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We are hope dealers and what we have, we give for free because it was given freely to us. Christian Universalism is false in the sense that something is not Christian if strays away from the Bible's source of hope in Jesus Christ. What hope do we have for those in Christ? 1. Forgiven of sins...

Thank you! This is comforting to hear. I believe we are probably very similar. Idk if all have more opportunities to preach after this but my goal is to just treat it like my Bible study classes. Which at first felt unnatural but after a few years, I feel more natural in a classroom setting. I...

You're not oversimplifying. I struggle with anxiety so much of my life is all about trying not to overthink and just trust the Lord.

Very well said. I need to meditate on these scriptures. Very inspiring.

Thank you J55, Your exactly right. That is exactly what brought me to the church was how it felt real and not entertainment.

Thank you Magenta, This is great advice. I just need to trust that if Jesus can use average blue-collar fishermen, He can use this blue-collar painter.

That is a great message in itself. God accepts us for who we are in this very moment not in the sense that we are to stay stagnant in sanctification but if He is willing to use us as we currently are, it is a great reminder who are we to suggest we are not a suitable vessel?

Very true. Same thing just more people.

Lol I do this in our study group.

Very true. Thank you for your advice.

I believe I know what God wants. But it is one of those things that is difficult because my overthinking conflicts with just trusting that His strength will move where I feel more like Moses in his hesitation to speak to Pharaoh lol.

Thank you, I'll stay focused on my main points, why it matters, and application. I have really enjoyed this study.

I will have a PowerPoint to help the visual learners and note takers. Which I find helpful in a class setting to pull myself from the notes and speak using the PowerPoint as a guide.

So I have been asked to give a sermon in January due to a Bible study I led on the leadership structure of the church. Well one element of that excited my pastor and wanted me to expand on the parallel theme in the book of Ruth in relation to the Church(Bride) & Jesus (The Groom). Now I have...

Magenta's post has some very wise information. Stay focused on how to lean on God. What do you do when you feel triggered to return to the toxic atmosphere? I recommend to STOP. S- Slow down and ask why am I feeling this way (what caused the trigger of emotion to begin with). T- Try to...

God tells us within His written word that we still deal with the effects of a fallen world due to His love and patience for sinners to be saved. In His patience, it may seem that evil, death, and suffering have won but we must never forget the eternal realms of heaven and Hell and that our...

Very true, I guess it depends on what the Spirit is doing. Some may be led to the testimony of a simple life where as others know they are being called but resist the call.

In my opinion, it is lack of purpose or knowing the specific will of God for their lives. I had this experience for a season. I'm not sure if it was depression but I felt as if I had no sense of personal purpose. Sure, I knew of the overall purpose for the church and the great commission but...

Our latest hiking trip as a Trail Life USA scouts troop.