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Christian Forums Sitemap all topics and posts http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:26:18 -0400 60 Freedom From Depression! Feeling The Holy Spirit! http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1288
I want to proclaim that I have been freed from my depression and I have a renewed strength and direction as a follower of Christ! I am now hopeful for my future and I am glowing with the fullness of the Holy Spirit...because NOW I have fully commited my life to Jesus the Christ!!!!!!!!! I am no longer living on that fence of life wanting both the worldly ways and God's ways!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have struggled with a lack of self worth, self pity, self lothing, depresssion, compulsive over-eating, and clutter! I have completly cleaned my apartment, I have donated 4 bags of clothes so others who cannot afford clothing can be clothed! My kitchen is clean so I can make healthy meals for myself........I haven't lost the weight just yet but that will come in time....I feel that now I am FINALLY going the direction God wants for me. I feel that something even mor wonderful awaits my near future!

I finally have let go and LET God!!!!!! I'm not in control, only GOD is!!!!!!

"For our present troubles are small and won't last very long. Yet they produce for us a glory that vastly out weighs them and will lass for ever!" - 2 COR 4:17]]> Thu, 09 Sep 2010 20:01:10 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1288 I Need Courage To Go To Church And Support My Family Financially Without Complaining. http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1287
In the name of God we trust.Please pray for me I have more than 6 months not going to the house of the Lord.I do pray if I did remember to and I have lost trust in the Word of God.Ever since my dad passed away I failed to accept he is gone and responsibilities are all upon my shoulders as I am the bread winner for my family.I havent completed my degree and I have given up on it as I keep on failing one module to complete it.Storms are in my way and I fail to be strong as eveything is facing my direction.I need your prayes.This is not all but I know if you pray for me evetyhing will be alright.Thank you]]> Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:17:28 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1287 <![CDATA[T Have So. Many Things That Have Caused Me To Have Trust Issues. And This Has Cause Me To Have Problems In All Types Of Relationships. I'm In A Reru W]]> http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1232 Sun, 23 May 2010 22:30:05 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1232 In Need Of Prayers For My Marriage http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1286
I am in a current situation that I am in need of prayer for. I have been married a little over 2 years and my marriage seems to be going down hill and fast. I have made several attempts to "fix" the problems however, I often times feel like I am talking to a brick wall. I married at the age of 25, him 30, and at the time he was my "knight in shining armor" that saved me from a downhill battle with drugs. He pulled me out of that slump and started taking care of me and then eventually asked me to marry him. I said yes, and here I am, two years later asking myself if I ever actually loved him or if I married him because it seemed at the time, like the only option I had. I am so lost and confused and feel alone. There has been no "love making" or other in over 4 months and I feel like he is no longer attracted to me. With this being said, it has caused me to go plummeting into a spiral of a deep depression and the feeling of not being good enough. I feel as if I am almost on the verge of leaving him and moving on with my life to find true happiness, however was talked into marriage counseling (without him--his choice). I feel like there is one last attempt before I find myself walking away. I know I made a covenant to God, however I feel like my efforts are so one sided and it is making it hard for me to want to stay in this marriage. Please if you would, put me, Nichole and my husband, Paul's marriage in your prayers, for either an answer to my unsettling questions, or peace to be able to mend this marriage. I appreciate all the prayers given!!

With much love I come to you!

Nichole]]> Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:20:25 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1286 Why Am I So Tempted? http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1212
My parents have raised me to be a great Christian. I study hard, I play a lot of sports, I try to follow every teaching from God I can as my Mother and Father have taught me. I am nice to everyone and have even managed to convince some of my friends to get more into Christianity when our friend, Ger died.

However... I have a massive problem. I lust after girls. Constantly. I don't know what to do, the other day I say a pornographic magazine at my friends house. I convinced him to get rid of the thing in case his parents found it (I felt that would be more effective than saying it wasn't right by god). Obviously I saw some of the women inside. My problem is, I cannot stop fantasising about those women and their bodies. I'm scared, I find myself looking at teachers at school, girls in my class and random women in the street. I can't help myself.

My problem is, that not only is this distracting, and not only do I feel guilty about it, and fear from judgement, both from my father, but also by Our Father, my studies and teachings never explain WHY this is so wrong. Why must I resist this temptation? Why has Christianity made this such a bad thing?

If I understand why, I'm sure I can find the right way to pray and cure myself, I just need to understand why this sin... is such a sin? I've looked at all the aspects and relevant verses, but I can't understand why.

Someone, please. Help.

- Hooper]]> Fri, 30 Apr 2010 18:03:42 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1212 Struggling http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1238 Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:54:20 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1238 Sexualabuse/molestation http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1285 Tue, 31 Aug 2010 13:57:47 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1285 Prayer http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1281 Thank you.]]> Tue, 17 Aug 2010 05:57:02 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1281 Please Pray For Me http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1280 I recently joined a forum on abuse and i need to talk to my family about how my grandfather abused me they already know but did not take it very well. I need to talk to them this time and get their support and understanding. Please help me pray that i have the strength to do what needs to be done and that my family takes it better this time. Thank you so much. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 22:12:51 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1280 Please Pray For Us http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1259 Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:28:32 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1259 <![CDATA[Today's Thought]]> http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1284
A key to directing children is through purposeful instruction by parents on such things as listening to wisdom, seeking discernment, understanding the fear of the Lord, recalling parents' teaching, and gaining insight. And, it's never too early to begin instructing children in wise living...]]> Mon, 23 Aug 2010 21:25:17 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1284 <![CDATA[Today's Thought]]> http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1283
Regardless of what time of the day it is, please be comforted with the always-watchful eye of our heavenly father, and-as a result of that-please be more diligent about communicating effectively with Him during your daily prayer time...]]> Sat, 21 Aug 2010 11:50:26 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1283 <![CDATA[Today's Thought]]> http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1282
We must more sincerely be willing to consider our relationship with Christ as the most important & fulfilling part of life, and to also be willing to die for Him (as He did for us, out of selfless and perfect love)...how can you grow more devout, in this vital regard?]]> Wed, 18 Aug 2010 15:48:41 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1282 Co-worker http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1262 Please pray for my co-worker she is sharing an office with someone and setting her up to fail so she can have it for herself. What advice should I give my friend ? Sun, 01 Aug 2010 19:12:03 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1262 Is God Punishing Me? http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1248
I married way too young in spite of all my family's objections. After 7 years of very hectic college, and later graduate school schedules, my husband and I had grown up into very different people and very much apart. We became roommates with vastly different schedules where he would spend his nights in the lab and come home just as I was leaving for work. We had nothing in common anymore. After I finished graduate school I tried to reconnect with him but he was no longer interested. I wanted children and he no longer felt that was what he wanted in life. There was so much animosity and bitterness and every day I just felt like I was dying inside. I had finished graduate school and suddenly had lots of free time but now he was in medical school and became jealous of my free time, and controling. He became very angry if I ever wanted to do anything except going to the grocery store or work. If he couldn't have fun then I couldn't either. The only time I could go to church was if he went with me which wasn't often. My friends disappeared and since we had moved to a different city so he could attend medical school, I had no family to turn to either. I became very lonely and depressed. We couldn't afford cable TV so I spend my evenings alone reading books or listening to music while he was at the lab or hospitol. I got a wonderful, dream job offer after I graduated from school but since he had already started medical school I had to turn it down and settle for something far less desirable. Every day I cried and was miserable, my self esteem was rock bottom and I felt like a complete failure.

And then I got this new boss at work. I would often work late (to avoid going home, mostly just surfing the internet) and noticed he stayed late as well. We began talking, we became friends. I developed a huge crush on him. He was married and much older than me. His kids were my age. Months went by. I suggested counseling to my husband but he said it was stupid so I went to counseling by myself. When I had enough, I told my husband I wanted a divorce and he said I was just being hormonal. About then I discovered my boss also had feelings for me. I had an affair with my boss. A few weeks later I filed for divorce. A few weeks after that my boss left his wife. The relationship never lasted with my boss, and even at the time I knew it wouldn't. I didn't leave my husband for him. It just felt so good to have a friend and to be cared for my someone. We supported each other through the divorce but after that we parted ways on good terms.

As a Christian, I know what I did was wrong but it felt so good. It felt so good to finally get out of my miserable marriage. I confessed this and asked for forgiveness but I have to admit I've never had a godly sorrow about it. I regret the affair, and how I left my ex-husband (is there ever such a thing as a GOOD divorce?) but I don't regret leaving him. I am much better off without him.

I wonder if that's now catching up with me? Several years ago I moved across the country and remarried a wonderful man. We decided we wanted a family, which was one of the reasons I left my ex - since he no longer wanted children. I became pregnant right away and everything was wonderful. But 9 months of healthy pregnancy does not guarantee you'll go home with a baby. Just a few days before my due date, at full term, my baby stopped moving - she had died and was stillborn. After a nightmare induced labor that lasted over 37 hours she was delivered in silence. A full autopsy and many tests later and nothing can explain why my baby died. Her heart literally just stopped. God took my baby. And now we've been trying to conceive another child and it's not happening. And now I wonder if this is all my fault and he's punishing me? My heart is broken over the loss of my child. Will God ever allow me to have children? Or did I blow it?

Thank you for reading my long post.

]]> Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:28:23 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1248 <![CDATA[Today's Thought]]> http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1279
Even before we were born, our Lord pre-ordained us to sincerely and consistently live for Him, so please take that sacred responsibility seriously via demonstrating heartfelt grace at all times...]]> Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:10:50 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1279 <![CDATA[Today's Thought]]> http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1278
We must be more diligent about acting in accordance with how we'll have to answer to our heavenly father, while obeying His rules above all others and living for Him, as well as relying on His power to overcome & defeat whatever the worthless devil throws at us...]]> Sat, 07 Aug 2010 15:08:45 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1278 God Redeem Our Marriage In Jesus Name http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1260
Pray for the conviction of the Holy spirit to show our hearts the path Jesus wants us to take and the strength to walk that path.

Pray my wife and I will come together under God's protection and live out our lives as comitted happy Partners (Helpmeets) to one another.

