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  1. Hazelelponi

    Little Luxuries That Make a Big Difference.

    Because I'm disabled I spend more time unable to get out of bed than most people, so on bad days I want my bed to be a comfort instead of a prison. Therefore, super soft fuzzy blankets and pajamas are a must, as well as comfortable bed pillows. If my soft fuzzy blankets and pajamas loose their...
  2. Hazelelponi

    Scripture is Our Source of Truth???????????

    Actually - that's a faulty reason to believe Scripture. The Bible is a reliable collection of historical documents, written down by eye witnesses during the lifetime of other eye witnesses. They report to us supernatural events that took place in fulfillment of specific prophecies and claim...
  3. Hazelelponi

    Scripture is Our Source of Truth???????????

    "I believe in the word of God" = that's a creed. If you adhere to it and teach it to others, it's a doctrine your teaching. Now tell me - is it man-made or something of God, this creed of yours?
  4. Hazelelponi

    Scripture is Our Source of Truth???????????

    Most people who say they believe in a creed or doctrine checked and made sure it was sound Biblically before adopting it as their own. Your being an accuser of the brethren. (Not a good look)
  5. Hazelelponi

    Scripture is Our Source of Truth???????????

    Actually, various creeds were written down as an effort to combat false/unbiblical beliefs that were being spread by false teachers attempting to lead people away from the truth. The Nicene Creed was adopted to combat the Arian controversy etc. It had nothing to do with whether people could...
  6. Hazelelponi

    Scripture is Our Source of Truth???????????

    No one has to abide by my beliefs and a creed is simply a statement of belief. A testimony is why you believe something. That is more personal.
  7. Hazelelponi

    Scripture is Our Source of Truth???????????

    A creed is a statement of belief. "I believe that Jesus of Nazareth died on the cross for the salvation of sinful men" is a creed. Why? It's a statement of your belief. Everyone has creeds. Doctrine is a set of beliefs (creeds) both held and taught. " Jesus of Nazareth died on the cross for the...
  8. Hazelelponi

    Can Men and Women Be Platonic Friends?

    No, I don't believe women and men can have actual platonic freindships.. Simple. Freindships are fairly intimate, and too much intimacy between those of the opposite sex will lead to temptation eventually. I have brothers I consider brothers online - but there's an arms length I keep them...
  9. Hazelelponi

    Does The Book of Revelation Frighten You/

    While there is a clear and distinctly opposing difference between the God of the Christians and the god of Islam, the word Allah is an Arabic word meaning "God", as such every Arabic speaking Christian as well as the Arabic language Bible has the word Allah where the English language Bibles have...
  10. Hazelelponi

    What did Jesus mean by "you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers?"

    The "talent" given to us by Christ is our salvation, therefore if our salvation is to accrue interest it must grow. For it to grow we must tell others about what Jesus has done, and pray for others. That leads us to Bible verses such as Matthew 28:19-20 He said, “Go and make disciples of all...
  11. Hazelelponi

    Christians response to gay marriage?

    Because homosexuals aren't one size fits all neither are responses to what you would say to a child who thought they were.
  12. Hazelelponi

    Christians response to gay marriage?

    I believe that most people who decide to be gay have a cause - some event that pushes them in that direction. I very honestly don't believe there's a gene that causes people to be attracted to the same sex, it is wholly caused via environment, or mental health. Therefore, how we speak to those...
  13. Hazelelponi

    What Kind of Wife Do You Want?

    Actually - I don't believe there's sex in heaven, anyone who thinks there is has a very carnal and unbiblical view of heaven - especially when Jesus said there's no marriage in heaven: "At the resurrection people will neither marry nor be given in marriage; they will be like the angels in...
  14. Hazelelponi

    Let me know what you think about the bible and marriage

    Actually, even in Biblical days many men waited for marriage until they were a little older and more established. (25 or so I would think) It was the women who were most likely to get married younger.
  15. Hazelelponi

    Scripture is Our Source of Truth???????????

    Oddly, we probably agree more than we disagree. The Christian world pretty much all agree about things like the Nicene Creed and such. Other than that, you have to decide whether a disagreement is based on something that would affect a person's salvation. Lutheran's and Presbyterians have...
  16. Hazelelponi

    So There's a Big Plate of Chocolate Chip Cookies in Front of You And...

    That sounds wonderful I'm very happy for you... I'll have to give you my address down the road and buy some cookies off you - if you'd ship. Best of luck to you!
  17. Hazelelponi

    Why is parenting so difficult? My mother says I'm a horrible mom.

    Have you spoken to a pediatrician about potential problems with his throat etc? His food issues seem extreme even for a very picky eater with a stubborn temperament. Also, is he ADHD? Have you spoken to a pediatrician about that? Stubborn children - especially stubborn boys - can be nearly...
  18. Hazelelponi

    Pasta survey

    Sounds like you're over cooking - way overcooking Most homemade pasta has a 3 minute cooking time maximum. I would check at 1 minute and the 2 minutes mark just to be safe. Think of it like kissing the water. You want your pasta kissing the water - not anything too intimate Also, you can use...
  19. Hazelelponi

    Christian courtship - what does it entail??

    Yes, there can be awkward and uncomfortable topics but those - those are honestly the most important topics to bring up. I found it's like ripping off a bandaid - just do it. Because those kinds of things are the most likely to affect your marriage if you don't. No secrets, no hidden parts of...