What you would like to discuss Here please

This is in reply to Foster Carers. Not all are as "safe & loving" as assumed. I, for one am living proof. As a child, of 2 years and up to the age of 9, I was tortured, terrorized, and neglected, on a daily basis. Records prove these. According to the documents, the "system" knew I was being abused, but didn't have anywhere to put us, they let me continue "living there" for 2 more years. On many occasions, I thought it was my last day on earth. Yet, I knew, "felt" I wasn't alone. Don't mistake what I'm about to tell you, as a
"negative" because I know it isn't. I felt a dark spirit with me, the whole time, when the
beatings were over. "He" stayed with me for hours, in the darkness of the locked closet.
Sometimes, days. This "person" couldn't have been a dark spirit because there was only love, warmth and comfort for this tiny little girl. God will clear this with me I'm sure when
He knows I'm ready. Please, I ask you again, not to judge me, before you've walked in my shoes. Only He can do that. Love, Light & Blessings

This is in regards to a book I once had but lost, while moving to another house. I found it absolutely fascinating as it pertained to Mary. Our Holy Mother. It focussed on her messages given to a woman who's son had passed on. This woman was a vessel chosen by Mary to share these messages to whomever wanted to hear the good news of Christ and all his teachings. Among the messages was one where Mary said it doesn't matter by what name you call God, but just that you believe in Him, no matter what. She also stated that we are all here and a part of each other so we should work toward one goal, to help one another and create world peace, if only a little corner at a time. I gathered she meant the ripple effect of one good deed to another. I hope to find this book again, but if any of you know of it, please let me know who the author is. I can't even remember the name of it, only that it was a very special and deep meaningful one. Blessings

What provokes you to anger?
We are taught to judge rightiously
In the world today, the admonition not to "judge" is frequently used to place a virtual gag order over those who would speak up against popular and accepted world practices. Even some Christians will use a "don't judge" stance
May we use this place to explore together those things which we are against to widen out outlook
We need have a wider view, may this thread help us to get a better perspective on how God looks on things and how we should react in his love.

We need to bring scriptures if at all possible please along with your thoughts.

Illness- disability- Death
I would like us to open discussion on the above, from a few things that has happened recently.
Some posts online, others in personal PM and my family situations at present.
We go through periods of our life where these things do not cross our mind, and sometimes as we get older and the fact that death has no time limit youth or old age we may ponder on.
Is good to share our thoughts which may be a help for others.

From: Emma8921 (Original Message) Sent: 04/08/2008 22:20
as christians how would you deal with noisy neighbours i have a problem at the momentwith music blaring all through the day and night and its driving me crazy i have had a word with those concerned and they said they will not play it so loud in the evening night which is what i asked for only to them 2 min latere to put the music on as loud as ever i have been thinking about reporting them to the council and even early hrs thought about calling the police yes of course iv prayed about this but apart from moving which im considering havent got a clue what to do so as christians what do people feel is the right aproach in this situation while i still wont the light of God to show and not to be seen as just the complainging neighbour

emma

Inapickle Lyn
Has brought on Discussion : Help in a Tight Place
Others may wish to comment on the Post.

From: Dunggate (Original Message) Sent: 03/10/2008 19:11

Soaps on TV
not the kind you wash with lol

Do you think they are a help and insight in what goes on.

The scriptures say: we are in the world but not of the world.

Elaine.

Foster carer's in Focus
As Christians......
We know our body is the temple of the Holy ghost
It is said that changes are in the pipe line that any smokers or obese person will not be allowed to foster.
Many of these people are non Christians, or who may be smokers or what is termed as obese.
They do a wonderful service in taking on children from broken homes or for a family in need of a helping hand etc.,

Are they dividing society, should this go ahead?

Is it a Christian responsibility to be somewhat in the know of what is happening in our Governments:

Is it enough to pray?
or
Should we be more proactive?
Is there scriptures to back this up?

It is my hope we can get a discussion on this in what we believe.

Elaine.

This question involves a case study. If you have useful practical ideas please share them. We want to be able to bounce ideas off each other and see if we can find a way to help this young christian man.

Points for consideration:

1) A young man has been looking into buying himself a house. At the moment it seems even his cheapest option is a run down house that will leave him with a 30 year mortgage and no money to live out of his wage packet after mortgage, bills and travel to work taken into account.

2) Housing prices in the UK have increased at an alarming rate that makes it near impossible for a young person/family to get on the property ladder.

3) His family is prepared to help him out with groceries etc, but this is little life for a young man in the UK today; and potentially not the best way to handle finances within the family as it can sometimes lead to resentment and obligation instead of love and support. They all live nearby.

4) Alternatively he can wait on the Lord for provision, but with house prices rising and no alternative job prospects on the horizon currently would this be trusting God or shooting the breeze?

