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JamOn

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EleventhHour said:
Agree.... but where is the dividing line between what is real and what is deception ... how can we know?
Some is real I think.
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It’s best not to always look at the finite moments of life, like right now with the media coverage etc.

I’ve slowed down watching the news and reading about this outbreak it’s not doing me any good to pay to much attention to it why because it will distract me from the truth and what is not the truth. we can’t place a lot trust in what is being fed to us over news outlets like is this really a major deal. lets say ok if the virus becomes a new normal if the numbers are placed among the other causes of death and infections looking at the other numbers I don’t think it would even be in the top 10 of daily deaths around the world.

what I should be doing on a daily bases leaning towards God and helping those around me as much as can.
 
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my heart goes out to victims of this virus I’m sadden by it all no doubt but at the same I know the amount of daily loss on a daily bases even before this virus came about and that it is just important and we should remain calm and collective and realize there is something going on besides a virus breakout.

I saw a clip about a local food bank that delivers food to poor people and people who needs food.

they where criticized for not slowing down their business and the owner said something that struck me.

He said why should I slow down, the virus will come and go but hunger is here to stay, that was quite a profound statement.
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There is only one thing that can work against evil in the world and that is the preaching of the Gospel of new life in Christ Jesus... and in this, the church, both the institution, and the true called out assembly of believers have failed miserably.
 
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There is only one thing that can work against evil in the world and that is the preaching of the Gospel of new life in Christ Jesus... and in this, the church, both the institution, and the true called out assembly of believers have failed miserably.
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Well when people become part of the world and trying to preach the news of life in Christ at the same time doesn’t really work to good like that.

Though it’s hard not to be of this world especially when we live in parts of the world that are modernized.

when we rely on things like toilet paper and other luxury’s we become dependent on these things people panic at the thought of not having them anymore, I’d say that is like the rich man who wasn’t willing to give up his wealth
 
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Well when people become part of the world and trying to preach the news of life in Christ at the same time doesn’t really work to good like that.

Though it’s hard not to be of this world especially when we live in parts of the world that are modernized.

when we rely on things like toilet paper and other luxury’s we become dependent on these things people panic at the thought of not having them anymore, I’d say that is like the rich man who wasn’t willing to give up his wealth
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Well maybe... its complicated.
 
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EleventhHour said:
Well maybe... its complicated.
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No doubt it’s a dicey dance between truth and untruth and it will only get harder to recognize what is truth and what is not. for a one world order to happen there will be a whole lot of deceptions and untruths played out right in front of our eyes. I think this virus scare pandemic whatever is a prime example of that. the virus didn’t cause mass paranoia people have.
 
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JamOn said:
No doubt it’s a dicey dance between truth and untruth and it will only get harder to recognize what is truth and what is not. for a one world order to happen there will be a whole lot of deceptions and untruths played out right in front of our eyes. I think this virus scare pandemic whatever is a prime example of that. the virus didn’t cause mass paranoia people have.
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Oh I am well studied on "one world order" that is for sure... and I know the game plan.
 
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Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea,I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
2Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power,and of love,and of a sound mind.
 
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Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea,I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.
2Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power,and of love,and of a sound mind.
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Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.
 
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Have any of you ever ordered from Amazon.com? How do you like it??
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I like it o.k. they do have a minimum in order to get free shipping and I only had to return one item as it was not what I ordered, but they did not make me send it back so we ended up with free paper towels as they gave me a refund because wrong item was sent. So I have no complaints.
 
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Two weeks ago Jerry and I went to Costco on our normal run for when we are running out of water and things that we buy there to restock and you would have thought it was Christmas the way the parking lot was full. We got in the store and I am thinking what have I missed? There's no holiday that I know of and it's not Super Bowl Sunday....I was really confused by the amount of people in the Costco.

Got home and turned on the news and realized it was the beginning of panic buying it was crazy.

I am saying don't they realize that instead of panic buying and being out with all the crowds that they have a better chance of staying healthy by staying home away from the crowds.... Think people think....

Jerry does our normal grocery shopping on Monday mornings early and I haven't really been to a store since the big Costco visit. I will have to go out and mail some boxes tomorrow but home is good enough for me. Jerry or daughter Melisa will be bringing any bugs home as I am home most of the time... Dr. appt here and there and medicine pick up is my big outings usually.
 
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JamOn said:
that happening everywhere churches shutting down businesses and everything else is happening.

your right about God is in control yet for reasons I don’t know is that satan is still in control of the kingdoms of the world through people and he tempted Jesus in having that control once, so I don’t think that has gone away yet.

to deny church access is almost like saying don’t put your faith in God to keep you safe but stay home you will be safer, is that really correct i wonder on that.
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There are lots of online church services I know that I can access church with my faith all across America and if not live they have some former services you can access so I don't worry about not having a sermon if I need to hear one.
 
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We keep our eyes on Jesus and keep trusting in God. My favorite chapter in the Bible is Psalm 91 read it and it will give you courage and hope during the Coronavirus scare.
 
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mailmandan said:
My wife and I went grocery shopping the other day and sure enough, there was no toilet paper left at the store. The shelves in that aisle were bare, expect for some left over paper towels. The first stop on my mail route is a grocery store, so I picked some up there the next morning while delivering the mail. :giggle:

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The job is never complete until the paperwork is done........... :)

this PANIC BUYING is so durn silly...........people truly do live in fear, and not just here in the US, but worldwide.

Sad.......... Thank God we are not born with a spirit of fear when we are BORN AGAIN!
 
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We have this Thread to celebrate Christ and worship God with words of encouragement and Scriptures from His Holy Bible, so we have no reason to fear not being able to "have Church" do we?

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The job is never complete until the paperwork is done........... :)

this PANIC BUYING is so durn silly...........people truly do live in fear, and not just here in the US, but worldwide.

Sad.......... Thank God we are not born with a spirit of fear when we are BORN AGAIN!
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My funny face was because of your paperwork comment....lol
 
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We have this Thread to celebrate Christ and worship God with words of encouragement and Scriptures from His Holy Bible, so we have no reason to fear not being able to "have Church" do we?

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I am about to face the shops shortly to see if there is any food left on the shelves. One of the items I need to buy is coffee lol.
 
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Well I made it back from the shops without any black eyes so I am feeling impressed. Got my coffee and other things. No rice, oats, sugar, pasta, flour, toilet paper, tissues or hand sanitiser, soap etc.
We may be facing lockdown soon over here so best to have a few things.
Apart from that people seemed to be very casual, but that is aussies.
 
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