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  1. Ballaurena

    Is it okay to have a Lexus instead of a Toyota?

    But Elon Musk is such a cool guy.
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    Is it okay to have a Lexus instead of a Toyota?

    What I know is that one day when my roommate and I were both out of work and running out of money, but we were out at the beach and needed some lunch, God suggested we go to the fancy seafood restaurant nearby. Now really, we aren't seafood fans and didn't even want to go there, but when we...
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    Freedom

    I am the Ugly Ducking. I am the child in "Room." I am imprisoned behind a 6" tall fence, by a Lilliputian official with an ego the size of King Kong. And the worst part is that I let him. That I don't know that I can escape-Just lift my leg a little higher and walk free. Just put in a little...
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    Do you man right here like this?

    Do you man right here like this?
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    How do we do that?

    How do we do that?
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    Questions about Christianity

    For Christians, we can learn a lot for ourselves from reading the Bible, but even moreso, we are able to receive the Holy Spirit who teaches us things directly by speaking to our spirit. For example, I have had multiple occasions where I didn't understand a passage of the Bible so I asked God on...
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    Do you feel this is from Jesus? Does it resonate with you?

    This is actually an important question, and someone at my church even wrote a long article on the subject. I will probably be more brief here. (We'll see.) 1. Know God. A person best learns to identify the counterfeit/false by coming to know the true very, very well. This is not limited to...
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    Will I go to hell because I am quick to anger?

    While visiting with elders of my church today one of them was sharing what she had been reading in Isaiah 11 about Jesus. ‭Isaiah 11:3-4 NKJV‬ "[3] His delight is in the fear of the Lord, And He shall not judge by the sight of His eyes, Nor decide by the hearing of His ears; [4] But with...
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    Do you feel this is from Jesus? Does it resonate with you?

    My friend, there are different kinds of 'words' and different kinds of callings that you have confused. What you are seeing on this page is a personal message by someone called to be a messenger to the body of Christ. To my fellowship God has differentiated this kind of gift of prophecy from...
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    Do you feel this is from Jesus? Does it resonate with you?

    Actually, the more I considered it the more I felt it did resonate with me, so thank you very much. I wasn't expecting to find such a blessing on that page. What initially confused me was it mentioning the gifts I received in the early days. For me God has given me many spiritual gifts, but...
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    Do you feel this is from Jesus? Does it resonate with you?

    It strikes me as a genuine word. It seems to have the same spirit and tone as other genuine words I have heard via others. I would have to think about if it resonates with me personally. Parts of it certainly do. Others I have a hard time getting past the fact that they are a less obvious fit...
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    12,000 Baptized

    As a fairly frequent viewer of the 700 Club, I haven't noticed them pushing a works-based gospel. Fairly frequent doesn't mean extremely long-term, though so it's not impossible that I missed it, but please do be careful that you don't malign them unduly. I really appreciate their healthy...
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    Ok, I'm a Karen, but...

    Let's start with the fact that Karen means 'Pure.' This is very appropriate because the world's attack on so-called Karens is often an attack on those seeking for purity in the world. Second, used as a negative, this word is essentially a racist, sexist, and classist slur because it is...
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    12,000 Baptized

    I'm sure there are both real converts there and those who just got caught up in things. Let's hope it's mostly the former.
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    Neither Trump nor Biden are Popular, hmm

    Well yeah, this isn't American politics as usual, but rather which flavor of judgement do you want? And the honorable candidates were specifically blocked spiritually from becoming subject to the curse that comes with the presidency these days.
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    Come Along as The Singles Forum Hosts an Ice Cream Social! (All Are Welcome!)

    1. Uniforms would be nice. My phone first though I was writing unicorns and they would be nice too. 2. Definitely Hard Pack, though the kind with real stuff in it, not just artificial flavorants and colors. In fact, organic should be obtained where possible. Some ice cream bars world be good...
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    Just say NO to easter!

    :rolleyes: Well at least there was some attempt at getting to harmony there, but you continue to suggest judgment of my stance when you don't even know where it is, or how I came to my stance. Let me tell you that it isn't where or how you think. For starters, there is a big difference between...
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    everything is predestined?

    You are mistaken, my friend. When the question of if I am a Christian was asked, I put 'unsure' not because I do not know my spiritual status, but because definitions vary. Just like early 'Christians' were once considered Jews, I am a Christian in some senses of the word, but my following...
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    How to overcome fear

    There are multiple parts to dealing with fear. The main ones are: 1) Choose to trust God. This does not mean trusting God for a certain outcome, but rather trusting Him/His character of goodness, capability, and love for you. 2) Rebuke the enemy. This is you taking up your God-given authority...