5) Currently this young man is living at home in a rented accommodation with a relatively unwell mother. Should anything happen to her he will be homeless.

6) The price of rent is comparitive to the mortgage and other bills.

7) Biblically we are cautioned to 'count the cost' (Luke 14:28)

Luke 14:28 "For which one of you, when he wants to build a tower, does not first sit down and calculate the cost to see if he has enough to complete it?"

Any thoughts will be appreciated. We have included as many details as we think prudent to help anyone with any ideas give an imformed opinion.

Although this is based on one particular case and we are interested in helping out this young man other advice for alternative situations will be appreciated also.
this is a problem that many young people are encountering.

If you live overseas and there is a different system there that you feel may be relevant please feel free to share it - one never knows what may spark a thought or solution from another person.

God presses on our heart a burden to pray and/or come closer?

Often God does burden us with a person or persons to pray for.
How do we differentiate the difference and how furthermore, do we resolve if is an melencholy spirit how to hand this over to Jesus and what is our responsibility as caring brothers and sisters.
Elaine

From: Emma8921 (Original Message) Sent: 04/05/2008 23:36
i dont know if we having them or not now or whats happening i havent heard anything about them for ages but do people think as i have thought about it they are just the start of having the mark of the beast if we do have to have them i know they only cards but do you think that that is possible the start of things to be

From: Dunggate (Original Message) Sent: 31/05/2008 23:59
There is much said about false prophets which yes we are to beware of.

I would like us to look at our own deeds and ponder our thoughts on heavenly rewards we have been promised.
Let a man examine himself are we sending up stubble and hay?

God resists the proud springs to mind.
Talking with Emma at the moment made me to bring this as Topic.
Elaine.

Happy to be Homosexual and yet Christian

At the moment is in the media Ray Bolz has announced
Quote "Happy to be Homosexual and yet Christian"
The bible shows us this is a sin.
Also do not judge!

We have had this before in other discussion as another phrasing I will combine both replies bringing over from our MSNGroup
But

Can we get to grips with this
in on how God deals with this and us?
Elaine

Kem brought new discussion do animals have spirits and have made a Focus topic on this please look at topic Focus list to add your views and scriptures where possible.

Catholics many accused being anti Christ
Gilly and I have had a conversation on this and feel would be good as a Focus discussion
I will bring on our Focus Board along with our short posts so as others will realise we are non denominational group and this need addressing.
Elaine.

From: Missy (Original Message) Sent: 15/02/2006 10:59
Will Jesus Literally return to this earth?
What do you think?

Faith without works Missy called it Faith without action
From: Missy (Original Message) Sent: 05/02/2006 15:15
This is this weeks topic.


Faith without Action

I will write some more today, feel free to start though if you wish.

MISSY.
I will take to our Focus forum in the hope others will contribute their views.
Elaine.

Revelation 7: - 144.000
Jehovah Witness say there is only 144,000 going to heaven
they work on this.
What are your thoughts.

About prayer -Is it important?
The bible tells me before you have asked I have heard.........so why do we bother and should we? and why?

Kem brought this topic
This weeks topic is Tattoo

Is it wrong to have a tattoo?

Please pitch in with your views but also remember, some members may have them always reply in love please.
Elaine.

SUNDAY OBSERVANCE
From: Javalry_66 Sent: 10/02/2008 01:02
How many people would like to have questions they would like awnsered but have no where to go with these questions. I realize none of us are theologians but ofter many people trying to find the same awnser can come up with some very interesing awnsers. I for one would like to know where in the bible it says we are to keep Sunday as a holy sabbath, in the same way jews did with Saterday. Any one with an awnser I would sure like to hear it. God bless all of you Berry757

Sci-Fi Predictions

Gods Word says Daniel 12:4
"and knowledge will increase."
Isaac Asimov, HG Wells and George Orwell inspired generations of inventors, and some of their fictional devices are eerily similar to real life innovations.
CCTV – as imagined by George Orwell in ‘1984’ (1949)
In one of the most famous dystopian imaginings, George Orwell plunged his character Winston into a world of paranoia and suspicion, watched over by the sinister Big Brother. First published back in 1949,
The Internet – as imagined by Mark Twain in ‘From the London Times of 1904’ (1898)

Thoughts on this as discussion would be interesting
Elaine.

I think this would be a good discussion.
Elaine.

I would like to see discussed:-
Are we in the Last days?
If so! prove to us from scripture we are and what to expect.

i.e :-.Signs and Wonders?
a) Outpouring of The Holy spirit? with miracles signs and wonders etc.,
b)Revival?
c) Other

Praying against spirits:
Is it necessary to know the name or type of spirit before it can be cast out in prayer.