Pray the people that are put before us confusing the reunion of our marriage are put uasunder and they find God's perfect partner and live long happy, blessed lives with the partner God has chosen for them.

Pray binding Satan and his darkness, rebuking his oppression and asking Jesus to fill our lives with a desire for each other and a desire for us to fulfill the covenant of marriage we agreed to with God.

Father bring our marriage together under your perfect will for our lives. In Jesus name.

Tim]]> Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:30:20 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1260 <![CDATA[Today's Thought]]> http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1277
Beware of putting your confidence in useless cures while your sin spreads & causes you pain. God alone can cure the disease of sin, but we must allow Him to do so...]]> Fri, 06 Aug 2010 14:20:52 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1277 <![CDATA[Today's Thought]]> http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1276
In order to navigate through life as soldiers for Jesus, we need eyes fixed on Him and not be distracted by the things of this world...]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:00:35 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1276 <![CDATA[Today's Thought]]> http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1275
In order to navigate through life as soldiers for Jesus, we need eyes fixed on Him and not be distracted by the things of this world...]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:00:34 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1275 <![CDATA[Today's Thought]]> http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1273
In order to navigate through life as soldiers for Jesus, we need eyes fixed on Him and not be distracted by the things of this world...]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:56:47 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1273 <![CDATA[Today's Thought]]> http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1274
In order to navigate through life as soldiers for Jesus, we need eyes fixed on Him and not be distracted by the things of this world...]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:56:47 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1274 <![CDATA[Today's Thought]]> http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1272
In order to navigate through life as soldiers for Jesus, we need eyes fixed on Him and not be distracted by the things of this world...]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:56:41 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1272 <![CDATA[Today's Thought]]> http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1271
In order to navigate through life as soldiers for Jesus, we need eyes fixed on Him and not be distracted by the things of this world...]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:56:41 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1271 <![CDATA[Today's Thought]]> http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1270
In order to navigate through life as soldiers for Jesus, we need eyes fixed on Him and not be distracted by the things of this world...]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:56:40 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1270 <![CDATA[Today's Thought]]> http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1269
In order to navigate through life as soldiers for Jesus, we need eyes fixed on Him and not be distracted by the things of this world...]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:53:25 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1269 <![CDATA[Today's Thought]]> http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1268
In order to navigate through life as soldiers for Jesus, we need eyes fixed on Him and not be distracted by the things of this world...]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:37:34 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1268 <![CDATA[Today's Thought]]> http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1267
In order to navigate through life as soldiers for Jesus, we need eyes fixed on Him and not be distracted by the things of this world...]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:35:21 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1267 <![CDATA[Today's Thought]]> http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1266
In order to navigate through life as soldiers for Jesus, we need eyes fixed on Him and not be distracted by the things of this world...]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:32:50 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1266 <![CDATA[Today's Thought]]> http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1265
In order to navigate through life as soldiers for Jesus, we need eyes fixed on Him and not be distracted by the things of this world...]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:28:22 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1265 <![CDATA["concerning The Restoration Of The Gospel Of Christ"]]> http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1264 Introducing

“The Restoration Of The Gospel Of Christ”

Dear fellow “Bible Discussion” believers in Christ, I have solved the synoptic problem by using KJV scripture to reconstruct the 'declaration' referenced to in Luke 1:1; entitled The Declaration Of The Apostles acccording to william; a perfect four column harmony of the individual gospel accounts of M-M-L-J…

…and then conflated the four columns of text of M-M-L-J as ordered in The Declaration Of The Apostles acccording to william into one column of text; and with every word used in order, thereby restored the "former treatise" referenced in Acts 1:1; entitled The Gospel Of Christ according to william.

Luke 1:1-4, “Forasmuch as many have set forth in order a declaration of those things…” makes reference to and introduces The Declaration Of The Apostles according to william.

Acts 1:1, "The former treatise have I made…" makes reference to and introduces the 'lost'/restored gospel, entitled The Gospel Of Christ according to william.

The entire work is called "The Reconstruction Of The Declaration Of The Apostles" and "The Restoration Of The Gospel Of Christ". I added no words of my own to these documents. All words were taken from the four gospel accounts of M-M-L-J according to the KJV translation.

And that is why I am joining the web-church.com. My hope is that your membership will give the Declaration and the Gospel a place to be examined, reviewed, and applied to your life.

All my files are pdf and can be downloaded from my website at thechurchattroutdale.

Only the very same words found in the KJV translation of the four gospel accounts of M-M-L-J were used in constructing The Declaration; and only those very same words of scripture were conflated into one column of text and thereby restored The Gospel Of Christ.

The solution of the synoptic problem resided in the words of the four gospel accounts of M-M-L-J according to the KJV text. As it is written, "The scripture cannot be broken."

"The Restoration of the Gospel of Christ" is a gift from the first century "eyewitnesses and ministers of the word"; that we be restored/reunited into one body by The Declaration Of The Apostles and The Gospel Of Christ as we enter the beginning of the end of the times of the Gentiles.

God bless you all.
Wm G Pinard
8.3.10
]]> Wed, 04 Aug 2010 02:06:58 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1264 <![CDATA[Help From Someone Who's Gone Through It]]> http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1263 Hey all! I was just wondering if there is another Christian out there who has ever struggled with eating disorders. I myself am going through a fierce battle at the moment with my eating and would really, really appreciate if someone who has already gone through the same thing, could kind of help me! Thanks so much Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:46:49 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1263 God Redeem Our Marriage In Jesus Name http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1261
Pray for the conviction of the Holy spirit to show our hearts the path Jesus wants us to take and the strength to walk that path.

Pray my wife and I will come together under God's protection and live out our lives as comitted happy Partners (Helpmeets) to one another.

Pray the people that are put before us confusing the reunion of our marriage are put uasunder and they find God's perfect partner and live long happy, blessed lives with the partner God has chosen for them.

Pray binding Satan and his darkness, rebuking his oppression and asking Jesus to fill our lives with a desire for each other and a desire for us to fulfill the covenant of marriage we agreed to with God.

Father bring our marriage together under your perfect will for our lives. In Jesus name.

Tim
]]> Sun, 01 Aug 2010 00:44:42 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1261 Family Issues http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1255 Mon, 19 Jul 2010 15:35:36 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1255 Hello! Anyone Else From The Uk? http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1233
My name is Charlie and I am from Stirling in the United Kingdom. I have recently discovered this forum and I like it alot.
I am a little bit shy so I will not talk much about me but maybe when I will get more confortable, you guys will get to know me better!
My main hobbies are playing chess and watching movies. I also love outdoor activites but the temperature has been very bad for the last weeks or so here in Stirling.

I was wondering if anyone else here is from the united Kingdom too?

I am happy to have joined this forum!
Have a nice day!

Charlie

PS: Sorry if this was posted in the wrong section. I could not find the right one!]]> Sun, 30 May 2010 18:35:10 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1233 I Just Joined This Forum http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1251
I just want to introduce myself. My name is Sandra and I am a wife and a mother of three (ages 2, 3.5, and almost 9). My husband (Gef - with a hard "G" - is what we all call him) did not grow up going to church or learning from God's Word, as I did. He does not believe in any religion or God, but he is a wonderful person and I am thankful to have him in my life and as the father of my children (my oldest is not his biological child, but she lives with us). I came upon this online forum because I was searching for an online church. I have recently felt the need (again) to be involved in Christian fellowship and it is not easy to just start going to church (since my hubby would not be going with me, and I haven't been teaching my children to believe, either - not to mention, it is a real struggle to bring them all to church with me). I was so glad to find this forum! I have been involved in other Christian forums, but it is refreshing to find one whose focus is on fellowship, and not on debate.

I used to be a dedicated member of The Salvation Army. I was a part of that church for about 14 years (from age 13 to age 27). I attended with my mom and step-dad. I learned a lot while in that congregation. I really relished the Bible studies and I basked in the feeling of community and the acceptance that I felt there. It wasn't a perfect church, and The Salvation Army has its flaws, but that was not why I left. I quit attending because of my shame at becoming an unwed mother. Soon after that, I met my now-husband, Gef. I was done with church and Christian guys (like the father of my now 9-year-old) for a while. Since then, I have attended churches now and then, here and there, but it has been hard because I had to try to start over. The people at The Salvation Army knew me and I felt like part of their community. I had started going there because that's where my family went. In the new churches, I was basically going at it alone, and I am not a big socialite. Not to mention, I usually felt I didn't belong there because I was an unwed mother and (from the time my daughter was 2) living with my atheist boyfriend. So, I have been just kind of bumping along through life, just getting by and stuffing my faith in my pocket.

A few years ago, my step-dad died, leaving my mom alone in their house. She handled it well, as always, leaning on God. She soon started attending a wonderful new church in our area, and I have recently had the blessing of finding out what an impact she has had in their lives in these past two years. During this time, I continued to live a sort of worldly life, focused on getting by and trying to fit in with those around me.

Then my mom died. It was one month ago today that she went to the hospital, and less than 48 hours later, she passed away. She was only 59. It has been a rough, stressful road for me since then, because her sickness and death was only the beginning of the stress for me. It's kind of like life caved in on me and I wasn't strong enough to withstand it. I have been struggling trying to have peace of mind during this last month.

My mom was sort of the lighthouse of faith for me. She has always been strong in her faith in God, and fellowship with Him. She didn't approve of the path my life had taken, but she continued to be available for me and did not scold or preach. Now I have realized that I no longer have the riches of her experience and wisdom available to me. And while I hadn't really availed myself of what she had to offer in the past few years, I can see that she gave me everything she had to give. She gave me spiritual grounding and she provided a firm foundation of knowledge and understanding of God's Word. I am thankful for all she gave to me. However, her death is kind of a wake-up call to me, in more ways than one, but most importantly, a spiritual wake-up call. I need to feed my faith. I need to be around others who believe. That's why I'm here. That is what I hope for in joining this online community. And maybe by being a part of this online community, I can eventually become brave and strong enough to join a flesh-and-blood fellowship too. And maybe I'll actually become the kind of Christian that attracts others (like my husband) to the faith.

