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I have heard that Jesus' teaching style was/is similar to the style of his day. Use of parables was common, as it was important for people to come to an understanding themselves. I for one love this style, as I believe it more effective. When we spoon feed to people what they should think...

A few things going on with family and friends that could use some help from you prayer warriors. 1. My cousin had a stress induced heart attack and is staying with my mom for a while. She needs a stress free job that pays well enough. 2. Another Cousin's husband whom had cancer a few years...

To demonstrate the essay question I saw in a dream I have posed this question for bbryd009. "What is your purpose on this site." The corresponding essay question would be something like: "Write an essay to describe your perspective of forgiveness as an element of Grace. How does god's...

My friend of mine has a friend whos mother has had a stroke, and he is asking for prayers. Please add Linda to your prayers.

Seriously, I have heard tales of people being converted by smells. Twice I've heard of jews who converted because their synagogue smelt musty. Another time I heard of someone having an encounter with a smelly demon. I'm leaving this wide open to discussion.

“There are three things that are too amazing for me, four that I do not understand: the way of an eagle in the sky, the way of a snake on a rock, the way of a ship on the high seas, and the way of a man with a young woman. Proverbs 30:18‭-‬19 NIV What do I see here but four aspects to a...

There has always been some hostility between Protestants and Catholics here on Christianity board, but within the last few months it has escalated to a point of dominating the discussions and created a toxic environment. Some members have devoted all of their efforts here to defending their...

For those nearing or past retirement age, I want to encourage and remind you that the work of the Kingdom is not over yet. There is still a lot of important work to do, most of which doesn't require a strong body. Think of the blessing you can be by praying in secret. Your prayers for your...

Once you see you can not unsee. xeyefish by lforrest posted May 17, 2018 at 1:20 PM

Please pray for my friend's daughter Annabelle, She has been admitted to the hospital with stroke symptoms and a low temperature. Your prayers are appreciated.

It would be easier to navigate the forum if you could click somewhere on a quote and it would take you to the original post.

I don't mind taking meds to help the body cure an acute condition. However if something is chronic should you take meds for it indefinitely?

Revelation 14:6-7 Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth—to every nation, tribe, language and people. He said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give him glory, because the hour of his judgment has come. Worship him who...

In the news are reports of groups boycotting work just to show the impact they have on society. I'm thinking specifically about the recent boycott by immigrants and women. Now if it were possible for God to do this in some limited way, what would happen? I believe the result would be...

A little narrative: Uncle Sam lays in his hospital bed, years of alcohol abuse has destroyed his liver and his days are numbered without a transplant. The doctor comes in and gives him more bad news, he also has cancer and his heart is 90 percent blocked. His advanced age and frailty make any...

I am irked by Christians referring to other Christians who disagree with their theology as "so-called" Christians. It has become the passive aggressive way of judging one-another. I may have done it before when referring to unorthodox beliefs, it is a cop-out. I would prefer if someone is...

According to this article the EU has asked major companies in social media to block "hate speech." http://www.pcworld.com/article/3076745/facebook-google-microsoft-and-twitter-crack-down-on-online-hate-speech-in-eu.html No doubt Christians will be caught up in this because many in the secular...

I'm sure everyone has needed to deal with someone suffering from what is classified as a mental illness these days. I am curious what everyone thinks. Do you consider some actions acceptable when someone is known to have a mental disorder? To what disorders would you extend that courtesy...

This is concerning the rule: If a member requests the cessation of all personal contact, then please respect that member's wish. In other words, "Stop sending me messages." means just that. It could include, but not be limited to, PMs, new threads, emails, texts, etc. Obviously we cannot and...

Isn't the feetwashing Jesus did for his disciples symbolic of sanctification?