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The Grand Canyon

Deacon — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:58:25 GMT

Three people were visiting and viewing the Grand Canyon -- an artist, a pastor and a cowboy.
As they stood on the edge of that massive abyss, each one responded with a cry of exclamation.
The artist said, "Ah, what a beautiful scene to paint!"
The minister cried, "What a wonderful example of the handiwork of God!"
The cowboy mused, "What a terrible place to lose a cow!"

The pill kills.

chattykenny — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:58:51 GMT

Many Christians in the world do not know that there are certain contraceptives that can actually cause abortions.

They are as follows:

The birth control pill
The IUD (Intro Uterine Device)
Norplant
Depo-Provera
RU-486 (The morning after pill)

Now, I know many Christians find this to be strange to post so randomly, but I never view saving lives as strange fore God says in scripture, "My people die for lack of knowledge."

Babies are dying friends for lack of knowledge. Even the Websters dictionary confirms that the birth control pill can cause abortions.

If you would like to research this issue further, please google Randy Alcorn and the pill. He has much to say on this topic.

So please, tell your pastor, family, or friends who would be EXTREMELY inclined to listening to this message. Lives are depending on it friends.

You can save a life. All you have to do is speak.

God Bless.

New Game

Deacon — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:53:07 GMT

Back in the days of the Roman Empire, the famous Emperor Nero instituted a new game. The players would take those little disks you set your glass on in order to protect the furniture, and see who could get the most distance rolling them across the floor.

They were the first roller coasters.

Back in those days, the disks were made of iron, and they would bet on whose disk would roll the farthest.

They called them ferrous wheels.

Want fries with that...

krossquad — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:15:09 GMT

Greetings:

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Religion in the modern world....

krossquad — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 03:02:22 GMT

Greetings:

YouTube - Religon in the Modern World

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The Job Question

Splat — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:59:17 GMT

Hi All,

I have been trying to study the book of Job but I am finding it very confusing. So I am looking for someone wise and understanding who can unravel the Job connundrum for me.

What was the reason for Job's suffering?

because of sin?
because of the love of God ?
because of God's capriciousness ?
because God was manipulated by Satan into doing it?
Some other reason?

Also can any lessons be learned from the book of Job today? Or has it been completely superceded by the new testament ?

Look forward to your replies.
Blessings

Splat

Holy Fire

Introspect — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 20:13:46 GMT

Set yourself on Fire and the world will come watch you burn. The world is waiting to see a person on fire for what they believe in. Fire is what makes us come alive, Fire is power, and Fire is what we need in our hearts to make it through the challenges that we all face as finite human beings. Let our hearts be wood and let God's Word be the Flame that Lights our hearts ablaze. Lord Jesus...fill us with your Holy Fire!

Windows Problem

Deacon — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:39:09 GMT

An unfailingly polite lady called to ask for help with a Windows installation that had gone terribly wrong.

Customer: "I brought my Windows disks from work to install them on my home computer." Training stresses that we are "not the Software Police," so I let the little act of piracy slide.

Tech Support: "Umm-hmm. What happened?"

Customer: "As I put each disk in it turns out they weren't initialized."

Tech Support: "Do you remember the message exactly, ma'am?"

Customer: (proudly) "I wrote it down. 'This is not a Macintosh disk. Would you like to initialize it?'"

Tech Support: "Er, what happened next?"

Customer: "After they were initialized, all the disks appeared to be blank. And now I brought them back to work, and I can't read them in the A: drive; the PC wants to format them. And this is our only set of Windows disks for the whole office. Did I do something wrong?"

:eek:

Testimony of Encouragement

Pottersclay — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 17:31:40 GMT

I wrote this back on May 18th 1997 when I was going through a time of self doubt and a heart that could love others, but not myself. I came out of an abusive marriage in 1988, which took away all my self-esteem and left me feeling empty inside. I had God and my family, but so much was missing inside of me until I cried out to God and he heard me from the despairs of my heart. My prayer is that this testimony will help others to find their way back to Gods grace and mercy.

