Aries01 Forum Posts (2,732)

RE: Is it better to?

U r NEVER silly Ambrose :clears throat ahem :

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RE: Only 55% can read this!

What surprises me though... is how quick people are to spot spelling mistakes

RE: Only 55% can read this!

I can read it!!!

RE: Does the Bible recognize the existence of other "gods"?

... we'll as they say.. God does love a tryer!!! ....

I have VERY recently started to attend Sunday meetings.. have never really been involved with anything before.. was always a personal thing for me... I find I do like being around people with similar beliefs though.. is VERY easy going, non judgmental etc... and suits me.. but I know what you mean... down through the years I popped into a few places, and I ran a mile from them all, didn't even go back for a second look... religious fanatasism and dogma... a definite no no for me... our faith should give us joy and peace not fear... and NOBODY has the right to make us feel bad about ourselves.....

RE: Is it better to?

sometimes I can take a couple of days to reply.. doesn't mean I am not bothered.. usually means that I am working and only popping in now and then... the ones that I am not interested in... sorry but true... I just delete.. us girls get alot of junk mail.. proposals.. rude comments.. silly one liners.. guys that obviously didn't read our profile etc.. I don't entertain those at all, and I don't feel in the least bit bad about that.. maybe I should.. but I dont..

RE: Does the Bible recognize the existence of other "gods"?

.. not easy... takes courage to stick up for your beliefs.. whatever they are.. in here though at least (safe haven perhaps?) lets try and respect each other.. I find we can learn more that way, cause people won't be afraid to express themselves... alot of people have left in the last couple of months... maybe other reasons.. but just in case I hope that people can feel ok to share their religious (or non-religious) views without fear of recrimination or ridicule..

RE: why are all the worlds religions so complicated ?

The message of the Christian faith isn't so complicated, unless you choose to make it so.. Christ's message was basically, love the father, and love thy neighbour as thyself (or words to that effect).. If you trust in God and treat others how you would like to be treated (and this include the less pleasant 'honesty') then you can't go too far wrong...

Most religions have a similar basic message.. but people have a need to intellectualise... having said that, this is part of the searching process.. which is ok too... making a decision to choose God is one which should be personal, willing and with all ur heart.. .doing so because of society's or others expectations is not the most sincere way forward...

JMV

RE: What your handwriting means

outgoing, friendly, impulsive, and emotionally open
someone who seems to take life in stride
confident, easygoing individual
personality blends logic and intuition

Not far off the mark I guess (excuse the pun)

RE: Life's choices...

She sounds like an amazing person... am going to tap in again and tell her name....like I needed to anyway... but just in case ... wish you and her every blessing that God can bestow

RE: Life's choices...

I am hoping he hears me cause I could only refer to her at the 47 year old friend of the girl from the Internet .... I believe that prayer can help.. I have had some amazing confirmations of that in my life time... its good that she has you all aswell though... its nice to know that you have all these people who care for you and are rooting for you.. that warmth will endure in her heart

RE: Life's choices...

That story has brought a tear to my eye.. genuinely, I am going to right now say a heart felt prayer for her...

Can we all say a prayer for her?? please.. I really hope she will be ok and have a second chance to live a life for herself...

If the worst happens though (which i sincerely hope it doesn't).... she DEFINITELY has a special place waiting for her... such selflessness is rare to see

RE: God exists???

:thumsup:... u seem very wise for your years (hope that doesn't come across the wrong way.. just I am 17 years older than you )...
Sounds like you are definitely on the right path... hope u stick to it.. the process of finding my spirituality has been a very long one, and I wouldn't have had it any other way.. the doubts and the seeking are all part of it... the end journey is a sense of trust, conviction and uwavering belief... nobody could have handed that to me (or indeed forced me) was something I had to do for myself.... having said that.. I WOULD encourage people to be openminded... see with open eyes and hearts so to speak... if our eyes aren't open... we will not see...

RE: God exists???

Are u intelligent enough to realise that Religion and God are two seperate things... God and the concept of same, exists independant of any Religion..

RE: God exists???

RE: Let Go, Let God

while we have to be active participants in our own lives... i.e. we can't sit on our buts with a can of beer in our hand waiting for life to come to us... having God with you always and just trusting in him generally really does work...