I'm looking forward to being a part of this online community!]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 04:22:22 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1251 Please Pray For My Family http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1258 Please pray for my family as my husband and I are falling apart. Please pray with me to the Lord, that he may help us heal and be a family. Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:17:56 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1258 Bro And Sis In Christ ,,,,pls Pray For My Mum http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1257
kindly pray for the well being of my mum madam christina tong in singapore. she is suffering fourth stage breast cancer n really need comfort prayers from believers.

my pray request is our LORD JESUS will comfort her n reduced her pain n ordeal she is going through now.

leesen her pain which ever is feeling now. may the lord sents his angels to governed her from weakness n pain.

bro n sis in the lord ...please pray for her .

i understand there is no cure for cancer but i do know that JESUS is always there to lessen our physical pain. i feel very sad looking at her lying in bed. please gather your prays for my mum.

i thankyou from the bottom of my heart

yours truly sincerely

felix
singapore]]> Thu, 22 Jul 2010 13:37:41 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1257 Deliverance http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1256 my husband and i are really struggling. right away when we were first married it became apparent that my husband was going to give his time and energy to his family. that's fine and i can appreciate that. it should be a beautiful thing to witness and be a part of but instead i am resentful and jealous of his relationshipd with his family. it's just that we've never come into our own life together. that being so, i feel very rejected and unimportant. my voice is never really heard and we never had that time to bond. he doesn't want children and God gave me a powerful dream that we would have a girl. God also gave me a dream that we would witness the end of times together also. early in our relationship i found JESUS as my Savior. i was very nervous about this because i had never known Jesus before this and i felt very insecure in sharing what i was experiencing having come to Him so late in life. my husband and i didnt know each other that well before we married we just knew that we were soul mates. i'm 28. i only want to be what God wants me to be but i am distracted by whether or not my husband finds favor in me. when i have hurt him by complaining about our situation he holds a long period of silence but only to me. i wish i never said a thing but then how will he know who i am and what i like? i also have no one else to confide in. early in our relationship while he ignored me i reached out to a friend. a male friend. it was a friend i trusted enough to talk about God. he is a christian and felt comfortable talking to him. it was kind of like practice before i'd say what i needed to my husband. we only talked about God. one night my husband asked me who i was talking to and i lied. i didnt tell him that i was talking to my friend. he has never trusted me since then and i feel doomed. an incredible sense of doom. he laughs and helps others and ignores me. it is so very shameful and embarassing. i have grown to resent other female relationships he has in his family. so much that i can't even be around them in peace and be myself. they speak like they are his wife and i feel left out. how can you truly love otheres if you hate your own wife? i was insecure from the time i was a little girl with my own father who was never there and did abandon us. i just want to be my husband's #1 helper. the more he pushes me away the lower my self esteem is. i'm afraid that i will run to addictions or another man. i know that i am a sinner, that Jesus died for our sins and that He is coming back. that is why i want peace with my husband. i want to love him like the church loves Christ. i know i must trust God and that He will deliver me from this evil. i don't want to lose my marriage in the process. how do i go on and make healthy choices when the man i married hates me or doesn't trust me? he goes for days without speaking to me or looking at me and it hurts me deeply to my soul. i want to be a better person and so i know i have to put God first. i am still very lonely and missing my husband smile and touch very much. it's as if he is posessed when this happens. he says such mean things and threatens to leave. i am living in hell. i wind up crying and blocking the door. it would be perfect if i never said a word and always did what he wanted. is that what God means by respecting your husband? even when you know it's wrong in your heart? i wish God would change my heart because we are really suffering. i need to give my life to something and i don't know what to do since we haven't settled anywhere. i feel the more this happens the more the enemy is consuming me. i know Jesus overcame evil and rose from the grave. my mind and emotions and heart are so hurt that it's seems i must be so bad or evil for the illusion of such hell to be present. Please pray for my marriage and our deliverance and increase in faith. thank you for listening. i know that what i did was wrong. lying is never an option and it hasn't happened since then. i know that nagging him is wrong but we don't talk regularly because he's concerned about another part of his family now. it's always him and his family never us and our new family of 2. what should i do? i am currently seeking counseling for my self esteem, more employment, church on my own, time with God each day, physical exercise and prayer. if your heart is burdened please share. God bless you and thank you for loving one another.]]> Mon, 19 Jul 2010 21:17:58 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1256 Glen Williams; Our Friend, Founder, Minister, And Angel http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=845 Dear Fellowship:

First, I want to ask forgiveness for the delay in getting this posted. I was on vacation for awhile, and since my return have been having difficulties with my computer - again - and the first write up was, like before, lost in cyber-space.

You all need and deserve to know what is happening.

The time came when the doctors, who are required by law during a particular time in ones hospitalization, had to ask Marsha if she would consider consenting to the donor program. Marsha said she would consider it. Since, as Marsha put it, she and Glen "used to put the organ donor dot on our driver's license," she consented. Glen & Marsha were dedicated to be contributors. Marsha would like you all to know how important this gift giving program is to them and to so many people in need.

Glen's blood type is fairly rare so the donor team started searching for any matches. This is when my husband and I went into almost constant prayer, mixed with tears, praise, and happy reflection of Glen. We were being very selfish and in our flesh, no doubt. We prayed that the donor team would take awhile to find any suitable matches, to allow the Lord to perform one of His awesome miracles. We believed that if anyone should be blessed with one of His Miracles, it was Glen. Who better, than a man so dedicated to Him, and whose work for the Lord spreads across the world? We thought that the Lord should pick Glen so that He could show so many people of His awesome power in making miracles happen. Unfortunately, due to the conditions of his organs, Glen was unable to be part of this wonderful program.

We never gave up on this hope and prayer. I had to have it written in black and white, or stated to the exact words, before I was able to actually believe this to be real. It still does not seem real to me. However, yes, Glen has gone to be with Our Father in Heaven. He is already deeply missed.

Matthew 25:21 (NIV) "His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!'"

Hebrews 3:2 (NIV) He was faithful to the one who appointed him, just as Moses was faithful in all God's house.

In reflection, Kevin says that Glen used to run around the parking lot of the church, wearing a tall purple (of course) and white hat ("cat in the hat" type) and rainbow colored shoe laces, greeting every car that drove in, giving each person one of his sweet hugs. Glen was a hugger. Nobody could get by him, without receiving one of his wonderful hugs first! His hugs were genuinely warm and heart-felt. When we attended Bible Studies at Glen and Marsha's home, before even able to open the car door, there was Glen, wearing his big glowing grin, ready to give hugs.

Kevin says that Glen is probably in heaven, running around in all his glory, hugging all the Saints from the Bible. Lovingly, my husband also says that Jesus is probably running FROM Glen because he is giving so many hugs!! In other words, we know that Glen is happy where he is at, and that he is probably like a little kid in a candy store, being in heaven with all of those he so dearly admires and loved to teach the rest of us about.

Like Paul in
Acts 28:31 (NIV) Boldly and without hindrance he preached the kingdom of God and taught about the Lord Jesus Christ.

While Glen ministered at the local church, before Finding Way2Hope/EFH/Web-church, Kevin was fortunate enough to be around during the time Glen was pondering the idea of an online church. Glen and friends did a lot of praying about it, before deciding to take the chance. We are all so fortunate that he chose this route. How blessed are we, the people of over 160 countries that his ministry reaches?! Glen is a True Christian Leader with much wisdom and loads of love to offer every one and anyone willing to receive.

Luke 4:43 (NIV)
But he said, "I must preach the good news of the kingdom of God to the other towns also, because that is why I was sent."

Deuteronomy 32:2 (NIV)
Let my teaching fall like rain and my words descend like dew, like showers on new grass, like abundant rain on tender plants.

Please know that Glen's legacy will continue through his sites. As of right now, they are pretty well self-maintained by all of you faithful members. The only exception, at this time, is that there will not be any new articles. And, please know that Marsha and several others of us are determined to keep Glen's legacy alive. If I may ask, please have a little patience with us, as we learn how to better operate the systems. We will be praying for guidance in how to accomplish what needs to be done.

Please continue to pray for Marsha. We feel an enormous loss, just imagine how she is feeling. She is a beautiful woman who walks with the Lord with much grace and dignity. Please pray for strength and peace for Glen's beautiful wife. I am incredibly blessed and honored to have been a part of Glen's life, and also to be a part of this fellowship. God is AWESOME!

'LOVE & HUGS'

In God's Hands,
Deb & Kevin]]> Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:06:42 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=845 Please Pray For Me http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1254 I am new to this and I am at the point that I dont think nothing could really hurt.. I have just relized that I have a gambling addiction. I moved to my current city about 4 months ago and started hanging out with my aunt who also has a addiction to gambling as well as alcohol. I have been quite lonely here and at first going to the casino was just away of me getting out of the house now its just out of control.I have wasted away at least 1000 dollars, money I deffinitly dont have. I just got done with college, have no decent job yet and have a little girl. I do have some income but it is very limited. I have barely been able to afford bills, and at first I would win quite a bit but now am losing, lieing and borrowing money just to go their. All of this is so not me because I have always been careful with money, been a big saver and now I am just so depressed that I just cant seem to stop going in there. I am also so moody and just mad all the time. I just dont know how to stop and I fully believe in God but I dont know how to start to get help, start to pray, and look into him for help... I just no my depression is getting worse and need some kind of help so i can start to be myself again and be a good mom to my little girl. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:03:49 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1254 Please Pray For Me http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1253 I am new to this and I am at the point that I dont think nothing could really hurt.. I have just relized that I have a gambling addiction. I moved to my current city about 4 months ago and started hanging out with my aunt who also has a addiction to gambling as well as alcohol. I have been quite lonely here and at first going to the casino was just away of me getting out of the house now its just out of control.I have wasted away at least 1000 dollars, money I deffinitly dont have. I just got done with college, have no decent job yet and have a little girl. I do have some income but it is very limited. I have barely been able to afford bills, and at first I would win quite a bit but now am losing, lieing and borrowing money just to go their. All of this is so not me because I have always been careful with money, been a big saver and now I am just so depressed that I just cant seem to stop going in there. I am also so moody and just mad all the time. I just dont know how to stop and I fully believe in God but I dont know how to start to get help, start to pray, and look into him for help... I just no my depression is getting worse and need some kind of help so i can start to be myself again and be a good mom to my little girl. Mon, 19 Jul 2010 02:03:46 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1253 Need More Prayers For My Mum Please http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1252 Hi Again

I am asking please please for more prayers for my mum, please pray that she gets her breathing tube out tomorrow and that her mind clears back to normal and that her liver and whole body is healed and that she comes home soon feeling 100% healthy and happy.

