Posted on 10/07/2006 6:40:10 AM PDT by NYer
It boggles my mind that anyone from this present era could follow in the goosesteps of that era!
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We're not. Not at all.
Methinks I've read very different history books.
I'm also thankful I don't have an allergy to issues related to God.
In my church, there is one person who speaks out a lot about visions (dreams) that he has. I just think that is this one person's "gift". He is a very artistic person, and he loves to write music. I think he can visually interpret a lot of the Bible.
He is a nice guy, and I like when he shares his visions with our church. Most of the things he says would sound like "I see a river of water flowing over someone and washing away their sin." They are very generic. It's not like I see a disaster hitting Los Angelas.
Some people at my church are artistic and paint beautiful pictures about spiritual things.
I see painting real pictures and "painting" pictures with words as real gifts from God. I can't do either. It's not the gift God has given me.
That's why I think you see the same person doing the same thing. I don't think I would ever speak in tongues or paint a picture. However, I have a special needs daughter. I think my gift is to take care of her. Not everyone can do that.
I like Lutherans also. My daughters have attended Vacation Bible Schools at 2 different Lutheran churches, and the people there and the programs have been wonderful.
The churches are very traditional, but the members have a lot of heart. You can tell that the spirit is part of those churches.
You make very good points. God Bless you for taking care of your special needs daughter. Having worked as a School Psychologist for the past 11 years I know well the challenge that is faced by parents with special needs children.
well hello quix....we haven't had a conversation for a while!
Are you kidding? The Nazis were into a Nordic demigod occult spiritism. Just because they plastered christian trinkets over the surface of what they did doesn't make it real Christianity.
A more legitimate historical comparison might be the Great Awakening. There's a very good book called 'Megashift' which details the worldwide impact of supernatural Christianity in the underground and persecuted church worldwide.
I much agree. And congrats on your great job with your kid. Many people fail to see what a gift such challenges can be.
Spiritual growth is about ruling and reigning with Christ in eternity. This is boot camp.
Somehow, it seems that a lot of Lutherans I've known have been very good at being loving, effective Christians
IN SPITE OF their leadership and some of their doctrinal biases.
And the abuses of them I've seen by the leadership in behalf of some of the screwy doctrinal biases have been horrendous.
Seeing them freed up by the power and ministry of Holy Spirit was truly magnificent and miraculous.
Thanks.
How about a FREEPMAIL update on you and your family?
INDEED.
Very well put on both counts.
Thanks tons.
Seems like the destructive effects of hypocritical parents and/or religious figures can go on and on and on.
Have you read that Megashift book?
No. I've just heard of it. Been somewhat on the look out for it but haven't seen it locally, that I recall. Sounds good.
Thx.
I would highly recommend it. It's not just non-religious, it's ANTI-religious. Well documented and awesome events of God's intervention throughout.
been there, done that, please spare me.
I'm home now, my friend. Thanks.
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Sounds great.
Thanks.
THANKS.
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LUB,
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