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BLUEBLOCR
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joshua tree
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Nice Robb!
Our men and women in uniform are doing this for us everyday overseas!
God Bless Them! And give them strenghth in their bodys, souls, and minds.
SO THEY CAN KICK ASS!
Amen
BB
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Wade Icey
Trad climber
www.alohashirtrescue.com
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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Since this is a "I like Christian life" thread;
God IS Good!
God has been Good to me as of late by answering prayer.
When I haven't mentioned a word to anyone of my latest stresses
wiith my daughters mother over custody rights. I feel like He's blessed me in the physical
by rewarding me with the amount, and quality of time I've had with my daughter the last couple days. Which is AWESOME for us! But more importantly. In the spiritual He has redeemed me From a shame I've been feeling from a confortation with my X. In a recent exchange with her,He provided a conformation to me about her, without her even knowing it.
Truely Geneuis! I didn't realize it till the next day.... Without a doubt could only be conducted by His hand! Praise God! I found myself praising His name all day long.
Jus praz'in
BB
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Andree Hussar
Social climber
ny
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We are having better debates on the atheist life site....
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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BOOOWWWW!
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BLUEBLOCR
Social climber
joshua tree
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YAAWWWN...
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splitter
Trad climber
Hodad, surfing the galactic plane
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Sep 12, 2012 - 01:39am PT
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Andree Hussar - We are having better debates on the Atheist thread!
Sister, we are not welcome there, for whatever reason. But they are, in general, good peeps (as far as the world goes). I know it's tempting & in many ways they encourage it, but let's cut them some slack (i know we are called to go into the dark places, but there is a limit and we need to occasionally shake the dust off our feet, or at least take a breather at times). But you are obviously a strong woman ("Strong in the Lord and the strength of His might"), so I will leave it up to you...but if ya need a time out, let's share & worship here, eh? ...
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btw, she is talking about a spiritual warfare army rising up to break the chains of bondage, addiction & oppresion, etc.,! "There is power in the name of Jesus, to break every chain...!" Amen!!
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splitter
Trad climber
Hodad, surfing the galactic plane
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Sep 12, 2012 - 02:01am PT
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here's another favorite worship song of mine...
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edit: Jim Brennan - there are all types out there, bro. Ya got to use discernment. Us Christians call it 'spiritual discernment', if we have a question about it, we bring it, in prayer, to the Lord! But, in your case (as you have explained it, anyway) seems pretty obvious, deceptive perhaps. Or maybe they were simply saying that rather then wasting your money on petty things it would be better to save it, and the Lord would bless your good judgment and increase your income somehow, I don't know, I didn't watch the show. I would have to listen to the whole conversation/show before I passed judgment or, better said, object to what they were espousing! just sayin...
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Sep 12, 2012 - 02:58am PT
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"Interesting" is an interesting word but I'll never invest in it because I lost interest in the word "interest" when I discovered thesauri.
If one's truly interested in winning an argument, one ought to consult a F*#KING THESAURUS, FCS!!!
That might be an interesting thing for some of you, but if all you read is a bible, I pity you fools. I mean no disrespect for any of you or your beliefs. I respect the right to choose between the multitude of gods, Gods, goddesses, or TV evangelists, it's just that the gift of reading is too precious to waste on ONE SINGLE GOOD BOOK. It's a good book, it's just not that "interesting!"
Am I grounded, Almighty Father?
You're taking away my library card until I shape up?
Then I'll see ya, I'm going climbing and you can't stop me!
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splitter
Trad climber
Hodad, surfing the galactic plane
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Sep 12, 2012 - 04:16am PT
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MM - the gift of reading is just precious to waste on just one...
dood, talk about stereotyping. i have spent way much more time reading secular works, etc., vs the Bible/Christian material (english lit was my minor in college). But I have and do spend time in the Word each day, bro...it feeds the soul!
[Click to View YouTube Video]
and as far as those other peeps "charltan f'heads" who sell there wares in the temple for personal gain, it's a sign of the times, unfortunately...sigh!
MM - i discuss all sorts of stuff on this forum and elsewhere. i rarely bring up the topic of the bible/scriptures, etc.! haven't for over six months here. this and the atheist thread popped up and pulled us in. the other thread thrives on our input, abuses us with the same old hoopla they have been using over and over again on various threads here. big waste of time, imo! but, they sent me back over here, lol, so i obliged them! btw, me and thaDood are closely related, fwiw (since you were inquiring)! Gotta get back to bed/sleep, talk to ya lata!
"Lots and lots of peace." i here ya bro...PEACE!!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Sep 12, 2012 - 04:46am PT
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Splitter, you know I got no problem with reading the bible, and if you have the urge to do so every day without fail, that's healthy. Or sharing it as often as possible. But I'm not one to say that's the only thing you should talk about when sharing about Scripture.
So is it asking anything of others to broaden their reading, so that when they are all "shared out" we can talk some more on other topics. Single-mindedness is not healthy.
Sharing is of the essence of Christianity. It's cool to share something else, too.
I accuse nobody of this, because we all get a little crazy sometimes, that is, our mental health suffers when we obsess. And we probably all do it at times in our lives.
Lots and lots of peace.
