Christian Lifestyle

In response to:Bishop Gene Robinson

2008-07-14T07:45:55+02:00

Well said.

In response to:Religion V Faith

2007-09-12T05:43:46+02:00

yes I do. He has promised to provide the needs of all who trust Him - and I believe He does.
I personally have experienced His provision in times of hardship. Not always in money as He promises to meet needs not wants, but He has hasnt let me down in the 30 years I have been a Christian.

In response to:Religion V Faith

2007-09-12T04:19:11+02:00

Do you think Jesus can really help us in real world, as in paying our mortgages? It is an honest question.

In response to:Religion V Faith

2007-09-11T20:22:54+02:00

I found it difficult to see the difference till the end of your post....interesting...see what you mean......

In response to:Religion V Faith

2007-09-11T15:54:51+02:00

I have faith. Seems to do me good and get me through the day. Mostly.

In response to:If my people.......

2007-08-08T17:49:33+02:00

Well said NG. Free will is such an interesting concept and one where most people who have it abuse it and do not cherish it at all. They have no idea how lucky they are..

In response to:If my people.......

2007-08-08T10:24:18+02:00

:) xx

In response to:If my people.......

2007-08-08T09:45:55+02:00

Ohh just read that and it didn't read right, wasn't referring to you was just making a sweeping statement about people who do tend to force their views and will on others:)

Hugs xx

In response to:If my people.......

2007-08-08T09:26:31+02:00

No //he// never forces his will on people, just guides, pity other people are not so tolerant:)

In response to:My spiritual home..... ?

2007-08-06T20:15:25+02:00

There are a few out there that are doing the same thing.

This man came and baptised my child and while I was recitent about him I have to say a lot of what he says makes a lot of sense to me:

http://www.jonathanblake.fsnet.co.uk/

In response to:My spiritual home..... ?

2007-08-06T20:05:48+02:00

yes indeed - :)

In response to:My spiritual home..... ?

2007-08-06T18:24:38+02:00

a very significant day for you, then.

In response to:The Miracles of Jesus

2007-08-05T07:32:54+02:00

EVERYTHING CAN BE DONE UNTO HIM IF WE HAVE THE FAITH AND LIVE WITH IT!

In response to:Who do you think God is?

2007-08-02T09:43:24+02:00

I believe in the quote!

"GOD IS LOVE, LOVE IS POWER AND POWER IS GOD."

In response to:Letting myself down....

2007-07-26T19:00:35+02:00

But the great news is that you are aware of your faults and can work on them

In response to:Letting myself down....

2007-07-26T10:08:45+02:00

All i can say, be humble enough to admit your mistakes and ask for forgiveness? nevertheless, should not always or habitually doing the wrong ones.

You're right, share the love for others, as you love HIM.

In response to:God or not

2007-07-21T14:45:03+02:00

Once Bible cited about The Great Flood during the time of Noah. Usually serve as a reminder for us to return back to God and repent our sins. But take it easy, now at this present time, God will not punished us with this Big flood, when we see the Rainbow He will not, as promised. Just a reminder and a little pinch for everyone to return back to Him.

But anyway, when flood comes to us, it's only the material needs that was taken away from us. We should keep a strong relationship with Him and grow spiritually. We can be poor materially while we can be proud and stand rich spiritually. Remember again bible cited "We cannot live by bread alone".

In response to:God or not

2007-07-21T14:20:54+02:00

Good to see you back. Cheers

In response to:God or not

2007-07-21T11:46:52+02:00

Interesting view. That`s exactly how it is - although I am, of course, glad that we have not been affected.

In response to:God or not

2007-07-21T07:49:10+02:00

'Morning Norm: good to see you back in harness. :)

In response to:Clearing the clutter

2007-07-17T14:33:46+02:00

You are handling this down sizing quite well. There is awlays a lesson to be learned now isn't there?

In response to:Clearing the clutter

2007-07-17T14:16:03+02:00

Been there, mate, been there. It's hard. I'm down to just the stuff that means the most to me--and it probably is still too much. Anyone who dismisses having to clear out your life's "collection," either has never had to do it, or in not a person who cares about stuff like that, to begin with. It hurts.

In response to:Clearing the clutter

2007-07-17T10:13:00+02:00

Stuff is good, not necessary but definitely important to some of us. Although we skipped a lot when we left England over 2 years' ago, I am toying with the idea of hiring a skip when we unpack the container. I we haven't used things in 2 years, maybe we don't need them?

In response to:Clearing the clutter

2007-07-17T09:12:23+02:00

sounds about right to me. Stuff weighs us down and gets in the way of what is important. Mind you I can^t talk, we have loads of stuff! and it all needs dusting.

In response to:Who will we find in heaven?

2007-06-18T08:50:11+02:00

I'm impressed with your spiritual beliefs in this well written post.

There is no doubt that the influence of the main organised religions has broken down savagery and promoted civilization. Some of the pagan gods were vicious murderers, based of course on the worst of humanity.

Despite all the spiritual good incurred in the name of God, I am an athiest. Ambrose Bierce wrote "Faith is Belief without evidence in what is told by one who speaks without knowledge, of things without parallel".

To me heaven and hell are states of mind experienced on earth, not actual places.

D

In response to:God and stuff

2007-06-14T22:39:04+02:00

I find that irritating as well. Shoving religion down the throats of people is most certainly not what Jesus intended. great post NG!

In response to:God and stuff

2007-06-14T11:55:28+02:00

yep :yes: I can go with that :yes:

In response to:God and stuff

2007-06-14T11:51:07+02:00

I have worked with and known some people who follow christianity and other religions.

Now on occasion I would ask them questions about their beliefs and rituals/holy days and such and we would have an interesting discussion about it. Never had a big row with anyone as I try and respect their beliefs and if I am curious enough to ask, they are generally pleased to talk about it.

But any religion that tries to force their doctrine down my throat, tell me I am going to hell, and make me "change my evil ways" is going to get told what to do and where to go, possibly with diagrams.

I used to get very annoyed with the Hari Chrisna lot in Soho, always trying to give me leaflets and engage me in conversation. In the end I had to get quite rude, which is unfair but I had had enough.

lead by example would seem to be a better course of action. Not force your example on people.

or something.

:)

In response to:God and stuff

2007-06-14T11:26:15+02:00

precisely :)

In response to:God and stuff

2007-06-14T11:22:16+02:00

As a non-Christian I can tell you that nothing irks me more than the evangelist.

When walking past my local "happy clappy" church in Bristol, or 'The Church of Saint Filofax of the Lesser Volvo' as I liked to call it, I was constantly assailed and harangued by churchgoers, and on one occasion virtually assaulted as a man tried to drag me in! This was extremely annoying, and such was their zeal it was impossible to have an intelligent, unbiased discussion.

I'm much more impressed by deed rather than word, especially when much of the word is hypocritical.

Although a pagan, I am not entirely unknown at my parents' church, and I'm quite happy to help out there at fundraisers, etc. The vicar, Peter, is a very fine young chap whom I respect and admire. He knows I am not a Christian, but we get on fine regardless and he has never once made me feel uncomfortable.

I'm quite happy in my belief system which, believe it or not, is not too far away from the core beliefs of yours - be kind, help people, harm none, look after the community and environment. Preaching at me won't convert me. If people are drawn to Christianity, let them be drawn by its goodness and charity, not beaten into submission!