, and did not help you?’ “He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.’ Mt 25:34-45 NIV http://bible.com/111/mat.25.34-45.NIV Whatever you do to others, Jesus takes it as though He was the one you did it too. The image was used as an illustration to KIDS. and the Bible backs it up, that truly Christians hurt Jesus more when they hurt others. So you see, it's not blackmail. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: In The Waiting - While I'm Waiting by bennyann(op): 8:32pm On Mar 09, 2017 |
God Says You say: It's impossible God says: All things are possible (Lk.18:27) You say: I'm too tired God says: I will give you rest (Mt. 11:28-30) You say: Nobody loves me God says: I love you (Jn 3:16) You say: I can't go on God says: My grace is sufficient (2 Cor. 12:9) You say: I can't figure things out God says: I will direct your steps (Prov.3:5-6) You say: I can't do it God says: You can do all things (Phil.4:13) You say: I'm not able God says: I am able (2 Cor. 9:  You say: It's not worth it God says: It will be worth it (Rom. 8:28) You say: I can't forgive myself God says: I forgive you (1 John 1:9) You say: I can't manage God says: I will supply all your needs (Phil. 4:19) You say: I'm afraid God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (2 Tim 1:7) You say: I'm always worried and frustrated God says: Cast all your care on me (1 Pet. 5:7) You say: I'm not smart enough God says: I give you wisdom (1 Cor. 1:30) You say: I feel all alone God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Heb. 13:5) http://varietyreading.carlsguides.com/christian-stories/Godsays.php |
| Christianity Etc › Re: In The Waiting - While I'm Waiting by bennyann(op): 8:25pm On Mar 09, 2017 |
Ranchhoddas and akintom, I don't understand you both oo. Just a story that discourages hatred and encourages forgiveness, love...... Is that what you guys are against? The story is trying to let us know God doesn't like it when we hate anyone, whether believers or unbelievers, that's all. It's about forgiveness my brothers. Whether it's fictional or not, God has commanded us to love all. |
| Christianity Etc › Re: In The Waiting - While I'm Waiting by bennyann(op): 2:54pm On Mar 09, 2017 |
The Dart Test A young lady named Sally relates an experience she had in a seminary class given by her teacher, Dr. Smith. She says that Dr. Smith was known for his elaborate object lessons. One particular day, Sally walked into the seminary and knew they were in for a fun day. On the wall was a big target, and on a nearby table were many darts. Dr. Smith told the students to draw a picture of someone that they disliked or someone who had made them angry, and he would allow them to throw darts at the person's picture. Sally's friend drew a picture of a girl who had stolen her boyfriend. Another friend drew a picture of his little brother. Sally drew a picture of a former friend, putting a great deal of detail into her drawing, even drawing pimples on the face. Sally was pleased with the overall effect she had achieved. The class lined up and began throwing darts. Some of the students threw their darts with such force that their targets were ripping apart. Sally looked forward to her turn, and was filled with disappointment when Dr. Smith, because of time limits, asked the students to return to their seats. As Sally sat thinking about how angry she was because she didn't have a chance to throw any darts at her target. Dr. Smith began removing the target from the wall. Underneath the target was a picture of Jesus. A hush fell over the room as each student viewed the mangled picture of Jesus; holes and jagged marks covered His face, and His eyes were pierced. Dr. Smith said only these words, "In as much as ye have done it unto the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto Me." Matthew 25:40 No other words were necessary; the tears filled eyes of the students focused only on the picture of Christ. http://varietyreading.carlsguides.com/christian-stories/hate.php |
| Christianity Etc › Re: In The Waiting - While I'm Waiting by bennyann(op): 2:49pm On Mar 09, 2017 |
An Email from Heaven One day, God was looking down at Earth and saw all of the rascally behavior that was going on. He decided to send an angel down to Earth to check it out. So, he called one of His angels and sent the angel to Earth for a time. When he returned, he told God, "Yes, it is bad on Earth; 95% are misbehaving and 5% are not." God thought for a moment and said, "Maybe I had better send down a second angel to get another opinion." So God called another angel and sent him to Earth for a time too. When the angel returned he went to God and said, "Yes, it's true. The Earth is in decline; 95% are misbehaving and 5% are being good." God was not pleased. So, He decided to e-mail the 5% that were good, because He wanted to encourage them, give them a little something to help them keep going. Do you know what that e-mail said? No? Oh, so you didn't get one either? http://varietyreading.carlsguides.com/christian-stories/godemail.php |
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