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  1. JohnDB

    struggling with singleness

    Well she has an affinity with the wooden horses (Carousel ) and usually these things need lots of maintenance....which is usually done by "appliance repairmen ". Me? Happily married old guy. But I see things. Unless they are close up and then I need my readers.
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    Grace or Works - For It Cannot Be Both

    Of course our works are all tainted by our touch even in inception. We are saved by grace. But that grace should react explosively with our faith causing us to act in gratitude with works. Knowing full well that our works are insufficient but that our honest efforts and desires will be...
  3. JohnDB

    struggling with singleness

    You MIGHT need another year just to not be an emotional basket case for a relationship....I know that probably is not something you want to hear....because likely you want a bunch of kids. (Who doesn't eh?) Don't sweat the small stuff. I know you likely have not looked at dating appliance...
  4. JohnDB

    Crumbling marriage

    Where the various church pastor/counselors are often suggested....their methods can be quite poor. In some states there are no real standards for being qualified to offer "Biblical/Christian" counseling. (GA being one of them). And there have been many horror stories surrounding this type of...
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    Crumbling marriage

    There are a myriad of reasons why guys view porn. None of them any good. And I get why you are hurting. And you have some choices to make. So does he. By your acceptance and continuing to stay with him you are tacitly endorsing him viewing porn. The kids? They know. Kids are...
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    Which Chocolate Flavors Are Worth Arm-Wrestling Someone For?

    I stopped buying these boxes of truffles years ago. Although, once I tasted some just to be sure. Mine makes those in See's and Whitman's taste bad....like really bad. The chemical and wax taste combination just is not appealing anymore. However, I make blackberry, raspberry...
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    Are You Brave Enough to Post a Picture of Yourself?

    I'm not brave enough because the statute of limitations hasn't quite run out yet..... But.... My avatar is close enough....except add 40+ years and now a belly.
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    Shroud of Turin—real or fake, and why?

    The shroud only shows the front of a person....not the back or sides. And the figure has a beard, Jesus's was pulled out as a form of humiliation. That's the first clue it's a "fake" of sorts but in truth is simply reported as something it is not. What it truly is.... A linen cloth used to...
  9. JohnDB

    1John 1:9 Let's talk about it..

    Nothing like the sting of truth. And dying alone is the goal of the wicked.
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    1John 1:9 Let's talk about it..

    Then you need to explain yourself. Or is just "everyone" is wrong except you and "nobody" understands you. You COULD be understood....especially if you cared to make yourself understood. BUT You didn't. And that's the part you REALLY need to explain to yourself and God. Me? I...
  11. JohnDB

    1John 1:9 Let's talk about it..

    You did! When you questioned me with various hypothetical situations and essentially attacking my understanding of scriptures.
  12. JohnDB

    1John 1:9 Let's talk about it..

    Some people's soil condition is hopeless. Like motor oil and salt filled.
  13. JohnDB

    1John 1:9 Let's talk about it..

    No they don't in the parameters YOU are inventing. Amazing how people are inventive with creating sin, confusion and division. You don't like the division of sins? Fine. Create your own using a Bible you wrote or rewrote to fit what YOU want. I'm using standard accepted translations...
  14. JohnDB

    1John 1:9 Let's talk about it..

    So.... The both of you wish to bring division? Is that what you wish? Basically trolling a happy community? Why? Is that your "Claim to fame"? You pinnacle of success? Oh boy! You both have severe psychological issues if that is true.
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    1John 1:9 Let's talk about it..

    These are religious people concepts....not Christian concepts. The scriptures do not discuss these things. Only Hebrews (a letter addressed to the JEWS) discusses these concepts. Are you Jewish? Did you grow up in the Jewish faith? Because you posted a hypothetical that directly embodies...
  16. JohnDB

    Is there a difference.....

    Currently, there is a belief among singles (because so few get actually married anymore) that a baby is the end of your life. Your happy days are over and are now filled with mind numbing routines of drudgery and constant annoyances. And it has a miniscule element of truth....but misses the...
  17. JohnDB

    1John 1:9 Let's talk about it..

    Did they believe that Jesus is God? Or did they believe Jesus was just a Rabbi? That's the crux right there. Do you believe or not? It's not affinity It's not "strong like" or admiration. It's not an agreement of non aggression. It's belief Jesus is God. And belief that causes...
  18. JohnDB

    1John 1:9 Let's talk about it..

    One part willful and one part ignorance. Because WHO willingly walks away from Jesus who has TRULY met him and has a positive relationship with Jesus? (Nobody) What you are describing is hubris and pride. Very common and something that Christians don't have a lot of at all. Religious...
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    1John 1:9 Let's talk about it..

    That's a hypothetical....and a sin of ignorance (I already covered that).
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    1John 1:9 Let's talk about it..

    Instead of just making statements.... Let's use the entirety of scriptures to answer the sin/sins questions. Luke categorizes INDIVIDUAL sins as: Sins of Ignorance (lost sheep) Sins of Negligence (lost coin) Sins of Planning aforethought (Prodigal Son) Sins of Unforgiveness and...