Thank you all so so much, God bless you all!!!!!

Janelle]]> Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:49:06 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1252 Please Pray For My Mum http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1250 Hi Everyone

I just found (stumbled across) this forum which is amazing as I desperately need prayers. My mum has liver problems and is currently in Intensive Care after having internal bleeding, can I please please get some prayers to heal her liver and make her 100% healthy again, please pray that she is healed all over and is able to come home soon and never have any health problems again, Please God I need you so much please please heal my mum's liver and make her well again, she is my whole world.

Thank you all so much and may God bless us all

Janelle
xoxoxo]]> Sat, 17 Jul 2010 13:25:02 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1250 Introducing Myself. http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1094
God Bless,
Chrissie S. Yohman]]> Tue, 15 Sep 2009 10:02:51 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1094 Child Molestation http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1249 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:14:52 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1249 For God To Give Me Courage To Fight Addiction http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1247 Please pray with me, I have been addicted to porn for a number of years now.I have tried to quit but after a while I seems to be going the same route again, God knows I regret every action. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 16:20:44 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1247 Anxiety/ Fear - Please Pray For Me http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1242 Wed, 30 Jun 2010 20:51:15 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1242 Addiction http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1246 I recently met someone and fell in love only to find out he is an addict. My mother forbids us to be together because of the addiction. I understand this concept, it is still hard to leave the problem in God's hands and not intervene. I try to give it to God on a daily basis only to be thinking about the problem seconds after prayer. Please pray for my now ex-boyfriend to be able to let God in his life he is a believer with bad circumstances.]]> Sun, 11 Jul 2010 23:15:18 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1246 Prayer For Salvation For A Friend Of Mine http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1240
thank you so much!
be blessed!]]> Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:48:14 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1240 Once Was Found, But Now She Is Lost http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1245
Thank you,
mimi]]> Fri, 09 Jul 2010 01:56:39 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1245 Struggling http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1184 i have been struggling with drug addiction for years ive gone to aa but i feel like im missing something any advie would be great. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:33:55 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1184 Perspective http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1244
Psalms 8:
3 When I consider Thy heavens, the work of Thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which Thou hast ordained;
4 What is man, that Thou art mindful of him? and the son of man, that Thou visitest him?

Proverbs 3:
5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.

11 My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of His correction:
12 For whom the LORD loveth He correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.

Isaiah 55:
8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.
9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

2Tim 1:
7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Psalms 119:
114 Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in Thy Word.]]> Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:15:22 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1244 <![CDATA[Urgent Prayer For Daughter,her Safety & Me]]> http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1241
I have also found out,that he is allowing her and encouraging her to play an online roleplaying game,that is demonic, and has spells and occult on.I am EXTREMELY CONCERNED ABOUT THIS>AND PRAYING FOR HER PROTECTION,PLEADING THE BLOOD OF JESUS OVER HER,AND A HEDGE OF PROTECTION ON HER.]]> Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:54:34 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1241 God Grant Me The Strength...... http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1236
I was not born able to participate in heavy social engagements. I have a hard time with social intrigue and, as such, often fall victim to it. I've cut many (hundreds?) of people out of my life for their maliciousness when it comes to interpersonal interaction. Gossip. Social ostracizing. Manipulation. You know, things people learn how to do from toxic family situations or from daytime soap operas.

What happens when you find out that these people you have left behind are no worse than those you keep closest to you? What happens when you realize that all of that intrigue and manipulation is far closer to you than you had imagined? What do you do when you realize that, for all intents and purposes, you are stuck in the middle of a roiling mass of fear, mistrust, and resentment?

What do I do? I pray. God grant me the strength to stand up for myself in the face of, not my enemies, but the people who say they love me.....]]> Thu, 10 Jun 2010 17:26:16 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1236 Whats Wrong Here http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1243 I see where no one looks at so many prayer requests here. What is this board for? To be united in prayer for those who come to such a place, for prayer and support. I would ask all to think about that. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 03:08:56 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1243 Trinity http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1226
As I said, I have heard all the Biblical justifications for this belief, but no one seems to be able to explain why it's necessary to accept it. What possible difference can it make how one understands the relationship between the Father, his son and the Holy Spirit?]]> Thu, 06 May 2010 05:49:53 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1226 Personal Life Problems http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1228
my name is hrant ia need to find the holy spirit windsom before making decision in my personal life about work
as i ma having a terible time at work with a boss who is manipulating situation and not paying what he is supposed

i need to find the courage through faith in god to change]]> Sun, 16 May 2010 08:41:41 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1228 Jesus Was A Jew And... http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1239

The Jews killed Jesus. That fact will never change. They have never repented, and they try to bully into silence anyone who states that fact.

They try to deflect this awful sin by saying, “Jesus was a Jew.” Yes – he was. And the Jews killed him.
Paul the Apostle – also a Jew -- said, the Jews did not attain to righteousness because they “sought it not by faith,” and instead established their own righteousness and did not submit themselves to the righteousness of God, Romans 8:31-32 & 9:1-4.

Only the ELECT JEWS will obtain righteousness, Romans 11:7. The APOSTATE REPROBATE JEWS have a vail on their heart when they read the Law of Moses, 2 Corinthians 3:13-15. And they forbad the apostles to speak to the Gentiles about salvation, “to fill up their sins always: for the wrath is come upon them to the uttermost,” 1 Thessalonians 2:14-16.

Jesus’ ministry of three-and-a-half years was to the lost house of Israel. But they would not obey, and they crucified him. When they did so, they screamed, “His blood be on us, and on our children,” Matthew 27:25. God hates Israel and her destruction is coming from God. You rebellious sinful Jews will NOT get a pass because Jesus was a Jew. The Jews killed Jesus!

FROM OUR SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST MOUTH

Jesus said wrath and tribulation are going to come upon the Jews in the Last Days for their persecution of the people of God. Since Jesus was a Jew – YOU HAD BETTER LISTEN TO HIS WORDS. Like these: “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! Behold, your house is left unto you desolate.” Matthew 23:37-39; Luke 13:34-35.

Jesus traveled from Galilee to Jerusalem – because he knew it was nearing the time for the Jews to condemn him to death. Upon approach, he beheld the city and wept over it, because of the destruction that was coming in the “time of their visitation,” Luke 19:41-44.

When Jesus prophesied about the Last Days, he said, “[W]hen ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh; then let them which are in Judaea flee to the mountains …; [f]or these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled,” Luke 21:20-22.

When the good women lamented his death on the way to his death, Jesus told them not to weep for him, but for themselves and their children, because of the wrath that would come upon Israel. For “then shall they begin to say to the mountains, Fall on us; and to the hills, Cover us,” Luke 23:26-31.

]]> Mon, 14 Jun 2010 12:01:10 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1239 We Need Just A Little Support To Shut This Board Down http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1237

They hate christians there it is a 666 board, help me in the petition to stop the hate.

I told them about it there, we need to stop the hatred one step at a time. Vote with me to get rid of the hateful devil worshiper boards such as this.

I tried to put the link in but I cant. PM me for the link to shut it down.]]> Fri, 11 Jun 2010 05:44:57 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1237 Marriage Broken http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1187 Sun, 04 Apr 2010 02:02:50 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1187 Disappointed, http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1234 About one year ago I met , who I thought was the most wonderful, beautiful, trustworthy woman I had EVER known . I had not dated for three years prior to this just to 'clear my thoughts' , after a family loss. Her name was Christine,(what a more trustworthy name?) .. She pursued me strongly, as I did her,, and eventually we dated...It was perfect,,she was perfect,, I thought the world of her.. I would have given her anything and done anything for her within my means and capabilities and resources. I loved our relationship... Then one day, after about 6 months she informed me that we were breaking-up.. I couldnt figure out why for sure, but I found out shortly later that she was dating someone else (Im still not sure how long things had been going on with them). One night she came to me and informed me that she was going to have a 'date' with a 'friend' and that she "wasnt even physically attracted to him" (as she looked at the floor and shook her head),, I said "then why are you doing it?" ,, she did not answer me and the next day they had their date (cross country skiing). About three days later she called me and said she was very depressed,, .
I had been planning to go shopping and she asked if she could go with me, of course I said yes.. I had been planning this trip for months,, so she came over and she decided to drive since she had just bought a new car. Well, off we went.. (about a two hour drive) we made it to the store,, we were there for 20 minutes and she said she wanted to leave, once back inside the car she informed me that she had to go home to her house. I was upset,,, she said her boyfriend had called and that he was 'having a heart attack',, I basically said 'bull-####' but she informed me that his mother had died two days earlier,, I immediately felt sympathy and understood the situation.. So we went home..
she went on to tell me that everyone in his family was dead and that he had been divorced for years. I cant remember how many times she told me this story with tears welling -up in her eyes.. " "he had no-one,, his Mama had just died, his brothers were dead, his Dad was dead,, no one in his family had ever lived past the age of 57,, and he had been divorced for years..."" (remember this)
Well, after this, she continued to come to my house, call me, e-mails etc. we went out for drinks,, worked in the garden,, cooked dinner, lunch,, she gave me hair-cuts,, and Much more.. we continued to see each other for almost two months.. her boyfriend was only around every-other weekend (if that) and a couple days a week,, She NEVER went to his house (about an hour and a half away), and basically complained about him everytime we were together.. I COULDNT FIGURE IT OUT!!! It was so strange, .. She said he was unhealthy and "broken",, she would drop him off at the chiropractor and spend the time with me. I WAS AT A TOTAL LOSS,, I mean,, she could have had me???!!!
THEN,,, oneday I was talking with a mutual friend and he 'spilled the beans" ,, he informed me that her boyfriend was still married and his wife knew nothing!!!!!! I was floored and at the same time relieved,,,, now I understood,, it was all lies to cover-up his married life. (and extreme insecurity) . In addition to that, his mother had been dead for years,, he had a brother who was in his 60's (way beyond 57),, and he Was in fact married... (SO many Lies),, I couldnt believe it. Why,, WHy,, ??? The truth would have been better.. But, he is wealthy,, and can offer her more than I can,, so I understand.

