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It probably isn't a good idea to let your kids have replica guns in an urban setting, in case they decide to take it outside.

A lack of leadership is the primary problem we identified with our church, more so now that the pastor has resigned. The problem is the pastor has no authority, it belongs to the board. Its a disappointing situation to say the least. One concern I had was being disobedient by staying. 2...

Let me answer for myself: 1 - 2. I have been coaxed by God back into the church of my youth, I am called to lead, yet selfishness and complacency rule in church politics. I despise the hypocrisy that rears its head, when people go from friendly greetings to bile filled hatred and bickering...

It would be neat if an artist would become successful making hit songs, then reveal later that all of them are about God. When you hear a love song I think most would assume it is between a man and woman.

I have started to notice that some mainstream songs could apply to the relationship between Christ and his Church. I wounder if successful artists are taking advantage of the subconscious longing for God in people that don't know him.

I meant the translation is better for this specific verse. I still prefer the NIV (84) in general.

I usually have ordinary dreams that are not vivid. These are influenced by what I have desired, done, seen, and heard. I will on rare occasions have dreams that are quite unusual and not very vivid, but they foreshadow things I will see the next day. They serve no real purpose, and I do not...

Thank you HearGod and HS, I had expected the ESV translation to be better, but needed confirmation. I'm glad you take the message of 2 Timothy 2:15 and Acts 17:11 seriously.

Who is to say it wasn't God's prerogative to take that person or persons out of this world in the hypothetical tragedy from which you were spared? People give death far too much weight, as through death were the end of everything. God can take who he wants, when he wants. So what if one or...

There is no doubt God will answer your prayers and those of whom have been praying with you. Rather this is part of the answer or just a result of God doing some convicting, I'm not sure.

It appears to me that the ESV translation carries deeper meaning, as the others do not hint at the cause and effect relationship of love leading to obedience. Too often have I seen this scripture used like a hammer to pummel Christians into doubting their inheritance. When the scripture is...

I have long looked at John 14:15 according to how it is written in the NIV and KJV. But I was confronted with another translation that was quoted in a book I'm reading. This translation seems to carry a different meaning altogether. http://biblehub.com/john/14-15.htm John 14:15 NIV : "If...

I look at scriptural evidence for Jesus' emotional state. There is little evidence for him being happy, but much for him being sorrowful. Isaiah 53:3 gives some indication to this. Therefore I consider it absurd that anyone would claim Christians can't be unhappy, if Christ himself was...

Hi LightTheWay: It is good to hate sin, but trying to motivate oneself not to sin by focusing on the hatred of sin is self defeating. It is inevitable that we will fall short, when that happens the hatred towards sin will become directed inward and may contribute to depression. Depression...

I guess my point is there is nothing really supernatural about these terms. They should be understood as physical phenomena. If we start going into supernatural stuff and ancient knowledge, they should have nothing to do with these phenomena. Call it like it is, forbidden knowledge that was...

From my vibrations textbook: There are three elements that comprise a vibrating system: 1) inertia elements, 2)stiffness elements, and 3)dissipation elements. Then there may be externally applied forces. Inertia is determined by mass in a mechanical system. Stiffness tries to restore a system...

Elders sound like an excellent Idea, I wish my church had elders instead of a board. But having elders isn't enough, they have to be seeking the kingdom and not their own interests.

Welcome Methinks, I'm interested to hear what you have to say about dysfunctional churches, my own church has seen better days.

RANDOR quit a while ago. http://www.christianityboard.com/topic/20559-you-deny-the-power/#entry236260

Yet another false religion that silences opposition as a means of preserving its image. I also heard the story that it was invented on a bet.