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Moses typology doesn’t fit with a patient in a mental hospital.

I don’t recall ever intentionally fasting before giving a sermon. On days when I preached, I seldom ate or drank anything. I simply had no appetite for physical food and drink on those days.

I don’t want to unnecessarily step on any toes but what I’m about to say will probably find me stepping on toes. I think it needs to be said. Geronimo - I’ve met a large number of Christian people in my travels around the world who have told me that they don’t need the church. They are the...

“Christians serving God outside the Church” -> Christians deciding they don’t need the Church?

Around 20 years ago the United States Army used the recruiting slogan, “An Army of One”. I hadn’t thought about in in years, but it surfaced in my mind when I read the excerpt from Dr. Packard’s book. The slogan was short-lived and replaced after five years or so. Something about “an army of...

Are they going non-denominational or are they going it alone?

If fasting isn’t commanded for Jesus’ disciples, why do some of them choose to fast? Why, other than health reasons, do others not?

Many people find surveys interesting and I use them, from time to time, to spark conversation. The trend reported in the survey aligns well with what I see - or think I see - going on around the country. It isn’t quite as representative in the area of the country where I live - think...

There was a member in the congregation I pastored who had hypoglycemia. That person fasted to the best of their ability and under the advice and care of their physician. I don’t recall the details now but the person ate and drank a little less than they normally would. It seems to me that it was...

Would you ever choose to fast if you weren’t diagnosed with hypoglycemia?

I agree that Christians aren’t commanded to fast. Some do. Some don’t. Some can. Some can’t. Some Christian traditions require it. Others encourage it. Some don’t say much about it at all.

Do you think Christians are commanded to fast?

”They love to make a show of coming to me and asking me to take action on their behalf. ‘We have fasted before you!’ they say. ‘Why aren’t you impressed? We have done much penance, and you don’t even notice it!‘ I will tell you why! It’s because you are living for yourselves even while you are...

Those who disobey the Messiah - I suggest to our readers - are caught in a snare, or a spider’s web.

Whether anyone thinks I‘m a Christian or not isn’t of great importance to me. That’s what allowed me to come up with a creative solution to a problem which was causing an uproar in the “Christians Only” forums. It satisfied the Administrator and allows me to post with a clear conscience. The...

Then you probably shouldn’t. I respect that. Because I believe disciples should obey Jesus? Thank you.