NOW, HERE IS THE WORST PART..... She is a Minister, Chaplain, Pastor,,, she has performed weddings for people I work with..... NOW do you understand why I trusted her with ALL my heart.. When I met her I thought "thank God",, finally a woman I can trust and feel 'safe' with,, someone to spend life with..***.What a joke,,, she told me things about people who confided in her abouit their personal lives and problems.. I told her she shouldnt be telling me or anybody else about these things, but she did.. I know personal things about people I never wanted to know and dont want to know,, I feel so used and made a fool of it hurts... I didnt deserve this,, I just wanted and trusted in a person of a higher standard.. I put her right up there next to God.. totally good and trustworthy,, and what did I get??? What I have told you is only the "tip of the iceburg"... she led me on,, and kept me hanging on for two months... Telling her jealous boyfriend that she never heard from me or saw me.. when all the time she was with me too.... It was all a lie.. I thought that maybe there was a chance for me/us, but all along she was just keeping me around because he COULDNT be around.
How can I trust or repect any religious position again?? But I know I must.]]> Tue, 08 Jun 2010 22:19:29 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1234 Marriage In Trouble http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1235 Wed, 09 Jun 2010 14:39:57 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1235 Letting Go Of An Alcoholic http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1229 I have been in a relationship with an alcoholic for 5 years. I am a 39 year old woman, he is a 52 year old man. I didn't know he was an alcoholic at the beginning. As our relationship progressed, I noticed he had a drinking problem. He was a very functional alcoholic, treated me very well, loved my children, and I got along with his kids. As the years went on, he became more and more emotionally dependent on me. Controlling behaviours started, not in a mean way, but in a manipulative sneaky way I didn't realize until recently. Without going into a lot of detail, I loved and still love this man very much. He quit drinking 2 years ago, had one slip up, got caught right away for impaired driving and ended up getting arrested and losing his driver's license for 90 days. I drove him everywhere, it was all kept top secret. Nobody ever found out. In the last year he got me involved in something very bad. I can't say exactly what it is but let's just say I tried it once out of curiosity and found myself in a very deep addiction which took my health into a downward spiral. I told him 3 weeks ago that I was changing this behaviour and did very well. Then, knowing how hard I was working at getting better, he tried to get me to fall back into that old pattern. It was at that moment I was confronted with a huge temptation, almost more than I could say no to. Something stopped me and said "it's now or never". I broke off the relationship at that very moment, asked him to leave my house and had to threaten calling the police or an ambulance because he wouldn't go. Eventually, a friend of his picked him up and he left. This has been a week and a half. Since then, I haven't gone one day without numerous phone calls, emails, even 2 personal visits. It has torn my heart out to have to do this but I knew it was the right thing. He went to AA every day for 5 days last week and then got arrested for impaired driving again and now has lost his license again indefinitely. He is using his daughter to make me feel guilty as her and I grew very close over the past 5 years, she is now 13 years old. He has threatened to commit suicide. I am torn between extreme hurt and extreme guilt. I will not get back together with him for my own sake as well as my kids. How do I stop loving this man, release him, stop enabling him, stop feeling guilty, etc. Today he called and begged me to help him. I know I am not capable of providing the help he needs. What do I do?......Please pray for him, he is not a bad person, he is sick. Please pray for me to have the strength to stick to my guns and be strong. Will God touch him? Not for my sake but for his children's?.....thank you for listening, please pray for me. I am not religious, I am trying to believe as much as I can. Is there a God for sure?...I think so but still wonder..............I will pray for the people on here as well.]]> Tue, 18 May 2010 18:48:57 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1229 Christian Advice Needed http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1208
this is the first time i have used this forum, and since everything here is anonymous, i think it might be a good chance to post a question that i have for a long time but never got chance to discuss with others. i am in early thirties, i am a christian, only because i had confessed, but i had yet to experience what it like to have a real relationship with God, like i have heard so many time in church. to put long story short, i have experienced depression related condition for a long time, that combined with social adjustment issues, means i never really lived a normal life and had the experiences or the skills many people my age should have. i been to church off and on, with mixed result, maybe it is because of my circumstances lead to a unique perspectve, but actually found it hard to deal with many fellow christians, even christians who know something about my background,
i had so many experiences of being "taught a lesson" by my fellow christians over small things such as unable to hold a conversation well, which i never realized was such an offensive thing. just yesterday, i went to a local church that i attended couple of times before, and i ran into one of the pastors there, and i was shocked by his rude and vindictive behaviours, we did have an misunderstanding four years ago, and i actually made attempt to clear it up yesterday, but he was unrelenting, i was left incrediblely angry, but most of all, the thing that got to me most was the mocking look in his eyes, almost like they were saying to me, " yeh you are just a 30 something loser with nothing" everytime this happens , i just keep praying to God somehow allow me to to pick my life together, so i wont have to put up with this kind treatment anymore. so far i feel God still hasnt listened to my prayers, and sometimes it sent chill down my spine when i wonder whether God is not going to help me out of this one for whatever reason, and i will have to accept of being treated like a third class citizens by people around me who simply decided to bully me. i just so tired of this never changing existance, sometimes i wish i could just stay home and not have to go out into the world and face people.
]]> Mon, 26 Apr 2010 04:13:19 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1208 If You Need Prayer! http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1231
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVI1eG53_tk]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 19:09:35 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1230 Broken Marriage http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1227 know how to understand my wife she is always upset with me we can't communicate anymore it seems as if she dosn't even know me anymore,we have had problems for a long time it starts with me i don't take care of myself like i should and that has hurt our marriage i am over weight and am not happy with myself so that is part of the underlying problem then there is her she has pushed me away and told me she dosn't love me anymore and has been talking to another fella for awhile now but she says he is just a friend but it seems a little bit more then that she dated him before me and i think she missed his funny side which i am not real funny and he talks alot and i don't i am very confused i don't know how to fix us and i want to,it all seems like far to little far to late but i need to put my faith in god and let it play out i am also so scared for my little girls they are 4 and 7 and don't really know what is going on.i also have a problem with making love to her i have problems and she thinks i am sleeping with someone else becouse we don't do a whole lot anymore becouse i am so embaressed i need prayer to give the strenghth to keep moving forward and help me and my wife and marriage life is going so fast i am so confussed thank you s.s.g.
]]> Sat, 15 May 2010 18:54:58 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1227 Desperate For Help http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1225 ok my name isnt realy Jimmy, but im 16 and im a homosexual and have been since i was twelve i have been fighting the enemy since i started going to church two years ago. now i find myself having sexual thoughts about little boys ranging from 10-19 i think i may becoming a pedophile and i dont want to i want to serve the Lord with all my heart please please help me. i hav enever slept with a man or woman or child but fantasies run through my mind onstantly and its brought me to a point of suicide i dont want to live like this anymore please please help me. Wed, 05 May 2010 21:04:18 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1225 Marriage Prayer http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1224 Wed, 05 May 2010 03:15:27 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1224 Please Help Me Love Myself http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1222 I am 33 and was sexually abused by my uncle when i was 10 years of age. It has only effected my life now. I have been married for 2 years and have been diagonosed with panic attacks (anxiety) and depression. In the last two months it has been so severe that i dont feel connected to my husband and having suicidal thoughts. I love my husband so much but nothing makes me happy. Please pray for me to love myself and feel happy with life and be fulfilled.]]> Tue, 04 May 2010 06:28:24 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1222 Marriage Prayer http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1223
6609]]> Tue, 04 May 2010 16:18:42 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1223 All Alone http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1221 ]]> Mon, 03 May 2010 13:58:35 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1221 Please Help http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1220 I have been suffering from depression, anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder for 3 years now. I'm lost. I have seen multiple psychiatrists yet I can cannot oversome these deadly 'diseases'. Please help me God. Please pray for me children of God. I have lost my way and need some direction, otherwise I don't know if I can carry on.
I have so much to give to the world
Amen,

L

X X X]]> Sun, 02 May 2010 20:05:03 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1220 Computer Repair http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1219 Did you know that you need to update your anti virus software for it to be effective against viruses? Sat, 01 May 2010 13:44:49 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1219 Computer Repair http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1218 Did you know that malware and virses are not the same? Sat, 01 May 2010 13:41:01 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1218 Computer Help http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1217 Do you know how to access a bad hard drive? Sat, 01 May 2010 13:35:35 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1217 Computer Repair Site http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1216 Do you know how to recover a bad hard drive? Sat, 01 May 2010 13:32:07 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1216 Computer Help http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1215 How safe is online backup? Sat, 01 May 2010 13:26:23 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1215 Computer Repair Site http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1214 Did you know that you need to update your anti virus software for it to be effective against viruses? Sat, 01 May 2010 13:21:54 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1214 Computer Blog http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1213 Did you know that malware and virses are not the same? Sat, 01 May 2010 13:18:21 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1213 I Need A Way Out Of My Current Circumstance! http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=508 has rage issues, we are neither married or intimately involved -
due to my prior circumstance he invited me to move in with him
and after much prayer I decided to do that.
While I do not regret my decision and
have been grateful to God for the provision, I have had to face
that he is abusive and I don't simply have the means to move
out.. When I moved out here I did not realize the extent of my
health issues or how REAL and damaging verbal abuse is to an individual.
He is not physically abusive, but
verbally abasing and I am at the end of my rope in dealing with the
out bursts and the blame placing. I know things are not going to change
and while the potential of our friendship coming to an end once seemed
unimaginable I've had to face that as he is,, he is only a negative influence
in my life..
I believe that my health is on an up swing and I am certain that my
emotional state is improving, my out look on life despite my current
circumstances is really good and that's not the norm for me, but a
true GIFT FROM GOD!!
He has bought foods and such that I like, but he knows I am not
eating and while I don't confront him, it's very apparent that I am being sabatoged.