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climbski2
Mountain climber
Anchorage AK, Reno NV
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Sep 12, 2012 - 03:24pm PT
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“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.’ But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children of your Father in heaven. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous. If you love those who love you, what reward will you get? Are not even the tax collectors doing that? And if you greet only your own people, what are you doing more than others? Do not even pagans do that? Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
The most powerful statement I have ever heard. The path to peace and the only good future for mankind.
A great link to a sermon by Martin Luther King Jr.
http://www.ipoet.com/archive/beyond/King-Jr/Loving-Your-Enemies.html
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'Pass the Pitons' Pete
Big Wall climber
like Ontario, Canada, eh?
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Sep 15, 2012 - 02:10am PT
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God was at work big time on El Cap today. For "some reason", "I" thought it might be a good idea to put fresh batteries in our radios, and make sure all the frequencies matched.
A climber would surely have died had it not been for God's intervention, the fresh batteries, and the quick actions of myself, my Believer partner Jon, and a fast-acting very smart bridge monkey Justin.
YOSAR came in, and our friend was safely air=lifted out. It was the closest I have ever had to losing a climbing partner. Buddy almost died. God's hand was in this one day.
Praise the LORD and pass the pitons!
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Sep 15, 2012 - 02:22am PT
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OH, Lord. Another close one. Just for us.
Keep us posted.
Tough luck.
Great attitude, P!
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ms55401
Trad climber
minneapolis, mn
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Sep 19, 2012 - 07:20pm PT
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I Like the Christian Life
funny, I like your Christian wife.
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mouse from merced
Trad climber
The finger of fate, my friends, is fickle.
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Sep 25, 2012 - 01:38pm PT
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He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain to the righteous and the unrighteous.
It's fascinating how prayer works for me.
I was just sitting down in the facility and thinking how enjoyable the simple things are.
Add to that the fact that I have been blessed with an opportunity to ride to Facelift with our darling Lilabiene and felt all warm and fuzzy over that, particularly as I have been stewing about how to get there.
So I recited the Lord's Prayer.
As I prayed the words Thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven, these thought came to me.
No place in the prayer is there a mention of the possibility of salvation. The parts about temptation and forgiveness are part of a moral code developed over centuries of living together in a hostile environment, the deserts and badlands of the middle east. The community exists based on the cooperation of its constituents. Scant resources go farther when shared and more good will is engendered by sharing in the labor, one hopes.
Anyhow, with this concept in mind, the peaceful mundane existence of the community is assured, with the proviso that all share the same morality. It's when people, being people, are tempted to give into the "sin" of lust. (See the above Posting, for example. No judgement, it is funny in typical twisted Taco fashion. I'm just pointing out a worthwhile and convenient example.) Or a variety of other "sins," just take your choice.
When things go fine, the place is a paradise. When they do not, it's hell.
Which would you prefer if you were an Israelite? Or a Sodomite?
Jesus' knowledge of people and their store of unhealthy ideas and lusts is truly a gift. It is the product of much meditation and prayer if not direct divine will.
I firmly believe this about the man.
I take this as the will of the Mother, for it could easily be called the Our Mother. It strikes me strange that the concept of "Father" is the one Jesus picked, according to Scripture. The Jews trace their lineage through the maternal line, so what gives?
I choose not to believe in the Savior aspect of Jesus' being. Am I not one of my Father's children, even though this is not my cup of wine?
See you at the Facelift.
I'm hoping for at least a glimpse of heaven before I pass to what I don't know and don't particularly care. I have had a satisfactory existence, mostly happy and free from undue amounts of grief. Each new day adds to it and the main reason I do pray is to thank whomever. It's part of my morality to thank folks. It makes them feel more inclined to "like" you on Facebook, too.
There is no reason to let one's life be ruled by unreasonable fear, I fear.
MFM
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rectorsquid
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Lake Tahoe
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Sep 25, 2012 - 01:51pm PT
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I have a legitimate question for any believers who care to answer.
How does praying work?
I hear about it a lot but I can't figure out if a person is allowed to pray for their life to improve and if that type of prayer is ever supposed to be answered.
For instance, lots of people pray to not die from disease and illness but lots of them die anyhow. Lots of people pray for sick loved ones and they too die anyhow. Some people pray to find a job, win a lottery, find a sexy partner, etc. and I'm sure that some of them just don't get what they ask for. Some people who don't pray find huge success and many ways including in ways that might border on spiritual.
How about some comments about how people pray and how it's working for out them? I'm serious. How does praying fit in to the Christian life?
Dave
P.S. I promise not to respond with any type of atheistic comments, just questions that a religious person might also ask.
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rectorsquid
climber
Lake Tahoe
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Sep 25, 2012 - 03:19pm PT
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God in his infinite wisdom will not give you what you pray for sometimes. HE knows best.
That's one of the things that is most interesting to me. If God knows best then praying for something to happen different from Gods plan seems futile. I can understand that maybe there is no plan since people were given free will and can somehow make their own destiny but then getting stuff by praying for it goes against the free will thing.
But really, does God win the football game for Tebow (player who gets down on a knee and prays after each game)? Isn't that making the other team lose for Tebow which makes it not much of a contest if God decides who wins. If Tebow wins the football game because he prayed and God helped him, isn't that cheating?
Maybe he's just thankful that he got to play.
How does this concept of cheating by praying fit into a typical Christian belief system?
Thanks for some insights. I think that if I were to pray, I would probably do it differently but at least praying for others is one aspect of religion that I would never condemn.
Dave
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