MY TESTIMONY

I am lost, confused and scared. Will I ever fit in anywhere in this life? I'm hurting, but who cares. I'm lonely and all alone within myself. I've been so used and abused. Where and when will it be my turn! Where are the open arms to hold me and hug me, to tell me I do matter in this life! Where is the voice to calm my tears of pain? I give and give, but nothing gives back in return. I'm mad and angry for what has been taken away from me! How do I go on? I search for God to answer my needs, but never get an answer.

I am a voice that cries out in the wilderness. Will no one listen! Will no one care! I feel like I am invisible at times and when I pray I feel my prayers are falling on deaf ears. I know God loves me. He has rescued me from death and destruction. He has rescued me from wanting to commit suicide. I have never opened my feelings with anyone except God. I have purged and purged until I cannot cry anymore. God has forgiven and forgot my past, how do I! I've been told I am strong and can handle my situations, guess what, I am not strong and I can't handle it anymore! Please God help me!

I am now ready to open up. I can't deal with the pain anymore. I want to let loose and completely die to myself and live for God. I'm asking for total deliverance of all the holds Satan has on me. I'm tired of fighting this on my own. I'm tired of Satan laughing at me and making me feel like nothing and always coming against me. Jesus, save me from my torment! You have called me into service and I am not ready. Lord God please perform a complete deliverance in me. Make my feet straight for what you are calling me to do. Show me how to do your will. Lord you know my heart and you know what I feel I need to do. Open that door and prepare me away.

This is the answer God gave me. When you cry out to him, he will hear you and speak to your heart. You might not like the answer he gives you, but if you really listen it is always the right answer.

Gods answer: 11 Kings 5:10, 11
But Naaman was wroth and went away and said, Behold, I thought he would surely come out to me and stand and call on the name of the Lord his God and strike his hand over the place and recover the leper.

God was showing me in the above scripture the beginning of relying solely on him and not what man could do for me. I was going from church to church trying to fit in with the people. I was trying to find answers and help for myself through the recognition of man. All that got me was more disappointment and frustration. When I learned to give myself totally over to the Lord and rely on him alone and his word is when my life completely changed for the better. Now I serve God with a glad heart and praise him for all his wonderful blessings.

Red Lights

Deacon — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:00:33 GMT

There are these two guys riding in a car. When the guy driving blows right through the red light.

"Man, you just ran that red light!", the passenger said.

"Don't worry, my brother does it all the time," said the driver.

Well, they continue to drive when the guy went flying through another stop light.

"You ran ANOTHER stop light. You are going to get us killed!!!" exclaimed the passenger.

"Don't worry, my brother does it all the time, the driver said.

After a while they came to a green light when the guy stopped.

"Why are you stopping?"

The driver turned around and said, "Because my brother might be coming!"

evangelism in Turkey

jesus4turkey — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:52:53 GMT

Pray 4 Turkey

Russia...a century ago..pics...

krossquad — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 03:44:38 GMT

Greetings:

enjoy

Russia in color, a century ago - The Big Picture - Boston.com

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Bible Studies and Worship Meetings in the chat rooms.

amustardseed — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:52:05 GMT

Hello Everyone, :)

If you are new to this site and looking for a Bible Study, there is a Bible Study every night in the chat rooms at 7pm PST/10pm EST. If you are between churches, or unable to attend church, and need a place to worship, Sunday and Wednesday nights there is also a Worship Service in the chat rooms at 7pm PST/10pm EST.

The Bible studies and worship services are lead by CaptMatt (Pastor) and DesertJoe (Elder). I have been to a Bible study already and even though folks were from all different backgrounds it went very well. No drama! lol!
See you there!

God bless you!

Amustardseed

an apology to Deacon

sandra — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:46:51 GMT

Deacon, I ask you to forgive me with what I wrote,(on the blonde joke)I had no right to speak to you in such an appalling manner,you have done no harm, but I have done you harm.
Just because I don't like jokes doesn't mean everyone else has to follow suit. Instead of pointing the finger at my brethren,I should first examine myself,with that said, I am deeply sorry for any hurt I have caused you.
God bless.
sandra.

For those who root for the big guy...

krossquad — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 03:02:46 GMT

Greetings:

enjoy

YouTube - Bambi vs Godzilla

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