Anyhow

I long for and desire a way out of my current living situation
and I NEED THE LORDS GUIDANCE AND DIRECTION, above all else,, because
I don't know what to do on my own...

ty dani
I appreciate all your replies to my posts, it REALLY HELPS
]]> Fri, 09 Nov 2007 03:05:31 -0500 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=508 Talking To Someone Who May Be Addicted To Porn http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1209 The problem started a few days after he arrived. Every morning our computer history was erased. We didn't want to accuse him of something that we weren't sure of, so we went back and fourth with it trying to decide what to do. Well one day- in broad day light mind you, with kids running in and out of the house- he didin't do such a good job of erasing everything and I found several porn sites that he had been on. My husband being the man of the house aproached him and explained that we just don't do that here. He said he was sorry and that he wouldn't do that again. We put a password on the computer so he has to ask us any time he wants to use it and that has been working fine. But I just don't feel right about it. This is a good God fearing man I have known for years! He's like my big brother! I just won't be able to look at his sweet wife in the face and be ok with the way things have gone. Not only is her husband in our house looking at things he shouldn't with little kids in the house, but I found in the history an online bar that allows you to talk and hook up with real people!
I have to say something, Right? Is it appropriate for me to do it? Or do my husband and I need to do it together? I don't want him to feel like we are ganging up on him, and my husband is not good with this kind of thing. HELP!]]> Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:43:47 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1209 Pornography Addiction http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=231
I am a 42 year old man who has a 20 year habit of viewing internet pornography and visiting "gentlemans clubs" (what an interesting name for such an awful place). I've been married for 11 years and have caused many emotional scars and financial issues in the family because of my problem. I am hurting and feeling terrible about the things I've done to hurt myself, my wife and our relationship.

To make a long story at least a little bit shorter, I'm determined to stop this time and I need all the prayer I can get. I saw a counselor yesterday, and we are going to get this done, but I know I can't get it done without God. I'm trying to pray for myself, but it's been so long, and the devil seems has a foothold.

Thank you in advance for your prayers and encouragement.]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2007 17:24:41 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=231 Confused http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1211 I pray and I pray and I beg for God to help me quit smoking. I know I cannot do it myself and I am ready and willing to accept his stregnth....but I am not recieving it. I am so discouraged and feel my request is being rejected. What do I do? Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:49:15 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1211 Sick Toddler http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1210 Please pray for my toddler girl. She is sick with a fever and really miserable. She gets sick like this a lot. Please pray that her fever breask and that she is well and happy. Thank you and God bless you. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 14:11:37 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1210 Prayer For My Son http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1188 Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:35:07 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1188 Read Me: This Should Answer Most Of Your Questions http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1207
Ontario Provincial Police officer Vu Pham was a father of three young boys and the sole bread winner in the family. He was a church deacon in this little town Wingham in Ontario Canada. He was active in his children's school trying to make the school a better place for children given the budget cutbacks that schools every have to endure. He also coached minor baseball and hockey, and he was truely what one will consider a pillar in the community. On March 2010, he pulled over a vehicle, and it so happens that a violent gun battle followed. Officer Pham was shot in the head and died that day. A family lost their father, children lost their hockey and baseball coach, a church lost their deacon, and a community is devastated by the lost of their community leader. And to add some irony here, the assailant who killed Officer Pham went to the same church Officer Pham went to about 20 years ago when Officer Pham was still a child, it was just pure coincidence that they will have such a deadly encounter with each other decades later. The assailant who's name was Fred Preston was also a church leader and a former mayor of a small town. Preston has in recent years suffered from the adultery commited by his wife. It was noted that on the day Officer Pham pulled Preston's vehicle over, Preston was on the way to find his estranged wife. Whatever happened, two lives were lost that day.

Did God cause this? Pure Christians will tell you that this was the work of the devil, and God allowed it to happen because ultimate good will come out of it. Even though God could have intervened, he chose not to because that is part of his master plan for goodness. Those who suffer should rejoice in their suffering because God wants them to learn a very valuable lesson out of it and ultimately become stronger and deeper in their love and faith for God ultimately having blind faith that things turned out for the better because that was part of God's plan. Any other outcome would not have been part of God's plan.

So where am I getting with this? According to pure Christians, God ultimately knows what's going to happen in your life. He gives you free will to lead the life you want, but realistically he already knows what is going to happen in your life, including when you will die, and your death can include a very terrifying violent death a sin caused by the devil but allowed by God, which is suppose to cause good later on. Those who call themselves Christians accept this fate that things about their lives have already been written down, and rejoice in being a part of God's plan. And if you take a look at the book of Job, or read the story about how Joseph was sold by his brothers, it will re-iterate this fact.

so it's Sunday morning, do I plan to go to church? Well since I've been up all night doing sinful things, I don't think I will...]]> Sun, 25 Apr 2010 09:17:15 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1207 Part 1: What Are These Anonymous Internet Christian Forums? http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1206
So with plank in my eye and since "God" doesn't give me periodic updates confirming what he might be using me for; please know that I do not pretend to speak for God saying things like: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Angel "told me This" or "told me That" or "told me to Say this" or "told me to Say that" or "wants me to interpret the Bible this way or that way" or "wants me to Do this" or "wants me to Do that" and everything else like “that”. But if/when "God" does afflict me by revelation and in audible words to say something, I shall joyfully Say So along with a: Hallelujah!

Otherwise I will endeavor to use ???question marks???? after any statements I make concerning the "nature of God" and about what I think but cannot prove. Reciprocally, if I think someone is speaking for "God", I might ask them the following question: Did "God" afflict you by revelation and in audible words to say that? If their answer is Yes, I will give what they say every consideration. If their answer is No, I will ask them to re-word their statement. If they cannot answer Yes or No, I will ignore their comments.

If someone accused You of not being a Christian, could you prove them wrong?
What would Your answer be? I first heard that type of question come up in a sermon and I thought to myself. What a great question! I think it’s a question that every believer should be asking themselves and edifying with brethren about. Indeed it is perhaps at the “essence” of the issues being raised in this topic? A man-made forum is just what it is. It’s created by man and may have nothing to do with God but we Christians are constantly being challenged to “prove” what we are (Matthew 10:22/Mark 13:13, Luke 1:71/6:22/21:17) except we really can’t prove it for all intents and purposes. Only God can do the convincing. The best we can do is quote biblical passages like (Matthew 5:16, 1 Peter 2:12) etc. but that isn’t “proof”. It is only proof that we read it in the Bible and even if we perform miracles empowered by God, some will still not see that as proof and the Bible confirms that too. Even believers challenge other believers to prove their salt but that usually ends up in a quarrel and nothing resolved especially in forums but I pray that is not always the case. All we can “see” in forums are words and images and even if someone wrote in words that God blessed them with a miracle, for all we know, they could be lying?

So I fully understand that anything said in Internet forums as well, cannot be proved nor disproved. Which, as far as only I’m concerned perhaps, is why is there is nothing necessarily accomplished in forums except that which God accomplished but we cannot necessarily “see” it or “know” it? Thus, I’m not here to impress anyone with my words and I’m not an Expert on anything either. With your indulgence then and regardless of "man's forum Rules" (Acts 5:29), I will speak truthfully in this forum too whether I'm right or wrong. You may also know that I've been banned from every hypocritical so-called Christian forum I've infiltrated for the purpose of truthfully talking about "God"; so please don't think even for a moment I am concerned that there may be an ungodly owner, moderator or admin person in this forum who will almost certainly ban me too.

But I firmly advocate that God has his way in all things including forums and regardless of what is said. We Christians must be allowed to make mistakes in what we say (James 3:8) and learn how to deal with the consequences (Matthew 18:15-17) of our behavior without man's interference. Otherwise it is not a Christian forum and therefore probably not created by a Christian either?

And no doubt, by my own words, I will be accused here too of being wrong or sarcastic, mean-spirited, accusatory, presumptuous and everything else under the sun but you know what? I don’t care what anyone thinks I might be. I only care what God knows I am and what he might have me doing here (2 Corinthians 4:2), if anything beneficial? But Christians please do judge me if you must and then You may Be Judged as well (Matthew 7:1, Luke 6:37)? And no doubt, at least one believer forum member will immediately Report this topic to forum authorities with the intent to have me banned because they cannot face me publically in God’s witness and for All in the forum to see to refute what I’ve said? They simply disagree with what they read and do not want anyone in the forum who might challenge their biblical opinions. So as a coward would, they look for any Rules’ infraction attempting to justify their hateful action but they are actually just trying to cover up their inability to Stand For Christ and/or because they are probably not a Christian anyway? That is the kind of evil which gets us Christians banned and from a “Christian” forum of all things, ironically.

. . . Parts 2,3,4,5,6,7 to follow . . .
]]> Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:07:37 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1206 Part 2: What Are These Anonymous Internet Christian Forums? http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1205 So they were defeated in God’s eyes even before they took part in such a forum. Of course they will deny being wrong about anything and even unto their self because their sinful nature enjoys having that sense of control and power over others. But little do they know; by their stubbornness not to accept God as the moderator of all things, they are merely storing up wrath on their self (Romans 2:5, Jude 1:4). So I pity them but love them and ask my brethren to join me in prayer for the "mods/admins" in forums who are allowing earthly rules to govern their faith.

Not only that but the moment a forum owner implements any rules, just Your human right to Freedom of Speech is also ignored. Not to mention; by posting rules for you to follow, the forum owner is insulting You by presuming you probably do not even have the common sense to behave yourself in their forum.

Which means my dear neighbor, you are being Baby-sat if you joined a “forum with rules” so now how naïve do you feel? Ouch! Truth hurts as they say; don’t it? If you don’t believe me, just watch how fast my topic might be removed or locked and/or I’ll be banned? But that is partly why I’m talking openly, honestly and truthfully about “Christian forums which impose rules” because Jesus set us free from earthly rules but what believers are doing in such forums is insulting Christ’s sacrifice by allowing their self to be dictated to by man and bashing each other on top of that and for being naïve for joining in the first place! Don’t You Get It Yet?