RE: Let Go, Let God

I'm living proof that if u hand over, stop resisting, stop trying to control ur faith, amazing things can happen... really it works!!! ya see the thing is... as much as we think we can control everything... we can't... God has more power in that regard... also nature has its own flow, naturally.. like the Butterfly, the Butterfly does not try and control and manipulate its faith it just is, and just does according to the flow of nature

RE: Our deepest fear.....

Best of luck with that

RE: Our deepest fear.....

Their humility is admirable... humble people have an inner strength and self confidence which speaks in louder volumes than arrogance...

They are fortunate to have been blessed with the gifts they have, but they also have the wisdom to know that it is not these 'gifts' that make the person

RE: Our deepest fear.....

Our life isn't our own it belongs to other people
That colourful array of sounds is our reason for being
Dont look to the dark side, look to the light
it is the signature of every picture..

That quote is what I believe.. I believe the the world conspires to seperate us.. to instil fear.. together.. if we permit ourselves to see the good in each other and abandon fear.. we are a formidable strength

RE: Does the Bible recognize the existence of other "gods"?

Could this perhaps be referring to the Holy Trinity.... The Father (God) the Son (Jesus) and the Holy Spirit... Jesus is seated at the right hand of the father and has dominion over the earths... Gods place is in Heaven...

Also... there are 'Gods' in this time (other than the true God) or at least entities/things that are worshipped as Gods.. Football teams, Money, Celebrity.. it is in our nature to worship... and without direction we will worship the wrong things.. I believe this is motivated by our Spiritual connection to God.. even if we don't know where to look, we have an innate longing which needs to be fulfilled.. clearly this is an age old problem... the Bible as well as Jesus.. were our guides to the truth.. in other words..we have been given the map and pointed in the right direction.. it is up to us to find our way.. this is where 'free will' comes in... think 'Prodical Son'

RE: Do you enjoy a good arguement?

Honest communication will inevidable involve the odd argument.. because while alternate views and honesty will be respected some of the time... occasionally/often can lead to arguments.... my family are like this we are open and honest with each other, so we can frequently have differences of opinion... rarely lingers though.. and is forgottend fairly quickly..... I like that we can be open an honest with each other though

JMO

RE: Does the Bible recognize the existence of other "gods"?

G'nite Kid ... ..

RE: Does the Bible recognize the existence of other "gods"?

energy source and omnipotent being would be the same thing.. .I do think though and have always thought that we are all connected by an energy source.. and I believe that common energy source to be God.. we all have God inside us and it is our life purpose to re-connect with that.. methinks.. some people reject that obviously.. but just my quirky view..

Reeeeaaaally tired now.. nite all

RE: Does the Bible recognize the existence of other "gods"?

I think the ideas an expressions of the old testament were a reflection of the simplicity and naivety of the times.. the words were spoken in a language that they (at that time) could understand.. found an interesting passage tonight that I liked...

Acts...

God, who made the world and everything in it, since he is Lord of heaven and earth, does not dwell in temples made with hands. nor is he worshiped with mens hands, as though he needed anything since he gives all to all life, breath, and other things. And he has made from one blood, every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings. so that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for him and find him, though his is not far from each one of us; for in him we live and move and have our being, as also some of our poets have said "we are also his offspring"

This passage rings a truth with me..

RE: When do we learn ?

have the balls to answer my post.... don't avoid the issue...

You DESERVE the opportunity to get out there and give urself a chance!!!!

RE: Does the Bible recognize the existence of other "gods"?

Bible. intolerant of unfaithfulness or rivalry: The Lord is a jealous God.

Just looked up the dictionary meaning of the term.. what do u think?

RE: If you are looknig for real , good etc people ..

This is why you are such a likeable person hugs.. consistent to the end!!!

RE: If you are looknig for real , good etc people ..

RE: If you are looknig for real , good etc people ..

To my core I am a nurturer.. a mother... and I feel passionate about love, truth.. .essentially God... while I do like anybody else 'care' what people think and want to feel accepted.... at the same time.. I will never compromise my core values.. not for anyone.. I will hold on to them.. no matter what...

RE: has a movie scene inspired you to act

In the wild... amazing film... so bloody inspirational!!!!