Speaking of “babysitting”, c'mon let's be real. Even TV's Supernanny teaches parents to first give their children a "warning" to stop their bad behavior before placing the child on the Naughty Spot. Then, after they have served their time on the Naughty Spot, the child must apologize to the parent for their behavior and the parent must also forgive them. Then hugs and kisses; Lesson Learned and life goes on. Simple and gosh that seems like sound biblical practice too. How about you? But I have never seen that practiced in forums. What a Super loving and caring person the Supernanny is too and I pray she will be saved. I only wish to know more Christians with her wisdom, talents and kindness. Indeed, next to the Bible, I recommend people watch the Supernanny Show before reading any other Christian Writings! Why? Ask God. I’m not your babysitter. The point anyway is that Christians shouldn’t need a Human Babysitter to serve God. That’s “why”. But I've got some Christian Writings by other authors from which I have also been truly blessed; I’d love to share with you and vice versa perhaps?

There is a Bigger Picture which no amount of rules can contain and in case you haven’t noticed, believers can’t even agree on who God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit is. So how can you possibly expect anything but chaos in a forum full of Confused Anonymous Believers who cannot even prove their own Religion is the right one; let alone disprove anyone else’s? Isn’t that why we trust in God to provide us with our purpose and our faith and the power to endure and carry out what he planned for us? That’s what I believe but I’m absolutely certain some believers in this forum will disagree with that too. We’ve got even stricter Rules in society but people break them every day too and end up in jail which proves that you can’t legislate morality and a bunch of rules will not stop the devil from making a mockery of a forum either.

Yikes! I better pause at this point. To acknowledge Those who like to criticize others for the length of their writings. I've seen in every forum where Crybabies whine about people using too many words and criticize spelling/grammar mistakes and even those who complain about using Color and Fonts and emoticons. So I've stopped my inferior Literary Bus here; so "those judgmental hypocrites" can get off now because this will indeed be a long read for those who care to do so. Anecdote: This "metaphoric bus stop" reminds me of one of my favorite gospel songs too. Goes something like this if I recall correctly, quote: "This Train is Bound for Glory. It only Stops for the Righteous and the Holy." Unquote. Thank you Lord and please don't forget to Stop and pick up this wretch and the Sooner the Better because I'm getting real weary trying to walk in your footsteps. There is just too much suffering to deal with and too much to be done. It's overwhelming and I'm never sure if I'm getting it right but always sure I'm probably doing something wrong.

. . . Parts 3,4,5,6,7 to follow . . .
]]> Sat, 24 Apr 2010 15:03:28 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1205 Part 3: What Are These Anonymous Internet Christian Forums? http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1204
But that's what I'm hearing from most sermons and have gotten the very clear impression with contemporary Christianity that; in addition to, but apart from God's people Israel, most believers in America truly expect to find in heaven, all of their family members and friends and perhaps their pets too? They're probably not sure if paradise includes heavenly golf courses, shopping malls, even better sex and everything else like that but they hope it's a possibility even though there is basically no evidence of this in most of God's real bibles? So Lord, you see what I'm working with and know why I'm writing this and why I think it's almost impossible to find like-minded brethren. Anyway, I gotta finish this message in case God wanted it done but will you please also bless the ones who got off my metaphoric bus at this "stop"?

Okay, rest stop is over and the impatient have been acknowledged. Here's a dandy saying I think: “good judgment comes from experience and experience comes from bad judgment”. So, from experience, I don't read forum rules anymore because if the owners/mods/admin are imposing Their Rules instead of God laws, then it's just a gossip forum but also because as I said, we're not bound by man's rules anyway and everyone: "must be allowed to make mistakes in what we say (James 3:8) and learn how to deal with the consequences (Matthew 18:15-17) of our behavior" IMO. Anything short of that is a dictatorial forum and probably owned/run by adult-aged girls and boys attempting to Control people in their little patch of cyberspace? Or perhaps they actually are children just fooling around on the Internet? But what I truly think is that these forums are probably started by naïve believers with good intentions who do not have a 'leadership role' in their own physical church or maybe don't belong to any church; so the Internet affords them the opportunity to 'practice at' being a biblical pastor over their own flock of Anonymous cyber-lambs and wolves but they don't have to face the reality of ever being questioned about what they're doing and believing and saying; and I'd be interested to hear what this forum thinks about that?

Yes, that was sarcasm which I often utilize to provoke the "truth" from people and because I can admit I might be wrong and also do laugh at myself and especially when I say stupid things and someone calls me on it. But I also believe my sarcasm might be honestly inherited in Christ too and perhaps this is verified in the Bible where we often find Jesus calling people hypocrites, vipers etc. because He knows the truth and knew when people were trying to trap him in a lie. And since Jesus actually knew they were hypocrites, isn't that the Purist and Holiest sarcasm? Indeed, I often find myself lovingly wondering if Jesus ever had a smirk on his face sometimes when he was admonishing hypocrites? Do you? Yet, in those forums, when someone called another person a "hypocrite" or even implied it, the accusations and judgments started flying around like nobody's business. Then nothing good comes of it because everyone is too busy defending their self and demanding apologies. Practically hilarious really if it wasn't so sad and pathetic watching people bash each other while pretending to be Christians and then of course a moderator steps in and ejects their neighbor(s) from the forum for being fallible like everyone else in the real world. I see a truthful irony in that because isn't a Christian forum also supposed to be used for spreading the gospel? But if those who might seemingly be unruly are in darkness, then how can "we Christians" work on them if an ignorant mod/admin person kicks them out? Not to mention all the believers they ban too. Never ceases to amaze!

. . . Parts 4,5,6,7 to follow . . .
]]> Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:59:54 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1204 Part 4: What Are These Anonymous Internet Christian Forums? http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1203 "I will proudly be the first admin to say that such out and out ranting and judgmental posture if it continues will most certainly get you banned. Go ahead- call me 'ungodly'. Oooooo. If you are a fan of something that we discuss here, or would like to bring up a discussion point then by all means do so. There is a prayer forum you can use also. But this is not a stage upon which to perform melodramatic tirades just for the pleasure of seeing one's own agenda typed out for all to see. That is meant to be divisive and we do not tolerate that here. You can take that back with you under the bridge from whence you came.
BTW- please do us a favor and do not post any other 'parts'."

Almost Unbelievable until you see it for yourself. A forum; which by nature incites arguing, hate, disagreement, differing opinions and pretentiousness yet that admin hypocrite pretends to act like they’re appalled by someone’s statements which conflict with theirs! And you might wonder Why I started with this topic? Duh? However, those types of remarks are the most common in forums but what’s even more disturbing is the probability of “that admin person” actually been genuinely appalled/naïve in the first place and playing God in a so-called Christian forum? Suppose they are just "fans" of Jesus then and not actual followers in Christ but “those” real foot-in-own-mouth-self-condemnation comments simply verify I am probably correct about these "forums" and doing the righteous thing writing this letter, God willing? Which is partly why I brought up the "topic" in the first place but also because I see all kinds of deception in forums. In God's opinion/IMO, what's the point of even "calling it" a Christian forum when mods/admins are hatefully and judgmentally stifling opinion and driving people out? I'm also in the process of creating my own "God" forum. It might be moderated by God provided he doesn't think it's a waste time in the first place? There won't be any rules or moderators or anyone called admin and nobody can be banned and it will have only 3 Discussion Categories:
1. About God
2. Anything Else?
3. Naughty Spot
This makes it easier for someone as dumb as I are to keep track of stuff and like the saying goes: "to keep it simple stupid".

Also, I think the “Naughty Spot” feature may help remind believers about maintaining their childlike humility (Matthew 18:4)? However, we encourage philosophers, writers, atheists, singers, theologians, agnostics/fence-sitters, egotists, musicians geniuses, and clergy to test their mettle too. But in keeping with Matthew 18:4, there aren't any 'special' categories for the aforementioned ilk and for other real-deep-thinking-types who think they deserve their own Smarty-pants category and scads of other ilkish categories. So you'll have to try and 'demonstrate' your purpose just like everyone else because no one gets exalted except by God.

Also, members will be able to Remove their own topics entirely if they wish. Otherwise the forum will be ruled by common sense or my common-2-sense for whatever benefit may be derived. The only interference from Me will be to Move topics which are deemed to be Extremely Evil, into the "Naughty Spot" but their topic will not be removed so that Christians can also see the naughty topics and perhaps God will guide them according to his will, to say the right thing just like for any other topic? We will also explain in private per Matthew 18:15-17, why we think it may be "naughty" and Warn them to either delete it or re-write it. We will also give the person the opportunity to publically apologize. If they apologize, they must delete the topic their self or we might? Then as Jesus commands, we will Forgive them and carry on. Even swear words are allowed because "that's just how some people talk in real life too". I can testify myself to once having a foul-motor-mouth. So if you don't like to see vulgar language, then Don't Read It and here's a helpful hint: You'll probably find most of that vulgar lingo in the Naughty Spot anyway so Don't Go There?

Believers who have repented and are water baptized must use their real Name or Nickname which they normally go by or else you will probably be accused of not being a "real" Christian [i.e. bearing false witness and everything else like that]? Everyone must fight their own battles and if your feelings get hurt; you can always call your mommy or Supernanny or whoever or ask someone in the forum for support but I recommend prayer to "God" first and in all things you do. Hopefully you pray to God though to find something better for You to do like; spread the gospel and baptize and gift you with powers to heal real people in real life and everything else like that; instead of wasting time on the Internet like I might be doing? If any of you reading this is a Christian and basically agrees with everything I've said so far and you are a computer Programmer and/or technically savvy with websites; please contact me privately: in [dash] his [dash] name Plus the customary [at] shaw Then [dot] ca if you wish to become involved in a forum of this nature?

Quickly; if you're a real Christian, write down that email address NOW before you finish reading this posting!
Because as I said, they will delete this topic and ban me maybe even before You finish reading it?
And you can also see at the End of this message, another reason why I asked You to write it down?

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. . . Parts 5,6,7 to follow . . .
]]> Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:53:20 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1203 Part 5: What Are These Anonymous Internet Christian Forums? http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1202 [ They hate God. They especially hate Christians yet some call themselves Christians. They hate truth. They hate You. They hate each other. That is why They put Their Rules in place so that they can justify Their evil actions and words in these forums with impunity ]? Duh. Hope that isn’t true in most Internet “God” forums but to deny it can’t happen is lunacy? In fact, I recently came across a ‘Teen-Christian’ forum but there was no evidence of any Adult Christians involved with the forum. So I emailed them and asked Who the owner is and for proof that there was at least 2 Christian adults in the forum keeping an eye on things. No one responded! What’s up with that Forum then? Is it just innocent teenagers doing there own thing and exploring Christianity? Or is it something sinister? I even tried to join it myself using an Alias name in order to keep an eye on things as an impartial observer but their system asks for a person’s Full Name and I couldn’t bypass the security. That must mean their Software can actually detect the Actual Names associated with anyone’s ISP. I’m no Tekkie but isn’t that kind of Personal Name Recognition to Someone’s ISP Highly Unusual software and maybe even illegal? I can understand how software identifies someone’s ISP Number but I thought your Personal Name Info was protected by your ISP? Regardless, the more potentially serious issue there is whether or not those “Teens” are safe in that forum? Who knows? Could be innocent? Could be an Adult believer imposing their understanding of "God" on Teens and without being held accountable to Another Adult Christian? Could be an Adult believer on an Ego Trip and trying to play Teacher to a bunch of Teens because they can't find any other Adults who agree with them? Or could be a Pervert preying on Teens?

But no one is talking and I don’t know how to get the truth about that Forum.

So Wake Up Folks and take a Reality Pill because you are in a very dangerous place whether you are too naïve to know it or not. It's called "earth" and maybe you've heard of it? It's a place where Evil abounds (1 John 5:19) but which will pass away completely and the Internet is the devil's latest toy which Satan uses to distract from God, those human resources who can afford it. Oops! Pardon me. Think that was an Opinion I just made? Quickly, someone better report it to a moderator because some forum rules don't allow certain "opinions" either; even if they are true. Not only that but there was no scripture quoted in that opinion so Christians can also now accuse me of not being 'loving' or not being a Christian at all perhaps or a false brother or a heretic or an atheist or worse? That's part of the deception in forums though because the real reason some people frequent them is to find fault in everyone and exploit one's perceived infirmities for the glory of their self?

Another sign of "deception" with a forum is of course its "anonymity". Oh sure, in these forums we See there is plenty of typing the word 'love' found in biblical verses and people quoting those passages 'till the cows home and many claiming to be mighty warriors for God and boasting of their wisdom but they can't even use their own Real Name. Instead they cower behind Alias usernames whilst judging others with a plank in their eye and spewing their verbal poison (James 3:8) from the safety of anonymity. Kinda like what I'm doing here; only perhaps for God? Not to mention, we also See when someone is being baptized but it doesn't necessarily mean they will be saved because we've also "seen" in print and on TV News about baptized Churchgoers who have committed murder too? Did you catch it?

If you didn't, don't worry because if I'm not banned for posting this truthful missive/perhaps drivel to God; you can always send me one of those "private" forum messages [which the owner and others can also read for their amusement perhaps?] and I can remind you. But please be patient because I may be busy in one of my other real Christian forums making mistakes while trying to gently correct hypocrite believers and actually learning and teaching About God or urging those in darkness to ask God to bless them with a zeal for reading and the power to correctly interpret any of the versions of the Holy Bible? Instead of using My words trying to convince them how biblically wise I might be and how much I only wished I knew about the Holy Bible?

Are we having fun yet while waiting for someone to report your words to a human authority in order to get you kicked out because you're not perfect or they hate you? Well, it's not supposed to be "fun" and some cyber-warriors-for-God are so brave that they're too afraid to even call their self Male or Female? What's up with that? Do they think of themselves as "An It" and/or not human/demonic? That alone is real disturbing behavior! Or maybe they didn't notice that category of their profile or perhaps they're in the process of transgender or they are just children fooling around? Wanna know what my guess is? I think it is likely that most are women who are married, widowed and adulterers that don't like this passage in the bible: "1 Corinthians 14:34"? So forums afford them the opportunity to speak and Speak They Do! Indeed, truth be known, the majority in forums are female? Bless their hearts Lord.

. . . Parts 6 & 7 to follow . . .
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Because all I've witnessed in these forums is mostly self-proclaimed Cyber-Super-Apostles from the safety of their anonymity; quoting scripture left and right and criticizing everyone that doesn't agree with their theology and biblical interpretations. We all know the type; the one's who need to take center stage and think they don't have to answer to anyone but God, right?

If they are even Christians at all but if they are disciples, they have lost all humility and refuse to listen to anything but their own voice. They are the Frozen Chosen; as one author coined it: "If we allow our doctrine to freeze in place, there remains no further opportunity to grow; we become the “frozen chosen”. Too many of us have become pillars of the church. We believe that our doctrines are the very standard of biblical truth. We become unwilling to examine our beliefs any further or to seek any truth yet unknown. We’ve become un-teachable and, like the pillars of the church, we can no longer be moved."

But he was referring to the "physical" churches and let's make no mistake. There is a significant difference between Real Life and Cyberland. Because of its "anonymity", nobody has any idea who they are actually interacting with on the Internet; A Huge Red Flag! Ergo, please realize "that inevitability" first and before You start confessing to (James 5:16) Anyone in a forum because for all you know, the people whom you think you can trust, might actually be sons of Satan's making a Fool of You? As well and another Red Flag; those "pillars" are usually the same out-of-control Yappers who have posted more than 10,000 times in forums. I even saw in one forum that someone had more than 24,000 postings! Shouldn't a statistic like that be a Guinness Record under the: Get A Life! category? It doesn't get much more ridiculous than that perhaps and yes, it's also usually the mods and admins who do the Most postings/Yapping. Man O Man, how can any reasonable person possibly and responsibly keep track of 10,000+ postings and think that we're all so stupid that we can't see It's All About Them? Wow; talk about Quantity over Quality in the Sincere Department eh. Sometimes I can't even remember the One thing I went into the kitchen for or the 3 things I went to the store for. But 10,000 or 24,000 things? I don't think so and God please strike me dead if I ever even reach only 1000 postings in a lifetime but strike me asleep before I finish this message preferably.

So tongue-wagging has reached phenomenal levels and again, we have the irony belying the "Internet Forum". Such believers aren't there to grow in Christ or to learn or listen to anything. They are a church unto themselves. They are so far off the path, they might as well start over again (Hebrews 5:12). We see this in the physical churches too and many believers agree that today's 'churchgoing experience' is far from what God wants either. Quoting another: "They are hiding behind a mask of Christian activity, going through the motions and keeping the surface rules that give the appearance of loving God. A life of loving God and honestly and joyfully wanting to do His will from the heart; is a mirage in the spiritual desert wilderness in which they live."

. . . Part 7 to follow . . .
]]> Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:43:03 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1201 Part 7: What Are These Anonymous Internet Christian Forums? http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1200 Also, those of "you" who might ignore that request; it would also give me permission to expose you later and publically admonish you in this forum for disrespecting someone's request? Regardless, the Table has been set long before my 2 Cents worth was uttered in a forum. I'm just simply and continuously amazed that countless thousands are stilling being trapped in forums! Indeed it may be more likely to find a real Christian in forums like Facebook, Twitter et al? But if you do think you have found a person in a forum you can trust or even brethren, then arrange a phone conversation with them sooner than later. That way, you may better discern if the person is genuine? It can also save you a lot of time and unnecessary typing?

But never meet Privately with a stranger from the Internet unless God is making you do so. That precaution is probably in the forum rules or on the website somewhere too but just in case?

To summarize and in short: "what are these Anonymous Internet Christian Forums"? Well, if we're being truthful, they are not Christian; simply because there is no water to baptize anyone with. Duh. But they are probably not Christian perhaps having to do with any of the aforementioned rhetoric; which is not to say that God isn't saving any of those who frequent forums or create them for sinful or misguided or sincere reasons either? They are certainly part of evil on earth. They are probably much more deceptive than the "physical churchgoing experience" and I am certainly not capable of judging them on His behalf.

And that wraps it up for my "2 sense worth" and I'm off to the next forum to post this same Introductory message. One last request from any of the real Christians in this forum if I may? Since they will certainly ban me from this forum soon after posting this topic and for speaking truthfully and honestly, I won't be able to see what the ensuing chatter might reveal. So could one of my brethren please email me with an update if any? Thanks and please forgive me if I have offended anyone. I'm only concerned with God’s Truth and do not proclaim to have all the answers either. Blessings;

in Christ Jesus
Paul
]]> Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:31:43 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1199 <![CDATA[Relationships With Members Outside Of "small Group Time."]]> http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=856
Here's where my difficulty comes in......Outside of the above, I don't see from or hear from these 5 other guys any other time other than when the discussion topic and questions are e-mailed to everyone for the upcoming small group time. I feel like there should be more from these men? I feel like these guys should be the guys that I "hang out" with. I feel like these guys are the families that my family should have BBQs with on the weekends. I feel like these guys are the guys I go to a football game with. I feel like these guys are the guys I should go up to the hospital with when a church member has fallen ill or has a new born baby. I feel like these guys are the guys I should do some community service work with.

I feel like I'm the only one of us 6 guys that desires to have a relationship with these men outside of the 1 hour every 2 weeks we get together. Am I out of line for thinking that we should have more real "true" friendship/relationships outside of the small group? Or am I expecting to much and should be more in line with the rest of the guys?

Thank you,

Brinx
]]> Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:33:29 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=856 Please Pray For Me Cocaine Addicted Son http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1198 My son has had an addiction to cocaine for several years. He has been in and out of rehabs and jail. I am at the end of my rope. He has only been out of the last place for 17 days has already used several times again. His name is Dustin. Please pray for him. He already has a heart problem from smoking. Tue, 20 Apr 2010 14:06:32 -0400 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1198 Is It Okay To Be Here? http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1166 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:04:09 -0500 http://www.web-church.com/christian-forums/index.php?showtopic=1166